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| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | December 1, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The December 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the December 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments  | |
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| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | November 24, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Behr, David S. (Henrietta, New York) 1876th Communications Squadron, Telecommunications Specialist/Crypto (August 1970 - September 1971) (Remnewed Membership and Donated to Memorial Fund) 2. Dampman, Jr., Charles R. (East Greenville, Pennsylvania) 834th Air Detachment Division (April 1971 - August 1971) (Renewed Membership) 3. Hildreth, Thomas. (Chester, Vermont) 1876th Communications Squadron Tech Control (Renewed Membership) 4. Hunt, Harold S. (Ashburn, Virginia) Civilian Contractor - Marine Veteran (October 1966 - February 1974) (Renewed Membership) 5. Peterson, Loren G. (Galesburg, Illinois) 79th Ordiance Detachment, Security Platoon (March 1967 - March 1968) (Renewed Membership) 6. Reveaux, Mark. (Guilford, Connecticut) 377th Supply Squadron (May 1967 - May 1968) (Renewed Membership) 7. Rosinski, Thomas. (Sumter, South Carolina) 7th Air Force Plans, Administrative NCOIC (January 1968 - December 1968) (Renewed Membership and Donated to Memorial Fund) 8. Richards, Ralph W. (Elkridge, Maryland) 460 AMS ECM Shop - ECM Support on RF-4C, RF-101C, RB-57C (December 1969 - December 1970) (New Member for 5 Years) 9. Rommel Jr., Richard F. (West Melbourne, Flordia) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Fuel System (April 1969 - April 1970) (Renewed Membership) 10. White, Richard B. (Branson, Missouri) Son of Edgar L. White - 7th Air Force Communications (October 1967 - October 1968 / August 1970 - August 1971) (Renewed Membership)  | |
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| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | November 1, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The November 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the November 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE WEBMASTER: | October 27, 2023 |
TO ALL MEMBERS: The 2024 Scholarship Application and requirements are now posted on the website under the Scholarship section. Please see the requirements below: The Tan Son Nhut Association is accepting applications for the school year beginning in the Fall of 2024 for a $5,000 scholarship from high school seniors. The student must be a direct descendant of one who served in Vietnam for any period from January 1, 1959, to April 30, 1975. Service may be either with the Armed Forces of the United States or the Republic of Vietnam or as a civilian at Tan Son Nhut Air Base either as an American or Vietnamese citizen. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. The scholarship is awarded in equal amounts over four years, provided the student maintains a 3.00 grade point average at the end of each school term and completes a minimum of 30 semester hours each year. Scholarship recipients must furnish an official transcript at the end of each spring semester. Recipients must pursue a four-year degree as a resident student at an accredited United States accredited college or university that grants bachelor or higher degrees but may begin higher education studies at a two-year accredited institution and transfer to an accredited school to complete the final two years leading to a bachelor's degree. Complete information about eligibility, distribution of benefits, and renewal of the scholarship and the application are available at the Tan Son Nhut Association website (TSNA.org) and must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2024 to: TSNA Scholarship Committee If you wish to honor a person or make a donation in memory of someone, please provide contact information so that we may properly advise the honoree or surviving family of your donation. Please send donations to "The Tan Son Nhut Association, PO Box 236, Penryn, PA, 17564-0236 | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | October 25, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Cooley, Brenda S. (Smiths Station, Alabama) Wife of TSNA President Richard Cooley (New Member for 5 Years) 2. Inojos, William J. (Leavenworth, Kansas) 377th Transporation Squadron, Special purpose vehicle repairman (February 1969 - February 1970) (Renewed Membership) Donations 1. Fox, Ralph. (Old Forge, Pennsylvania) 616 MAC, Jet Engine Mechanic (August 1967 - May 1968) (Donated to Scholarship Fund) | |
| FROM THE WEBMASTER: | October 25, 2023 |
TO ALL MEMBERS: We recently recieved the below email fron james Vasquez searching for information regarding points of connectivity that might be of interest while he is Vietnam. His father served in Vietnam in late 1960s and he believes he was stationed at Tan Son Nhut. Please see the email below and feel free to reach out to Jame with any information you may have: Good Afternoon, My father served in Vietnam and I am pretty sure was at the Tan Son Nhut base in the late 60s. I am currently in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam and was wondering if there are any points of connectivity that I can see while I am here. Thank you in advance, James Vasquez Email: | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | October 15, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Bush, Larry W. (Lake Elmo, Minnesota) USAF PAC Postal Courier Region - Worked in Registered Mail Section (December 1968 - December 1969) (Renewed Membership) 2. Poulin, Louis F. (Inverness, Florida) US Army, 34th General Support Group (AM&S), HQ Company, Personnel Staff NCO (April 1966 - May 1967) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 3. Wurseter, Stephen J. (Vero Beach, Florida) US Army Mortuary (Renewed Membership) | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | October 7, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The October 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the October 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | October 7, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Crumpton, Charles M. (Minden, Louisiana) 377th CAM Squadron, Det #1, 834 Air Division, Material Control Officer (November 1970 - June 1972) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years / Donated to General, Memorial and Scholarship Funds) 2. Earnest, Joyce. (San Antonio) Wife of member Tom Earnest (New Member) 3. Griffin, Billy L. (Jacksonville, Florida) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Pneudraulic Repair (September 1966 - August 1967) (Renewed Membership) 4. Lowe, Gregory M. (Luray, Virginia) 12th RITS, Imagery Exploitation and Intelligence (August 1972 - January 1973) (New Member) 5. Mitchell, Michael R. (Irvine, California) 12th Reconnaissance Intelligence Technical Squadron (April 1967 - November 1968) (Renewed Membership) 6. Scott, Sr, Robert C. (Telford, Pennsylvania) OL1500 Postal and Courier Service (November 1969 - June 1971) (Renewed Membership and Dontated to Scholarship Fund) | |
| FROM THE WEBMASTER: | October 7, 2023 |
TO ALL MEMBERS: We recently recieved the below email fron Kate Guttormsen searching for information regarding her fathers time in Vietnam. Please see the email below and feel free to reach out to Kate with any information you may have: Good Evening, I'm the daughter of deceased USAF veteran William G. Pendry. He never chatted much about Vietnam but I started doing some digging and his award mentioned he was in the 6407th RTS-Vietnam (Jan 1967- Jan 1968) at Tan Son Nhut. Then I found your TSNA website (which is fantastic). I was trying to decipher what he actually did work wise and what SOG-275, 7th AF refers to on his DD-214? His funeral is at Arlington National Cemetery on October 13th so I just wanted to be able to say a few things about his Air Force service-if possible. Thank you! Kate Guttormsen (I'm an Army Veteran (24 years) Email: | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | September 2, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The September 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the September 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | September 2, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Anisko, Col. Robert G. (Dayton, Ohio) 6220th Air Police Squadron (January 1963 - June 1963) (Renewed Membership) Reunion 1. Berg, Thomas. (Lake Forest, Illinois) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | August 28, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Carnahan, James D. (Bradenton, Florida) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron, Structural Repair, Sheet Metal Shop (August 1968 - August 1969) (Renewed Membership) 2. Erwin, Terrell R. (Abbeville, South Carolina) 619th & 620th TCMS, Communication Maintenance (July 1971 - April 1972) (New Member) 3. Lilly, Arnold R. (Halifax, Virginia) 377th Security Police Squadron (March 1972 - March 1973) (Renewed Membership) 4. Rewalt, Richard. (Iron River, Wisconsin) 12th RITS (July 1972 - February 1973) (New Member) 5. O'Sullivan, Edward J. (Tucson, Arizona) U.S. Army Mortuary, In Processing of Remains (April 1969 - October 1970) (Renewed Membership) 6. Stine, Raymond C. (Williamstown, Pennsylvania) 377th CAMS, Parachute/Life Support Group (Renewed Membership) 7. Staten, Dr. Richard C. (Milton, Georgia) In Honor of his father Maj. Carroll Milton Staten, USAG Retired - 616th Military Airlift Support Squadron (February 1967 - January 1968) (Renewed Membership) Reunion 1. Deese, Jerry. 2. Lowe, Lt. Col Gregory M. 3. Griffin, Billy L. (Jacksonville, Florida) 460th Field Maintenance, Aircraft Pneudraulic Repair (September 1966 - August 1967) 4. Rewalt, Richard. (Iron River, Wisconsin) 12th RITS (July 1972 - February 1973) 5. Veblen, Chris and Victoria Meadow. (Shelton, Washington) Det. 1, 834th Air Division (January 1971 - January 1972) 6. White, Bobby and Jane. (Rogersville, Tennessee) 1884 COmm. Squadron, Communication/C-130 Pilot (March 1967 - March 1968) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | August 7, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Hill, Ronald E. (Buford, Georgia) Tri-Service Air Transportation Coordinating Office (March 1971 - February 1972) (Renewed Membership) 2. Hoppe, Richard D. (Platte, South Dakota) 12th T.R.S. - Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief - RF-4C (September 1968 - September 1969) (Renewed Membership) 3. Reiter, Donald L. (San Antonio, Texas) 377th Finance (June 1966 - June 1967) (Renewed Membership) 4. Sawyers, Melvin D. (Ocala, Florida) 377th Security Police (September 1970 - June 1971) (New Member) Reunion 1. Ammon, Ed and Linda. (The Villages, Florida) 909 ARS 461st Bomb Wing (H) SAC (December 1963 -February 1964 / March 1964 - June/July 1965) 2. Boswell, Wm. Lloyd and Cheryl. 3. Carvell, Rich and Sue. (Jonesboro, Arkansas) 12th Reconnaissance Intelligence Technical Squadron (Photo Lab OIC) (June 1970 - June 1971) 4. Harris, Joe T. (Sugar Land, Texas) 460th Tac Recon Wing, RF-4C Crew Chief/Flightline Mechanic (September 1966 - September 1967) 5. Pineau, Richard. (Mesa, Arizona) 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | July 31, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The August 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the August 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | July 31, 2023 |
Reunion 1. Voltz, Wayne A. (Apollo Beach, Florida) 12 RITS. Sending Imagery to D.C (May 1972 - Fevruary 1973) 2. Wimmer, Bruce E. (Spring Hill, Florida) 12th RITS Photo Interpretations and Targeting (September 1972 - February 1973) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | July 18, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Ahrens, Susie (Dang). (West Bountiful, Utah) 377th Combat Support Group and 377th Services Squadron (1967 - 1972) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 2. Everly Jr., Harry Lee. (Macon, Georgia) 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron / RF-4C Crew Chief (December 1970 - August 1971) (New Member as Life Member) 3. Linnemann, Robert B. (Waldorf, Maryland) 8th Aerial Port (Traffic Analysis) (June 1967 - June 1968) (Renewed Membership) 4. Rose, David F. (East Wenatchee, Washington) 377th Security Police Squadron (September 1970 - September 1971) (Renewed Membership) Reunion 1. Driesbach, Rick. (Huntsville, Alabama) 12th Reconnaissance Intelligence Technical Squadron (Air Intelligence Officer (October 1972 - March 1973) 2. Treadway, Fred G. (Lake Placid, Florida) 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (November 1970 - August 1971) | |
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| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | July 2, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The July 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the July 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | June 29, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Ammon, Edward R. (The Villages, Florida) 909 ARS 461st Bomb Wing (H) SAC (December 1963 - February 1964 / March 1964 - June/July 1964) (New Member) 2. Rung, Thomas. (Fenton, Missouri) 377th Services, Food Service (June 1971 - August 1971) (Renewed Membership) Reunion 1. Everly, Harry Lee. (Macon, Georgia) 2. Fruendt, Glen. (Peoria, Illinois) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | June 11, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Zohn, Edward W. (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) 19th Air Command Squadron (Renewed Memebership) Reunion 1. Earnest, Tom and Joyce. (Dennis Earnest, Zachary Strait, Vicki Strait, and Victor Landers)(San Antonio, Texas) 377th Combat Support Group | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | June 2, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The June 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the June 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | June 1, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Burney, William H. (Bethlehem, Georgia) 346th Troop Carrier Squadron (TDY from Pope AFB, NC) (January 1962 - May 1962) (Renewed Memebership) 2. Monahan, Gary F. (Melbourne, Florida) 58th and 110th Transportation Co., MACV, US Army / Task Force-35 TET 1968 (July 1967 - July 1968) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years and Donated to General Fund) 3. Nivens, Margaret W. (Huntsville, Alabama) Wife of TSNA Director Kerry Nivens (Renewed Membership) Reunion 1. Crumpton, Charles and Paula. (Minden, Louisiana) 377th CAM Squadron, Det #1, 834 Air Division, Material Control Officer (November 1970 - June 1972) | |
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| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | May 17, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Cooley, Richard A. (Smiths Station, Alabama) Det 1, 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Ground Crew - RB-57E "Patricia Lynn" (January 1968 - January 1969) (Donated to Scholarship Fund) 2. Fiander, Roger M. (Wapato, Washington) 11th Air Postal Squadron (July 1963 - August 1964) (Renewed to Life Member) 3. Love, Terry M. (Shawnee, Kansas) 1st Signal Brigade (USA), Aviation Section (Renewed Membership adn Donated to General Fund) 4. Ramey, David. (Middletown, Ohio) 377th Security Police Squadron (January 1969 - January 1970) (Renewed Membership and Donated to General Fund) 5. Takeuchi, Martin T. (Chino, California) 8th Aerial Port Squadron (December 1967 - December 1968) (Renewed Membership and Donated to General Fund) Reunion 1. Anno, Margaret. (Fairfax, Virginia) 12th RITS (1st Lt.) (November 1972 - November 1973) 2. Cooley, Richard and Brenda. (Smiths Station, Alabama) Det 1, 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Ground Crew - RB-57E "Patricia Lynn" (January 1968 - January 1969) 3. Nivens, Kerry and Margaret.(Huntsville, Alabama) 377th Support Group, POL (December 1966 - December 1967) 4. Penn, Hugh and Kathy. (Sandy Springs, Georgia) 633rd Combat Support Group, CBPO (February 1969 - January 1970) | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | April 30, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The May 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the May 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | April 26, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Balistreri, Guy J. (Franklin, Wisconsin) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron, Propeller Shop (October 1967 - December 1969) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 2. Batey, Larry E. (Riverview, Florida) 377th Supply Squadron, Materials Supply Specialist (April 1971 - May 1972) (Renewed Membership) 3. Boyer, Richard. (Deatsville, Alabama) 7th AF Intelligence Dev. Tactical Air Control Center (TACC) (December 1970 - December 1971) (Renewed Membership) 4. Earnest, Tom A. (San Antonio, Texas) 377th Combat Support Group (Renewed Membership) 5. Martin, Floyd M. (Everett, Washington) 6250th Combat Support Group, 377th Supply Squadron (Renewed Membership) 6. Rumberg, Morton M. (Roseville, California) 377th Combat Support Group, TACC (June 1966 - June 1967) (Renewed Membership) 7. Starks, George B. (Anacortes, Washington) 377th Combat Support Group, CBPO (May 1970 - May 1971) (Renewed Membership) 8. Voltz, Wayne A. (Apollo Beach, Florida) 12 RITS. Sending Imagery to D.C. via compass link; imagery exploitation (May 1972 - February 1973) (New Member) Reunion 1. Csordas, Andy and Rena. Special COMSEC Support Detachment (June 1970 - December 1970) 2. Munoz, Gary and Susie. 7th Air Force / 13th Air Force, Scarback SEFE Pilot - T-39 Aircraft Group (May 1972 - May 1973) 3. Redlinski, Gary and Diana. US Army Mortuary, Graves Registration ID Specialist (May 1968 - July 1970) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | April 14, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Facey, David C. (Lakeland, Florida) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron, Jet Enginer Mechanic (January 1967 - May 1968) (Renewed Membership) 2. Rescigno, Carmen. (Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey) 8th Aerial Port Squadron, Air Freight Specialist (March 1968 - March 1969) (Renewed Membership) | |
Captain James Ray Faulkner, 78, of Port Lavaca passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born in a dirt floor shanty by a mid-wife
on November 5, 1944 in Haskell to James Elise and Louise Katherine Miller Faulkner. He grew up in Haskell his first seven years.
Then the family moved to Dimmit following the cotton harvest. Water was drawn from a well by hand, one pail at a time. During the
winter months, the water was warmed on a wood burning stove. The boys were all bathed in a wash tub with lye soap. Their mother was
a disciplinarian and she kept the boys in line. His dad, James worked for local farmers and the cotton gins his entire life.
His dad didn’t own a vehicle until he purchased one for him in his teen years. | During grade school and high school, James worked at Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store after school and weekends. During the summer he worked for various local farmers driving tractor, plowing and shredding. He graduated Dimmit High School in May of 1964. He was the first in his entire family to graduate high school. He was a very strong and disciplined man. Several months after graduating, he was “drafted for service” and was inducted into the United States Air Force in January 1965. He married Janice Lynn Brittain on December 26, 1966 in Hereford, Texas. He proudly served our country for 24 consecutive years from 5 Jan 65 – 1 Jun 89 of which he had 13 years prior enlisted service and rose from the grade of Air Basic to Master Sargent. In January 1978, he attended Officer Training School (OTS) at Lackland AFB. He graduated in the top 10 of his class as a “Distinguished Graduate”. He was selected by the promotion board to be a “Regular USAF Officer” and served 11 more years before honorably retiring as a United States Air Force Captain in 1989. During his 24 years of service he had numerous overseas deployments and was decorated. He received the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation with numerous other awards and decorations. During his life, he attended colleges and universities at various locations where he was stationed. After accumulating ninety credit hours, he applied for Commissioning Programs and was selected to attend Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. He graduated with distinction “Cum-Laude” with a 5.25 GPA. After his twenty-four years of service, he began his second career in 1990 and chose to enter the Real Estate profession in San Antonio. As his business grew, he and his wife opened Century 21 Northside which became one of the top real estate firms locally and nationally within the Century 21 system. He was consistently one of the top real estate agents locally and nationally throughout his career and in 1994; he was featured in Century 21 commercials nationally. In 2001 he obtained his Brokers License. In 2012, he and his wife, Janice (Brittain) Faulkner decided to fully retire and dedicate themselves to their five ranches (Double JJ Ranches) where they raised Beefmaster Cattle and Coastal Hay in Westhoff, Texas. He was a member of Beef Master Breeders United Association and the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was very active in his community and was part of the Rotary in Port Lavaca, the Calhoun County Republican Party, the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, the Calhoun County and Victoria YMCA, as well as various other organizations and charities in the Port Lavaca area. He was a life member of Chapter 1029, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), a life member of Post 3972, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and an American Legion Member, Post 369. He was an active member of the Air Force Postal Carriers Association (AFPCA) for twenty years, serving as President for 6 years. He was also a member of the Tan Son Nhut Association (TSNA) where he would serve on various committees, asked to be on the Board of Directors in 2015 and spent eighteen years serving. In his spare time, he enjoyed ranching, and racing fast cars at the Texas Mile. He was a loving, kind and generous man, and he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice L. Faulkner; daughter, Deborah (Wade) Jordan of Port Lavaca; son, Steve (Rose) Monreal of Sterling City; brother, Steve Faulkner of Slaton; grandchildren, Ashlyn Jordan, Selena Monreal, Johnathan Monreal and Steve Anthony Monreal, all of Sterling City and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary F. Faulkner (Beck); brothers, William E. Faulkner, Hubert A. Faulkner, Jack E. Faulkner and Jess O. Faulkner and grandsons, Steven Monreal and Vincent James Monreal. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 5 to 7 PM at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 10:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Rich Schaller officiating. Interment will follow at Westhoff Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers include Steve Monreal, Brandon Stuard, Barry Stuard, Kally Holstead, Brian Jernigan and RC Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the various organizations James served and represented. You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com or Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343. | ||
Jim served his country at Tan Son Nhut March 1967 to March 1968 and was TSNA Director-at-Large from 2016 to 2023. Visitation for our brother Jim Faulkner will be held at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero, Texas on April 11, 2023 from 5-7 pm and funeral services will be held April 12, 2023 at 10 am. Intermnet will follow at Westhoff Cementery in Westhoff, Texas. Flowers can be sent to the family through The Petal Express in Cuero, Texas (361-446-4036).  | ||
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | April 4, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Cline, Keith A. (Springfield, Ohio) Defense Communications Agency, Classified Courier (December 1966 - July 1967) (Renewed Membership) 2. Kinnaird, George C. (Hubert, North Carolina) 7th AF HQ, Photo Interpetator (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) Reunion 1. Fields, Gary. 377th Civil Engineer Squadron (February 1969 - February 1970) 2. Pluckett, George and Trish. 1st Mobile Communications (October 1966 - April 1967) (TDY: July 1962 - July 1963) | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | April 3, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The April 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the April 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| March 21, 2023 | |
TO ALL MEMBERS: We are happy to announce that our guest speaker for the 2023 TSNA Reunion will be CDR Alan J. Billings. Below is a short biography for CDR Billings CDR Alan J. Billings U.S. Naval Aviator - Systems Engineer - Inventor - Author As a U.S. Naval Aviator, CDR Billings rose from the enlisted ranks to become the Commanding Officer of the oldest combat search and rescue squadron in the Navy. He was a member of the Navy’s only helicopter attack squadron (which was the most highly decorated squadron of the Vietnam era.). CDR Billings was a highly decorated combat veteran serving four tours in Vietnam. He was awarded more the 40 medals and citations for his service to the country, including the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry along with 24 Air Medals. He completed a successful 22-year naval career in aviation and has qualified in more than 20 different aircraft. His final two tours included; Air Boss on the USS Belleau Woods, LHA-3 and Program Manager for the Navy’s air and surface computer software. CDR Billings holds a master’s degree in computer systems from the Naval Postgraduate School and an undergraduate degree in engineering. He has designed, and built ground support hardware and software for combat aircraft (F/A-18, AV-8B) that were used in Desert Storm. He invented the Ground Maintenance station adopted by the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS). Also, he holds a Commercial pilot’s license including fixed wing, rotary wing, multi-engine, and instrument ratings, land. His first book, “Seawolf 28” received a five star review from the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA). His second "SHEEPDOGS" received a gold medal "First Place" from the Branson Stars and Flags Book Awards. You can find out more information about CDR Billings and his achievements at the following link: http://www.combatsar.com/  | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | March 21, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Dawe, James H.(Warrenville, Illinois) HQ, 7th Air Force, Requirements Division (January 1972 - November 1972) (Renewed Membership) 2. Duke Jr., Walter. (Owensboro, Kentucky) 3rd Radio Research Unit, 224rh Aviation BN. RR, Army Aviator and Aircraft Maintenance (June 1965 - JUne 1966) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years and Donated to General Fund) 3. Fairbank, Ronald D. (Baldwinsville, New York) 33rd CAMRON, 2nd Air Division (Renewed Membership for 5 Years and Donated to Memorial Fund) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | March 12, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Cooperman, Ira B.(Wyncote, Pennsylvania) Headquarters 7th Air Force (Renewed Membership and Donated to Scholarship Fund) 2. Geisler, Edmond H. (Oakhurst, California) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron - Engine Shop (September 1966 - August 1967) (Renewed Membership and Donated to General Fund) 3. Kramer, John R. (Eagan, Minnesota) 460th Avionics Maintenance Squadron (August 1968 - August 1969) (Renewed Membership) 4. Markson, James J. (Fairport, New York) 377th Security Squadron (Renewed Membership and Donated to General, Memorial, and Scholarship Funds) 5. Nieves, Louis A. (Staten Island, New York) 377th Supply Squadron (Clothing Issue) (September 1970 - September 1971) (Renewed Membership) 6. Schulte, Eugene V. (Snellville, Georgia) Radi Cable Co. Signal Support Agency Saigon Tactical Microwave Oper/Repairman - US Army (July 1970 - June 1971) (Renewed Membership and Donated to General, Memorial, and Scholarship Funds) 7. Shwiner, Kevin A. (Fuquay Vacina, North Carolina) 315CAMS-310 TALS-21TASS Aircraft Maintenance (July 1971 - July 1972) (Renewed Membership) 8. Tiffany, Mike. (Janesville, Wisconsin) 1876th Communications Squadron (October 1969 - October 1970) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 9. Wimmer, Bruce E. (Spring Hill, Florida) 12th RITS Photo Interpetations and Targeting (September 1972 - February 1973) (New Member) Reunion 1. Fox, Ralph and Donna. (Old Forge, Pennsylvania) 616 MAC, Jet Engine Mechanic (August 1967 - May 1968) | |
| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | February 28, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The March 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the March 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| February 11, 2023 | |
TO ALL MEMBERS: The Tan Son Nhut Association 2023 Reunion will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, September 20-24, 2023. Accommodations are avaliable at the Double Tree by Hilton, Jacksonville, Airport. Hotel Information: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport 2101 Dixie Clipper Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Room rates are $124.00 for Standard, and $144.00 for Suite The below link will provide access to our reservation code and will allow to book with special Tan Son Nhut Annual Reunion rates. https://bit.ly/TanSonNhut If you have any issues with the link, you may contact Hilton's reservation department directly at 855-689-8135 and reference the Tan Son Nhut Annual Reunion group code "TSN" Questions regarding Hotel Registration or the Reunion should be directed to: Paul Mortensen Director of Reunion Planning | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | February 11, 2023 |
Renewals 1. Byrnes, Dennis.(Royersford, Pennsylvania) 69th Sig BN, USA (Renewed Membership) 2. Dietz, Edward. (Blackwood, New Jersey) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron - Electric Shop/Repair (December 1967 - December 1968) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 3. Martin, Johnny A. (Spencer, North Carolina) 377th Security Police Squadron (Renewed Membership) 4. Shea, Michael. (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) 1876th Communications Squadron (October 1970 - September 1971) (Renewed Membership) | |
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| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | February 2, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The February 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the February 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | January 28, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Bessette, John F. 3rd Special Ops Squadron Detachment at Bien Hoa - AC-47 "Spooky" Gunship Nav (May 1968 - August 1969) (Donated to Scholarship Fund in memory of his late wife Carol Bessette) 2. Brown, Randy A. (Salisbury, North Carolina) 377th Transportation Department, Crash/Fire Maintenance (1969 - 1970) (New Member) 3. Gray, Joan I. (Wichita Falls, Texas) 21st Casualty Staging Unit (December 1969 - December 1970) (Renewed Membership and Donated to Memorial and Scholarship Funds) 4. Johnson, Charles V. (Newberg, Oregon) 377th Ammo Supply (AC-119 Shadow Gunships) (October 1969 - October 1970) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 5. Thompson, Terrie, "TJ". (Eagan, Minnesota) 619 Tac. Control Squadron, Weapons Controller (August 1969 - August 1970) (New Member) | |
| FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: | January 18, 2023 |
Renewals/Donations 1. Burns, John. (Baldwinville, Massachusetts) 460th Field Maintenance Squadron, 45th TAC Recon Sq., Jet Engine Mechanic RF-101 (September 1968 - September 1969) (Renewed Membership and Donated to Memorial Fund) 2. Donnelly, William E. (Somerville, New Jersey) 460th Tactial Reconnaissance Wing (A&E) (September 1966 - September 1967) (Renewed Membership and Donated to Memorial Fund) 3. Ross, David L. (Brewster, Massachusetts) 6470th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron/12th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron - Intelligence Operations Specialist (June 1967 - June 1968) (Renewed Membership and Donated to General, Memorial, and Scholarship Funds) 4. Sommerfeldt, Gerald W. (Janesville, Wisconsin) 377th Security Police Squadron (October 1967 - January 1968) (Renewed Membership for 5 Years) 5. Stinson, Tim. (Cambridge, Massachusetts) 7th Air Force Combat News Division (April 1969 - March 1970) (Renewed Membership and Donated to General Fund) 6. Swift, Michael T. (Owensboro, Kentucky) 377th Combat Support Group, Postal Operations/Augmentee with 377th Security Police Squadron (April 1967 - April 1968) (Renewed Membership) 7. Tannery, Skip. (Lubbock, Texas) 19th Air Commando Squadron (Renewed Membership and Donated to General Fund) | |
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| Name: Larry Fry (Detachment 8, 2nd ADVON) | January 2, 2023 |
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Email: Comments: The January 2023 Revetments, is now available on the TSNA website. Use this link to access the website: https://www.tsna.org/revetments/index.html The above link will take you to the "Revetments" main index listing. Click on the "2023" button and the January 2023, issue will be the next thing you see. Larry E. Fry Editor, Revetments | |
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