Graphic courtesy of: Donald W. Roberts, USAF MSgt (Ret) 615th Field Training Detachment Tan Son Nhut Air Base Oct 1967 - March 1968 615s attached to the 33rd Wing.  I am in the middle and my two Vietnamese Instructors are on each side.
	Graphic courtesy of:  Donald W. Roberts. South Vietnamese government awarding me a medal.
	Graphic courtesy of:  Donald W. Roberts My class room building is shown to to the right.  The black smoke is coming from where a 122mm rocket landed.
	Graphic courtesy of:  Donald W. Roberts Here I am standing in front of the orderly room.
	Graphic courtesy of:  Donald W. Roberts. Looking out the front of were we lived.  The new building is were the snipers were living until TET.
	Graphic courtesy of:  Donald W. Roberts The news clipping in the center, is the article were sixty South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF) students received diplomas, first article is were I was awarded a medal for teaching C-119 reciprocating engine as an instructor at Tan Son Nhut.

Tan Son Nhut Association Scatback Personnel 2009 Reunion October 15 - October 18, 2009 Military and Civilian Employee's that were assigned to, or came thru Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, Republic of Vietnam 1959 - 1975  * Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is the destination  * Dollywood Theme Park  * Ripleys Aquarium Of The Smokies  * Music Theaters  * Restaurants  * Shopping Outlets  * Great Smoky Mountains National Park  *  Guest speaker: LT Mike Thornton, U.S. Navy, SEAL Advisor, (Ret,) Recipient – Medal of Honor Thornton's Citations is at URL:  http://www.specialoperations.com/MOH/thornton.html Mini-symposiums, will be publicized as plans are finalized  Meet your Veteran Brothers and Sisters  Point of Contact TSNA:  George Plunkett  Email:    Point of Contact Scatback:  Bob Laymon  Email:

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Registration and Check-in:  Identify yourself with the TSNA - Scatback 2009 Reunion, to get this special room rate. You do not have to be a member to attend. MainStay Suites Hotel 410 Pine Mountain Road Pigeon Forge, Tennessee  37863 Toll Free:  1-888-428-8350 Fax:  1-865-428-5217 Room Rate:  $ 102.00 per night, plus tax Check-in Thursday, Oct 15, 2009, 3:00 p.m. TSNA 2009 reunion cost will be $130.00 per person, the same as last year. This cost covers the expense of the hospitality suite, Saturday night banquet dinner, Sunday morning buffet breakfast and travel expenses for our honored guests.  Breakfast:  Free Deluxe Continental.  Banquet Dinner will be:  A Smoky Mountain Luau  Tropical Fruits with a Pina Colada Dip, Fresh Tossed Greens with Condiments and Honey-Lime Dressing. Feaures a Slow Roasted Whole Hog, Baked Tilapia with a Ginger/Soy Glaze, and Sweet & Sour Pineapple Grilled Chicken Breast. Served with Boiled Red Potatoes, Vegetable Medley and Key Lime Pie for Dessert.  A Refreshing Tropical Fruit Punch is served along with Tea and Coffee.  We'll See You There!

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