B Roster
COL Donald M Babitz USMC 1955-1985
Babitz
Nickname: Don
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 37-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1985
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Barbara
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 37-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1985
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Barbara
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
3rd MAW
1st MAW
2nd MAW
VT-1
RVN
Subic Bay
HMMT-301
MCB Camp Butler
ACS El Toro
3rd MAW
1st MAW
2nd MAW
VT-1
RVN
Subic Bay
HMMT-301
MCB Camp Butler
ACS El Toro
Highlights:
Long term "rotorhead" Bikini '57/'58 3rdMAW 1stMAW (Okinawa) 2ndMAW New River Pns.VT-1 '63/'66 RVN- 66/67 XO MarBks Subic Bay CO HMMT-301 ACS G-1 3rdMAW ACS G-1 MCB Camp Butler ACS Svcs MCAS El Toro Dir. Maint & Oper, Irvine Unified School Dis
— Don Babitz, August 27, 2007
Long term "rotorhead" Bikini '57/'58 3rdMAW 1stMAW (Okinawa) 2ndMAW New River Pns.VT-1 '63/'66 RVN- 66/67 XO MarBks Subic Bay CO HMMT-301 ACS G-1 3rdMAW ACS G-1 MCB Camp Butler ACS Svcs MCAS El Toro Dir. Maint & Oper, Irvine Unified School Dis
— Don Babitz, August 27, 2007
CDR Ralph T Bailes USN 1956-1973
Bailes
Nickname: Ralph
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: AOC 00-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1973
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Lola
Last Address: AR
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: AOC 00-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1973
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Lola
Last Address: AR
Assignments:
VF-92
VF-151
VA-127
Oriskany
NROTC(USC)
VF-92
VF-151
VA-127
Oriskany
NROTC(USC)
Highlights:
— Ralph Bailes, October 17, 2007
— Ralph Bailes, October 17, 2007
CAPT Carlyle K Bailey USN 1963-1977
Bailey
Nickname: CK
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: AOC 36-63
Wings Year: 1965
Active Years: 1963-1977
Reserve Years: 1977-1986
Spouse: Ida
Last Address: CA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: AOC 36-63
Wings Year: 1965
Active Years: 1963-1977
Reserve Years: 1977-1986
Spouse: Ida
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VAW-11 West Pac
VT-5 Atlanta
VR-55 (TAR)
VR-55 (SAR)
VAW-11 West Pac
VT-5 Atlanta
VR-55 (TAR)
VR-55 (SAR)
Highlights:
63-68 Flight school-VAW 11-West Pac 68-70 Pan Am - TWA 70-77 VT-5, NAS Atlanta, VR-55 (TAR) 77-84 VR 55 (SAR)w/tour as CO Retired from American Airlines 2001
— Ck Bailey, August 27, 2007
63-68 Flight school-VAW 11-West Pac 68-70 Pan Am - TWA 70-77 VT-5, NAS Atlanta, VR-55 (TAR) 77-84 VR 55 (SAR)w/tour as CO Retired from American Airlines 2001
— Ck Bailey, August 27, 2007
CDR Carroll D Bains USN 1958-1986
Bains
Nickname: Carroll
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-58
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1958-1986
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Charlotte
Last Address: VA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-58
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1958-1986
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Charlotte
Last Address: VA
Assignments:
VW-11
NAWARCol
VS-24
PEP Greece
VS-30
CVN-68
CVS-11
NAVINSGN
VS-33
CLFINSGN
VW-11
NAWARCol
VS-24
PEP Greece
VS-30
CVN-68
CVS-11
NAVINSGN
VS-33
CLFINSGN
Highlights:
Plane Commander-WV-2's, S2F thru G. Vietnam Svc. Apollo 11 and 12 recovery team. Dept, Head USS Nimitz.
— Carroll Bains, September 3, 2007
Plane Commander-WV-2's, S2F thru G. Vietnam Svc. Apollo 11 and 12 recovery team. Dept, Head USS Nimitz.
— Carroll Bains, September 3, 2007
MR Dale G Baker USNR 1954-1958
Baker
Nickname: Dale
Branch: USNR
Commission Year:
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year:
Active Years: 1954-1958
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Barbara
Last Address: SC
See Biography
Branch: USNR
Commission Year:
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year:
Active Years: 1954-1958
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Barbara
Last Address: SC
See Biography
Assignments:
Highlights:
DECEASED 2005
— Barbara Baker, June 6, 2007
DECEASED 2005
— Barbara Baker, June 6, 2007
CAPT Richard W Baker USMC 1959-1964
Baker
Nickname: Dick
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: Navcad 24-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1959-1964
Reserve Years: 1964-1970
Spouse: Susan
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: Navcad 24-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1959-1964
Reserve Years: 1964-1970
Spouse: Susan
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
Highlights:
Flew H-34s and F-8s on active duty.Left active duty in 1964 and started with United Airlines the same year. Retired as a 747-400 Captain after 32 years in 1997. I live in California with my wife Susan. Too many hobbies to mention but loving life.
— Dick Baker, August 28, 2007
Flew H-34s and F-8s on active duty.Left active duty in 1964 and started with United Airlines the same year. Retired as a 747-400 Captain after 32 years in 1997. I live in California with my wife Susan. Too many hobbies to mention but loving life.
— Dick Baker, August 28, 2007
COL Robert L Ballantyne USMCR 1961-1965
Ballantyne
Nickname: Bob
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: OI 07-61
Wings Year: 1962
Active Years: 1961-1965
Reserve Years: 1965-1992
Spouse: Nancy
Last Address: PA
See Biography
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: OI 07-61
Wings Year: 1962
Active Years: 1961-1965
Reserve Years: 1965-1992
Spouse: Nancy
Last Address: PA
See Biography
Assignments:
HMM-264
2d MAW
H&MS-26
HMM0772
MAG-49
MLO CincLantJMU
PPO RAU HQMC
HMM-264
2d MAW
H&MS-26
HMM0772
MAG-49
MLO CincLantJMU
PPO RAU HQMC
Highlights:
After flight school, HMM-264, 2dMAW, then H&MS-26. RLD Sep 64 Joined Reserves HMM 772 at NXX, also served as XO H/3/14, S-2/3 MAG-49, MLO CincLant JMU, OIC PPO RAU HQMC. Ret 89/with pay 99.
— Bob Ballantyne, August 27, 2007
After flight school, HMM-264, 2dMAW, then H&MS-26. RLD Sep 64 Joined Reserves HMM 772 at NXX, also served as XO H/3/14, S-2/3 MAG-49, MLO CincLant JMU, OIC PPO RAU HQMC. Ret 89/with pay 99.
— Bob Ballantyne, August 27, 2007
CAPT Gregory B Bambo Jr USN 1954-1968
Bambo
Nickname: Gregg
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1954-1968
Reserve Years: 1969-1975
Spouse: Marie
Last Address: UT
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1954-1968
Reserve Years: 1969-1975
Spouse: Marie
Last Address: UT
Assignments:
VS-37 57-60
VS-41 61-63
USS Midway63-65
VS-37 57-60
VS-41 61-63
USS Midway63-65
Highlights:
— Gregg Bambo Jr, September 1, 2007
— Gregg Bambo Jr, September 1, 2007
LCDR Milton H Bank II USN 1957-1972
Bank
Nickname: Warbucks
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: OI 00-57
Wings Year: 1959
Active Years: 1957-1972
Reserve Years: 0
Spouse: Linda
Last Address: CA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: OI 00-57
Wings Year: 1959
Active Years: 1957-1972
Reserve Years: 0
Spouse: Linda
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VF-111
Hancock
Kitty Hawk
NAPGSCOL
VF-213
VF-111
Hancock
Kitty Hawk
NAPGSCOL
VF-213
Highlights:
VF-111 flying F11F-1, Hancock cruise VF-111 flying F8U-2N/F-8D Kitty Hawk's first WP cruise NAVPGSCOL/Stanford U. student VF-213 flying F-4B Kitty Hawk combat cruise Retired on disability - diabetes.
— Warbucks Bank Ii, August 26, 2007
VF-111 flying F11F-1, Hancock cruise VF-111 flying F8U-2N/F-8D Kitty Hawk's first WP cruise NAVPGSCOL/Stanford U. student VF-213 flying F-4B Kitty Hawk combat cruise Retired on disability - diabetes.
— Warbucks Bank Ii, August 26, 2007
LCDR Ronald W Bansemer USN 1960-1980
Bansemer
Nickname: Turk
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 03-60
Wings Year: 1961
Active Years: 1960-1980
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Sandi
Last Address: FL
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 03-60
Wings Year: 1961
Active Years: 1960-1980
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Sandi
Last Address: FL
Assignments:
HS-7
VT-1
HT-8
Comphibron 7
NAS Memphis
USNPG School
HC-3
NAS N. Island
TACRON 1
HS-7
VT-1
HT-8
Comphibron 7
NAS Memphis
USNPG School
HC-3
NAS N. Island
TACRON 1
Highlights:
Flight Instructor at VT-1
— Turk Bansemer, August 28, 2007
Flight Instructor at VT-1
— Turk Bansemer, August 28, 2007
CDR Harold Barnes USNR 1950-1974
Barnes
Nickname: Barney
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 43-52
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1950-1974
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Mary
Last Address: GA
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 43-52
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1950-1974
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Mary
Last Address: GA
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Barney Barnes, July 17, 2007
— Barney Barnes, July 17, 2007
LT Bruce M Barton USNR 1949-1958
Barton
Nickname: Bruce
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1951
Pre-Flight: Navcad 25-49
Wings Year: 1951
Active Years: 1949-1958
Reserve Years: 1954-1963
Spouse: Widower
Last Address: NV
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1951
Pre-Flight: Navcad 25-49
Wings Year: 1951
Active Years: 1949-1958
Reserve Years: 1954-1963
Spouse: Widower
Last Address: NV
Assignments:
ZP-One
ZX-11
VS-771
ATU-212
ZP-One
ZX-11
VS-771
ATU-212
Highlights:
Basic training at pensacola, then advanced training in PB4Y2.Then Lakehurst for LTA first squadron was ZP-1,then Zx-11 at key west.Released from active duty. Flew TBM,AF,and S2F in reserve squadrons In Denver And Los Alamitos.Recalled to active duty and flew T-28 and TV-1 at kingsville Tx
— Bruce Barton, September 25, 2007
Basic training at pensacola, then advanced training in PB4Y2.Then Lakehurst for LTA first squadron was ZP-1,then Zx-11 at key west.Released from active duty. Flew TBM,AF,and S2F in reserve squadrons In Denver And Los Alamitos.Recalled to active duty and flew T-28 and TV-1 at kingsville Tx
— Bruce Barton, September 25, 2007
CDR Walter L Baumgardner USNR 1962-1968
Baumgardner
Nickname: Red Baron
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1963
Pre-Flight: AOC 43-62
Wings Year: 1964
Active Years: 1962-1968
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Marguerite
Last Address: MI
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1963
Pre-Flight: AOC 43-62
Wings Year: 1964
Active Years: 1962-1968
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Marguerite
Last Address: MI
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Red Baron Baumgardner, July 30, 2007
— Red Baron Baumgardner, July 30, 2007
CAPT Steven Baxter USN 1979-2007
Baxter
Nickname: Beaker
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1983
Pre-Flight: AOC 26-83
Wings Year: 1984
Active Years: 1979-2007
Reserve Years: 1979-1983
Spouse: Terry
Last Address: NV
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1983
Pre-Flight: AOC 26-83
Wings Year: 1984
Active Years: 1979-2007
Reserve Years: 1979-1983
Spouse: Terry
Last Address: NV
Assignments:
VP-92 enlisted
VAQ-129
VAQ-134
VAQ-140
VAQ-132
VAQ-136
NWC
VP-92 enlisted
VAQ-129
VAQ-134
VAQ-140
VAQ-132
VAQ-136
NWC
Highlights:
Began as an enlisted Sailor (AX2) before commissioning via AOCS. Was a Prowler ECMO, Skipper of VAQ-136 in Atsugi, Japan. Deployed aboard VINSON, EISENHOWER, ENTERPRISE, KITTY HAWK and RONALD REAGAN. Assigned to the Pentagon in OSD. Was Deputy Director of UAV test and evaluation for OSD at NAS Fallon. Operations Officer (N3) for Carrier Strike Group 7 aboard USS RONALD REAGAN. Now Chief of Concepts and Doctrine for UAVs as part of Joint Forces Command at Creech AFB, Indian Springs, NV.
— Beaker Baxter, December 13, 2007
Began as an enlisted Sailor (AX2) before commissioning via AOCS. Was a Prowler ECMO, Skipper of VAQ-136 in Atsugi, Japan. Deployed aboard VINSON, EISENHOWER, ENTERPRISE, KITTY HAWK and RONALD REAGAN. Assigned to the Pentagon in OSD. Was Deputy Director of UAV test and evaluation for OSD at NAS Fallon. Operations Officer (N3) for Carrier Strike Group 7 aboard USS RONALD REAGAN. Now Chief of Concepts and Doctrine for UAVs as part of Joint Forces Command at Creech AFB, Indian Springs, NV.
— Beaker Baxter, December 13, 2007
LT Frederick J Beardsley USNR 1956-1960
Beardsley
Nickname: Fred
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 31-56
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1956-1960
Reserve Years: 1960-1965
Spouse: Jane
Last Address: GA
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 31-56
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1956-1960
Reserve Years: 1960-1965
Spouse: Jane
Last Address: GA
Assignments:
VA-76
Intrepid
VA-76
Intrepid
Highlights:
Flew F11F, F9F-8, A4D-2, FJ-4 VA76 on the USS Intrepid CVA-11
— Fred Beardsley, August 7, 2007
Flew F11F, F9F-8, A4D-2, FJ-4 VA76 on the USS Intrepid CVA-11
— Fred Beardsley, August 7, 2007
LT Gene C Beavin USNR 1954-1958
Beavin
Nickname: Gene
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1958
Reserve Years: 1958-1974
Spouse: Sanne
Last Address: WA
See Biography
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1958
Reserve Years: 1958-1974
Spouse: Sanne
Last Address: WA
See Biography
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Gene Beavin, May 17, 2007
— Gene Beavin, May 17, 2007
COL Robert Beavis USMCR 1964-1969
Beavis
Nickname: Beaver
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: OI
Wings Year: 1965
Active Years: 1964-1969
Reserve Years: 1961-1992
Spouse: Barbara
Last Address: NJ
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: OI
Wings Year: 1965
Active Years: 1964-1969
Reserve Years: 1961-1992
Spouse: Barbara
Last Address: NJ
Assignments:
Highlights:
USMCR-Nov 1961-June 1992
— Beaver Beavis, July 20, 2007
USMCR-Nov 1961-June 1992
— Beaver Beavis, July 20, 2007
MAJ Lawrence W Bender USMC 1943-1978
Bender
Nickname: Bud
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1943
Pre-Flight: Navcad 00-42
Wings Year: 1943
Active Years: 1943-1978
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Betty
Last Address: AL
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1943
Pre-Flight: Navcad 00-42
Wings Year: 1943
Active Years: 1943-1978
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Betty
Last Address: AL
Assignments:
IP Corpus
1956 Army
VMA-323
IP Rucker
VMA-312
11TC Germany
VMC-Cherry Pt
V.N.
Korea
IP Rucker
IP Corpus
1956 Army
VMA-323
IP Rucker
VMA-312
11TC Germany
VMC-Cherry Pt
V.N.
Korea
IP Rucker
Highlights:
Enlisted, Jun 42.CPT, Mansfield,OH.Pre-flt.Iowa City..Primary, Norman,OK.Comm,C.C. Sep."43.IP 'til45 trans. to Army 1Jul 56 no bteak in service.Tours at Rucker,Germany,V.N. 3 Yrs. Rucker 'til retire.'78
— Bud Bender, September 7, 2007
Enlisted, Jun 42.CPT, Mansfield,OH.Pre-flt.Iowa City..Primary, Norman,OK.Comm,C.C. Sep."43.IP 'til45 trans. to Army 1Jul 56 no bteak in service.Tours at Rucker,Germany,V.N. 3 Yrs. Rucker 'til retire.'78
— Bud Bender, September 7, 2007
LCDR William H Bentley USNR 1954-1959
Bentley
Nickname: Bill
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1959
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Marian
Last Address: CO
See Biography
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1959
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Marian
Last Address: CO
See Biography
Assignments:
VR-5 56-57
VR-24 58-59
Moffett Field
Port Lyouty
VR-5 56-57
VR-24 58-59
Moffett Field
Port Lyouty
Highlights:
VR-5, Moffett Field, 56-57; VR-24 Port Lyouty Morrocco, 58-59; Returned to CalPoly; Worked for Navy, NOTS China Lake, CA; Joined Pan Am, 65-91; Transfered to Delta Until Retirement. I still fly with a glider club.
— Bill Bentley, July 2, 2007
VR-5, Moffett Field, 56-57; VR-24 Port Lyouty Morrocco, 58-59; Returned to CalPoly; Worked for Navy, NOTS China Lake, CA; Joined Pan Am, 65-91; Transfered to Delta Until Retirement. I still fly with a glider club.
— Bill Bentley, July 2, 2007
LT Wayne A Berge USN 1949-1956
Berge
Nickname: Bagel
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1952
Pre-Flight: Navcad 20-50
Wings Year: 1952
Active Years: 1949-1956
Reserve Years: 1956-1960
Spouse: Diana
Last Address: WA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1952
Pre-Flight: Navcad 20-50
Wings Year: 1952
Active Years: 1949-1956
Reserve Years: 1956-1960
Spouse: Diana
Last Address: WA
Assignments:
VF-73
VF-72
VF-931
FV-1 L.Alamitos
VF-73
VF-72
VF-931
FV-1 L.Alamitos
Highlights:
Enlisted 1949, Aviation Elec. Tech. VP26 Port Lyauty, Morocco, selected for Navcads. Wings March 52. VF73, Fasron 7, VF72, Quonset Point RI to 1956. VF931, Willow Grove PA to 1959. FV1, Los Alamitos CA to 1960. N.American and Boeing to retirement 1993.
— Bagel Berge, August 18, 2007
Enlisted 1949, Aviation Elec. Tech. VP26 Port Lyauty, Morocco, selected for Navcads. Wings March 52. VF73, Fasron 7, VF72, Quonset Point RI to 1956. VF931, Willow Grove PA to 1959. FV1, Los Alamitos CA to 1960. N.American and Boeing to retirement 1993.
— Bagel Berge, August 18, 2007
CAPT Robert C Berry USN 1965-1975
Berry
Nickname: Crist
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1965
Pre-Flight: OI 00-65
Wings Year: 1967
Active Years: 1965-1975
Reserve Years: 1975-1990
Spouse: Patricia
Last Address: VA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1965
Pre-Flight: OI 00-65
Wings Year: 1967
Active Years: 1965-1975
Reserve Years: 1975-1990
Spouse: Patricia
Last Address: VA
Assignments:
VF-124 67-68
VF-13 69-69
VT-7 69-71
NAVPG School
VF-121 73-74
VF-143 74-75
Instrument RAG
VF-124 67-68
VF-13 69-69
VT-7 69-71
NAVPG School
VF-121 73-74
VF-143 74-75
Instrument RAG
Highlights:
Flight Training Aug, 65-Jan, 67. VF 124 Feb, 67-Nov, 68. VF 13 Nov. 68-Oct 69. VT 7 (Instructor) Oct. 69-Feb. 71 Naval PG School, Feb. 71-Feb. 73. VF 121, Feb. 73-Jan. 74. VF 143, Jan. 74-Jan. 75. Instrument RAG Jan. 75-June 75. Out.
— Crist Berry, August 27, 2007
Flight Training Aug, 65-Jan, 67. VF 124 Feb, 67-Nov, 68. VF 13 Nov. 68-Oct 69. VT 7 (Instructor) Oct. 69-Feb. 71 Naval PG School, Feb. 71-Feb. 73. VF 121, Feb. 73-Jan. 74. VF 143, Jan. 74-Jan. 75. Instrument RAG Jan. 75-June 75. Out.
— Crist Berry, August 27, 2007
CAPT Andrew L Berthelson USN 1945-1973
Berthelson
Nickname: Andy
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1950
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-49
Wings Year: 1950
Active Years: 1945-1973
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Marthaa
Last Address: WA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1950
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-49
Wings Year: 1950
Active Years: 1945-1973
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Marthaa
Last Address: WA
Assignments:
CVE-92
CV-45 CAG-11
Patron 4
Instructor PNS
Utron-3
Comutstaff
China lake
NAS Dallas
NAS Seattle
NRT Memphis
CVE-92
CV-45 CAG-11
Patron 4
Instructor PNS
Utron-3
Comutstaff
China lake
NAS Dallas
NAS Seattle
NRT Memphis
Highlights:
enlisted 45, CVE 92, CV 45,CAG 11, flt Trng 49, Patron 4, JTTU 56, Missle Test China Lake, Made 06 1970, Retired 1973.
— Andy Berthelson, October 11, 2007
enlisted 45, CVE 92, CV 45,CAG 11, flt Trng 49, Patron 4, JTTU 56, Missle Test China Lake, Made 06 1970, Retired 1973.
— Andy Berthelson, October 11, 2007
CAPT William Bertsch USN 1964-1994
Bertsch
Nickname: Root
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1966
Pre-Flight: Navcad 34-64
Wings Year: 1966
Active Years: 1964-1994
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Kay
Last Address: FL
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1966
Pre-Flight: Navcad 34-64
Wings Year: 1966
Active Years: 1964-1994
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Kay
Last Address: FL
Assignments:
VF-211
VF-121 70-71
NPGS 72-74
VF-213 USNTPS
VF-24
CAG-11
CWT-3 87-89
Pax River Test
NATO Def
NATO Def Col
VF-211
VF-121 70-71
NPGS 72-74
VF-213 USNTPS
VF-24
CAG-11
CWT-3 87-89
Pax River Test
NATO Def
NATO Def Col
Highlights:
westpac/vietnam in VF-211 F-8, VF-121 Instructor 70-71, NPGS 72-74, VF-213, USNTPS, VF-24 F-14 CO tour,NWC,CCG 2 airops, CAG 11, CWT-3 Beeville 87-89, Director Strike aircraft test Pax river, Head Field Studies NATO Defense College Rome IT. Retired 1994.
— Root Bertsch, August 26, 2007
westpac/vietnam in VF-211 F-8, VF-121 Instructor 70-71, NPGS 72-74, VF-213, USNTPS, VF-24 F-14 CO tour,NWC,CCG 2 airops, CAG 11, CWT-3 Beeville 87-89, Director Strike aircraft test Pax river, Head Field Studies NATO Defense College Rome IT. Retired 1994.
— Root Bertsch, August 26, 2007
CDR David D Beyl USNR 1954-1978
Beyl
Nickname: Dave
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1978
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Sandra
Last Address: WA
See Biography
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1978
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Sandra
Last Address: WA
See Biography
Assignments:
VP-9 56-59
VT-1 59-62
AVS-8 Jupiter
CNO NATOPS
VR-1 65-67
Pax River
VP-23
23rdNORAD Staff
VT-29D
McMurdo
VP-9 56-59
VT-1 59-62
AVS-8 Jupiter
CNO NATOPS
VR-1 65-67
Pax River
VP-23
23rdNORAD Staff
VT-29D
McMurdo
Highlights:
— Dave Beyl, February 6, 2007
— Dave Beyl, February 6, 2007
LCOL David F Bitonti USAFR 1960-1970
Bitonti
Nickname: Dave
Branch: USAFR
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 39-60
Wings Year: 1962
Active Years: 1960-1970
Reserve Years: 1970-1971
Spouse:
Last Address: TX
Branch: USAFR
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 39-60
Wings Year: 1962
Active Years: 1960-1970
Reserve Years: 1970-1971
Spouse:
Last Address: TX
Assignments:
VW-1
VS-29
VT-28
CVA-61
RTU-88
933 TAG(AFR)
14-AF(R)
911 TAG(AFR)
147 FIG (TXANG)
VW-1
VS-29
VT-28
CVA-61
RTU-88
933 TAG(AFR)
14-AF(R)
911 TAG(AFR)
147 FIG (TXANG)
Highlights:
Rank: 04 (Navy); 05 (USAFR) Loved it all!
— Dave Bitonti, October 19, 2007
Rank: 04 (Navy); 05 (USAFR) Loved it all!
— Dave Bitonti, October 19, 2007
CDR Kenneth S Bjork USN 1953-1977
Bjork
Nickname: Knute
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 05-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1953-1977
Reserve Years: 1947-1953
Spouse: Avenelle
Last Address: TX
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 05-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1953-1977
Reserve Years: 1947-1953
Spouse: Avenelle
Last Address: TX
Assignments:
VP-4
VP-26
VT-28
MAAG Japan
HQ AFNORTH OSLO
USS Bennington
USS Kearsarge
CNATRA Staff
HQ IDF Keflavik
USNS PreFlight
VP-4
VP-26
VT-28
MAAG Japan
HQ AFNORTH OSLO
USS Bennington
USS Kearsarge
CNATRA Staff
HQ IDF Keflavik
USNS PreFlight
Highlights:
Flt Trng, Primary: Pensacola (Whiting)Advanced:Hutchinson KS; VP-4 Whidbey/Naha; MAAG Japan; Pre-Flt Instructor;HQ Iceland Defense Force(Kef),VT 28 (CC,TX);Bennington(CVS20); Kearsarge(CV-33); HQ AFNORTH (Oslo); CNATRA Staff, CC,TX
— Knute Bjork, December 20, 2007
Flt Trng, Primary: Pensacola (Whiting)Advanced:Hutchinson KS; VP-4 Whidbey/Naha; MAAG Japan; Pre-Flt Instructor;HQ Iceland Defense Force(Kef),VT 28 (CC,TX);Bennington(CVS20); Kearsarge(CV-33); HQ AFNORTH (Oslo); CNATRA Staff, CC,TX
— Knute Bjork, December 20, 2007
CDR Charles F Blaker USN 1952-1978
Blaker
Nickname: CrazyHorse
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 34-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1952-1978
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Annie
Last Address: AL
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 34-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1952-1978
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Annie
Last Address: AL
Assignments:
VF-91
VT-22
VF-174
VU-10
VC-4
VF-124
VF-24
VF-201
XO NAS Atlanta
VF-91
VT-22
VF-174
VU-10
VC-4
VF-124
VF-24
VF-201
XO NAS Atlanta
Highlights:
Stay in the cockpit for 21 years. Retired when I became "Too valuable to waste in a cockpit".
— Crazyhorse Blaker, September 28, 2007
Stay in the cockpit for 21 years. Retired when I became "Too valuable to waste in a cockpit".
— Crazyhorse Blaker, September 28, 2007
LT Fred Blechman USNR 1948-1952
Blechman
Nickname: Crash
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1950
Pre-Flight: Navcad 41-48
Wings Year: 1950
Active Years: 1948-1952
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Ev (Deceased)
Last Address: CA
See Biography
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1950
Pre-Flight: Navcad 41-48
Wings Year: 1950
Active Years: 1948-1952
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Ev (Deceased)
Last Address: CA
See Biography
Assignments:
VF-14 50-52
VF-14 50-52
Highlights:
Entered Navy V-5 July 5, 1945. Bethany and Swarthmore Colleges. Selective Flight Training as AvCad in Dallas. Soloed Stearman on Sept. 16, 1946. Sent to Ottumwa for pre-flight, but left when Holloway Plan offered GI-Bill. Re-entered Navy as NavCad in November 1948. Wings August 1950. Flew F4U-5 Corsairs with VF-14 "Tophatters" starting September 1950. Left VF-14 and Navy November 1952. Have since written 1,100 magazine articles and eight books about electronics, early microcomputers, and flying.
— Crash Blechman, August 7, 2007
Entered Navy V-5 July 5, 1945. Bethany and Swarthmore Colleges. Selective Flight Training as AvCad in Dallas. Soloed Stearman on Sept. 16, 1946. Sent to Ottumwa for pre-flight, but left when Holloway Plan offered GI-Bill. Re-entered Navy as NavCad in November 1948. Wings August 1950. Flew F4U-5 Corsairs with VF-14 "Tophatters" starting September 1950. Left VF-14 and Navy November 1952. Have since written 1,100 magazine articles and eight books about electronics, early microcomputers, and flying.
— Crash Blechman, August 7, 2007
CAPT George Bleyle USMC 1964-1972
Bleyle
Nickname: George
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: OI 29-64
Wings Year: 1965
Active Years: 1964-1972
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Jane
Last Address: OH
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: OI 29-64
Wings Year: 1965
Active Years: 1964-1972
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Jane
Last Address: OH
Assignments:
Highlights:
— George Bleyle, July 11, 2007
— George Bleyle, July 11, 2007
CDR Donald E Blish USN 1958-1979
Blish
Nickname: Don
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 38-56
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1958-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Mary
Last Address: AL
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 38-56
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1958-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Mary
Last Address: AL
Assignments:
HS-9 58
HT-8 61-63
NAS GITMO 63-64
HC-4 64-67
NSRDL 67-70
HM-12 70-72
TacSupWing 1 72
VRF-31 73-76
NAS KEF 76-78
NAVSEA DC 79
HS-9 58
HT-8 61-63
NAS GITMO 63-64
HC-4 64-67
NSRDL 67-70
HM-12 70-72
TacSupWing 1 72
VRF-31 73-76
NAS KEF 76-78
NAVSEA DC 79
Highlights:
Jet Transition - Qual. in 35 different Aircraft.
— Don Blish, August 31, 2007
Jet Transition - Qual. in 35 different Aircraft.
— Don Blish, August 31, 2007
COL Charles Block USMC 1951-1979
Block
Nickname: Charles
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 13-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1951-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: AL
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 13-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1951-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: AL
Assignments:
VMA-324
HMH-463
VMA-533
MARTD Alameda
HMM-163
NAVAIRSYSCOM
HMHT-301
DA Staff DCSRDA
HMH-361
Navy War Col
VMA-324
HMH-463
VMA-533
MARTD Alameda
HMM-163
NAVAIRSYSCOM
HMHT-301
DA Staff DCSRDA
HMH-361
Navy War Col
Highlights:
Maint. Off VMA-533 2 1/2 years. CO HMHT-301 1 yr. CO HMH 361&463 Vietnam 1 yr. Staff officer NavAirSysCom 1966-67, Dep. Dir Research & Dev, Dept. of the Army 1976-79. Navy War College 1975-76
— Charles Block, September 3, 2007
Maint. Off VMA-533 2 1/2 years. CO HMHT-301 1 yr. CO HMH 361&463 Vietnam 1 yr. Staff officer NavAirSysCom 1966-67, Dep. Dir Research & Dev, Dept. of the Army 1976-79. Navy War College 1975-76
— Charles Block, September 3, 2007
LCDR William M Boardman USNR 1957-1963
Boardman
Nickname: Bill
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 15-57
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1957-1963
Reserve Years: 1963-1969
Spouse:
Last Address: WA
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 15-57
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1957-1963
Reserve Years: 1963-1969
Spouse:
Last Address: WA
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Bill Boardman, August 26, 2007
— Bill Boardman, August 26, 2007
LCOL Walter C Boeck USMC 1958-1979
Boeck
Nickname: Wally
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 37-60
Wings Year: 1961
Active Years: 1958-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Patricia
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 37-60
Wings Year: 1961
Active Years: 1958-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Patricia
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
Highlights:
Enlisted Marine Corps 58 and retired 79 as a LtCol Test Pilot; corporate life started as a ChProgMgr and retired as Pres & Chairman; subsequently served and retired as ExecDir of CA’s Student Aid Commission and CEO of Student Loan Guaranty Agency.
— Wally Boeck, August 26, 2007
Enlisted Marine Corps 58 and retired 79 as a LtCol Test Pilot; corporate life started as a ChProgMgr and retired as Pres & Chairman; subsequently served and retired as ExecDir of CA’s Student Aid Commission and CEO of Student Loan Guaranty Agency.
— Wally Boeck, August 26, 2007
CAPT Henry F Bolin Jr USMC 1956-1961
Bolin
Nickname: Hank
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: OI 00-47
Wings Year: 1959
Active Years: 1956-1961
Reserve Years: 1961-1963
Spouse: Alice
Last Address:
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: OI 00-47
Wings Year: 1959
Active Years: 1956-1961
Reserve Years: 1961-1963
Spouse: Alice
Last Address:
Assignments:
VMA-324
VMA-533
H&MS-24
VMA-324
VMA-533
H&MS-24
Highlights:
Nothing significant.
— Hank Bolin Jr, September 3, 2007
Nothing significant.
— Hank Bolin Jr, September 3, 2007
CDR Ronald L Bolt USNR 1950-1979
Bolt
Nickname: Ron
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1955
Pre-Flight: Navcad 00-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1950-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: NV
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1955
Pre-Flight: Navcad 00-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1950-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: NV
Assignments:
Highlights:
date1: 9 April 2007 name: Ronald L Bolt years: 1950-1979 myemail: rbolt26086@aol.com address: 1958 Reno View Dr location: Reno NV 89523 biog: 1950-1954 Enlisted ET2 1954-1955 Navcad 1956-1958 Primary Flight Inst 1958-1961 VR-3 1961-1963 VX-6 1964-1966 DIA 1966-1968 VA-125, VA-25 1968-1970 VAQ-130 1971-1974 PG School 1974-1977 VQ-1 1977-1979 NAF Washington 1979- Retired, CDR USN
— Ron Bolt, April 9, 2007
date1: 9 April 2007 name: Ronald L Bolt years: 1950-1979 myemail: rbolt26086@aol.com address: 1958 Reno View Dr location: Reno NV 89523 biog: 1950-1954 Enlisted ET2 1954-1955 Navcad 1956-1958 Primary Flight Inst 1958-1961 VR-3 1961-1963 VX-6 1964-1966 DIA 1966-1968 VA-125, VA-25 1968-1970 VAQ-130 1971-1974 PG School 1974-1977 VQ-1 1977-1979 NAF Washington 1979- Retired, CDR USN
— Ron Bolt, April 9, 2007
CAPT John W Bookhultz USN 1962-1991
Bookhultz
Nickname: Jack
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: Navcad 40-62
Wings Year: 1964
Active Years: 1962-1991
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Gay (Deceased)
Last Address: VA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1964
Pre-Flight: Navcad 40-62
Wings Year: 1964
Active Years: 1962-1991
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Gay (Deceased)
Last Address: VA
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Jack Bookhultz, July 28, 2007
— Jack Bookhultz, July 28, 2007
CDR Joseph E Borches III USNR 1956-1961
Borches
Nickname: Joe
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1961
Reserve Years: 1956-1973
Spouse: Patricia
Last Address: TX
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1961
Reserve Years: 1956-1973
Spouse: Patricia
Last Address: TX
Assignments:
HS-4 57-59
Flt Inst 59-61
Reserve Active
HS-4 57-59
Flt Inst 59-61
Reserve Active
Highlights:
1 tour of duty with HS-4. Back to college then to work with North American Aviation. Helped do the commerical cert on Saberliner. Move to Houston to work on the Apollo space program as a flight controler. Retired after 30+ years in the space programs.
— Joe Borches, August 31, 2007
1 tour of duty with HS-4. Back to college then to work with North American Aviation. Helped do the commerical cert on Saberliner. Move to Houston to work on the Apollo space program as a flight controler. Retired after 30+ years in the space programs.
— Joe Borches, August 31, 2007
CAPT Elmer G Borgardt USNR 1955-1979
Borgardt
Nickname: Gil
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 06-55
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1955-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Karen
Last Address: CA
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 06-55
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1955-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Karen
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VA-46
VX-5
Aide OPTEVFOR
VA-66
NAS Los Alamito
NARTU Alameda
NAR Treasure Is
VA-46
VX-5
Aide OPTEVFOR
VA-66
NAS Los Alamito
NARTU Alameda
NAR Treasure Is
Highlights:
After Beeville, TX. Navy legal Newport RI. VA-46 – several Med cruises in A4s. Navy Safety Officer School at USC. VX-5, China Lake CA doing weapons test and was the Safety Officer. Flag Lt. to OPTEVFOR, Norfolk VA. Survival school Brunswick,MA and then several Med cruises with VA-66 – A4s. Transferred to the TAR Program and served at NAS Los Alamitos, NARTU Pt. Mugu, NARTU Alameda. After selection to Capt. I served as the CO of NAR Treasure Island.
— Gil Borgardt, October 6, 2007
After Beeville, TX. Navy legal Newport RI. VA-46 – several Med cruises in A4s. Navy Safety Officer School at USC. VX-5, China Lake CA doing weapons test and was the Safety Officer. Flag Lt. to OPTEVFOR, Norfolk VA. Survival school Brunswick,MA and then several Med cruises with VA-66 – A4s. Transferred to the TAR Program and served at NAS Los Alamitos, NARTU Pt. Mugu, NARTU Alameda. After selection to Capt. I served as the CO of NAR Treasure Island.
— Gil Borgardt, October 6, 2007
LT Cono R Borrelli USMC 1951-1957
Borrelli
Nickname: Cono
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 14-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1951-1957
Reserve Years: 1958-
Spouse: Jane
Last Address: GA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 14-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1951-1957
Reserve Years: 1958-
Spouse: Jane
Last Address: GA
Assignments:
Highlights:
Eastern Air Lines 1957-89 McDonnell Douglas 1990-1996 Delta Air Lines 1996-1999
— Cono Borrelli, August 27, 2007
Eastern Air Lines 1957-89 McDonnell Douglas 1990-1996 Delta Air Lines 1996-1999
— Cono Borrelli, August 27, 2007
MAJ Dennis R Bowen USMC 1957-1977
Bowen
Nickname: Charlie
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 03-57
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1957-1977
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1958
Pre-Flight: Navcad 03-57
Wings Year: 1958
Active Years: 1957-1977
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VT-26
VA-106
VT-26
VA-106
Highlights:
Flew A4's in the FMF Instructor VT-26 F9's Navy Exchange VA-106 A4's RVN first tour A-4's, 2nd tour helos
— Charlie Bowen, August 27, 2007
Flew A4's in the FMF Instructor VT-26 F9's Navy Exchange VA-106 A4's RVN first tour A-4's, 2nd tour helos
— Charlie Bowen, August 27, 2007
LCDR Henry L Bradley III USNR 1955-1965
Bradley
Nickname: Luke
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 34-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1965
Reserve Years: 1964-1968
Spouse:
Last Address: AL
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 34-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1965
Reserve Years: 1964-1968
Spouse:
Last Address: AL
Assignments:
Plow back
VA-46
Roosevelt
Shangri La
VA-163
Oriskany
VA-125
Plow back
VA-46
Roosevelt
Shangri La
VA-163
Oriskany
VA-125
Highlights:
— Luke Bradley, October 9, 2007
— Luke Bradley, October 9, 2007
LT James G Brady USNR 1960-1966
Brady
Nickname: Diamondjim
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: AOC 23-60
Wings Year: 1962
Active Years: 1960-1966
Reserve Years: 1966-1968
Spouse: Violet
Last Address: FL
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: AOC 23-60
Wings Year: 1962
Active Years: 1960-1966
Reserve Years: 1966-1968
Spouse: Violet
Last Address: FL
Assignments:
VF-174 RAG
VF-62
VF-174 RAG
VF-62
Highlights:
Pre-flight Saufley Kingsville Forrest Sherman Beeville Cecil- VF -174 RAG Cecil- VF-62 F8A-E Bupers
— Diamond Jim Brady, August 27, 2007
Pre-flight Saufley Kingsville Forrest Sherman Beeville Cecil- VF -174 RAG Cecil- VF-62 F8A-E Bupers
— Diamond Jim Brady, August 27, 2007
CDR Max G Branscomb USN 1955-1978
Branscomb
Nickname: Max
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 39-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1978
Reserve Years: 1952-1955
Spouse: Patsy
Last Address: CA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 39-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1978
Reserve Years: 1952-1955
Spouse: Patsy
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VP-2 57-60
TACRON-11 72-74
VT-6 60-63
War College 74
CVS-12 63-65
CVA-64 74-76
VP-1 66-68
JCS 76-78
USNPGS 70-72
VP-2 57-60
TACRON-11 72-74
VT-6 60-63
War College 74
CVS-12 63-65
CVA-64 74-76
VP-1 66-68
JCS 76-78
USNPGS 70-72
Highlights:
Grunt in Korea, 1st Sqd VMF-232 FJ-2&4 Hawaii, Comm School Quantico, VMF 323 F-8U El Toro, 1st MAW- Iwakuni, VMA 225 A-4's Cherry Point & USS Enterprise Cuba Crisis, MARTD Andrews AFB FJ-4Bs & F-8U's, HQMC, Iwakuni & then Vietnam A-4's VMA 211, Joint Staff Elmendorf, Alaska, El Toro- CO VMFA 323 F-4's, CO MAG-11, Army War College, 1st MAW G-3, 3rd MAW C/S, Promoted BG went to HQMC as Legis Asst to CMC. Retired went to work as Vice President Legis Affairs for Northrop Corp. Retired there 1989 went on 2 year sailing trip to Carribbean and So America. Built home on Chesapeake Bay and lived there 8 yrs then to VA and CA and now TX.
— Max Branscomb, August 30, 2007
Grunt in Korea, 1st Sqd VMF-232 FJ-2&4 Hawaii, Comm School Quantico, VMF 323 F-8U El Toro, 1st MAW- Iwakuni, VMA 225 A-4's Cherry Point & USS Enterprise Cuba Crisis, MARTD Andrews AFB FJ-4Bs & F-8U's, HQMC, Iwakuni & then Vietnam A-4's VMA 211, Joint Staff Elmendorf, Alaska, El Toro- CO VMFA 323 F-4's, CO MAG-11, Army War College, 1st MAW G-3, 3rd MAW C/S, Promoted BG went to HQMC as Legis Asst to CMC. Retired went to work as Vice President Legis Affairs for Northrop Corp. Retired there 1989 went on 2 year sailing trip to Carribbean and So America. Built home on Chesapeake Bay and lived there 8 yrs then to VA and CA and now TX.
— Max Branscomb, August 30, 2007
CAPT Michael V Bremner USMC 1959-1964
Bremner
Nickname: Mike
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1959-1964
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Florence
Last Address: HI
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1960
Pre-Flight: Navcad 07-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1959-1964
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Florence
Last Address: HI
Assignments:
VMR-353
VMR-253 Iwakuni
MWSG-17 Iwakuni
MCAS Yuma AZ
VMR-353
VMR-253 Iwakuni
MWSG-17 Iwakuni
MCAS Yuma AZ
Highlights:
— Mike Bremner, February 4, 2008
— Mike Bremner, February 4, 2008
LT William R Brett USNR 1956-1963
Brett
Nickname: Bill
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 04-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1963
Reserve Years: 1963-1970
Spouse: Lida
Last Address: WA
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 04-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1963
Reserve Years: 1963-1970
Spouse: Lida
Last Address: WA
Assignments:
VS-37 57-60
VAW-11 62-64
VS-37 57-60
VAW-11 62-64
Highlights:
Enlisted USNR 1953, active duty 1955, Navcad program 1956-1957, VS-37 1957-1960, U of Texas 1960-1962, active duty 1962-1964 VAW-11, Pilot United Airlines 1964-1995
— Bill Brett, August 27, 2007
Enlisted USNR 1953, active duty 1955, Navcad program 1956-1957, VS-37 1957-1960, U of Texas 1960-1962, active duty 1962-1964 VAW-11, Pilot United Airlines 1964-1995
— Bill Brett, August 27, 2007
BGEN Albert E Brewster USMC 1952-1980
Brewster
Nickname: Al
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1952
Pre-Flight: OI 22-54
Wings Year: 1955
Active Years: 1952-1980
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Suzanne
Last Address: TX
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1952
Pre-Flight: OI 22-54
Wings Year: 1955
Active Years: 1952-1980
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Suzanne
Last Address: TX
Assignments:
Highlights:
Grunt in Korea, 1st Sqd VMF-232 FJ-2&4 Hawaii, Comm School Quantico, VMF 323 F-8U El Toro, 1st MAW- Iwakuni, VMA 225 A-4's Cherry Point & USS Enterprise Cuba Crisis, MARTD Andrews AFB FJ-4Bs & F-8U's, HQMC, Iwakuni & then Vietnam A-4's VMA 211, Joint Staf
— Al Brewster, August 28, 2007
Grunt in Korea, 1st Sqd VMF-232 FJ-2&4 Hawaii, Comm School Quantico, VMF 323 F-8U El Toro, 1st MAW- Iwakuni, VMA 225 A-4's Cherry Point & USS Enterprise Cuba Crisis, MARTD Andrews AFB FJ-4Bs & F-8U's, HQMC, Iwakuni & then Vietnam A-4's VMA 211, Joint Staf
— Al Brewster, August 28, 2007
COL Ray E Bright USMC 1953-1988
Bright
Nickname: Circus
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1953
Pre-Flight: OI 00-53
Wings Year: 1955
Active Years: 1953-1988
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Jan
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1953
Pre-Flight: OI 00-53
Wings Year: 1955
Active Years: 1953-1988
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Jan
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
Highlights:
Very colorful
— Circus Bright, August 28, 2007
Very colorful
— Circus Bright, August 28, 2007
CAPT Robert F Brough USN 1963-1991
Brough
Nickname: Brow
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1963
Pre-Flight: AOC 03-63
Wings Year: 1964
Active Years: 1963-1991
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Ann
Last Address: FL
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1963
Pre-Flight: AOC 03-63
Wings Year: 1964
Active Years: 1963-1991
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Ann
Last Address: FL
Assignments:
VS-32
VS-41
VS-880
VS-28
VS-31
NADC
AFSC
CTF-66
NMCRC St Louis
VS-32
VS-41
VS-880
VS-28
VS-31
NADC
AFSC
CTF-66
Highlights:
VS-32,-41,-880,-28,-31(CO) NADC, AFSC, CTF-66 NAS Meridian (XO) NMCRC St. Louis (CO) DMA Aerospace Center
— Brow Brough, August 26, 2007
VS-32,-41,-880,-28,-31(CO) NADC, AFSC, CTF-66 NAS Meridian (XO) NMCRC St. Louis (CO) DMA Aerospace Center
— Brow Brough, August 26, 2007
CAPT Thomas Brown USNR 1965-1969
Brown
Nickname: Burner
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1967
Pre-Flight: Navcad 33-65
Wings Year: 1967
Active Years: 1965-1969
Reserve Years: 1969-1997
Spouse: Chris
Last Address: CO
See Biography
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1967
Pre-Flight: Navcad 33-65
Wings Year: 1967
Active Years: 1965-1969
Reserve Years: 1969-1997
Spouse: Chris
Last Address: CO
See Biography
Assignments:
Highlights:
Designated a Naval Aviator in 1967, I initially flew A-7As in one of the first East Coast fleet A-7 squardons out of NAS Cecil Field. Deployed to Westpac in 1968 as an Ensign in VA-82 onboard USS America and flew 98 combat missions over North Vietnam and Laos. I left Active duty in 1969 and joined the reserves at NAS Atlanta and flew the F-8, A-4, and A-7B until 1883 where I was CO VA-2267 in Atlanta. I remained in the reserves in Atlanta, Denver, and San Diego as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer then retired in 1997 as CO SACLANT, Det 118, Kansas City, MO.
— Burner Brown, July 15, 2007
Designated a Naval Aviator in 1967, I initially flew A-7As in one of the first East Coast fleet A-7 squardons out of NAS Cecil Field. Deployed to Westpac in 1968 as an Ensign in VA-82 onboard USS America and flew 98 combat missions over North Vietnam and Laos. I left Active duty in 1969 and joined the reserves at NAS Atlanta and flew the F-8, A-4, and A-7B until 1883 where I was CO VA-2267 in Atlanta. I remained in the reserves in Atlanta, Denver, and San Diego as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer then retired in 1997 as CO SACLANT, Det 118, Kansas City, MO.
— Burner Brown, July 15, 2007
CAPT John E Brown USN 1966-1992
Brown
Nickname: Ed
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1967
Pre-Flight: Navcad 45-66
Wings Year: 1968
Active Years: 1966-1992
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Dolly
Last Address: CA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1967
Pre-Flight: Navcad 45-66
Wings Year: 1968
Active Years: 1966-1992
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Dolly
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VT-23
CVN-70
NAS Miramar
VT-23
CVN-70
NAS Miramar
Highlights:
fighters: F8, F106 (USAF exchange), A4 adversary, F14, CO VT23, Air Boss CVN-70, XO NAS Miramar
— Ed Brown, August 27, 2007
fighters: F8, F106 (USAF exchange), A4 adversary, F14, CO VT23, Air Boss CVN-70, XO NAS Miramar
— Ed Brown, August 27, 2007
LCOL Guy L Brown USMC 1953-1973
Brown
Nickname: Charlie
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1953
Pre-Flight: OI 18-54
Wings Year: 1955
Active Years: 1953-1973
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Dotty
Last Address: VA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1953
Pre-Flight: OI 18-54
Wings Year: 1955
Active Years: 1953-1973
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Dotty
Last Address: VA
Assignments:
VMF-232
E E & S Inst
Iwakuni
VT-3
VMF-333
HMM-265
HMM-263
Vietnam
HQMC
1st MAF Vietnam
VMF-232
E E & S Inst
Iwakuni
VT-3
VMF-333
HMM-265
HMM-263
Vietnam
HQMC
1st MAF Vietnam
Highlights:
VMF-232;E,E,& S Instructor; Staff Iwakuni, JP; VT-3; VMF-333; HMM-265; HMM-263 Vietnam; HQMC; American University; 1st MAF Vietnam; HQMC. Professor of Information Systems Technology 1973-2001
— Charlie Brown, August 28, 2007
VMF-232;E,E,& S Instructor; Staff Iwakuni, JP; VT-3; VMF-333; HMM-265; HMM-263 Vietnam; HQMC; American University; 1st MAF Vietnam; HQMC. Professor of Information Systems Technology 1973-2001
— Charlie Brown, August 28, 2007
CAPT David T Brown USMC 1966-1971
Brown
Nickname: Dave
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1966
Pre-Flight: OI 00-66
Wings Year: 1967
Active Years: 1966-1971
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Christine
Last Address: FL
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1966
Pre-Flight: OI 00-66
Wings Year: 1967
Active Years: 1966-1971
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Christine
Last Address: FL
Assignments:
VMA-225
VMA-225
Highlights:
— Dave Brown, September 4, 2007
— Dave Brown, September 4, 2007
MAJ Roger Bruggemeyer USMCR 1952-1956
Bruggemeyer
Nickname: Bruggie
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1953
Pre-Flight: Navcad 05-52
Wings Year: 1953
Active Years: 1952-1956
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Elizabeth
Last Address: MN
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1953
Pre-Flight: Navcad 05-52
Wings Year: 1953
Active Years: 1952-1956
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Elizabeth
Last Address: MN
Assignments:
Highlights:
the good old navy seems to have lost all records of NavCads in 1952...I asked the Museum at Pensacola and was told there was a war on!!How about those apples!!
— Bruggie Bruggemeyer, July 17, 2007
the good old navy seems to have lost all records of NavCads in 1952...I asked the Museum at Pensacola and was told there was a war on!!How about those apples!!
— Bruggie Bruggemeyer, July 17, 2007
CDR Gerald Buc USN 1950-1979
Buc
Nickname: Jerry
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 13-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1950-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Jeanier
Last Address: TX
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1954
Pre-Flight: Navcad 13-53
Wings Year: 1954
Active Years: 1950-1979
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Jeanier
Last Address: TX
Assignments:
VS-20
CVS-12
VA(AW)-35
CVS-12
CVA-33
VR-25
VT-2
NAF Sig
VS-37
CNATRA
VS-20
CVS-12
VA(AW)-35
CVS-12
CVA-33
VR-25
VT-2
NAF Sig
VS-37
CNATRA
Highlights:
Enlisted in Navy 08/1950. Entered NAVCAD training 03/1953. Ensign 08/54. VS-20 Westpac cruise 1956. VA(AW)-35 Westpac cruise 1958. VT-2 flight instr. '58-'61. AERWBARRONPAC (EC-121K). VS-37 Westpac cruise '65 & '67. VT-25 Flight instructor, NAS Beeville, '67-'69. AIMD Officer, '69-'71. NAF Sigonella AIMD Off. '71-'73. CNATRA Staff Maint. and Safety Off. '73-'79.
— Jerry Buc, September 3, 2007
Enlisted in Navy 08/1950. Entered NAVCAD training 03/1953. Ensign 08/54. VS-20 Westpac cruise 1956. VA(AW)-35 Westpac cruise 1958. VT-2 flight instr. '58-'61. AERWBARRONPAC (EC-121K). VS-37 Westpac cruise '65 & '67. VT-25 Flight instructor, NAS Beeville, '67-'69. AIMD Officer, '69-'71. NAF Sigonella AIMD Off. '71-'73. CNATRA Staff Maint. and Safety Off. '73-'79.
— Jerry Buc, September 3, 2007
LCDR Daryl E Bucciarelli USNR 1956-1961
Bucciarelli
Nickname: Butch
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: AOC 13-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1961
Reserve Years: 15
Spouse: Cathy
Last Address: CA
Branch: USNR
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: AOC 13-56
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1956-1961
Reserve Years: 15
Spouse: Cathy
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
VAW-11 58-61
VAW-11 58-61
Highlights:
T-34s & T-28s @ Whiting. AD-4s @ Cabannis. AD-5W & 5Qs in VAW-11 North Island, 58-61.
— Butch Bucciarelli, August 26, 2007
T-34s & T-28s @ Whiting. AD-4s @ Cabannis. AD-5W & 5Qs in VAW-11 North Island, 58-61.
— Butch Bucciarelli, August 26, 2007
CDR Harry J Buck USN 1955-1977
Buck
Nickname: Harry
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1955
Pre-Flight: Navcad 31-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1955-1977
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Rose
Last Address: MO
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1955
Pre-Flight: Navcad 31-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1955-1977
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Rose
Last Address: MO
Assignments:
Highlights:
Completed jet trng,pressed into helos,made regular,went to VS,eyes went bad,stayed VS. RAG instr.,Flight Deck O.,Flt instr adv.,War College.European Joint Staff, Armed Forces Staff faculty.
— Harry Buck, August 27, 2007
Completed jet trng,pressed into helos,made regular,went to VS,eyes went bad,stayed VS. RAG instr.,Flight Deck O.,Flt instr adv.,War College.European Joint Staff, Armed Forces Staff faculty.
— Harry Buck, August 27, 2007
CDR Patrick J Burke USNR 1958-1969
Burke
Nickname: Stoney
Branch: USNR
Commission Year:
Pre-Flight: OI 15-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1958-1969
Reserve Years: 1969-1982
Spouse: Christy
Last Address: FL
Branch: USNR
Commission Year:
Pre-Flight: OI 15-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1958-1969
Reserve Years: 1969-1982
Spouse: Christy
Last Address: FL
Assignments:
Highlights:
Flew TT-1, T2J, F9F, F11F, A4, A6, F8; CO VSF-86 and VC-13
— Stoney Burke, May 30, 2007
Flew TT-1, T2J, F9F, F11F, A4, A6, F8; CO VSF-86 and VC-13
— Stoney Burke, May 30, 2007
LCDR Michael T Burke USN 1955-1977
Burke
Nickname: Mike
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1977
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Patti
Last Address: NV
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: Navcad 28-55
Wings Year: 1957
Active Years: 1955-1977
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Patti
Last Address: NV
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Mike Burke, August 27, 2007
— Mike Burke, August 27, 2007
LCOL Mervyn J Burns USMC 1954-1981
Burns
Nickname: Merv
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 44-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1981
Reserve Years: 1952-1954
Spouse: Mary
Last Address: GA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1956
Pre-Flight: Navcad 44-54
Wings Year: 1956
Active Years: 1954-1981
Reserve Years: 1952-1954
Spouse: Mary
Last Address: GA
Assignments:
MCAS Miami
MCAS Miami
Highlights:
1st duty - MCAS Miami (AD-4/6). Flew F-4D, F-8U, A-4D, F-104 (USAF Exchange),F-4B, CH-46D, etc.
— Merv Burns, August 26, 2007
1st duty - MCAS Miami (AD-4/6). Flew F-4D, F-8U, A-4D, F-104 (USAF Exchange),F-4B, CH-46D, etc.
— Merv Burns, August 26, 2007
LCDR James M Burns USN 1957-1968
Burns
Nickname: Jim
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: OI 00-57
Wings Year: 1959
Active Years: 1957-1968
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Carol
Last Address: IA
Branch: USN
Commission Year: 1957
Pre-Flight: OI 00-57
Wings Year: 1959
Active Years: 1957-1968
Reserve Years:
Spouse: Carol
Last Address: IA
Assignments:
VF-24
VF-24
Highlights:
VF -24 MIDWAY INSTRUCTOR KINGSVILLE FLIGHT DECK OFFICER, USS AMERICA
— Jim Burns, August 26, 2007
VF -24 MIDWAY INSTRUCTOR KINGSVILLE FLIGHT DECK OFFICER, USS AMERICA
— Jim Burns, August 26, 2007
MGEN Bobby G Butcher USMC 1959-1992
Butcher
Nickname: Thunder
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1959
Pre-Flight: OI 15-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1959-1992
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMC
Commission Year: 1959
Pre-Flight: OI 15-59
Wings Year: 1960
Active Years: 1959-1992
Reserve Years:
Spouse:
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
Highlights:
Flew a lot, loved it!
— Thunder Butcher, August 27, 2007
Flew a lot, loved it!
— Thunder Butcher, August 27, 2007
COL Cole J Buxton USMCR 1959-1989
Buxton
Nickname: Gaucho
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 40-59
Wings Year: 1961
Active Years: 1959-1989
Reserve Years: 1965-1989
Spouse: Mrcia
Last Address: CA
Branch: USMCR
Commission Year: 1961
Pre-Flight: Navcad 40-59
Wings Year: 1961
Active Years: 1959-1989
Reserve Years: 1965-1989
Spouse: Mrcia
Last Address: CA
Assignments:
Highlights:
— Gaucho Buxton, August 26, 2007
— Gaucho Buxton, August 26, 2007