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VOLUME 14, ISSUE 2 July 2014
www.fac-assoc.org 1849 Southlawn Drive Fairborn, OH 45324
ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP: Officers and Committee Chairmen: President: Phil Litts, Elk Grove, CA, 209-329-6970, [email protected] Vice Pres: Robert (C3B) Green, King George, VA, [email protected], 540-775-2830 Secretary: Joseph “Jay” Barnes, West Orange, NJ, 973-325-6208 [email protected] Treasurer: Bob Gorman, Newbury Park, CA, 805-376-9893 [email protected] Director: Brad Wright, 3268 Catkin Court, Marietta, GA, 770-579-9901, [email protected] Director: Tom McGrain 480-460-1969 Phoenix, AZ [email protected] Director: Dennis Crouch ,937-426-6246, Beavercreek, OH, [email protected] Director: Darrel Whitcomb, 703-359-7824, Fairfax, VA [email protected] FAC Historian: Al Matheson 435-586-9762 Cedar City, UT [email protected] Legal Advisor: J. D. Caven, Sunrise Beach, MO, 573-374-8275, [email protected] Website: Bob Gorman, 805-376-9893, Newbury Park, CA, [email protected] Newsletter: Gene Rossel, Chino, CA. 909-591-7342 [email protected] Membership Database: Fred Pumroy 937-878-7257 [email protected] Chaplain: Dale Hill, 8708 Lilington Cir, Montgomery, AL 334-260-3718, [email protected] FAC Book Project: Al Matheson 435-586-9762 Cedar City, UT [email protected] Reunion Advisory: Claude Newland 850-654-2955 Destin, FL [email protected] Reunion Advisory: Cal Anderson, Whitakers, NC, 252-437-0550, [email protected]
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Phil Litts
Jake 26, Bully 20, Tam Ky, DaNang September 1970-71
FAC NEWS
Dear All, Much to the delight of our illustrious FAC Newsletter Editor, Gene Rossel, I only have three items that I’ll be discussing with you in the issue. But I promise not to use the old, tried & true, SOS method of “Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em, tell ‘em, and tell ‘em what you told ‘em!!” First and foremost—The Mother of All Reunions II is only a few short months away, and you’ll find five pages in this issue chock full of everything you need to know about it. Claude and his gang have gone all out and you’re gonna see a schedule of things to do and places to go that will water your eyes!!! A GREAT time will be had by all. For many of us, myself included, this will be the first time we’ve returned to The Mother Ship since our initial FAC training back in the bi-wing days! So y’all better plan on coming—you don’t want to miss this one!! Next, all but two of us on your Board of Directors are up for re-election this year. Brad Wright and Tom McGrain will serve as Directors until 2016, but the rest of the positions are up for grabs. I’m hoping Crew Chief Bob (our Veep), Jay Barnes (Secretary), Al Mathewson (Historian), and Directors Denny Crouch and Darrel Whitcomb will run again, and that some of you out there will decide to get involved and throw your hats in the ring as well! Over a year ago, Bob Gorman, the man who’s kept our Association afloat financially for the past 8+ years, informed us he would be stepping down after this year’s Reunion. After an exhaustive search and a lot of prayers, Trey Moran (Nail/Zipgun/Spike 13) volunteered to apprentice under Bob, and is fully checked out and ready to assume the duties after his formal election this fall. The FAC Association owes Bob a debt that can never be repaid for all he’s done, for all of us, for all these years!! And after two terms as your President, I have decided not to seek another term. These last four years have been the high point of my post-military years, and I’m grateful to all of you for being given the opportunity to be of service! And lastly, in honor of Col Bud Day, one of Amer ica’s greatest heroes, and one of our own, the city of Fort Walton Beach is dedicating a portion of their city and building the Bud and Dorie Day Patriots’ Trail, a walking trail in a nature preserve. This beautiful memorial to the Day’s is being built solely through private donations, and our Board felt strongly that the FAC Association needed to participate in this ex-traordinary tribute. There will be two flagpoles along the Trail, and after coordinating with the Misty FACs who want-ed to purchase one of them, our Board, on behalf of the FAC Association, voted to allocate the funds for the other flag P-7
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FAC Memorial Hurlburt Air Park
FWB by the sea
Holley Field Hulburt Then
Pensacola Naval Museum
Sky Ranch Airport
Downtown FWB
Emerald Coast
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IN MEMORIAM
.Col Hayden Curry AIRA Laos 22 Nov 2010 Maj Louis Currier Rustic 09 16 Mar 2014 Clayton McCartney Snort 03 2 Jan 2014 Robert Andrews Rustic 07 2 Jan 2014 LTC Howard Hall 25 Mar 14 John Wisniewski Raven 22 31 Aug 2013
Robert Green, [email protected] , Military Records. A Form 180 is used to get copies of retired, AF Reserves and Air National Guard military Records.
From President Message pole. If you go to fortflcoc.wliinc28.com, click on “News and Events”, and then “Bud & Dorie Day Patriots’ Trail”, you’ll be able to see their plans for the Trail. That’s it folks. This is Jake 26/Bully 20/Remf 01 checking out for the last time as your President. Thanks for the ride—it’s been a ball, and in the immortal words of Howie Pierson, Nail 01, “You’re Cleared Hot on Life!!” Warmest regards,, Phil and Patricia
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TREASURER'S REPORT July, 2014 As of 06/01/2014 our current financial position is as follows: Checking: Current Balance - $ 1797.64 Savings: Current Balance - $ 49, 057.03 CD's (2) : Current Balance - $ 100,015.30 This will be the final report of my tour of duty. I’ve been at this job since the fall of 2006. When I took over our bookkeeping was all done by hand on a loose leaf note pad. Today, no matter where your treasurer trav-els, as long as he has an internet connection and some sort of a computer, he can manage your finances in real time. My future replacement has stepped forward and for the past six months I’ve been acting as an “IP” getting him checked out so that he will be ready to go “solo” when we all meet again in FWB during October of 2014. Unless you decide to elect someone else to take the posi-tion, “Trey” Moran (Nail 13) has volunteered to “take the stick”. I’ve sent the BOD approved new laptop computer that I have loaded with all of the tools that Trey will need to do the job. We have been using a combination of “Team Viewer” and the telephone to go through all of the financial exercises he will have to do when he finally takes over. Until he is ready to say “I’ve got the stick” , we will continue to run your finances in parallel. I will continue to be available to him should any question come up in the future. Take special note that both the back page of this news letter and our website now have Trey’s mailing address that you should use to send in any future dues payments or donations you might see fit to make to the Association. Be sure to make your check out to “THE FACA, INC.” (not Bob Gorman or Trey Moran) and mail it to Trey at the address shown. Thanks for all of your support, I plan to fly on your wing and land in formation when the time comes. Bob Gorman, Jake 44
If you want to use the electronic version of the reunion Registration form (on the website) you will need to be sure that your computer has Adobe Reader installed.
The May 2014 AFM shows Gen Fogleman and Gen McPeak, both Misty FACs, were the only FACs who became AFCS. There were 9 slow FACs who became 4 star generals.
TASS 19 O-1 Crew chief Found. John Carrigan was an O-1 fixer upper with the 19 TASS at Bien Hoa from Jun 66 to Jun 67. He now lives in Okawville, IL just outside Scott AFB and his tel is 618-243-2076 and email [email protected].
Don Kilgus, a Misty FAC, who shot down a MIG in 1968 is still waiting to get credit for his kill which is well documented on the internet.
Ken Hinks , [email protected] Michigan finally made available respectable veteran's plates and now I have a 19 TASS plate.
Gilberta Pierson is wr iting a book in Howie's memory and is looking for "Howie stories" and/or personal experiences/funny hap-penings/memories about Howie. She would be thrilled to receive even a few sentences, a paragraph or two, or anything any of you would like to share about your relationship with Howard Pierson. Please email it to Gilberta at [email protected]
Tim Eby, Why it is great to be a pilot, And the winner is……….. watching countless rounds of 23/37/57 MM being shot at you, at night, and ALL missing.
Peter Condon, [email protected], It is time to order your new copies of the "Cleared Hot" books.
The River Rats will help adver tise our coming reunion . Would someone with authority contact ( [email protected]) They want contact info. Many RRRats are FACS. or were FACS.
Christopher Mayer, I am the owner/caretaker of O-2A 67-21424, which was assigned to the 23d TASS at NKP from 1967 thru 1971. The airplane will be on display at the Manassas, Virginia . This is the airplane's home base.
Darrel Whitcomb, 2 Apr il was the 42d anniversary of the Bat 21 saga I cannot pass without remembering and saluting all, both US and Vietnamese, who participated in this event. We got Bat 21B and Nail 38B out, but, eleven others and uncounted Vietnamese were lost in the effort.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
We recommend you make your hotel reservations early. (The Southeast U.S. Regional Harley Hog rally will be in Ft Walton Beach the same weekend. You can always cancel if necessary.)
The 2014 reunion is being held at the beautiful Ramada Plaza Beach Resort on Okaloosa Island, Ft Walton Beach, FL. Two nearby alternative hotels are also available--a new Air Force owned Holiday Inn Resort Hotel and the Emerald Coast Inns and Suites. Each hotel provides a free breakfast and free parking. If you would like to rent a two- or three-bedroom condo type room right next to the Ramada, contact Destin West Vacations, 850-243-3630, or www.destinwest.com and negotiate your best price.
Each reunion attendee must call and make their own hotel reservations. Tell them you are attending the "2014 FAC Reunion" to get our discounted rates, which are also good three days (maybe more) either side of the reunion dates. Discounted room rates are guaranteed until 22 Sep (but may be available after that if you ask.)
RAMADA PLAZA BEACH RESORT- Reunion Hotel
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SE (Hwy 98), Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 [email protected], www.ramadafwb.com
We used this hotel for our 2000 FAC "Homecoming" reunion. A block of 225 rooms have been reserved. Extra rooms may be available if reserved early. If you have any difficulties, ask for Mimy Kincaid.
For Reservations call: Toll Free 1-800-874-8962; or 1-850-243-9161
Personal checks will NOT be accepted for final payment
Rates are (single or 2 adults):
Location (overlooking): Cost: + 11% tax # of Rooms reserved:
"Standard" (parking lot) $ 99 60 (All available)
"Courtyard" (courtyard) 129 90 (All available)
"Poolside Towers" (pool) 139 40
"Gulf Front Towers" (Gulf) 149 35
Extra Person: $20/night; Cancellations: 72 hour notice required for no penalty; otherwise first night charged.
Deposit: A one-night room rate credit card deposit is required. Personal checks may be used for this deposit.
HOLIDAY INN RESORT (alternate hotel) -- This is a brand new Air Force owned contract hotel located on the Gulf ap-prox. 1/2 mile west of the Reunion hotel. It is open to military personnel and civilians alike. Amenities include a lazy river and pool.
1299 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE (Hwy 98), Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
www.holidayinnresortfortwaltonbeach.com
For Reservations call: Toll Free 1-855-962-3224; or 850-433-7846. 50 Rooms have been reserved, but additional
rooms may be available. Room Rates:
Standard or King Suites: $109 + 11% Tax Beachfront Room : $149 + 11% Tax
EMERALD COAST INNS & SUITES (alternate hotel) -- This hotel is located across the street from the Reunion hotel and about 1/2 mile west. 214 Miracle Strip Parkway SE ( Hwy 98), Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548
www.emeraldcoastinn.com Email: [email protected]
For Reservations call: 850-243-5563 (No toll free 800 number. )
Rates: (king or two queen beds): $69 + 11% tax; Credit Card will hold your reservation, but will not be charged until the reun-ion dates. Cancellations: May cancel 48 hours in advance with no charges.
ARRIVING BY AIR? The closest airpor t is the Nor thwest Flor ida Regional Airpor t at Eglin AFB (www.flyvps.com) served by Delta, American, United , and US Air. Rental cars and airport taxis are available. The Pensacola Intl. Airport is approx 60 miles west and the Panama City Airport is 50 miles east.
DO I NEED A RENTAL CAR? Yes, if you plan to do some local sight-seeing. The Ramada does not provide airport shuttle ser-vice. In 2000 sufficient folks had POVs that we were able to get everyone to Hurlburt and to the Destin Harbor by carpooling. Plus, we were able to give rides back to the NW Florida Regional Airport on Sunday for everyone that needed one. We will use buses for the Naval Museum Tour and for several of the optional tours as indicated on the schedule.
Reunion Schedule of Events
TUEDAY, 21 OCT 2014 1800-2100 PRE-REUNION EARLY ARRIVALS BBQ DINNER FAC Hooch, Poolside
WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2014 1200-2000 REGISTRATION OPENS Hotel Lobby -- Display memorabilia; Refreshments at FAC Hooch 1500-1800 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Senate Room 1615-1730 FAC GROUP CALL SIGN MEETINGS Ambassador Room -- Set up your own meeting 1730-1800 BRIEFING-Air Commando Special Operations Ambassador Room 1800-1930 "HOMECOMING" POOLSIDE COOKOUT Poolside; Party Flight Suits 1930-2100 REUNION WELCOME & AUTHOR'S TABLE Ambassador Room
THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2014 0700-1500 DESTIN FISHING TRIP (6 or 8 hours) Destin Harbor
0800-1530 BUS TO NATL. NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM & LUNCH Pensacola 1400-1800 REGISTRATION OPEN Ambassador Room 1800 DINNER--Crab Trap Restaurant; order off the menu Located next door to the Ramada 2000-Till Party at the FAC Hooch; Evening at Leisure Ramada, poolside
FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2014 0700-1430 FREE TIME FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES 0700-1500 DESTIN FISHING TRIP (6 or 8 hours) Destin Harbor 0700-1330 FAC GOLF TOURNAMENT (Carpool to Hurlburt Field) Hurlburt Gator Lakes Course 0800-1400 FAC HOOCH OPEN 0800-1430 BUS TO SKY RANCH APT. FOR 0-1 FLIGHTS & LUNCH (50 minute drive to Sky Ranch Airport ) --Limited to 1st 100 to sign up; Wives can get a flight too. 0830-1430 BUS TOUR TO DESTIN HISTORY MUSEUM (1 hr) Learn why our beaches are so white & the SILVER SANDS OUTLET MALL for shopping Lunch at outlet mall; pay-as-you-go 1515-1815 DOLPHIN/SUNSET CRUISE Scenic Destin Harbor (4 mi. east of Ramada) --Gather at FAC Hooch to Carpool; Drinks provided Vessels depart dock at 1600 1830 DINNER - AJ'S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR Destin Harbor (1/3 mile East of Destin Bridge)
--FAC seating area; Order off menu, pay-as-you-go. (Driving instructions will be provided)
2030-Till FAC HOOCH OPEN/EVENING AT LEISURE Ramada, Poolside 2100-Till FAC GROUP CALLSIGN MEETINGS Ambassador Room --Set up on your own meeting.
SATURDAY, 25 OCT 2014 0815 DEPART HOTEL FOR HURLBURT FIELD, Carpool to Hurlburt Field MEET IN RAMADA LOBBY TO CARPOOL (Driving instructions will be provided) -- Bus Tour of Base & Flight Line Security check at gate (show photo ID) -- SEA, Special Ops & AFSOC update briefings 1130-1230 FAC MEMORIAL CEREMONY Hurlburt Air Park 1245 LUNCH Hurlburt Soundside Club
1345 DEPART SOUNDSIDE CLUB FOR RAMADA 1430-1700 FAC BUSINESS MEETING (ALL FACS) Ambassador Room 1630 BANQUET SET-UP Empire Room (Tower Bldg, 6th floor) 1800-1900 BANQUET HAPPY HOUR—CASH BAR Empire Room (Tower Bldg, 6th floor) 1900-TILL DINNER BANQUET (Dress-Recommend Business Casual) Empire Room (Tower Bldg, 6th floor) 2100-TILL FAC HOOCH OPEN Ramada, Poolside
SUNDAY, 26 OCT 2014 0800-1200 FAC HOOCH OPEN Ramada, Poolside--Remove memorabilia; Farewells 1100 HOTEL ROOM CHECKOUT TIME 1200 FAC HOOCH CLOSES
FAC REUNION, 2014 MEMORABILIA ORDER FORM
Item# Description Quantity Unit Price Amount
Men's White Polo Shirt: Med Large X Large
XX Large
XXX Large
IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR NAME AND CALLSIGN ON YOUR
SHIRT(s) PUT THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER IN LINE 4 Quantity
Ladies White Polo Shirt: Med Large X Large
XX Large
XXX Large
IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR NAME AND CALLSIGN ON YOUR
SHIRT(s) PUT THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER IN LINE 9 Quantity
Reunion "Homecoming" Baseball Cap (Color: Navy Blue):
Total
FOR REUNION SHIRT & HAT ORDERS, MAKE A SEPARATE CHECK OUT TO "FAC REUNION - (MEMORABILIA)" AND MAIL TO: Ray Morgan, P.O. 1122, Shalimar, FL 32579.
Shirt will come with the reunion logo, your name, and call sign
**IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR NAME AND CALLSIGN ON YOUR SHIRT, $6 WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE PRICES LISTED
BELOW FOR EACH SHIRT ORDERED . REUNION LOGO WILL BE ON SHIRT. **
Men's White Polo Shirt: Ladies White Polo Shirt:
Name on Shirt: Name on Shirt: Call Sign: Call Sign:
Check #
Schedule of Events" Notes:
Tuesday evening - If you're in town a day early, come join us for a pre-reunion BBQ dinner at the FAC hooch.
Wednesday - Reunion officially begins .
Thursday - The bus tour to the Natl. Naval Air Museum is the main event of the day. This is a real showcase of Naval aviation and
is quite impressive. Lunch is included. Lots of interactive activities available, plus IMAX theater.
(Optional fishing is available if you don't go on tour. 6 hour trip departs dock 0700-1300; 8 hr trip departs 0800-1600.)
Friday - A number of optional events are taking place concurrently Friday morning. All of them will get you back to the Ramada
in time for the Dolphin/Sunset Cruise (a highlight of the reunion) EXCEPT FOR THE 8 HR. FISHING TRIP! If you don't care to go
sunset cruising , you can still come to the Destin Harbor to join everyone for dinner at one of the local seafood restaurants where
we will have reserved seating. We will coordinate POV carpooling to get to Destin.
Friday - Charter bus tour to Sky Ranch Airport for 0-1 Flights. This event is hosted by the local Intl. Bird Dog Assoc. chapter. They
are holding their regional gathering in conjunction with our reunion. They are offering free fights in the 0-1.
Limited to the first 100 to sign up with priority given to 0-1 FACs and their wives.
Friday - Destin Museum and Outlet Mall Bus Tour. A one hour tour of the Destin History museum is followed by a visit to Florida's
second largest Outlet Mall (15 miles east of the Ramada.) Several nice restaurants are available for lunch.
Saturday - The main event day. We will carpool to Hurlburt and then take a bus tour of the base. The FAC Business Meeting and
Banquet will follow later in the day. Recommended dress for the banquet is business casual .
Some events may require a minimum number of participants. If an event is cancelled, a refund will be made.
Don't miss the tour to the Natl. Museum of Naval Aviation. It's the Navy's equivalent of the Natl. Museum of the USAF at Dayton,
OH.
Fishing on Thursday and Friday will aboard the Destin Princess and Destiny from the Destin Harbor. Bring a lunch, drinks, and a
hand towel. Everything else is provided. Fish cleaning service is provided for tips.
Hannah Marie, one of several vessels we will charter for the Dolphin /Sunset cruise on Friday. Facilities are onboard. Expect a tour
of the beautiful Destin Harbor, Destin East Pass, and the Gulf. Bring a camera. Drinks provided.
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FAC REUNION, 22-26 October, 2014 REGISTRATION FORMTHIS IS HOW YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON YOUR NAME TAG
First Name Last Name Call Sign
A/C Flown Tour Dates Locations
Address City State Zip Code
E Mail
I am The FAC The Spouse The Child The Grandchild Other Your FAC 's Name
Primary Emergency Contact
GUEST NAMES (If needed, please list additional guests on a separate sheet.)
Name NameThe Spouse Child/Other
Item# Description Quantity Unit Price Amount
REUNION REGISTRATION - FAC (*)
REUNION REGISTRATION - GUEST (*)
TUES. EARLY ARRIVALS PRE-REUNION BBQ
WED. "HOMECOMING" POOLSIDE COOKOUT
THURS. BUS TOUR & LUNCH, NATL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM
FISHING 8 HOUR TRIP; THURS, FRI.
FISHING 6 HOUR TRIP; THURS, FRI.
FRI. GOLF (Green fees and cart)
Club rentals (all clubs are new): Basic
Club rentals Upgrade
FRI. BUS TO "SKY RANCH" FOR O-1 FLIGHT & LUNCH
NOTES: (*) Not required if only attending
Sat. night Reunion Banquet.
(**) MEAL PREFERENCE: Note: (How Many?)
Total
FISH
MAKE YOUR CHECK OUT TO:
" FACA, INC. "
Mail your check NLT 10 Sep 2014. to: Ray Morgan P.O. Box 1122 Shalimar, FL 32579
VEGITARIAN
FRI. DOLPHIN/SUNSET CRUISE
SAT. HURLBURT TOUR, MEMORIAL SERVICE, & LUNCH
SAT. REUNION BANQUET. (**)
MY CHECK #
FRI. BUS TO DESTIN MUSEUM AND OUTLET MALL
Home Phone (10#s) Cell Phone (10#s)
Phone Number (10#s)
CHICKEN Signature:
I will arrive on: Tues, 21 Oct. Wed., 22 Oct. Thurs., 23 Oct. Fri., 24 Oct. Sat., 25 Oct.
Arrival approx. time of day: Coming by: POV Rental Car Air (Flt. Number
I'm arriving at: Ft. Walton Beach NW FL Regional Airport (VPS) Pensacola Airport Panama City Airport
If unaccompanied, would you be interested in sharing a room/expenses with another FAC? Yes No
Reserve a seat for me at the AUTHOR'S table. Wed. & Thurs. 6pm Name of Book
Do you require any special assistance while at the reunion? Please Specify:
I'm bringing memorabilia for display in the FAC Hooch.
Date/Time Field
YES
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FAC Association Membership and Annual Dues Form
Last Name : First Name: Initial:
DOB (dd/mm/yyyy) Spouse Name
Address Phone #
City State Zip + 4 Cell #
A/C or Specialty Call Sign
Organization/Sqdn/TASS FAC Tour Dates
Locations
Comments:
Enclosed is my check for $ -- -- --- Make me a member of/continue my membership in the FAC Asso-ciation. (Note: Your Dues Status can be found in the address block printed above.)
Signature Dues Status
Copy this page, fill in the table below, and send your check to:
Trey Moran 42604 Park Circle Dr.
Polson, MT. 59860
Annual dues are $20 Life membership dues depend on your age 55yrs and under—-$225 56 to 60 yrs — $200 61 to 65 yrs —-$175 66 to 69yrs —$150 70 to 75 yrs —$125 76 + yrs —$100
FAC Association 1849 Southlawn Drive Fairborn, OH 45324 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
