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Dan Washuk
06 Dec 2007
Greetings from Tucson, AZ, I was in the 6th
weather squadron from 1972 through 1975. Stationed at Tinker AFB. I was a
weather equipment repairman and worked mostly on the GMD one's and two's. I
stumbled upon this web site one day and was surprised to see my old friend
Larry Flohaug's name. It's been a long time Larry, hope you are doing
well...........Dan Washuk
Stephen B. Gladish
Website
07 Jul 2007
Great job, Gerry!
What a fantastic array of pictures from the 2007 Reunion. That's the best
ever--such a satisfying way to remember this reunion. All Best to Gerry, and the
whole Sixth Weather Squadron. We loved visiting with you and catching up on the
important things: each other.
Betsy and Steve Gladish
Tony Cooke
Website
22 Jun 2007
Hi there Gerry, Just found your site via
6thhweathermobile.org. I was on Malden Island in April 1958 during the UK
operation 'Grapple Y' H-bomb test but didn't have a camera. I beat you to Malden
Island by 4 years - I was a Radio Sonde meteorologist there in April 1958 for
the United Kingdom's "Operation Grapple Y" H-bomb test. Unfortunately I didn't
have a camera and in building my website I have had to "cobble together" some
pictures to represent the island. I never thought that I could actually find
any. All that I have which is genuinely Malden Island are the shells which I
brought back (thankfully). It looks like you used the same slightly inland
fissure in the coral for swimming that we did as the beach was too dangerous,
and did the same fishing off the beach!
Larry D. Flohaug
Association
05 Jun 2007
I've always considered the five years ('72-'76) that I spent with the 6th Mob to
be the best years of my career (certainly the most interesting TDYs!!). I'm
glad someone has put this group together so that all those past "adventures"
won't be forgotten. It saddened me to find several familiar names on the Final
Launch page. I won't be making this reunion, but hopefully the next one. My
membership check is "in the mail"! How come nobody mentions the GMD-4s????
Chester W. Brown
Association
25 May 2007
Former M/Sgt Air Weather Service 1945 to 1954, Hq Command Wiesbaden Germany l946
to l949 (39 months continuous and duration of Berlin Airlift) Wright Patterson,
Tinker, and Hq Command AWS Andrews AFB 1950 to 1954. Your web page is great.
Brian Connolly
Any other...
15 May 2007
I served with the 6th
from spring 1962 until Feb 1964 and have recently joined the Association. I went
on 2 projects during my stay with the 6th and also worked in the RAVU unit. The
1st project was to New Guinea where we stayed at Buka Island in the Bouganville
Islands and Kiriwina in the Trobriand Islands. The 2nd project was at Edwards
AFB where we supported a project run by MIT (testing beryllium fired rockets).
Jonathan
Any Other...
12 May 2007
Hello, I stumbled across your page last night while looking up some information
on the Nevada test sites, and I found on your page, written by Mr. Alfonso, a
section mentioning my great uncle Edward Shaw... I found it fascinating to
learn that the Yucca Flat station was one of the most important sections
involved with those tests... Glad to see a piece of history like that, and
especially to see a mention of my great uncle, who loves to talk about the good
old days... Though it is unfortunate that he is in the hospital right now,
suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Thanks for the information, I found it
absolutely fascinating!
Les Showell
Any Other...
25 Apr 2007
Member 6th Wx Sq Nov 58 to Sept 59. Played on softball teams 56, 57, worked at
NWS OKC from Jan 1960 to Oct 1966. From 1966 to Jan 1993 worked at NSSL Norman.
Directed Spring Upper Air programs for NSSL using military sounding
systems which mostly was 6th Wx Sq. Made lots of friends thru the years, am
trying to find an address for P.J. Lewis can you help?
The Web Site is great I will try and get some photo of NSSL spring programs
that show 6th Wx Sq if you are interested.
Ray Keesler
Any Other....
18 Apr 2007
I was stationed at Grand Bahama Aux AFB in
1953-54. I was a member of the 6th Wea. Sqdn attached there. We did weather runs
for the missile shoots from the cape. Any news on what ever happened to Grand
Bahama AFB?...Ray P. Keesler S/Sgt, USAF....1950-54
Robert A. D'Alfonso
Association
18 Apr 2007
I recently joined the association. To my astonishment , the first newsletter I
received listed 4 new members the first 2 of which were myself and John Addesa.
I've been searching for john for the past year unsuccessfully. We served
together along with a close buddy Joe Delraso, until June 1960. Finally, thanks
to the assoc., we made contact together again. I served in operation Plumbob in
Nevada, 1957, and operation Hardtack in the Pacific, 1958, on the island of
Kusae, as well as Enewetok. Would love to hear from old 6th Weather friends.
Jerry Williams
Website
23 Mar 2007
AST
7/Cayuga County Joys
Gene, thanks for your comments. I didn't get to
know many of you photo mappers or hiran people, but indeed, we were on the
same LST. I remember our overnight in Rabaul, where we had too much to drink
and wound up going home with an Aussie patrol officer whose wife wanted to
meet some crazy Americans. Guay has put up a great 6th Wea. website. The one
Hiran guy I remember from his radio shouting was Baber (of Babar) who seemed
to keep track of everyone at radio check ins, sking what we were eating etc. I
remember when he came off the helicopter with a busy beard, no haircut for
months and had a bid machete or cane knife in his hand. The sailors all
scrambled! As I recall, he had a droopy eyelid which made him look even
wilder. My crew was Dave Weiner and Jim Parr. I remember the guy who came off
Kapingamarini and was literally crying because he wanted to stay. He was
weaving mats on the LST. I wound up going to forecaster school shortly after
returning, came down with malaria after my 90 day follow up dosage gave out,
the wound up in Texas (Webb) then on to Eielson AFB, AK then Offutt Global
Weather Central. I retired in June of 1974. Good to hear from you!
Gene Young
Website
23 Mar 2007
Love the site. From your comments I believe we may have been on the same LST right after the typhoon of
1962, her name was Karen I think. I was at Anderson Field on Guam when Karen was
approaching and flew out on a C54 to Rabaul. After unloading we returned to Guam
and, picked up what was left and boarded the LST at the navy base there. We
crossed the equator near Kapingamaringi and went through initiation there. If I
remember correctly, we off loaded in Rabaul. When we left Rabaul I ended up on
Manus Island with a guy from Greenwood, Mississippi. If you were on this same
boat.....this is unreal. I tell my kids about these times and they just cannot
believe! After my tour was over I rotated back to Georgia, then returned to Guam
again. This time I ended up in Australia at an aboriginal reservation on the
Gulf of Carpenteria. I was based at Turner Air Force Base during this time. I
was transferred out in September 1964 to Keesler AFB where I finished out my
career.
Stephen B. Gladish
Website
18 Feb 2007
Thanks for a superb website.
Gerry, Mel Turnbow and I were talking a couple days ago. I hope you can get in
touch with him.
Your Oklahoma City Memorial buddy,
Steve
Bill Swanson
Association
08 Feb 2007
Hey, does anybody remember me? I was a "mobster" from 1961 to 1964. Great web
site! I was looking for a few familiar faces but none of you look like I
remember you looking. I worked with Carl Bishop, Tom Rivers, Gerry Guay, and
Bonjo on a few projects. Great times, great friends, and the organization I
remember the most from my active duty days. "Hammer" and I go back to my 3rd
Weather Wing days. Finally, ending my 44th year of association with AF Weather.
Anyway, just thought I would say "hi" and hopefully will see some of you soon.
Sherry Moore Eggleston
Any Other...
30 Jan 2007
My father, Robert Allen Moore, age 62, passed away on January 9, 2007. He was a
member of the 6th Weather Squadron stationed at Tinker AFB, OK from 62-66, and
he went TDY and did some tests in the desert in California. He was diagnosed
with kidney disease and diabetes several years ago, and was on dialysis for 8
years before he died. I wish we had found out about this association before he
passed, he would have loved to look at the pictures and memorabilia. Please add
his name to your final launch page. If you need any other info I'd be glad to
send it to you. He was an avid coin collector, so I might like to order one of
your commemorative coins, if possible.
Thank you.
Dave Weiner
Any Other...
21 Jan 2007
Gerry,
You've done a SUPER job with this site. I promise to get some pics and
narrative from our projects in the 60's to you before the reunion.
I plan to attend this year with both of my sons. They're old enough now to hear
the stories!
Dave
Don Nissen, SMSgt Ret
Association
19 Jan 2007
If you served in the 6th, come on and join us. I did.
John Addesa
Any Other...
13 Jan 2007
I served with 6th Weather from 1956 to 1960. I just happened on this web site.
We were a close knit fellowship. I served on Operation Plumb bob at the Atomic
bomb site in Nevada and Operation Hard Tack in the Pacific on an island called
Ujalang, as well as Enewetok.
I would like to get in touch with others who served with us there.
Carl L. Phipps
Association
04 Jan 2007
Happy New Year from the Phipps clan.
Greg Engel
Memorabilia
08 Nov 2006
Hello!
I am a science teacher at Alma Middle School and I teach a unit on
weather. I was surfing and ran across your site. Great stuff!
This brings me to the crux of my note. I wear a lab coat that I
decorate with cryptic information and patches. These tend to generate
interest in the unit on the part of the students. Is there any way I
could get a hold of a patch?
Thank you!
Greg Engel
James L Shilling
Any
Other...
05 Sep
2006
I was stationed at "FURSTY" in 1945/1946 and it was then a repo/depo and a fine
base, I revisited it in1998 and it had been turned back to the New German
Airforce.
Sabrina Roberts (Dees)
Memorabilia
30 Aug
2006
Hi!
I was hoping I might be able to find some one who was stationed in Furstenfledbruck, Germany in 1956. I was born in 1956 and was wanting some
pictures during that time. My Dad was in the Air Forces and at the present time
he doesn't have much longer to live. He is dying of cancer. I have been working
on a scrapbook in his memory and wanted to add pictures of places he had been
stationed at during certain times. He was stationed at Fort Ord, California in
1954, that where my oldest brother was born. me in 1956. my younger brother was
born in 1962 in Misawa, Japan and my younger sister was born in 1964 in San
Antonio, Texas at Lackland A.F.B. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sabrina
Gordon & Barbara McCann
Website
24 Jun 2006
Gerry....Very professional looking website and user friendly. I know it must be
a lot work. Thanks.
In our third year, we are still moving about this wonderful country in our RV.
We are enjoying all the sights , foods and visiting with "new" and old friends
along life's highway. Beware, we may be in your neighborhood someday! Just
remember that all who wander are not lost.
Still Willing and Able...Gordon & Barbara McCann
Bob Edwards
Any Other...
11 Jun 2006
Congratulations, nice site.
I'm an ex-member of the 18th Weather Sqdn, 1950-1954. The 18th was the weather
support for the 8th and 9th Air Forces in England during WW II. I was stationed
at Furstenfeldbruck, Germany 1951, detachment 18-14, then at Bordeaux, France
1951-1954 with detachment 18-16. Served as Chief Observer and Station Chief,
1953-1954.
Bob Edwards
A/1C Leo Cigale
Any Other...
23 May 2006
Served with the 6th Mobile during 1953 to 1957 as a radiosonde operater.
Stationed at Tinker AFB Oklahoma.
Billy Davis
Any Other...
21 May 2006
Outstanding web site!! Keep up the good work. Am ex reconer who missed
assignment to mobile weather in 1957.
David K. Wright
Association
17 May 2006
I was an Airmain First Class in the 8th from August 1955 to August 1956. I
first worked in the Upper Air Checking Section, and then
Mobile Weather.
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Don Nissen
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Other...
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11 Apr 2006
Site is looking good. Hope to see all of you at the next reunion
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John Lassiter
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Other...
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18 Feb 2006
Hi Gerry, the web site is great. You've done an outatanding job.
I don't have the password for "members only". I hope I'm a member.
Plese send to me and thanks! John Lassiter
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Wesley Keifer
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Website
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11 Feb 2006
Often wondered what Happened to 2060th MWS - stumbled on you site while cruising the net. Was a membet of the 2060 th MWS for 12-31-1998 to Jult 1951.. Sit is great - brought back memories, By the way, I was a "weather observor - MOS 25521 - I think)
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Chuck Miller
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03 Feb 2006
Gerry,
Thanks for constructing this web site, and in such a short timeframe. Your creativity shines through in the way you put the site together. All our members should be very proud of our site as am I.
You exceeded all my expectations on this project and I salute you for a magnificant job well done.
For lack of a stronger word to express our gratitude, I simply say THANKS!
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George Boisvert
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08 Jan 2006
Hi Gerry,
Great site!
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Tom Rivers
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18 Dec 2005
Hey, Gerry! What a fantastic job you've done! I love the website. I've just spent the past hour plus browsing. I'm so glad we had that chat at the reunion about this, and that you were 'willing and able' to do it. You are obviously the right one for the job! Thanks so much, and God bless...
Tom
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