377th Security Police Squadron View Guestbook

Name:  Charles Penley
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Comments:  I have located a photograph on the internet that I think each and every one of you would enjoy viewing.  Please go to URL:   http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0011/earthlights_dmsp_big.jpg

It took about a minute to load up on my computer.  Please wait for it to load up on your computer and I do not think you will be disappointed.

Merry Christmas and a very Hapy New Year !!!

Your friend,

Charles Penley

Name:  Terry Galat,                   Dec 18, 2000
Email: moparman@zbzoom.net
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Comments:  I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut with the 377th Security Police Squadron from April 1966 - April 1967, in Bravo Sector.  I can remember guarding the fuel bladders at the East end of Bravo Sector with a K-9 troop.  I enjoyed browsing your website.

Name:  Pat Houseworth,                   Dec 15, 2000
Email: vwchd@bright.net
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Comments:  Charles and members of the 377th SPS.  Still looking for members of the original "Blue Patrol(Rescource Protection Flight,)" from 1970.   Best wishes for a great holiday season and god bless.

Pat Houseworth
377th SPS, Tan Son Nhut
1969-1970.

Name:  Lewis Barnett,                   Nov 09, 2000
Email: Chiefspd01@aol.com
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Comments:  I'm trying to find Air Policemen that were TDY from the 824th in Nov 1964. Their were about 15 of us, C. Herring was one of them.

Name:  Renato DellaPorta,                   Nov 04, 2000
Email: ccpaints@pa.net
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Comments:  377th Security Police Squadron, Sept. 1967 - Sept. 1968. Lived in the old French Officers Billets, until completion of 1300 area.   Foxtrot Sector (Charlie Flight) throughout the "TET Offensive," I was hospitalized at Cam Ranh Bay, until March 1968.  I returned to Tan Son Nhut and Foxtrot Sector, found out it had become Delta Sector.  I was in the French Cemetery during the Spring Offensive, May 6 1968.  I was the one who shot the roof top spotter for the ARVN/VC (whatever the unit was), it was a mortar position, dropping mortars on us while we had the VC trapped in the French Cemetery!  Names that I remember:  SSGT Henderson, TSGT McNitt, Davis, Korpics (sp?), Halcolm, Dink, SSGT Tommy "TV" Vaughter, Wood, Woody, Poge (sp?), Cathy.  I hung around with Ralph Simon of ECHO 1 fame, (did he ever even get a pat on the back for that?) - they used to call us "Simon & Garfunkle", I lived in bldg. 1316, 2nd level, "can of beer & tuna sandwich for a buck" cafe until asked to cease operations by the base medics - in a combat zone ... go figure!  Interested in getting in touch with any and all security policemen, also interested in reunions and any other related information.  Great website - where have I been?  Thanks, Renato DellaPorta

Name:  Mario Warnaar,                   Oct 31, 2000
Email: mwarnaar@worldonline.nl
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Comments:  Hi great what?  Very great website you have made.   Enjoyed my visit, a lot and would like to add my Paw to your guestbook.  Thanks for the nice comments you gave at my website in the newsgroup.  As you know I worked together with the members of the 32nd TFS of the USAF(E) at Soesterberg AFB had a great time and still have some contacts with former Dutch and American SP members.  Mario

Name:  Bill Trevino,                   Oct 19, 2000
Email: Bill.Trevino@incirlik.af.mil
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Comments:  Greetings!  Signing in for the 377 SPS Web Page.  I am a former member of the latter day 377th Security Police Squadron, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 1989-1991  ...   what a great history the unit has.

Looking for information on Colonel Billy Jack Carter   ...  specifically the events surrounding the award named in his honor  ...  any ideas?

CMSgt Bill Trevino
39 SFS
Incirlik AB, Turkey
DSN 676-3072

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  Bill, although I do know of the Billy Jack Carter Award, I do not know how it came about.  So, I put the above question to our other friends who visit here.  I believe that some of you will have the correct answer and I would like to post that answer on this forum also.

Name:  Teddy Wright,                   Sep 26, 2000
Email: Tw1041@aol.com
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Comments:  Hi Dick, how is everything going?  Why don't you send an e-mail to the TSN group and tell them your web site address and what time you will be online?   I used to talk to you and Joe McNiel on instant message but can't get you now. Maybe we can all talk on your web page.  Teddy Wright.

Name:  C. Roger Bleile,                   Sep 26, 2000
Email: cbleile@cinci.rr.com
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Comments:  I served in the 6250th Air Police Sqn and 377th Air Police Sqn from November 1965 until November 1966.  From November '65 until January '66 I humped various posts including the flight line, 051 gate, 051 bunker, and 055 gate, as an A2C (E-3).   When I arrived, the 051 bunker had not been manned for some time.   Somebody decided to man it at night and I was the first AP to get the privilege (alone). The back door had been left open for a long time, so the inside was filthy.   My second night in the bunker, I borrowed a broom from the mama-san and cleaned the place out even though I always stayed in the top part.  January '66 I got promoted to A1C (E-4) and was assigned as 60 gunner on a jeep with TSGT Hiten and A1C Crowdus.  In June of that year they made TSGT Hiten the NCOIC of Customs and he took Crowdus and me with him. Customs was a really interesting job and I have always felt lucky to work in that section.   I still have my blue AP helmet liner and white arm brassard as mementos of my customs assignment.

Name:  Steve Thimlar,                   Sep 25, 2000
Email: thimist@nbnet.nb.ca
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Comments:  Just found your site.  Was up the road at Bien Hoa in 65.   Came through your base on munitions convoys weekly and more often that that from Cat Lia.  Hang tight, Steve Thimlar

Name:  Mark Tyer,                   Sep 01, 2000
Email: Planolady3@aol.com
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Comments:  Mark Tyer was here 9-1-00.

Name:  John E. Tucker,                   Aug 31, 2000
Email: gtucker@lanl.gov
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Comments:  I proudly served with the 377th Security Police Squadron, during the period January 1967 thru January 1968.

JOHN E. (GENE) TUCKER
Deputy Director of Security
SECURITY & SAFEGUARDS DIVISION
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Name:  Garry Lee,                   Aug 30, 2000
Email: garrylee@mindspring.com
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Comments:

Garry Lee
6250th Air Police Squadron (2nd Air Division)
377th Air Police Squadron (7th Air Force)
Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, RVN
Oct 65 - Oct 66

Name:  Ronald Pounds,                   Aug 28, 2000
Email: ronald1@sosinet.net
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Comments:  I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut between Nov 66 and Jul 67, I was posted at Echo Post 4, the infamous 051 bunker.  I have always been sad for those, of my fellow comrades, who fell in battle during the TET offensive.  We all knew (except those that should have) that the attack, when it came would come through that position. My memory is not great and I don't remember the other two guys I was stationed with on the 051 bunker, can anyone help.  Thanks and God bless.

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  The officers and senior NCO's of the 377th Security Police Squadron had conducted a mock attack on the O-51 gate and surrounding area, approximately one week prior to TET 1968.  At that time, our superiors thought the attack would come through the O-51 Gate.  During TET 1968, Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, was attacked from nine different locations.  The main thrust of the attack, occurred at the O-51 Gate as forecast by our superiors.

Name:  Larry Mayes,                   Aug 21, 2000
Email: jump@bigmentors.com
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Comments:  I was in the 8th Aerial Port from Nov 69 to Oct 70, then cross trained to Security Police upon return from SEA ... over the following 27 years, I had MANY friends from the 377th Security Police Squadron, Hal Womack, Howie King, Bernie Denesio, John Tucker, etc, etc ... Currious about your web site ...??

Name:  Bob Bailey,                   July 21, 2000
Email: Sta3855@aol.com
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Comments:  My name is Bob Bailey and I served with Patrol Squadron. Two, 1965 to 1968, U.S.N.,which flew out of Tan Son Nhut and later, from Cam Rahn Bay, in 1968 and 1969 for "Operation Market Time."  Our squadron and crew finally got back stateside from the 1966 deployment and several weeks later, an old neighborhood friend was killed in an enemy attack at TSN, with two other men.

I didn't find out about this man until my mom sent me his obituary and picture from a local paper for a few weeks, as she sent some mail overseas by mistake and it took me a while to get it.  This man's name was Mr. Johnny Cole and some of us younger guys used to play stick ball or half ball, with the older guys, in the neigborhood, Johnny Cole being one of the older guys.  We used to play this form of baseball back in the streets of Philly, PA.(Manayunk)

I never knew Johnny was stationed at that base, while I was there and after watching that show on the Discovery Channel about the "Wardogs."  I just found this web page and the TSN Association site via links from "Wardogs,the Untold Story."

Thank you for a great site and the memorial as I see Johnny and so many others are not forgotten.  Also, thank's to the 377th Security Police Squadron and their K-9 freinds, the WarDogs, as you may have saved our crew and sqdron mates from a would-be attack at one time or another.  A special thanks to the Wardogs, you may have been left behind, but you are not forgotten.  They are truely POW/LIA's, Prisoners of War/Left in Action.....

Name:  LTC Carl A. Bender,                   July 21, 2000
Email: Carl.Bender@CommerceBank.com
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Comments:  For many years now I have been wondering who were the two wounded men I carried back from a QRT team during the TET Offensive 1968, at Tan Son Nhut.  I thought it was Sgt Ott until last year when we met and he said he was shot trying to retake the O-51 bunker.   By that time I was already shot up a bit myself so it could not have been Sgt Ott.

Finally located Lynn Auble who was in the hospital in Japan with me, but he said he was shot by the 1300 area.  One of the young men had been shot through the arm and wrist.  His forearm was dangling when I got to him.  The other had been hit through his hip and groin and was in pretty bad shape.  After six weeks in the Hospital at Tachikawa, Japan, he was sent back to the states and I returned to Tan Son Nhut.

Is there anyone out there who can fill me in on the names of these two young men?  I have thought of them often and wondered how well they recovered and what they have done with their lives since.  This E-mail is being sent from work.  Yep, the old Warrior is still putting in an eight hour day five days a week and on call 24/7. My best wishes to all the fine young men of the 377th.

CARL A BENDER
LT/COL USAF, Ret.

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  "WELCOME HOME, LTC Bender.   For those men of the 6220th and the 6250th Air Police Squadron, this Col Bender was assigned to the 377th Security Police Squadron and was Maj Bender at the time of TET 1968.  I say this so as not to confuse the two Maj Bender's.

If there is anyone who has information on his request then please forward them to him as quickly as possible.  LTC Bender, is one of my old bosses.  A fine officer and took care of his men.  I will definately B/C him by email.

Name:  William Bland,                   July 20, 2000
Email: WBland1574@aol.com
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Comments:  My name is William Bland.  I served with the 6250th Air Police Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from July 1965 to November 1965.  I was reassigned along with 15 or 16 other Air Policemen from TSN to the 620th Tactical Control Squadron, Detachment 1, Dong Ha Air Base, RVN in December 1965.

Name:  Kai Wong,                   July 09, 2000
Email: namo@ix.netcom.com
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Comments:  I'd like to share my latest find with you.  While browsing the web, I found this QC webpage.  I could not understand all the Vietnamese but it is obvious that our QC comrades are doing the same thing we are, having reunions and staying in touch.  I remember some of you leaving messages looking for the where-abouts of your QC buddies, this may be the place to find them.

Please go to URL: http://welcome.to/quancanh

Name:  Robert K. Mierley,                   July 05, 2000
Email: rkcm@star2.net
URL:

Comments:  I am looking for anyone of the guys who left from Westover, Air Force Base, MA (SAC), in Oct 1965 to go to Vietnam.  We were all stationed at Tan Son Nhut.   We were all put on different flights A/B/C/D.  Would like to hear from anyone.  To Charles, I thank you for the, "Welcome Home," it was the first time I have heard it, in thirty some years, and I say, "Thanks again!."

Name:  Mike Sandell,                   July 04, 2000
Email: sandy@null.net
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Comments:  My name is Mike Sandell.  I was stationed with the 377th Security Police Squadron from Mar 1971 - April 1972.  When I was there, I was assigned to Charlie Flight and worked Echo Sector and Charlie Sector.  I went to Heavy Weapons school at Cam Ranh Bay and then worked on a SAT team upon my return.  I was partial to Echo Sector.  Thanks once again.

Name:  James Sams,                   July 04, 2000
Email: jgsams@worldnet.att.net
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Comments:  Hi, I was with Charlie Section, 377th Security Police Squadron ... from Aug 1966 - Aug 1967, at Tan Son Nhut.  Thanks for a great web page ... keep up the good work!

Name:  William W. Price,                   June 25, 2000
Email: wwprice@planters.net
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Comments:  The roll should reflect that Col Roger G. Benton was Commander from Sept 1965 - Sept 1966, 6250th/377th Air Police Squadron.  I followed him in Nov 1966 to the 60th Security Police Squadron, Travis AFB, CA., and then after to Scott AFB, Il, in late 1967, when he was assigned as Chief, Security Police, MAC.

Name:  Rick Burkett,                   June 20, 2000
Email: Gweeter48@aol.com
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Comments:  This is Sgt Rick Burkett, of the 377th Combat Support Group, Security Police, at Tan Son Nhut, in 1970.  I'm looking for anyone from that outfit or division to email me, please email rather than reply.

Name:  John James,                   June 14, 2000
Email: johnj@nycap.rr.com
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Comments:  I just found your web and had to leave a message.  My name is John James and I arrived at Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, in May of 1966 from Kelly Air Force Base, on a C-130 full of Sentry Dogs.  I was then sent to Phan Rang as a dog handler until Dec 1966. I then went to Tuy Hoa as a handler.  Great web site you all have here. Keep up the good work.

Name:  Candela, Michael S.,                   June 14, 2000
Email: candelam@dteenergy.com
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Comments:  Great web site.  I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut from May 1972 to March 1973.  I worked the Law Enforcement Investigations Section.  Michael S. Candela, MSgt, USAF, Ret.  Keep up the good work.

Name:  Shelhamer, Samuel,                   June 12, 2000
Email: sjs@epix.net
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Comments:  I enjoyed checking out the web site.  I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut from October 1970 to October l971, with the 377th Security Police Squadron, as a Sergeant (E-4) guarding the VIP Compound and then with "Blue Patrol."  I enjoyed reading everyone of the guest sing ins.  It's a wonderful way to refreshen our aging minds.  I went on to retire in Sept 1989, after completing twenty wonderful years with the Air Force Security Police.  Thanks again.

Name:  ADDINGTON,                   June 10, 2000
Email: ADDINGTONF@aol.com
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Comments:  I served with the 377th Security Police Squadron as a K-9 handler from 04/72 until 03/73.  I have really enjoyed looking through this whole homepage of the 377th SPS, it's history, photographs and etc...  I am a little perplexed as to why there is not a whole lot of info in the later years of the unit before it was deactivated.

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  "WELCOME HOME, to all those that served in Vietnam!!!"  Like you, I was in K-9.  I was first assigned to Charlie Sector, later transferred to Foxtrot Sector.  Then my Sentry Dog became available to me and then permenantly assigned to the Sentry Dog Sector.  I consider myself the keeper of some of the records.  This is ** OUR ** web page.  I really do alot of research pertaining to our old unit, but without people like you and the others it will never be complete.

I am glad that you found our web page.  I would like to add your name to the Sentry Dog section, with the name of your K-9 and email address.  But at this point, I can not do so.  You did not give me your first name, nor the name of your K-9.

If you have a duty roster, old set of orders with additional 377th SPS names, photographs and etc... then I would certainly make additions to the web page.  I always need help.  Then if I make an error, then I expect people to tell me of the error, so that I can make the correction.  Really it is simply that not many of the men who came later on, have made contact with us.  Do you have a photograph of your K-9 that you can scan and send to me, or send to me by regular mail?

Name:  Frank E. Roberts,                   June 08, 2000
Email: Headdean2@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  I am searching for anyone who served with me, in the 377th Security Police Squadron, at Tan Son Nhut and the 632d Security Police Squadron, at Binh Thuy from 1965-1966.   I am especially trying to locate Robert E. Shelton, Terry Wright, Frank Tomaselli.  We were all together at Tan Son Nhut, for 4 months before going back to Binh Thuy when the base was completed.  I have read Robert Shelton's message but have been unsucessful in reaching him by Email.  My home address is 253 Cushing Ave, Williston Park New York 11596. My tel # is (516) 248-0847.

Name:  Pat Houseworth,                   May 31, 2000
Email: vwchd@bright.net
URL:

Comments:  I was just thinking over this Memorial Day weekend, how many of us, remember our Basic Training Technical Instructor's?  Mine happened to be easy.  He was SSgt Joe Prokop.   I can't remember my flight, however, it was the summer of 1968 at, Amarillo AFB, TX.  We did not have the numbers that Lackland did, but it was hot, dry, and a wake-up call for me just the same.  To top it off, Joe was a Security Policeman as well, and I ended up stationed with him, for a short while, at Tan Son Nhut, in late 69 and early 1970.  Does anybody remember Joe Prokop?  Does anybody know where I could contact him and say thanks?

Pat Houseworth 377th Security Police Squadron, 1969 - 1970

Name:  Robert W. Sherman III,                   May 29, 2000
Email: RSherma598@aol.com
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Comments:  Hello !  My name is Robert W. Sherman III from West Pam Beach, Fla, ... I served with the 377th Security Police Squadron, during 1969.   I worked Tango-3 and the perimeter.

Name:  Fred Bunce                   May 23, 2000
Email: bunce_fre@juno.com
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Comments:  I was station at Tan Son Nhut from April 1969 to April 1970.  I was assigned to the 1876 Communication Squardron.!

Name:  Jim Bishop                   May 14, 2000
Email: JBHawker@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  Just visiting.  I was with the 14th Air Police Squadron, Nha Trang, Nov 65 - Nov 66.  I came and left via, Saigon.

Name:  Robert K. Mierley                   May 10, 2000
Email: rkcm@star2.net
URL:

Comments:  I was in Vietnam from Nov 65 to Nov 67, stationed at Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, RVN.  I was on Bravo Flight.

Name:  Calvin Herdman                   May 09, 2000
Email: Sherd8016@aol.com
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Comments:  Hey, Calvin Herdman from Alabama here.  I was a member of the 377th Security Police Squadron from Aug 1, 1967 to Aug 1, 1968.  I worked mainly in the Law Enforcement side.  I was assigned to the gate at the Officers Club for awhile, then during TET 1968, I was assigned to the Tan Son Nhut main gate with many others.   I was assigned to "A" Flight and worked the morning shift and evening shift.  If anyone recalls working this flight please respond back to me.

Name:  Alexander (Gene) Chaisson                   May 08, 2000
Email: Gchaisson060733@aol.com
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Comments:  Just browsing the site and found your web page.  Much to my delight, there was a photo of the Air Police hooches which we medics of the 377th USAF Hospital shared with you and also a photo of the Base PX and what looks like the Hospital.  I remember, the hot nites when the Air Police, that's old time for Security Police, would bring his guard dog into the air conditioned hospital and we would gladly give him and his canine buddy a big cold drink of water.  We got to love those dogs, almost as much as their handlers.   They both were unsung heroes.  Time has not deminished our admiration for a job well done.  Alexander (Gene) Chaisson, MSGT, USAF, Ret.

Name:  Richard L. Wahl                   May 07, 2000
Email: Jackie1947@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  This is to sign your duty log: Richard L. Wahl, former SGT, (E-4), 12th Security Police Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay, Air Base, RVN.  I was there from 1967 - 1968, as a K-9 handler, assigned A Flight, handled REX A-836, Feb 67 - Aug 67, Security on Tiger Flight, Aug 67 - Feb 68.

Name:  Mike Gross                   May 02, 2000
Email: mgross@ci.duncanville.tx.us
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Comments:  My name is Michael Gross and I was with the 377th Security Police Squadron, from Sep 15, 1970 to Sep 04, 1971.  I worked in the Law Enforcement section under Capt. Daddio, CMSgt Freeman, SSgt Leggett, later on with Capt Manell and at Pass & ID (the only one I remember thise, is SSgt Bradley.)  I still remember many of the guys from the unit and of course, will never forget my experiences in the RVN.

The plaque that was presented me on the day before I left, still adorns my living room wall.  At present, I'm a Lieutenant in charge of K-9, Tactical Operations, Traffic Operations and Training with the Ducanville Police Department, in Duncanville, TX.  Thanks for the web page and would enjoy hearing from any of the guys.

Name:  Brian M. Tercha                   Apr 30, 2000
Email: bterchachief@prodigy.net
URL:

Comments:  I finally got back on to see the page.  I enjoy reading about the 377th Security Police Squadron and looking at the photos.

Name:  SSG Ireland                   Apr 30, 2000
Email: Direland69@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  We owe it all, to them that served!!!  I am SSgt Ireland and currently a proud USAF Security Forces member, at Wright-Patterson, AFB, Ohio.   Thirteen (13) year veteran, with a career in mind.  THANK YOU, for honoring our founders.

Name:  Dave Fausz                   Apr 24, 2000
Email: dfausz@cinci.rr.com
URL:

Comments:  Just took a quick look for now.  The page is very impressive.   I served 1/71 - 1/72, in Bravo Sector, driving support (B-3).  Hope to hear from some of you.

Name:  Denis Cook                   Apr 22, 2000
Email: dcook@coserv.net
URL:

Comments:  If you are interested in a Dallas Morning News Editorial on Society still hasn't come to terms with Vietnam, take a look.  Wow, 25 years since Saigon fell.

http://dallasnews.com/editorial/viewpoints/67825_dionne_22edi.A.html

For those who were at Tan Son Nhut on Jan 31, 1968, please email Mac, formerly known as Sgt Mac, NCOIC, Alpha Sector, Charlie Flight.  Mac was rolling around in the jeep, right there at the towers and the 0-51 Bunker, during the attack.

Name:  Dan Lawler                   Apr 16, 2000
Email: dlawler@flash.net
URL:

Comments:  My name is Dan Lawler, I served with the 377th Security Police Squadron from 20 Oct 67 - 20 Oct 68.  Great Web Page.

Name:  William J. McKissick                   Apr 11, 2000
Email: ELMACUS@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  My name is Msgt William J. McKissick, Ret.  I was assigned to the 377th Security Police Squadron from Sep 67 to Sep 68.  I was Charlie Flight, "Alpha" Sector supervisor.  Col Billy Jack Carter, Capt Denisio, Lt Inglesbe and Lt Grover were all officers that I had the utmost admiration.   They were all true leaders and the finest officers that I had ever had the pleasure to be associated with in my military career.   Capt "D" did me the honor of re-enlisting me while I was on duty at the Utah ditch.  Some of the NCO's that I remember were TSgt Hurley (Bravo Sector,) TSgt Palmer (Echo Sector,) TSgt McNutt (Foxtrot Sector,) Msgt Wilson (Charlie Flight NCOIC.)  Sgt Jack Fehr and Sgt Ball rode with me the longest while I was at Tan Son Nhut.  I remember a TSgt Patrick Bowden who bunked next to me in the 1300 area.  He was a DUDE from NY.  It was sad that we lost 4 of our comrades during the TET Offensive.  I have been to the Wall in Washington DC and have tracings of all these fine men.  Although I did not have a personal relationship with Sgt's Cyr, Fischer, Mills and Hebron I will always remember why they gave their lives so gallantly. You have a wonderful Web Site.

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  William, I am only the keeper of the history of our old unit.  Without people like you and others this web page is nothing. I have been in contact with many former members of the Security Police, without them sharing their thoughts, knowledge, photographs, old orders, duty rosters, stories and etc...   It just would not be the same.  Therefore, it is OUR web page !!!

Name:  H.L. Hartford                   Apr 10, 2000
Email: FlightLeader@mail.com
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Comments:  Outstanding.  I have been looking over your work/website, it is truely a wonderful job.  I liked the part of friends looking for friends, as the bulletin board editor for Vietnam Security Police Association (VSPA), we do get a lot of requests for friends looking for friends.  I have a friend who I believe was a dog handler, like myself, at Tan Son Nhut.  His name is Paul Rollins, not sure, I will email him your website address.  You have some good ideas in place.  I will be sending contacts your way for sure.  One I have already sent, was a Larry Mayes, who was looking for information on Tan Son Nhut ...  It makes me feel good when I can help a fellow brother, locate a friend or unit.

You should truely be proud of your web site, here in cyberspace.  A fellow vet stands a little taller when he finds his lost unit or friend(s), but to find his unit website after 30 years and finds it to be first class website at that, makes all veterans very proud to know they are a part of it...  Well Done... Web Master ..... Well Done!

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  For those that may not have heard of the Vietnam Security Police Association (VSPA) their web page can be found at URL:   http:www.vspa.com   I go to that web page every day to read their emails sent in by people like you and me.  If I can help an individual with their question, then I send them an email.  I would also invite everyone who comes to this web site to also check the VSPA web page.  Their web page is also one of the Top Ten, veterans web page.

Name:  Robert Fike                   Apr 09, 2000
Email: rfike@bcpl.net
URL:

Comments:  This is for the 377th SP web page.  My name is Robert Fike, I was at Tan Son Nhut, from Dec 01, 1966 to Nov 28, 1967, assigned to the 377th Air Police Sq. Base Patrol, main gate, cantonment areas etc..  I was called out the morning of Dec 04, 1966, because of the sapper attack.  Three air police were killed that morning, one of those, I can't remember his first name, was A2C Riddle.  I had proccessed in with him three days before and we shared the same cubicle in the barracks.  I'll never forget the feeling that came over me, when it came down the line, that a new man had just been cut down.  "His name was Riddle"!  I've been to the wall and found his name, a very strange and empty feeling.  For all of those who served in Viet Nam, and made it back,"WELCOME HOME," and be proud of yourself.

Name:  Andrea F. Riley, SrA                   Apr 06, 2000
Email: andrea.riley@vicenza.af.mil
URL:

Comments:  Great job on the page.  My dad was at Tan Son Nhut, (Foxtrot Sector) Mar 1967 - Mar 1968.  I can't even begin to imagine ...  I'm on active duty, and just returned from Bosnia, but even that in no way compares.  Anyway, one little suggestion...  blue on a black background makes for some difficult reading.   I was interested in the stories, but was getting a headache trying to read them.   Other than that, it's great!!!

Very Respectfully,
SrA Andrea Riley

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  I believe you are exactly right, I will be changing the background for the view book with this message.    Please check back in a week or so, to see the difference in the background on the various stories page.

Name:  Mike Lemley                   Apr 05, 2000
Email: boots@cybrtown.com
URL:

Comments:  Sgt Mike Lemley, 377th Security Police Squadron, 14 Nov 67, Alpha Sector, "C" Flight (Tiger Flight).  Now live in Galion, Ohio, and owner of Boots Tavern, in Bucyrus, Ohio.

Name:  David Weaver                   Apr 03, 2000
Email: DEPUTYDAVE4@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  A little more about me, as far as the 377th Security Police Squadron, I suppose the Armory would have been my "Place" I spent most of my time at Tan Son Nhut there.   My boss at the time was MSgt Shadduck.After my first tour, I went back to the states and by Christmas of 1971, I was back in country.  I was stationed at Yokota when Saigon was being captured and went on the "Baby Lift Flights" and the evacuation of Saigon.  I retired from the Air Force in 1994, as a SMSgt, First Sergeant.  I was the First Sergeant for three Security Police Squadrons.

Name:  Dave Hallenbeck                   Mar 25, 2000
Email: hc64@ktc.com
URL:

Comments:  I'm happy to see so many of my fellow Vietnam vets finally finding each other.  I stopped at Tan Son Nhut on Dec 21, 1966 on my way to Tuy Hoa, 31st Security Police Sq., K-9 unit.  I met my good buddy, Michael LeClaire who I was stationed with at Clinton Sherman, AFB, OK. He was with teh 377th SPS, K-9 from Jan 66 - Jun 67. Anyone who might know of his were-abouts today, please let me know.  I hope our Tuy Hoa home page is as good as yours, when we get one.  Good job on yours.

David Hallenbeck, Harper, TX.

Name:  Gary Willis                   Mar 23, 2000
Email: willisg@kafb.saia.af.mil
URL:

Comments:  I was TDY to Tan Son Nhut AB from May thru Sep 1964 from Naha AB Okinawa. I lived in an area of 8-man tents in what was a French cemetery, a few headstones were still standing.  Going off base (through the gate) there was a cemetery to the right with many white headstones.  Once off the base there were numerous stores almost immediately.  Looking at the map of Tan Son Nhut it appears my location (tent) was between Gate 0-51 and 0-55?  I remember walking some distance to CSC which was located in a circular area with the Officers', NCO and Airman Clubs.  From my tent I could see aircraft (C-123) parked on the flight line.  These planes sprayed the defoliant Agent Orange on/over the jungle.  Going off base and turning right, I remember going to a nice swimming pool.  It was at this pool that I learned how to swim. Currently I work in civil service for the Air Force Inspection Agency at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

Gary L. Willis

Name:  Bill Shoap                   Mar 16, 2000
Email: Billshoapk9@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  Hello!  My name is Bill Shoap.  I handled a Sentry Dog named SURF A-039 at Tan Son Nhut from May 2, 1966 to May 2, 1967.  A guy named Ron Gillespie took SURF over when I left.  Sure hope my name will appear on the membership list soon.  I'll never forget Dec 4, 1966, finding George Bevich's body who was my friend.  I know he's in a better place.  I'll do my best to locate some of the guys who were dog handlers when I was there that are not members.  God Bless all of you!!!

Name:  Ron Woody                   Mar 12, 2000
Email: ronwoody@netzero.net
URL:

Comments:  Excellent web page !!!  So many memories.

A1C Ron Woody
33rd Air Base Squadron (Air Police)
Tan Son Nhut, July 1964 - Jun 1965

Name:  Greg Miller                   Mar 01, 2000
Email: westmoreland@jps.net
URL:

Comments:  Hi to all my fellow friends.  I just found this site and I hope to find some of my friends that were in the 377th Security Police Squadron, K-9 and went to Thailand with me (Korat Airbase).  I still think of all the times we had, good and bad, fun and not so fun, my fellow puppy pushers.  Please email me if you by chance see this message.  Sgt. Greg Miller.

Name:  Pat Housseworth                   Feb 20, 2000
Email: pat540@bright.net
URL:

Comments:  It seems we are gaining new members within the various Security Police units as the weeks go by.  I believe it is important as the internet grows that we update ourselves and what we did.  Names become harder to remember but faces and actions remain with us.

I still remember the overnight shifts on "Charlie Flight" while working the Blue Patrol (Resource Protection Flight,) when it came into being in March 1970, for the 377th Security Police Squadron and Tan Son Nhut.  Those nights as well as my nights on the Echo Sector tower and flight line patrol that proceeded them become more vivid as I check my memory banks.  I have a good life, but those times will always be a part of that life.  I think it is important that we update ourselves as more of our old brothers hit on these sites and find us on the net.

Name:  Ken ???                   Feb 17, 2000
Email: KenL340@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  I just found your web site for the 377th Security Police web page. Very nice indeed.  Tried to sign your guestbook and got this, so thought I'd drop you a line.  Would like to see more pics from the 60's and 70's of uniformed Security Police, that would be cool.  Thanks, Ken.

Name:  TSgt Ronald L. Pounds                   Feb 14, 2000
Email: ronald1@sosinet.net
URL:

Comments:  I have recently been in touch with several of my friends from the 6251st Security Police Sq., Bien Hoa AB, RVN and the 377th Security Police Squadron, Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN.  This is how I found this site.  I arrived in country, in 1964 and stayed through 1967.  I served with those brave men on Bunker 0-51, which we called Echo Post 4.  We had told everybody we could, that if an attack came, that was were it was going to happen.  I salute all the brave men who layed down their lives for their country and to those I served with, Steve Thimlar, Finis Futch and Gene Evans and many many more.   Thank you for helping me deal with this Vietnam era.  Keep up the good work.

TSgt Ronald L. Pounds
USAF, Retired

Name:  Andy Bisceglie                   Feb 09, 2000
Email: ogauge@impop.bellatlantic.net
URL:

Comments:  Hi!  I was stationed at the 3rd Security Police Sq., Bien Hoa, Air Base, from 1966 - 1967.  I had a good friend with the 377th SPS, stationed there at the same time I was at Bieh Hoa.  His name is Mike Donahugh (not sue of the spelling).   Do you have him on your roster?  I would appreciate any information. Thank you!

Name:  Jack Hancock                   Feb 09, 2000
Email: desnamvet@earthlink.met
URL:

Comments:  Hello, just a short note to let everyone know of a change of my old e-mail address from JHan837533@aol.com to my new e-mail address, which is:   desnamvet@earthlink.net  I was at Tan Son Nhut from 1968 - 1970.  Worked Echo Sector, then Heavy Weapons, Commander of a V-100, called Car-54.  It was assigned to Echo Sector, "C Flight", Security.  I know there are alot of old friends out there.   If you're not doing anything, get in contact, I still remember 68 - 70 as if it was yesterday and I'm sure you do also.  This is such a great site, don't let it go to waste.  Dorothy, Chief, Ruby, Humby and Smitty!  There is alot more, let's get it together.  Rich Kellenberger, the voice of Tango-1, where are you?  How about Red?  Real name is Zetinski.  Shot the chicken on Echo bunker #5.  Alot of memories.  Hope to hear from all of you.  God Bless!!!

Name:  Larry Sutton                   Feb 08, 2000
Email: lsss@apex.net
URL:

Comments:  My name is Larry Sutton and I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, from Nov 64 - Mar 65.  I was hoping that someone who I was stationed with would maybe see my name, remember me and drop me a line.  My memory doesn't serve me very well but I do remember Airman Harry Sanders from Texas, James Cory from California.  I lived in the tent area inside the main gate when I first came to the base and later moved into the barracks by CSC.

Name:  Phil Pickett                   Jan 29, 2000
Email: pickett@blueline.ns.gatech.edu
URL:

Comments:  Philip C. Pickett Sr.  Captain Fulton County Marshal's Department 160 Pryor Street Ste. 102 Atlanta, Georgia 30303.  Did not know this existed until today.  Was at Tan Son Nhut from November 65 - November 66

Name:  John Langley                   Jan 26, 2000
Email: LangleyCo@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  Charles, if you would post the following message I would appreciate it.   John Langley

Vietnam Vets reunion, Melbourne, Florida April 7-9,2000. See you all there.  Lots of Security Police will be in attendance.  l All are welcome.  ree camping.  Check in the camp ground when you arrive for our LZ.  We will be the ones out front as usual.  John Langley 377th SPS 67-68.

Name:  Brian Reed                   Jan 26, 2000
Email: breed02@snet.net
URL:

Comments:  Please add my name to the guest book in the Charge of Quarters, of the 377th Security Police Squadron.  MSgt Brian K. Reed, 103 SFS Bradley ANGB, CT.

Name:  Ron Nadeau                   Jan 24, 2000
Email: ac43@webtv.net
URL:

Comments:  I am a former Air Policeman, served at Langley, AFB, Hahn, AB and Whiteman, AFB.  I cross-trained into Air Control, at Tan Son Nhut, Air Base, in 1970.   I have a friend, TSgt (Ret) who lives in Spanaway, WA.  His name is Dick Gamache, originally he is from Conn.  He won the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for his action in 66 or 67.  I have not talked to him lately, I do not know if he has email or not.  If anyone who wants to find him, just let me know.  Thanks, from Red Wolf 1.

Name:  Nora Moore                   Jan 24, 2000
Email: norad@bellsouth.net
URL:  http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Barracks/3250

Comments:  My name is Nora Moore.  I am the oldest daughter of CMSgt Thomas Moore, who was assigned to the 6250th Civil Engr. Sq., Tan Son Nhut, Air Base from April 65 to Oct 31, 1965.  Dad and three of his buddies by the name of Sam Adams, Charles Dusing and Jasper Page, took care of the coolant systems, air conditioning, refrigeration. Like many Airmen, they worked long hours and days without a day off.  The four of them got a 24 hour R&R and went to Vung Tau, by air transportation.  On their return to TSN, via ground transportation, they were captured by VC, on Oct 31, 1965.  Only Jasper Page escaped after a few days of incarceration.  I am trying to find a 6250th patch that I might obtain.  The 6250th was the precursor to the 377th Command Group. Also if anyone knew my dad, then I would be interested in hearing from you.   Please check out my web page dedicated to my father. Thanks in advance.

Name:  Robert Thornton                   Jan 15, 2000
Email: robertfromvado@webtv.net
URL:

Comments:  Hey there, great looking website!

Robert Thornton SP5, US Army Camp DuBeau TSN AB 1970-71

Name:  Jimmy A. Anderson                   Jan 11, 2000
Email: lazya@alltel.net
URL:

Comments:  Hi guys, just found the site and am going to sign in, then read the next 83 pages.  My name is Jimmy A. Anderson,and I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut in Dec 67 thru Dec 68, with the k-9 section.  I am looking for old friends.  I have a boatload of pics, guys, dogs, downtown.  Overjoyed to see this web site.  I have a brand new machine and I am 3 months old on it.  I have been looking for a long time by other means.  I want to have reunion maybe this year.  Please contact me by phone 501-556-4344 or 501-556-4674,1-888-481-1357 or email lazya@alltel.net.   Love you guys and will never forget you.

Name:  Tom Winn                   Jan 11, 2000
Email: TWinn964@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  My name is Tom Winn and I was an Air Policeman stationed at DaNang 11/64 to 11/65.  However, I was TDY to Tan Son Nhut 05/65 to 06/65.  I also spent a week in tent city twice while enroute to and from DaNang.  I enjoyed working with the AP's while at Tan Son Nhut.  Those of us TDY from DaNang were well received and we interacted well, especially while in Saigon.  Many enjoyable memories.   Excellent web page.  Keep up the good work.

Name:  Bruce Kinnaird                   Jan 02 2000
Email: FMCPOS@aol.com
URL:

Comments:  Outstanding!  Simply outstanding.  I was a Security Policeman at RAF Lakenheath, UK (78-81) and the now defunct Plattsburgh, AFB, NY(81-82). During my time in England, many of us copied and shared the audio tapes of the TET 1968 attacks.  Many of our NCO's had a few years service and had been in Vietnam.  I found your site while searching USAF and Security Police sites.   Congradulations on a job well done.

FROM THE WEB MASTER:  Today is Jan 01, 2000.  I hope that everyone had their wishes granted from the year 1999.  However, I am personally wishing each and every one of you a better year 2000.  So what do you want to talk about this year?  I would like to hear from all who come to this web page.   How can this web page help you better?