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Name: Jackie Henson Dec 21, 2006
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Comments: Happy New Year and may it be better than last year for us all!!!!!!!
Thank you for a very informative and elegantly done website.
God protect and bless those that serve (Everywhere)
WILLIAM AND JACKIE HENSON
FROM THE WEB MASTER: It indeed is very close to the New Year. Take the time to enjoy yourself with your family and friends.

Name: Phil Block Dec 21, 2006
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Comments: To all my 377th Brother Warriors, "Welcome Home and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
Phil Block
377TH Air Police Sq
"A FLT"
67-68

| Help needed in identifying the two Air Policemen I have identified the boa constrictor as "Cecil." Now I am trying to identify the two Air Policemen in the picture with Cecil. This is from the 1967 time frame, at the K9 kennels, Tan Son Nhut. At first I thought the guy on the left without a shirt was Bill Hargrave but the more I looked at it, I am pretty sure it is Johnny Giesbrecht. I do not know the guy on the right in the t-shirt. What do you think??? Jim Stewart Email: |

Name: Bill Wigginton Dec 19, 2006
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Alabama War Dogs Memorial Foundation
It is at URL: http://www.awdm.org/
Dogs were serving human beings before recorded history, especially in the role of protector and war dog. In 2006 the Alabama War Dogs Memorial Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization was formed to formally recognize and pay tribute to military working dogs (war dogs) and their Alabama handlers by erecting a monument in their honor and telling their story. The Board of Directors is diverse, comprised of men and women, Veterans and non-Veterans, military working dog handlers, and business owners: all who share a common love of dogs and a patriotic spirit for our country.
In part, the AWDM Foundation’s mission is to raise sufficient funds with which to establish and maintain a significant memorial dedicated to past and present Alabama war dogs and their handlers, the dog teams that contributed to the well-being of Alabamians serving in distant lands. The proposed memorial (Figure One) to the dog-teams that went in harm’s way, indifferent to their suffering and life to protect American fighting men and women, will be called the “Alabama War Dogs Memorial”. The Memorial will be erected at the USS Alabama Battleship Park in Mobile, Alabama.
After a national search, Clark Memorials, Birmingham, AL was chosen as our monument partner and contracted to create and install the monument which consists of three distinct elements. The foundation element is a gray granite block approximately six feet long, four and a half feet high, and four feet deep and weighs in over seven thousand pounds, three plus tons. The bronze figures, add an additional two and a half feet to the overall height of the monument, represent a war dog team on point; the depicted dog is catching scent, the dog-handler is behind the dog watching for the alert-the silent life saving signal-followed by the kneeling slack man whose job it is to protect the dog-team and pass the word along to the troops coming up behind. The six figure scene is titled “The Alert” and portrays an actual combat patrol led by the Alabamian war dog team of Little Joe and his handler Charles “Wade” Franks.
The black granite slab in front of the monument contains the boot prints of a Vietnam Veteran dog handler and paw prints of a war dog; this element is called “On Point” and permits the viewer to stand on-point in the boot prints of boots that were actually worn in Vietnam, in combat, by a decorated dog handler. The main tribute, donor list, and war dog and handlers plaques finish off the AWDM.

Name: Charles Penley Dec 19, 2006
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Comments: I would like to tell everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Enjoy all the good food and share all the love that your family can give.

Name: Rick Hill Dec 05, 2006
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Comments: Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I have fond memories of the two Christmas' spent in country. We decorated the hooch the best we could, but no matter how sparse the decorations, the Christmas spirit came from the heart.
Rick Hill
TSN 1968 - 1969
CRB 1967 - 1968
"C Flt, Alpha Sector"
SMSGT USAF, RET

| Tan Son Nhut Association 2006 CD It contains numerous pages of over 1300 photographs, former classified documents and etc. TSNA receives 100% of all monies. This CD sells for $19.95. (S&H is included in that price.) Purchase both the TSNA Revetments Archive CD and the Tan Son Nhut Association 2006 CD together for $34.90 and you save $5.00. It will make an excellent Christmas Wish List gift to your children and spouse. Order by sending check or money order to: Tan Son Nhut Association Attn: Johnnie Jernigan 956 Donham Drive Beavercreek, OH 45434 "NOTE: This CD is for computers only" |

| Tan Son Nhut Association Revetments Archive It contains all issues of Revetments, from July 1996 to September 2006. TSNA receives 100% of all monies. This CD sells for $19.95. (S&H is included in that price.) Purchase both the TSNA Revetments Archive CD and the Tan Son Nhut Association 2006 CD together for $34.90 and you save $5.00. It will make an excellent Christmas Wish List gift to your children and spouse. Order by sending check or money order to: Tan Son Nhut Association Attn: Johnnie Jernigan 956 Donham Drive Beavercreek, OH 45434 "NOTE: This CD is for computers only" |

Name: Charles Penley,
Dec 09, 2006
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At some time in the future, the 377th Security Police Squadron and the Tan Son Nhut Association web pages, will no longer be on the internet. To help keep our heritage alive, a CD has been developed.
With the help of twenty-three (23) individuals and seven months of hard work, the CD is now ready for release.
Some of the various sections are listed below:
1. Over 500 Photographs
2. 49 Stars and Stripes newspaper articles with, TSN by-lines
3. Air Force newspaper with, TSN by-lines
4. 377th Security Police Squadron newsletter
5. Documents
6. Stories
7. Memorial
8. Book Section
9. Building numbered and named
10. Cartoon's
11. Miscellaneous
Price: $ 20.00 total ( S&H is included in that price.)
Contact Charles Penley

Name: Charles Seifert
Dec 05, 2006
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Comments: My name in Charles Seifert and I served as an A1C with the 377th Security Police Squadron, from August 1969 to August 1970. I was assigned to "C" Flight Law Enforcement.
I just recently found the 377th Security Police Squadron website and am interested in joining the association.
I am also interested in purchasing a copy of the CD. If you could please send me information on joining the association as well as letting me know how to purchase a copy of the CD, I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Charles "Butch" Seifert

Name: Janice Jones
Dec 04, 2006
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Comments: Today is the 40th anniversary of the first ground attack on Tan Son Nhut. The 377th Air Police was there that day.
Thank you for serving that day, so long ago. And thank you for your service to our country.
I hope you and your families well.
Respectfully yours,
Janice Jones

Name: W. C. Henry
Dec 03, 2006
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Comments: I just wanted to remind alot of Tan Son Nhut veterans that tomorrow is Dec 4, 2006. It was "Fourty years ago, at approximately 0110 hours," that Tan Son Nhut was attacked by rockets, mortars and by ground forces.
The big fighting took place on Dec 4, 1966. However, there was still enemy on the installation on Dec 5, 1966.
I just wanted to remember everyone who was there during that time frame.
Thank you,
W. C. Henry

Name: Charles Penley Nov 19, 2006
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Comments: For the 377th Security Police Dog Handler's. There is definately a new web page pertaining to a special story about sentry dog NEMO A534, that you should to take a look at. It is at URL:
http://www.oneijak.com/NEMOA534.html
Thank You,
Charles Penley

Name: James Kuntz Nov 06, 2006
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Comments: Good ol' Tan Son Nhut (1966 - 1967) ... Back when we wore blue helmets under the camouflage steel pots ... the PMO call sign was "Billy Hill" and my perimeter guard post next to an old Chinese cemetery, was
India-3 ... up on a water tower ... Airman Ellis and I built with sandbags, we ripped off from around the base.
The outfit even built a boot-leg Airman's Club, next to our area since we were cops and worked odd hours n' all. It was still under construction when I left. I was from California and now I'm retired and live on a few acres in Guthrie, OK.
Y'all take care now.
James P. Kuntz

Name: geeiadon Nov 03, 2006
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Comments: I was in the 1876th Comm Sq at Tan Son Nhut during TET 1968. Without the 377th warriors, I probably wouldn't be here today.
You'll never be forgotten.
Thank you.

Name: Tom McVey Oct 22, 2006
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Comments: Hello All,
Just discovered the web page this weekend, Oct 21, 2006. I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut from December 1967 to December 1968. I was assigned to C Flt Security. I commanded a 90 mm recoiless rifle team, Call Sign B-91.
Looking for my team members airmen? Morgan & Sirmen Joe Slagle. If anyone has any information, please contact me.
Thanks,
Tom McVey

Name: Rod Teegarden Oct 13, 2006
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Comments: My name is Rod Teegarden. I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut from January 1972 - January 1973. I was assigned to the Armory the entire time. I would like to be added to your roster.
Any additional info needed please drop me a note.
Rod Teegarden
( I really enjoyed going through your site, super job!)

Name: Ed Raube Oct 13, 2006
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Comments: Good morning,
I writing to ask for some assistance in my on going dealings with the VA. I have been diagnosed and being treated by a VA psychiatrist for PTSD, but they have denied my claim for VA compensation due to the fact that they cannot concede that I was subjected to a verifiable military stressor. I had already sent in a copy of the page of the book and reported compiled by Col Fox that listed attack #258, 12/19/69. However they seemed to have disregarded and/or not even consulted that report.
Is there anyone out there who remembers the attack and who was there?
Thank you,
Ed Raube,
904 246 7979

Name: Charles Penley Oct 01, 2006
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Comments: I have made a second Tan Son Nhut CD and donated it to the Tan Son Nhut Association. They will make 100% of the monies from it. Please go to URL:
http://www.tsna.org/photo/index.html and look at the bottom two photographs. It is the advertisement for the two current CD's
Thank You,
Charles Penley

Name: Pat Houseworth Aug 31, 2006
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Comments: In response to Ed Raube's posting from April of this year.
Ed, I sent you an e-mail and photo of Joe Prokop's Basic Training Flight at Amarillo, TX that I was a part of Joe was a great Technical Instructor and of course a cop.
I was privileged to serve with Joe, as one of his trainees at Amarillo, then met Joe again when I was shipped to Tan Son Nhut, later in 1969 from Nha Trang.
It was indeed a small world. I to learned about Joe's passing, before getting a chance to say "thank you," for leading me into the Security Police career field
Pat Houseworth
14th SPS Nha Trang 1969
377th SPS TSN 1969-70

Name: Vietnam Security Police Association Aug 22, 2006
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Comments: Hello to all.
Great news!
The Air Force is sending a retired Security Police Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force Doctrine Center at Maxwell AFB to our reunion in Las Vegas. His mission is to interview men from the 377th who were at TSN before, during and after TET 68 to obtain firsthand primary source material for a cae study on tactical leadership. He is personally rewriting the Air Force doctrine on Leadership and Force Development so that it will include TACTICAL EXPERTISE with relevant information and case examples from the security policemen who were on at TSN during TET 68.
There is no question that he is doing the re-write. He wrote the original document that included several case studies of great leaders. However, there were no case studies regarding 1st line tactical leadership among security police personnel who were actively engaged with the enemy in air base defense operations. He is authorized to rewrite the doctine that will be signed by the Air Force Chief of Staff so that it will include input from those you who were at TSN during TET 68.
Everything good and bad will be taken whether it is about success or failure in training, leadership, intelligence, heroism, coordination with other services, planning, lack of situation awareness between sectors during the attack, men who were unfamiliar with other sectors prior to the attack, comunication, coordination, specific people who made the difference between success and failure, defective weapons, not enough ammo or magazines, restricted issue of weapons and ammo, personal effort to obtain weapons and ammo, failure to change or correct known problems before during and after TET, etc. Your personal experience before, during and after TET will be taken and used to develop dictrine for current troops and 1st line supervisors in security forces and ALL of the Air Force.
This is the first time ever that the VSPA will officially have a voice in the development of doctrine for Tactical Leadership and Force Development. Several months ago we had a huge controversy over the Doctrine for Special Operations that referred only to the Marines who were lost on the Mayaguez Incident. The controvery was a direct result of the Air Force not mentioning or speaking to our own Security Police personnel who had first hand knowledge regarding the deaths of 18 of our own very brave security policemen who volunteered for the Mayaguez Rescue Mission - but never made it to the staging area. The failure to mention 18 of our men created two problems: Failure to honor their service and the specific loss of information regarding an essential element of planning for a special operation - Get there safely. The Air Force is aware and now they are coming to us for our experience.
Now is our opportunity to remember those who died and served well at Tan Son Nhut. Our mission is to preserve our history and the hard lessons learned in Vietnam and Thailand. I encourage the TET 68 Veterans of Tan Son Nhut to attend our reunion and fulfill our mission.
I will place a copy of this email on the VSPA and Safeside bulletin boards. Please get the word out to all TSN personnel.
Thanks. My best to all of you
.Steve Gattis, President
Vietnam Security Police Association
Life Member #49
Cam Ranh Bay 68 - 69
REMEMBER THE DATES FOR OUR REUNIONS:
October 4 - 8, 2006 for the VSPA Reunion in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (Nellis AFB).
November 2007 Washington D.C. Anniversary of The Wall - We will march as a unit in the parade!
VSPA MEMBERSHIP:
If you are not a member of the VSPA, or your dues are not current, remember that the dues are only $15 and that WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN. Life Memberships are also available! You can pay on-line via PayPal.
Please visit our web site at www.vspa.com WELCOME HOME!

Name: Charles Penley Aug 21, 2006
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Comments: Tim Butz has found a web page belonging to Kirk Ransom. Kirk was a RF-4C pilot at Tan Son Nhut, during the 1965 - 1966 time frame. He has three pages of Tan Son Nhut Photographs at URL:
Please go to URL:
http://www.ransomsroots.com/RF-4C/TSN/index.htm
Once you are on this page you will see numerous thumbnail photographs. Click on the first photograph and it will become a larger photograph. Then you will see arrows at the top of his photographs and by clicking on the arrows, it will take you to the other normal size photographs.

Name: Charles Penley Jul 30, 2006
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Comments: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am looking for any time of ground or air photograph that show the O-51 bunker at the end of the runway on the west end. The photo need not be of good quality. I am trying to see the bunker and the runway, in the same photograph.
Charles Penley

Name: Ed Raube Apr 30, 2006
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Comments: Hi y'all, I have recently "celebrated" a 37 year over and 36 year back anniversary date, July 27th. I was with the 377th Security Police Squadron from July 27, 1969 to July 27, 1970. I worked "Bravo flight," in virtually all sectors, posts and positions, and then moved into Central Security Control and an alternate CSC, (the old VNAF command bunker/building). I had tracked down SSgt Joe Prokop, Charlie-1, Bravo flight, however he died and was buried in a veterans cemetary, in November 2005, in Minnosta. Is there anybody else out there, from that time frame?
Thank you,
Ed Raube

Name: Rich Kesterson Apr 29, 2006
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Comments: Tan Son Nhut Attack # 258 .... 4 rounds? I counted 3 but the log is probably correct. At the time I was assigned to the 619 TCS. Our radar bubble was the intended target, as our maintainance section thought a "Christmas" tree of flouresent light tubes was a good idea. The lights illuminated as the radar sweep "hit" them. I believe they were taken down soon after the attack. I remember an Army chow hall close by was hit and heavily damaged .. My barracks was spared .... !
Richard Kesterson, Sgt. 619th TCS
Feb. '69---Feb. '70

Name: Charles Penley, Jul 25, 2006
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Comments: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's 0207 hours, in East Tennessee, as I type this message.
I have located on the internet a modern day satallite photograph, of modern day Tan Son Nhut and Saigon.
Please go to URL:
http://wikimapia.org/#y=10829934&x=106664886&z=11&l=0&m=a
Initially the photograph is small.
Look at the top left corner of the photograph, you will see a plus sign (+) click on it and the photo image will get larger. Keep clicking on the plus symbol until you get the size that you want to view the modern day Tan Son Nhut or Saigon area. Now look at the four arrows, up, down, left and right, that will move the photograph as you wish.
This is truely an excellent find for me. Hope it is for you also.
Thanks,
Charles Penley

Name: Thomas Morgan, Jun 26, 2006
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Comments: Hi: I'm rather new at trying to send any thing by E-Mail. I have read everything I could find on South Vietnam and all the service connected stories. I was an Air Traffic Controller that worked in the RAPCON (sat between the runways) most of the tour was a crew chief over the 10 or 11 duty position controllers. By Oct of 1971, arrival and departure traffic had decreased to the point that our facility at Tan Son Nhut had taken over the approach control duties for Bien Hoa. I am really thankful for the VERY FINE JOB DONE by the 377th Security Police and all their augmentees, as it was a peculair feeling to be working in a location such as ours without any form of defense.
Thanks again!
sincerely,
Tom Morgan
1876th Comm Sq.
Mar 1971 - Feb 1972

Name: Joe Smith, Jun 25, 2006
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Comments: I was at Tan Son Nhut. I was a member of a quick reaction team and I drove the V-100, "Iron Butterfly."
Nice to have found you. I was discharged in 1974.
Cordially,
Joe Smith

Name: James Timms, Jun 16, 2006
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Comments: My name is James Timms. I proudly served with the 377th Security Police Squadron in Viet Nam from October 1967 thru October 1968 as a SGT / E-4. I was assigned to Charlie Flight, Alpha Sector. The day before the Tet Offensive started, myself and several others went TDY to a detachment at Duong Dong, on Phu Quoc island. The personnel we relieved got on the airplane we got off of and returned to Tan Son Nhut. Fortunately for us, the NCOIC was permanently assigned to the detachment, so there was no problem with a turn over. Good thing for us because we also got hit that night. Only a mortar attack, and fortunately, no one was injured, but still unnerving since none of us really knew the lay of the land.
We were only supposed to be there for 90 days, but ended up being there for about 4 - 1/2 months.
I remember TSgt McKissick, and reviewing the Duty Roster on one of the web sites really brought back memories.
I was discharged after my return to CONUS, but joined the U.S. Navy in April 1969. I made combat deployments to Viet Nam in '69 and '70. I was able to make Chief Petty Officer (Chief Gunner's Mate Guns) and later was even more fortunate in being selected for commissioning as a CWO2. I ended up retiring from the Navy in August 1989 as a CWO3/W-3.
To this day, I truly believe that the people I knew in Viet Nam were the bravest people I will ever know. The outstanding leadership displayed by TSgt McKissick and the other top notch NCO's set the pattern that I followed later in my career.
Your web site is truly inspirational for all of us Viet Nam era veterans. Keep up the great work.
James R. Timms

Name: Allen Thompson, Jun 13, 2006
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Comments: Sir, I am currently stationed at the 377 Security Forces Squadron, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM.
I would like to sign the 377th Security Police Web Page Sign-In Book.
I have been stationed at Kirtland AFB, since Sept 2002. I will be retiring 1 Dec after serving 20 years as Security Police.
Also I was wondering if you know where I could possible get an Air Police Badge.
I have been trying to locate one for a good while now.
Thank you.
ALLEN R. THOMPSON, TSgt, USAF
377 Security Forces Logistics
FROM THE WEB MASTER: Allen, thank you for serving our country during such trying times. I know that you are looking forward to your upcoming retirement.
I do not know where to obtain a real Air Police Shield, from the old days. I have seen them for sell on ebay. They have sold many counterfeits there. I paid the US Government $ 2.69 for the badge that I have. They then switched over to the Security Police shield.

Name: Frank Bracken, Jun 12, 2006
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Comments: Hi Charley, Just tell the Tan Son Nhut folks as long as they were boots on the ground, one day, in Vietnam they're considered exposed to Agent Orange.
I'm a Nebraska State Service Officer working in the Lincoln Ne VA Regional Office.
The trick to getting a SUCCESSFUL Agent Orange claim through the VA is PROVING you were on the ground in Vietnam at least one day.
Frank

Name: Jim Quinn, Jun 10, 2006
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Comments: I sure was glad to stumble onto your site. I was in the 377th Air Police Squadron, from Sep 1966 to Sep 1967. I served in Law Enforcement and Downtown with the Nung Guards. When I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut, I was a A1C. I retired from the U.S. Army in 1995, as a Major. I don't have any special war stories and most of the names have faded in time.
I do remember MAJ Fox and LTC Johnson. I do remember one afternoon, we had just got off work and were heading back to the barracks when A1C Millinar and myself saw a Vietnamese man assaulting an old Vietnamese man, with the butt of a Smith & Wesson revolver. Well we went to the rescue of the old man and all three of us ended up in the drainage ditch across the street from Air Police HQ. We disarmed the guy that turned out to be Ngyen Koa Key's (sic) personal body guard. Needless to say we were summoned upon the carpet (interferring with Vietnamese matters was not permitted under the status of forces agreement). I remember myself Millaner and MAJ Fox, had to go see the Vietnamese Base Commander. He told us he had been trained in Texas and he thought the way to settle this matter is to have a gunfight at high noon. Millenar and I agreed that we could do that but MAJ Fox, said we would work something else out to settle the matter (the bodyguard had lost face). To this day I do not know what they worked out because we were dismissed from the office and did not hear another word about it. Just a tid bit I remember.
Hope don't find it too boring .
Jim F. Quinn
MAJ, Armor, USA (Ret)

Name: Doyle Morris May 25, 2006
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Comments: My name is Doyle Morris, "aka Moe." I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in 1966 through 1967.
I was in Delta Sector on the night shift. I am trying to locate other Airman stationed there during this time period. Any help that you can provide me would be very helpful.
Thank you,
Doyle Morris
FROM THE WEB MASTER: Doyle, I will send you an email and give you a more lengthy answer.

Name: David Hecht May 20, 2006
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Comments: Hello:
Finally I've found you.
I served the dates listed and after 40 years am looking for my buddies. I was medivaced in June of 1966, and discharged in Oct of 1966.
Never got to say Good Bye, good life.
I spent 8 years in Air National Guard at Battle Creek ( WSF) from 1981 to 1989, then transferred to Army National Guard from 1989 to 2004 and retired as a SSgt, 28 total years.
Oh what fun it is now, hunt, fish and etc. I was activated in 1990 for Desert Storm and served 8 months in Germany (Pindar Barracks) Firth Germany.
Thank you,
David F. Hecht
SSgt, USA (RET)

Name: Dave Koopman May 18, 2006
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Comments: I received the email below from Keith W. Nolan about progress on his new book. I thought the Tan Son Nhut Association membership might be interested.
David E. Koopman
Life Member
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Good morning, gentlemen. I'm pleased to tell you that the book about the Battle for Saigon, May 1968 has finally been published. The book includes two solid chapters about the 377th SPS's defense of Tan Son Nhut Airbase (and, as such, is a good companion to THE BATTLE FOR SAIGON; TET 1968 which was published about ten years ago).
The title of the new book: HOUSE TO HOUSE; Playing the Enemy's Game in Saigon, May 1968.

Name: Charles Penley May 17, 2006
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Comments: Many people have been contacting me, back channel, wanting to know if Agent Orange was used on Tan Son Nhut.
The answer is, *** YES ***
I purchased the following from:
Maxwell AFB, AL
Film Strip M0074
On frames 0109 and 0515 it indeed shows that the 377th Security Police Squadron not only obtained thru regular channels,the herbicides but also *** bootleg barrels *** It was the 377th SPS and the Civil Engineers who sprayed the chemicles on the vegetation from a tanker truck and 2 1/2 ton trucks.
If you would like a scan of those two frames, then let me know and I will email it to you.
It appears alot of men need this information for their claims with the Veterans Administration.
Charles Penley

Name: Antonio Betancourt Apr 22, 2006
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Comments: This is Antonio Betancourt, I served on Tiger flight during Tet 1968. Steve Geiver was my buddy. Among others Jackson and Jefferson were my two black brothers who also served with me.
Are there any reunions for Tet guys anywhere?
FROM THE WEB MASTER: The 377th Security Police Squadron, held their most recent reunion, on Feb 2 - Feb 5, 2006, at San Antonio, TX. I personally do not know of a reunion that is strictly for the TET 1968 survivors.

Name: Ron Dallas Mar 24, 2006
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Comments: Hello, my name is Ron Dallas and I came across your website, while compiling research for a pictorial history of Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces. To date I have compiled over 400 AP, SP, and SF Squadrons which I am researching. I am requesting assistance from you and your group of Vietnam era AP, SP vets with patches of units that were assigned to Vietnam and any other AFB or AF assignment. If you could pass on this request to you fellow vets it would help me tremendously. They don’t need to send me the patch, unless they want to of course, just a high resolution scan will do. I am a 20 yr vet of the SP-SF with the USAF. Any assistance by anyone will be duly cited in the book.
Thanks in advanceRon Dallas
USAF, TSgt (Ret)
1982-2003

Name: K. Keller Mar 22, 2006
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Comments: Following is a letter which a good friend, Ret'd Army MG Vern Lewis, asked me to pass on to my associates. I think he has a great idea, and if you agree, hope you will pass it on to your retired military contacts.
I gathered some 16 of my old military friends who agreed to sponsor a movement for Veterans to salute rather than place their hands over their heart when honoring the flag, fallen comrades, and/or the country. I have some from each of the four principal services. Three of them were former Vice Chiefs or Assistant Commandants of their services, and several were former CINC's.
We refer to saluting when we do the pledge to the flag, when the National Colors pass or are presented, when the National Anthem or honors are played, or when taps are played and firing squads or guns render honors.
We got MOAA magazine to ask veterans what they preferred, hand over the heart or saluting. When last I looked, some 583 veteran respondents had voted 81% in favor of the salute.
In addition, my email address was in the questionaire and I've had about 150 responses, with all but a dozen or so in favor of the salute. Obviously an overwhelming majority of the veterans want to salute.
There are no regulations telling us veterans what we can and can't do in this matter. If we decide we want to salute, who will dare to tell us "no"?
It is a matter of personal choice. We've earned the right to render a salute. Now the challange is to get the word out. I believe the unit and branch associations are the best way. The commanders of the American Legion and VFW never answered my emails, presuming they even got them.
If we can get this started it will take on a life of its own. Those who object can continue the hand over the heart thing. Gradually the custom will change, as well it should.
Just imagine thousands of fans salutiing at NFL, MBA, and Major League Baseball games when the National Anthem is plalyed. It will telegraph a message to all others of how many have served this country in the Armed Forces --- it will be a positive and patroitic message.
You can help by putting the word out in your organizations, which are made up of patriots like you and me.
Thanks, my friend.
Vernon B

Name: Charles Penley
Mar 09, 2006
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Comments: Does anyone remember TSgt Moon's first name?
Charles Penley

Name: Charles Penley
Mar 09, 2006
Email:
Comments: I am trying to make urgent contact with:
1. TSgt Moon, Echo Sector, 1968.
2. Sgt Alonzo Coggins, Echo Sector, 1968, currently living in New York.
Thanks in advance,
Charles Penley

Name: James E. Wise
Feb 27, 2006
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Comments: Just happened on this page. I served with the 377th Security Police Squadron, from March 1968 to May 1970.
Worked night shift, Law Enforcement.
SGT James E. Wise, Jr (Jim)

Name: Michael Wilson
Feb 20, 2006
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Comments: My compliments on the 377TH Security Police Squadron webpage. It provides a service to veterans and I am sure is much appreciated.
I served as a Sgt.( E-4 ) in 377TH SPS from Dec. 1968 to Dec. 1969. After in-country training, I was assigned to Alpha Bunker-6, on midnight shift. Later, I went to Vung Tau Army Airfield with the 377TH contingent there. Returned to Tan Son Nhut after six months, to finish my tour. As the years have passed, I have come to appreciate the opportunity I had to serve our country. The intervening time has gone very quickly.
While browsing the 2005 archive, I saw your mention of the Jim Stewart email about the awards/medals the 377TH APS/SPS is authorized to wear. I would appreciate an email copy if it's not too much trouble.
Many thanks, Charles for all your efforts. The webpage brings back many memories.
Thank you,
Michael Wilson

Name: SFC Season Fowler
Feb 14, 2006
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Comments: Sir, I was hoping that the below could be posted on your site along with my email address.
I am SFC Season Fowler. I am a case analyst working at Defense Prisoner of War and Missing Personnel Office (DPMO). My mission is to locate those still unaccounted for in SE Asia. Two of my cases are James A. Treece and Larry D. Knight. If you have any information that you would like to share that may be helpful or otherwise, please email me.
Please have the subject line reflect "Knight/Treece".
I thank you for your time, attention, and service.
SFC Season L. Fowler
Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office
703-699-1211

Name: Charles Penley,
Feb 13, 2005
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Comments: I have an ongoing project, to make a list of Air/Security Policemen who were assigned to the Air/Security Police Squadron, during the Attacks on Tan Son Nhut Air Base, for the following dates:
1. April 13, 1966
2. December 4, 1966
3. January 31, 1968
Please use the following as an example, in an email:
Jan 31, 1968, Penley, Charles E., Charlie Sector, Special Machine Gun Post-1.
When I have a complete list, then I will post it on the internet. Names will be added as I receive them.

Name: Art Garcia, Feb 04, 2006
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Comments: Hi Charles;
I'm still trying to recover from the 377th meet here in San Antonio, Texas and the tour at the SP Academy.
It was great, Linda and James deserve all the "Atta Boys". Needless, to say but the school was a real EYE OPENER. The Demonstrations (PART & K9)were to say the least "Outstanding".
I was granted a position at the Security Police Training school in 1957, when the school was moved from Parks AFB to Lackland Military Training Center. The first few classes in Physical Apprehension and Restraining Techniques, were conducted in a field behind Westover Hall, until the Judo mats and other training equipment was obtained. The troops in those few sessions named Westover Hal,l "The House of Hurts" and I'm sure some of the old timers have vivid memories of those sessions.
I have also attended other K9 DEMO's but the one held last Friday was without any doubt: The Best of the BEST! It brought back into focus some old memories and I want to thank you and all the rest of the K-9 troops for all of your efforts and accomplishments.
Take care, Art.

Name: Charles Penley,
Feb 01, 2006
Email:
URL:

At some time in the future, the 377th Security Police Squadron and the Tan Son Nhut Association web pages, will no longer be on the internet. To help keep our heritage alive, a CD has been developed.
With the help of twenty-three (23) individuals and seven months of hard work, the CD is now ready for release.
Some of the various sections are listed below:
1. Over 500 Photographs
2. 49 Stars and Stripes newspaper articles with, TSN by-lines
3. Air Force newspaper with, TSN by-lines
4. 377th Security Police Squadron newsletter
5. Documents
6. Stories
7. Memorial
8. Book Section
9. Building numbered and named
10. Cartoon's
11. Miscellaneous
Price: $ 20.00 total ( S&H is included in that price.)
Contact Charles Penley

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* San Antonio, Texas * Registration for the Reunion will be $130.00 per person and includes: * Welcome Package with name button, itinerary * List of attendees, & local information *Thursday Hospitality Room Reception * Friday Tour of Lackland AFB w/ lunch at the Officers Club * Saturday Banquet Dinner & Program) * Saturday Optional Guided City and Mexican Market Square Tour, $18.00 per person, time - 5 hours.) * Sunday Farewell Breakfast * Commemorative Keepsake * Hospitality Room stocked with snacks & beverages & cocktails * All associated taxes and gratuities Point of Contact: The Reunion BRAT Phone: (360) 663-2521 Email: Point of Contact: Jim Stewart Email: |
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Holiday Inn Riverwalk 217 North Saint Mary's Street San Antonio, Texas Phone: 210-224-2500 Special Room Rate ~ $ 89.00 per night, plus tax Check-in , February 2, 2006, after 3 PM Call the hotel directly to make reservations and be sure to indicate you are with the 377th Security Police Squadron Association Reunion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Name: Samuel Baldon, Jan 12, 2006
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Comments: My name is Samuel Baldon. I was at Tan Son Nhut from June 1965 to Dec 30, 1965.
Thanks for setting up the 377th Security Police Web Page for us to enjoy.
Hopefully I will be attending the San Antonio Reunion and learn more from the guys that will be there. Since this will be my first time, I am really looking forward to it.
Thanks again.

Name: Charles Penley, Jan 05, 2006
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Comments: For a wonderful 60's and 70's Vietnam Era music, please go to this URL:
http://chu65nang67.us/nam/vietnam.html
All the songs are in a .wav format. If your computer can play a .wav, then you should be able to hear all those songs.

Name: Charles Penley, Jan 03, 2006
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Comments: The Air Force Magazine, "The Security Force Rewrite." Please go to URL:
http://www.afa.org/magazine/jan2006/0106security.asp

Name: Charles Penley,
Jan 01, 2006
Email:
URL:

At some time in the future, the 377th Security Police Squadron and the Tan Son Nhut Association web pages, will no longer be on the internet. To help keep our heritage alive, a CD has been developed.
With the help of twenty-three (23) individuals and seven months of hard work, the CD is now ready for release.
Some of the various sections are listed below:
1. Over 500 Photographs
2. 49 Stars and Stripes newspaper articles with, TSN by-lines
3. Air Force newspaper with, TSN by-lines
4. 377th Security Police Squadron newsletter
5. Documents
6. Stories
7. Memorial
8. Book Section
9. Building numbered and named
10. Cartoon's
11. Miscellaneous
Price: $ 20.00 total ( S&H is included in that price.)
Contact Charles Penley

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* San Antonio, Texas * Registration for the Reunion will be $130.00 per person and includes: * Welcome Package with name button, itinerary * List of attendees, & local information *Thursday Hospitality Room Reception * Friday Tour of Lackland AFB w/ lunch at the Officers Club * Saturday Banquet Dinner & Program) * Saturday Optional Guided City and Mexican Market Square Tour, $18.00 per person, time - 5 hours.) * Sunday Farewell Breakfast * Commemorative Keepsake * Hospitality Room stocked with snacks & beverages & cocktails * All associated taxes and gratuities Point of Contact: The Reunion BRAT Phone: (360) 663-2521 Email: Point of Contact: Jim Stewart Email: |
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Holiday Inn Riverwalk 217 North Saint Mary's Street San Antonio, Texas Phone: 210-224-2500 Special Room Rate ~ $ 89.00 per night, plus tax Check-in , February 2, 2006, after 3 PM Call the hotel directly to make reservations and be sure to indicate you are with the 377th Security Police Squadron Association Reunion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Name: Charles Penley,
Jan 01,
2006
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Comments: Happy New Year to one and all !!!

FROM THE WEB MASTER: Today is Jan 01, 2006. I hope that everyone had their wishes granted from the year 2004. However, I am personally wishing each and every one of you a better year in 2005. 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 informed?