Guest Book Entries
Date: May 5, 2026
Name (First & Last): John Chadwick
Rank, Unit and Time in Country: Sgt. - 31st Combat Support -April 1969 - April 1970
Comments: You never forget where you met some of the most wonderful people in the world.
Date: April 8, 2026 via email
I am a Vietnam Vet and served at Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam, fro Dec '66 to Dec '67.
Was assigned to the 31st CSG Personnel Office (73250) and worked in Airman and Officer Records. Would love to attend, however, at age 85, I am going through some medical and physical problems. Doubt I would be able to even travel by then.
Wishing you the best and hope a lot of Tuy Hoa Vets are able to attend. Wishing you the best and a Happy reunion.
Terry Tyson, MSgt USAF, Retired
302 West Avenue, Red Lion, PA 17356-9284; 717-246-3808; [email protected]
Date: March 30, 2026 via email
Hi. My name is George Kobzej. I see in the American Legion magazine that a reunion is being planned. Although I will probably not attend I can submit my personal information in case someone at the reunion would like to reach out.
I was in the 820th RED HORSE squadron from September of 1968 till the following September of 1969. I was in the carpenter shop.
My email address is: [email protected]
I live in St. Joseph , Mo. After Nam I was out of the service for 15 years and then joined and retired from the Missouri Air National Guard. I retired as a master sergeant and first shirt. Please post this information at the reunion in case anyone wants to get a hold of me. Thanks
Date: March 14, 2026
Name (First & Last): P. Fellencer, Sr. (via email reply to reunion notification)
Rank, Unit and Time in Country:
Comments:
My time at Tuy Hoa was 1970-71 shortly after the USAF departed and the 268th Combat Aviation Bn (CAB),USA occupied the base. We had a company of Mohawks but primarily it became a rotary wing site. The amenities and living conditions are well remembered and appreciated. But 1967 Phuoc Vinh, the 162nd Assault Helicopter Co. (AHC) shared with the 1st INF Div in the tents with sandbagged half walls living qtrs. (and mess halls), and the laterite runway are fond memories. Along with other diversions the occasional USAF C123 would land with wheels locked and slide to the end of the runway. And take off was always impressive.
Date: March 20, 2026
Name (First & Last): Harold Cain & Janice
Rank, Unit and Time in Country: Sgt. HQ SPT Gp. 1966-67
Comments: Look forward to seeing everyone. Nice Website.
Email: [email protected]
Date: February 21, 2026
Name (First & Last): Bill White
Rank, Unit and Time in Country: E2/E3 SVS Sq 1966-1967
Comments: I was supply for the services sq. I was transferred to Pleiku in July 67 and the first night there I found out what a mortar attack was like.
Would you like to be added to our e-mail list? Yes
Email: [email protected]
Date: February 9, 2026
Name (First & Last): Jesse Flinchem
Rank, Unit and Time in Country; Sgt. E/4 Mar. '69-Sept. '70
Comments: No hostile rounds during the first year. Had to extend to see any "war". That was enough. I have been attending the Tuy Hoa reunion for the last 25 years, haven't missed any. If you haven't been to a reunion yet, you are missing a good opportunity to connect with a great bunch of veterans, and visit places where you might not go otherwise.
Would you like to be added to our e-mail list? Yes
Email: [email protected]
Guestbook page on our previous website stopped working sometime in 2024.
Following are the archived comments from that page since October 2017 (a work in progress with older comments to be shared in a PDF when done):
Date: September 11, 2024
Name: Tim Fish
Rank & Unit: Capt, CBPO
Time at Tuy Hoa: Jan-Dec 1970
Comments: Tuy Hoa was a great place to be in a war.
Date: August 16, 2024
Name: Stu Granston
Rank & Unit: 1st Lt, 308th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: May 1968-1969
Comments: I was an F-100 pilot during this time. Lots of memories which I’m compiling in a book to be published by McFarland Publishing. I retired in 2000 as a Lt. General.
Date: July 11, 2024
Name: Mike Hebert
Rank & Unit: SP-4, 458th Transportation Co. (PBR)
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: I was with the U.S. Army River Patrol Boat unit down in Vung Ro Bay. Visiting Tuy Hoa was the highlight of our tour in Vietnam I spent many hours in the snack bar and movie theater. P.S. – Sorry about the truck we stole from you guys!
Date: June 25, 2024
Name: John Jarvis, son of MSgt Thomas J. Jarvis
Rank & Unit: Sgt 31st TFW
Time at Tuy Hoa: I think my father was there during winter of 66 to 71
Comments: I’m the sone of Thomas Jarvis. Tom passed away from cancer in 1993. I’ve found some old Vietnam clippings placing him in Tuy Hoa sometime during 1966 to 1970. I’m posting on here to see if anyone knew my father. He was with the 31st TFW (Supply Squadron). Thanks so much!
Reply: Dennis Ruthenberg - My father was in Tuy Hoa from May 68 to 69. He was a Staff Sgt in supply. He was in the Air National Guard stationed in Niagara Falls Air Base until he died in 1977.
Date: May 3, 2024
Name: Jim Hoover
Rank & Unit: E-3 and E-4, 306th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1966-68
Comments: Interested in hearing from anyone still around that left Homestead AFB, FL and made the trip to Tuy Hoa in 66. I worked in the Orderly Room and drove pilots out to their planes. Delivered the mail to our unit personnel when we lived in the tents. Remember digging our bunkers out and crazy Christmas with the ROK soldiers? I remember a lot of the crew chiefs and line guys, AFSC 431 and 462, munitions guys.
Date: April 1, 2024
Name: Lenny LaBranche
Rank & Unit: E-3, 31st Engine Shop
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: I’ll be at Pigeon Forge, but in an RV staying just down the street from hotel.
Date: March 21, 2014
Name: Robert Rudd
Rank & Unit:
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: My brother, Raymond Rudd, was in Tuy Hoa. He passed away in 2001 from met cancer at the age of 52. Ray was on the crew that loaded munitions onto the planes. He also put Agent Orange onto aircraft. He said they would get soaked with the defoliant as lines would break. Does anyone on this link remember my brother? I would like to share with his three children. Thank you all for your service to our country.
Date: November 14, 2023
Name: James Prendergast
Rank & Unit: E-4, Hydraulics
Time at Tuy Hoa: Nov 1966 – Oct 1967
Comments: Transferred from Phan Rang AB
Date: August 4, 2023
Name: Ken Bone
Rank & Unit: SSgt E-5, Ground Power
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Luckily, I was only there for 9 months as my previous 3 months TDY in Thailand counted for my year in Vietnam.
Date: August 4, 2023
Name: Dave Lamoureux
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 315 Task Force C130
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968
Comments: Can’t make it this year. If this is the end, God Bless you all. My hip was replaced. Just had stress test. Take Care. Dave Hoss.
Date: July 25, 2023
Name: Richard Sabounjian
Rank & Unit: Airman, 1884th Comm Squadron
Time at Tuy Hoa: Feb 1969-1970
Comments: Does anyone remember me? I worked the switchboard.
Date: July 16, 2023
Name: Jim Hayes
Rank & Unit: MSgt, Det 3, 14th Aerial Port Squadron
Time at Tuy Hoa: Jan 1968-1969
Comments: I am looking so forward to seeing all of you again.
Date: June 27 2023
Name: Carl Kobe
Rank & Unit: SrA, 308th TFS – FMS, MOS (AGE)
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1967-68
Comments: Arrived about 6 months before F-100 wing out of Homestead AFB arrived. Had very few aircraft Still laying the metal runway then. Jungle still near the beach before it was cleared to expand the base.
Replies: Ben Snow – I was in AGE too. I got to Tuy Hoa on 7 July 1968, left in 69
Travis Mitchell – My dad, Jack Mitchell, was in Tuy Hoa Dec. 66-Jan 68. 309th TFS
Date: March 19, 2023
Name: Roy Leath
Rank & Unit: E-4 Sgt, 431 MMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: Worked in the bomb dump, storage, fuse delivery, line delivery, alert truck delivery
Date: January 16, 2023
Name: Steven Zagorski
Rank & Unit: A1c, 31st Transportation
Time at Tuy Hoa: Dec. 1967-July 1969
Comments: Looking for old friends – McIntosh, McKinney, Gilbert, Slinky Alderson I extended with. James Gilberti NY. Anyone who knew me as Ski.
Replies: Harry Danos – Came from Chanute Air Base. I also arrived Dec. 67 and worked at the service station.
Tito Massa – I was in Transportation Veh Maint NCOIC Ref Maint as a SSgt. Left Tuy Hoa 12 Dec 67. What section of Trans did you work at?
Date: November 12, 2022
Name: M. Sullivan
Rank & Unit:
Time at Tuy Hoa:
Comments: I’m writing for my father, SMS Ira “Dave” Barton. He was maybe a Sgt stationed at Tuy Hoa in 67-68? He was a computer guy with the Air Force. His best friend was a guy known as “Swede” Johansson. Both lived in Colorado Springs CO. Anyone with info on Dave please reach out to me! Thanks
Date: Oct 2, 2022
Name: Chuck Simmons
Rank & Unit: SSgt 31st Supply Squadron
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Worked at 538 Section. That’s where you were issued fatigues, boots, flak jackets, etc. Left Tuy Hoa on a C141 direct to England AFB Louisiana.
Date: July 22, 2022
Name: Don Raines
Rank & Unit: E-4, FMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Does anyone remember me? It’s like I never was there. I was a parachute rigger. Had to leave early due to my sister’s death.
Date: July 17, 2022
Name: John Pollard
Rank & Unit: E-4, 1884 Comm Squad
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968
Comments: Was in communications
Reply: Clarence Michael Mesa – I was an Air Traffic Controller and assigned to the 1884th. My memory isn’t so good, but I was there the same time as you. We must have crossed paths. Your name is familiar. My best memories are of Michael Nanoski who worked in the comm center and Michael Jones who worked in the RAPCON. Nanoski was from Ohio and Jones from Kentucky. It’s rare to see or hear about anyone from the 1884th.
Date: June 24, 2022
Name: Sandra Taylor for Anton Mark Taylor
Rank & Unit: Major, 308th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: Aug 1969-70
Comments: I just heard about this organization today from a friend on FB. I would like to know if there are members that may have served with my husband, Mark, while at Tuy Hoa. He passed away from cancer in 2002. He loved flying the F-100. I am a member of the Super Sabre Society and would like to be a member of your organization as well if possible being a surviving family member. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Reply: Dale Brown - Glad you found our group, You are very welcome to join our group. We have a FB page managed by George Bontya. Tuy Hoa AB Reunion Association. If you go to that FB page and enter the info requested, as well as Mark’s info, you will be added. I was at Tuy Hoa from May 1 1968-May 1970. More than likely worked on Mark’s plane. I was a hydraulics specialist.
Date: March 10, 2022
Name: Raymond (Ray) Nelson Brown
Rank & Unit: SP5 E-5, 91st Evac Hospital
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: Since I am no longer on Facebook, I want to stay in touch with everyone from the reunions. I understand that the next reunion will be in Colorado Springs. I plan on attending. I hope the info will be posted on here as well as on the Facebook page.
Replies: Michael Mesa – I was stationed at Tuy Hoa 67-68 and as an Air Traffic Controller, I was routinely in communication with the Dusties from the 91st. We actually had a special air corridor for them to use when flying over the base. Thanks to everyone at Phu Hei for the great work you folks did.
Dale Brown – We are finalizing details for the next reunion. We will be posting info on both the website and Facebook as soon as the contract is signed.
Date: January 19, 2002
Name: Scott Peterson
Rank & Unit: CW04, Swiftboats out of Qui Qhon
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1967-68
Comments: We picked up a pilot deceased who flew from the base. Always wondered if there is a list with dates. Would like to know his info.
Reply: Dick Weinert – On this site, there is a memorial page for KIA. Two pilots I crewed for are on the page. Thank for your service. A very good friend of mine was with the Swift Boat Units – Jim Meehan, living in Port St Lucie, FL.
Date: January 5, 2022
Name: Harvey M. Lieberman
Rank & Unit: E-3 and E-4, 416th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: I was a “night time” crew chief responsible for preflight inspections, servicing and general aircraft maintenance for the following day. I was also on “Alert” when possible.
Date: January 4, 2022
Name: Ralph (Jim) Mayton
Rank & Unit: Major, 306th Fighter Squadron
Time at Tuy Hoa: July 1968-69
Comments: Flight Commander Jan 69 – July 69
Date: December 3, 2021
Name: Don Raines
Rank & Unit: E-4, 35th FMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 69-70
Comments: I was a parachute rigger
Date: September 14, 2021
Name: Michael D. Givens
Rank & Unit: SSgt, 31 AMS Comm Shop 31 FIS
Time at Tuy Hoa: May 69-70
Comments: The 2021 Reunion was great.
Reply: Dean Rager – I was stationed in the 355 TFS May 69-70. A good friend of mine was stationed there at that time in the Comm Shop. His name is Nelson Fernandes. Lives in Indiana now. Do you remember him? He and I were stationed at Castle AFB, CA. Before Tuy Hoa. We are still in contact. Went to a couple F106 reunions. He’s not enjoying good health now. IF you remember him and want to contact him, I’ll give you his info if he approves.
Date: June 28, 2021
Name: Don Wozniak
Rank & Unit: E-3, 431 MMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: July 69-70
Comments: I hope to see a lot of you at the next reunion. I will bring two shadow boxes, a picture of a F-100 firing 2.75 rockets in a picture frame. And a metal American flag cut out with a CNC machine that I bought for the auction.
Reply: Roger Baker – I was only in Tuy Hoa for a little over 3 months then went to Pleiku I was a A1C when I got there but sewed on Sgt before going up country. I arrived with Glen Hagar, also a A1C. When I was at Tuy Hoa, I was on the gun and ammo crew. Up load, down load 20MM ammo on F100 M39 cannon. Also removed and installed the guns as well.
Date: June 9, 2021
Name: Charles M Teal
Rank & Unit: TSgt in Nam, retired as AFCS IG inspector SMSgt at RGAFB
Time at Tuy Hoa: Feb 68-69
Comments: Telephone equipment repair. But mostluy assigned as Quality Control and Analysis. I worked evenings as Night Manager at Tuy Officer Club
Date: June 8, 2021
Name: Bob Calderon
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 1374th Photo Mapping Squad
Time at Tuy Hoa: 5 months in 1968
Comments: Was there during summer 1968 when VC got on base and blew up a couple of C-130s. Also a typhoon hit that summer. We had a radio building right on the beach.
Date: May 24, 2021
Name: David Pender
Rank & Unit: E-6, 39th ARS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69, 1969-70
Comments: Saw the reunion in the VFW magazine
Date: February 15, 2021
Name: John Duffy
Rank & Unit: E-4, CES Fire Dept.
Time at Tuy Hoa: Sept. 1966-67
Comments: Made my reservations for Myrtle Beach in Sept. ,2021. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Getting my second COVID-19 shot next week. Enjoying the snow here in Ohio. Stay Alert, Stay Alive & Healthy.
Reply: Terry Irvin – I’m glad to see this post. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the reunion.
Date: February 1, 2021
Name: Spero Gousetis
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st FMS AGE
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: Was on Facebook but deactivated my account. Would like to remain connect to group.
Date: January 29, 2021
Name: Ken Bone
Rank & Unit: E-5, Ground Power
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Luckily I only did 9 months as I had previously done 3 months TDY at Takhli, Thailand.
Date: December 5, 2020
Name: Charles “Chuck” Cory
Rank & Unit: SSgt, 820th Red Horse
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: Looking forward to going to Myrtle Beach SC reunion. Hope to see some guys from 820th Red Horse and the 31st CES.
Replies: Les Russell – 1968/69 September I was with the electric power line. Played some softball with a great pitcher (maybe his name was Eperson?). Those were the days!
Date: September 22, 2020
Name: Joshua West
Rank & Unit:
Time at Tuy Hoa:
Comments: I’m heading to Tuy Hoa this weekend for a few days long motorbike tour. If there is anything you want to see what it looks like today, please send an email. [email protected]
Reply: Bruce Hanke – Sending you an email, and I’m really curious if you were able to pull off that trip in the middle of all this coronavirus crap. Hope it worked out OK.
Date: September 10, 2020
Name: Dave Lamoureux
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 315th Task Force
Time at Tuy Hoa: Hope all is OK with all. See you next year.
Comments:
Date: August 29, 2020
Name: David W. Carroll
Rank & Unit: SP-4, MARS 4/60 ADA
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1971
Comments: Ran the station on the beach. Would like to hear from anyone 270 536 3761
Reply: George Bontya – I worked the MARS station Feb. 1970 to Oct. 1970.
Date: July 30, 2020
Name: Roger Miller
Rank & Unit: Sgt E-4, 820th Red Horse
Time at Tuy Hoa: Oct 1966-Sept 67
Comments: Every 10 years or so, I scan through the internet, looking for more information about Tuy Hoa. Usually, I look for 820th RED HORSE info. It’s getting to be less and less. This time I came across your site. Good luck with your reunion. Hope all y’all have a good time.
Reply: Dale Brown - Roger thanks for your post. Have you considered attending a reunion? You can contact me at (517)927-7859 for more info on the reunion. I have been looking for 820th RedHorse troops that may have been there when the base was dedicated in 67. Would love to talk with you about your time at Tuy Hoa. Please give me a call or contact by Email - [email protected]. Welcome Home!
Date: June 19, 2020
Name: George Bontya
Rank & Unit: Sgt E-4, 31st CES
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1970
Comments: Our 2021 Reunion will be held at the Ocean Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC on 9/9/21 thru 9/12/21. More information on when reservations will be accepted will follow as soon as we get that information. In the meantime, you can google the Ocean Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach and check out the rooms and amenities that are offered. Any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or on our Facebook Group Site.
Date: May 21, 2020
Name: Nelson L. Henning
Rank & Unit: A1C, 31st SPS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Defend with honor
Date: May 19, 2020
Name: Guillermo Chapa
Rank & Unit: E-4, 600 Photo
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: I'm proud to have served with you there! I can't find anyone except John Hatfield! Specially looking for John Alva Hoodless and Charles Early Maher and Carlos Andrade and Kanicalipulani Magno.
Date: March 4, 2020
Name: Michael Surratt
Rank & Unit: E-2 to E-3, 39th ARRS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1970
Comments: Moved with 39th ARRS to Cam Ranh Bay
Replies: David Pender - E-6 I to was in the 39th arrs 2 tours 1968-1969 1969-1970 I ran the engine shop
Luigi Marinaccio - Hey Michael, greetings from a fellow 39th arrs trooper. I was an assistant Crew chief on the HC 130P, don't recall the tail#. Can you remember any of the people? BTW I was there from 5/69 to 5/70.
Date: February 5, 2020
Name: Lenny LaBranche
Rank & Unit: Sgt then now retired E-8, 31st F-100
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Jet engine mechanic, night shift
Replies: Philip Goldstein, E-4 Sgt – I worked in the engine shop briefly, then was transferred to the a/b shop. Live in Elgin SC, and I have been looking for someone in the engine shop for years. I was only in the engine shop for a few months before i went to the a/b shop on nights don't think you remember me but I hope we can become friends.
Jim Hoffman - Hi Lenny! I just came across this page. I don't remember your name, but you may have gotten there after I rotated home in October of 69. I worked the night shift flight line with Tsgt Cortney. Iwas supposed to be there till January but was part of Nixons cut back.
Date: October 15, 2019
Name: Reg Pattee
Rank & Unit: E-4 and E-5, 306th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: Weapons load crew, 46250
Date: August 7, 2019
Name: Douglas Gardner
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st AMS autopilot
Time at Tuy Hoa: xmas 1968-69
Comments: Worked second shift and at the tape center
Date: June 2, 2019
Name: Dick Weinert
Rank & Unit: E-4, 308th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=LemllfcAY8A&sns=em.
Date: May 24, 2019
Name: James H. Hoover
Rank & Unit: A1C/Sgt in Nam, 306th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: Dec 66- July 68
Comments: We were young and energetic back then. Wide-eyed and not sure what we were getting into, but willingly serving our country. Vietnam was a character builder for me; having daily contact with hard working Americans who were dedicated to their jobs and each other. Remember driving pilots out to their planes hoping I would see them all on their return. We all suffered a great loss, losing our Wing Commander and 2 other pilots with our unit before leaving FL. Hope to make Tucson in 19 for reunion. GOD BLESS US ALL!
Reply: Harold Cain - I was there dec 1966-dec67 at HQ Support Group. Tent city and all of that.
Date: March 26, 2019
Name: Harry H. Richardson
Rank & Unit: A1C, 31st TFW
Time at Tuy Hoa: Sept. 1966-67
Comments: Assigned to Base Personnel Operations – Duty AFSC 73250
Reply: David Young - A 2nd December 67 to December 78. Worked in BEMO. I cannot remember my NCOIC name. But he was not very tall. He was bald and a Msgt Nive guy. We built an office and counter? Which we signed and shellacked. Looked good. The only name I remember from our section was A 1C William Torres. My barracks was in the same line as the mess hall, 2nd from the beach. I was put on a detail to paint all the barracks. I was there for the 1st Tet. I live in Lexington, Kentucky
Date: March 8, 2019
Name: George Bontya
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st CES
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1970
Comments: Our Reunion is fast approaching in October 2019 in Tucson, AZ. All the info is right here under the reunion tab. Also, if you are on Facebook, send me a request to join at Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam-Reunion, and please answer all the questions.
Date: February 16, 2019
Name: L. Ray Fleenor
Rank & Unit: Sgt, Comm Sq
Time at Tuy Hoa: June 1969-70
Comments: 6 months working the switch board and 6 months in comm center.
Date: January 26, 2019
Name: Rex Brooks
Rank & Unit: SSgt, 1884th Comm Sq
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1967-68
Comments: NCOIC MARS station AI8AH. I opened the station in a tent in Feb 1967 and later moved it into a building on the beach.
Date: January 22, 2019
Name: Larry Schramm
Rank & Unit: MSgt, AMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: WHIZ KID 1 COMM/NAV
Date: January 16, 2019
Name: Tom Conklin
Rank & Unit: SSgt, SPS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1967-68
Comments: I would be interested in knowing how many of us during TET are still available to attend this event. I welcome all former comrades. I had Command Post duty for 3 months, perimeter control for 3 months, off past for 3 months and the rest was to defend our perimeters.
Replies: John Connors - I was early tiger flight. (Flight line). Until I went in the office for up-channel reporting. During TET had Augmentee Team
Dale Brown - Tom, Welcome to the Tuy Hoa group. If you have not done so I would suggest signing onto the Facebook page that George Botya has created for our group. (Tuy Hoa AB reunion) Check the membership list and you may be able to find some of those guys listed. Welcome Home! Dale
Date: January 9, 2019
Name: Paul Kelmer
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 1884 Comm Squadron, AF Communications Service
Time at Tuy Hoa: Feb 1967-68
Comments: Worked in GCA maintenance. Was discharged in February 1968 upon return to CONUS. Worked for IBM for 44 years before retiring in 2012. Now involved with marine conservation organizations in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Just learned about the reunion in October of 2019 and am considering attending. If you remember me, please don't hesitate to send me an email.
Replies: Clarence Michael) Mesa - Paul I was assigned to the 1884th for 8/1/67-8/1/68 as an Air traffic Controller. Spent some time in the GCA both mostly I worked the Control Tower. My memory isn't what it used to be but I suspect we must have met along the way.
Harold Cain - Welcome Paul. I was a clerk at the HQ 31st Support Group Dec 66-Dec 67.
Date: November 22, 2018
Name: Paul H. Stowring
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st Combat Support Group HQ Sq.
Time at Tuy Hoa: Nov 1967-Dec 68
Comments: Worked the PDG and Classified Section. Worked mostly at night, 4 to 7:30 in the morning.
Reply: Harold Cain - I was at 31 Support Group HQ worked for Major Parker and TSgt Virgil Abner Dec66-Dec67
Date: October 25, 2018
Name: Jerome Mahoney
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st AMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Just found this site and would like to be part of it.
Replies: Russ Newnes - Hi Jerry, I remember you! You are in some of the pictures Bill Kranig has. Hopefully you'll be able to make it to the reunion in Tucson next month. It'd be great to see you again, and catch up. Later, Russ
Larry Letke - Hi Jerome. (Can we call you Jerry?) What shop were you in? I was in the Nav shop; Sept 68 to Dec 69. We have quite a few people on this site and the FaceBook group from the 31st AMS! You'll really enjoy the FB group too!
Curley Campbell - Not sure I remember you. I worked in the Instrument shop with George Bamberger on nights. I was at Tuy Hoa from Oct 69 to Jul 70
George Bontya - Jerome, if you are on Facebook, join our Tuy Hoa group. Over 550 members. Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam-Reunion. I am the administrator.
Bill Kranig - Jerome, were you in the Instrument shop? I was in that shop from July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970 and I seem to recall someone by that name.
Date: September 8, 2018
Name: Rick Henson
Rank & Unit: A1C, 31st TFW
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1966-67
Comments: It’s been a long time, but haven’t forgotten
Replies: Art Fairchild - What was your AFSC. I was a loading standardization team member Dec. 66- July 67 [email protected]
Harold Cain - Those good old tent city days! 66-67
Date: September 7, 2018
Name: Anthony Guerrera
Rank & Unit: E-3, 20th SOS Green Hornets
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: Engine shop and shop and flight line USAF Hueys.
Date: August 27, 2018
Name: Tom Wicks
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st Supply (Receiving)
Time at Tuy Hoa: Jan 1968-Aug 1969
Comments: Shipped to the 5th MOB at Warner Robins, GA after leaving Tuy Hoa.
Reply: Ted Olejnik - Tom looks like we were there at the same time. I worked the automotive warehouse Sep 68 to Sep 69
Date: August 21, 2018
Name: Bob Hardman
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st SPS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Perimeter security duties on rotating shifts. Pulled a TDY at Ban Me Thuot.
Date: August 20, 2018
Name: Dave M. Lamoureux
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 315th Task Force
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968
Comments: getting old--everyday is a gift
Date: August 12, 2018
Name: Rick “Skli” Pelkowski
Rank & Unit: SSgt, AFCC Control Tower
Time at Tuy Hoa: Feb. 1968-69
Comments: Just came across this official Air Force film portraying the construction of Tuy Hoa AB, RVN. I found the 36 minute documentary very informative. Here is the URL address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdsQmsk92Ew
Date: August 3, 2018
Name: Anthony (Tony) Martino
Rank & Unit: SSgt, 309th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: Crew chief F100 '927'. Pilot Capt Tony Veal. See 927 photo on wikipedia 31st TFW page. Looking for SSgt Mckiefer ?sp? or anyone who trained at Myrtle Beach fall of 1969. Email please.
Date: July 28, 2018
Name: Glenn Reed
Rank & Unit: E-4, 431st MMS Pylon Shop
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1966-67
Comments: It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of a good friend and brother. Bobby Joe Denham Jr. lost his one year battle with cancer last night. He was a member of the 431ST MMS Gun Shop at Tuy Hoa Dec. 66 to Dec. 67. Rest in peace brother.
Reply: Dale Brown - We’ll get his name added to the Memorial page. Thanks for the heads up. May He Rest In Peace
Date: July 3, 2018
Name: Dick Weinert
Rank & Unit: E-4, 308th
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-69
Comments: In case you haven't seen this one, it is a powerful tribute to our generation of Vietnam Veterans.
Sam Elliott narrates this stirring video! https://www.youtube.com/embed/aVeBtnfAxP8
Date: June 5, 2018
Name: Jerry McCann
Rank & Unit: E-4, 31st FMS Jet Engine Shop
Time at Tuy Hoa: Oct. 1969-70
Comments: I talked with Prentiss Dixon, '68 to '69, jet engine shop last Saturday. He is paralized due to a motorcycle accident and living in a VA home in Shreveport LA. I am not sure if he could make it to the Vegas reunion but if he could, maybe we could find some money thru donations and the like to get him there. Any thoughts?
Replies: Ken Campbell (7 yrs ago) - Would like to hear from you. Please use my email to contact me. [email protected] Thanks, hope to hear from you soon.
Jerry McCann (7yrs ago) - Unfortunately, Prentiss passed away some months ago
Michael Consalvi - Did you know my dad? Robert Consalvi?
Ken Campbell - Jerry, Sorry about the three year delay in emailing you. Stay in touch at my regular email. [email protected]. I see the that Paul "Frenchie" DesMarteaux is now post here too. I fired off an email just to see if he responds. I need to keep checking this site. I just missed the Florida reunion by a week. I drove down from N.C. to help clear a few trees off his property and could have drove over to the reunion.....my bad! Stay in touch, Ken
Dale Brown (8yrs ago) - We certainly would be able to help get him there. We have set aside a scholarship fund for just that situation. We are still negotiating Vegas and we might go to a different location before it’s finalized. So, we’ll be able to help him no matter where we land. Should have more info before this month is done. & We have made the decision to host the next reunion in Tucson AZ. The dates we are looking at are Sept. 26-28,2019. The offer to help Dixon is still the same. We’ll help in any way needed.
Date: April 19, 2018
Name: Richard McKinley
Rank & Unit: SSgt, FMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1967-68
Comments: Was shop chief for a while ended up as a/b shop chief.
Date: April 12, 2018
Name: Terence (Terry) M. Roberts
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st A&E Instrument Shop
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968
Comments: Was one of Cam Rang Bay fill in troops came in Feb. 68". I left Christmas Eve morning 68". Found Bill Hill back a ways, sorry to say we lost him this year.
Reply: Johnny M. Harrison (Mike) - Hi Terry..... Happy New Year. I also was assigned the 31st A&E Instrument Shop. We left December 67 obviously prior to your arrival. Living in North Carolina. Like to hear from other 31st A&E folks, especially Instrument people and comm nav.
Date: March 31, 2018
Name: John Chadwick
Rank & Unit: E-4, 31st CMBT Spt Gp
Time at Tuy Hoa: April 1969-70
Comments: Was Chaplains Assistant. Worked with Chaplains Hunt and Brennan. Spent a lot of time off-base at Mang-Lang Orphanage in town, with the Army at Phu Hiep with Chaplain Lesko and also the ROK. Am going to try and be at reunion in Las Vegas.
Date: March 29, 2018
Name: Allen J. Courser
Rank & Unit: E-4, 540th BARC Det./US Army
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969
Comments: Hauled your ammo out of Vung Ro Bay by water route.
Date: March 18, 2018
Name: Joseph St.Pierre
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st Maintenance
Time at Tuy Hoa: April 1969-70
Comments: it wasn't bad duty and think about those days quite often
Replies: Ellis Turney – I knew you from Loring & Tuy Hoa. I lost contact with friends over the years. Hope all is well with you & your family. Email- [email protected] (7yrs ago) & Just checked this site again. Didn't hear from you, hope all is well with you & your family. (6 yrs ago)
Date: March 15, 2018
Name: John Reid
Rank & Unit: E-4, 136th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: Jun 1968-May 1969
Comments: Worked in hanger, have enjoyed a few reunions, hope to get to some more
Reply: Dale Brown - Hi John, How’s the Harley? Hope to see you & Monica at the next reunion in Las Vegas
Date: March 4, 2018
Name: Max E. Scott
Rank & Unit: E-5, 309th
Time at Tuy Hoa: Jan 1968-69
Comments: Started out in the gun ship and moved to the flight line. Spent time in the "ALERT SHACK" during Tet.
Reply: Tony Martino - Which was your bird? Tail number?
Date: February 1, 2018
Name: Gregory Adams
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st SPS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1969-70
Comments: L/E
Replies: Chris Tammarine (2 yrs ago) - I served in Tuy Hoa from June of 69 to July of 70,31st SPS,Worked nights on bunkers, especially on Golf 25...but did all the bunkers.. Did you know Danny Moran..or .Tom Payne..Robert Capola... maybe Andy Anderson...I stayed in HOOTCH 8204 i think..I went by the name of. TAM....
Thomas Aloi (7 yrs ago) - Was base police 31 sps 69-70
Michael Philpot (8 yrs ago) - I was SPA at the same time. Mostly tower duty and relief driver on V-113. We had Miss-Fit on the front. My email is. [email protected]
Date: January 9, 2018
Name: George “Kahuna” Bontya
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st CES
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1970
Comments: As administrator of the Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam-Reunion Facebook page, I would like to extend an invitation to everyone who post on this webpage to swing over to Facebook and apply to our Tuy Hoa Group which now has 451 members and counting. There, you may find someone that you have been looking for. We have the greatest group of veterans. Check out the post and all the photos that number in the thousands!
Hope to see y'all there. The link to our Facebook Group page is...Once in Facebook, search for Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam-Reunion and request to join.
Date: January 8, 2018
Name: John Egidio
Rank & Unit: SSgt, 308th TFS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1970-71
Comments: I helped close it down and send it home
Replies: Bill Tasi - I was in the 308th from July 1969-1970 Did you know a Bruce Johns ? He extended his tour for an additional 6 months with several other mechanics and transferred to Saigon. Been trying to reach him. Thanks.
George “Kahuna” Bontya – John, just had another guy from the 309th. join our Facebook Group. He also was there to close down the base and send the Squadrons back home. Facebook Group..Tuy-Hoa AB, Vietnam-Reunion.
Date: December 16, 2017
Name: Dale Brown
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st FMS (Hydraulic Sop)
Time at Tuy Hoa: May 1969-70
Comments: Just posting a note to all my Tuy Hoa brothers & sisters. Hope you have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! & Just throwing up a post to see why none of you guys have posted since Sep. 30,2017? How are you all doing? Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our Tuy Hoa brothers @ sisters.
Replies: Mark Barnes, Hydraulic Shop Sept 69-70 - Happy New Year to you and your family too.
Luigi Marinaccio - Thanks, Dale. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Date: December 16, 2017
Name: Paul DesMarteaux
Rank & Unit: E-4, 31st FMS Engine Shop
Time at Tuy Hoa: Sept. 1969-Oct 1970
Comments: Haven't been to a reunion but looking forward to one. Best Wishes to all my Brother & Sister Vets.
Replies: Ken Campbell - Hey "Frenchie"!! Please contact me at my email: [email protected] I was in the same shop and hooch with you at Tuyfooie and still have a picture of you and some of the guys when we were hosing ourselves down! Would love to hear from you and Jerry McCain too.
Jerry McCann - Hope to see you there as we worked in the shop at the same time. See you in October?
Ken Campbell - Hi "Frenchie", Long, way too long since I have been in touch with an old Tuy Hoe engine shop buddy. I also see that John McCann is listed. We were in the 31st FMS shop together and a few months ago I found some photos of us "hosing" ourselves down just to cool off. I used to live east of Tampa, Florida but moved to western North Carolina about 16 road miles west northwest of Murphy, NC. (last town before Tennessee). I came to Nam with my old boot camp/ Warner Robins AFB, GA. buddies Larry Davidson and Allen Crown. If you remember me, it would be great to hear from you. My email is [email protected] and home phone is 1-828-837-4273.
Date: November 27, 2017
Name: Joel Hudspeth
Rank & Unit: E-6, 820th Red Horse
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1966-67
Comments: Would like to hear from former members of the unit.
Date: November 12, 2017
Name: Bob Thomas
Rank & Unit: A1C, 1969-70
Time at Tuy Hoa: 31st USAF Disp
Comments: I worked nights on the ward, usually by myself, the whole year. I don't remember the names of the guys that worked up front in the ER.....one was a black SSGT, a real nice fellow. I remember a couple doctors, Selkin and Durkin and a female Captain (a nurse).
Replies: Roger Dimick - Bob....when did you arrive at 41st USAF Dispensary? I left 1 Aug. Your name is familiar. Response to rogertxas@ gmail.com, please. Would you reply even if our paths did not pass. I have in been constant contact for Capt. Chappell, the Squadron Commander, since we left. I live in Houston, TX.
‘Rick’ Ricketson, Vet.Tech. E-4, 31st Disp. Nov 69-70 - Good to hear from another medic. Many good memories of my hootch-mates. Check your e-mails! (Jan 27).
Date: October 18, 2017
Name: George Bontya
Rank & Unit: Sgt, 31st CES
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1970
Comments: Info received after reunion - Thanks for choosing us as your beach photographer. It was a pleasure and honor photographing Viet Nam vets. My father is a Viet Nam vet with a 20 year career as an infantry platoon sergeant in the USA who served in Cu Chi, Vietnam during the Tet offensive for one year. I am a Gulf War vet of 20 years with the USAF served as a photographer and two tours of recruiting. We are all brothers in arms and have a common bond. I want to give you a quick review of how to access the images. Go to my website at www.ronsimagesbythesea.com scroll down to order online and click on order online. This brings you to the photo galleries. Find the Vietnam vet reunion gallery and click on it. Open gallery and your login is any email address and your password will be: vet. This opens all the images. If you like an image click on buy photo in upper right corner and it will bring you to the categories of prints, canvas and digital media. Clicking on prints will bring you to an assortment of sizes and prices. On the large group sizes you can experiment with what sizes will work best for you and you can also crop and shift the image after you choose any size. Ordering online you pay with credit card and your prints will be to your house in less than 10 days. Canvas takes longer around 3 weeks. Thanks again and thank you for your service to our country. You can contact me anytime if you have questions.
Thanks, Ron n Arbhie
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Date: October 17, 2017
Name: Robert Cornell
Rank & Unit: E-4, Munitions Spec, Bomb Dump
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1968-70 did a 6 month ext
Comments: get help from VA. agent orange and other issues
Replies: Max Scott - I applied for Agent Orange and they turned me down - did you have any luck?
Robert Cornell - Hi Max ! what years were you there and what did you do? have you any side effects from being exposed to agent orange!?
Date: October 12, 2017
Name: John Cummings
Rank & Unit: 1/Lt (Lt. Col. Ret), 309 TFS & 431 MMS
Time at Tuy Hoa: 1967-68
Comments: 1967-68 was a memorable year for me. I'd enjoy hearing from any old friends from Tuy Hoa. My wife and I have a home in Montana but are currently hanging out in Atlanta seeing more doctors than golf greens.
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