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 Journalist in Washington DC seeks information.
I'm a journalist in WASH DC working on a story for Naval History magazine (USNI) about the USS Liberty incident of 1967. Information has developed lately that the event was monitored by one or more EC-121s, with, according to one account, on-board Hebrew linguists hearing the Israelis ID the ship as Liberty before or during the attacks. Other accounts contradict this.
I'm interested in any data or contact information on this issue pro or con, on-the-record or off. First-hand accounts are preferable, of course, but I welcome all responses. (If for example, you know of another group or wing involved in overflying the event).
I'd be especially grateful for a quick response.
Many thanks & 2003 Best, DW
David C. Walsh
http://www.pixwords.com
Ph. 301 657 8994
3/31/2001, 11:26 pm. Marvin Mobley <m0m01@hotmail.com>Subject: 6910th Security Group from the early 1950's. "Hello,
I am the webmaster for the 6910th Security Group-50's.
I arrived in Germany on Feb. 12th 1953, was originally assigned to the 12th Radio Squadron at Landsberg am Lech. After 11 months there, I was reassigned to the 2nd RSM at Darmstadt, and 11 months later returned to Landsberg and the 6910th Security Group, rotating to the ZI Dec. 12, 1955.
There were no websites for these units during that time frame, so being retired with time on my hands, I volunteered to create websites for all three units. There is a website for the 2nd Rsm but it only covered the reunions over the past several years..I have links to that site on my site. If its alright with you I will create links to your website.
My websites are as follows.
http://members.spree.com/family/12thrsm/12rsm.htm
http://members.spree.com/technology/6910thusafss
http://members.spree.com/family/bgtko1/2rsm/2ndrsm.htm
MARVIN L. MOBLEY AF 14452463 MSGT. US AIR FORCE Retired
MILITARY RETIREE GRASS ROOTS GROUP (MRGRG) South Carolina
4820 RIVERSIDE DRIVEN. MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA 29582
(843)249-8406 (843) 222-8068
<M0M01@HOTMAIL.COM> "
3/18/2001, 1:01:04 pm. Brad Howell <BandPHowell@webtv.net> Rockport, Wa. "6910th, 1970-1971. Was a Baker Burd @ Darmstadt in 70-71. Fondest memories playing fastpitch softball with Jack Shanes and Chuck 'Turkey' Lyons. Left Darmstadt in 1971 for the friendly skies of SEA. Flew out of DaNang, Det. 2 6994th from 2/72-1/73. Flew out of Ubon, Det. 3, 6994th from 1/73 - 12/73. Love to hear from old Baker Burd's."
3/10/2001, 3:53:05 pm. Don LaChappell <signprinter@hotmail.com> Clifton, IL. "6910th Security Group, February 1963 to December 1965. Probably the best tour I had while in the AF-left Darmstadt and went to 6924th in Danang South Vietnam. Some great memories of some great people in both places. Contact Requested"
3/5/ 2001, 11:59 am. John Polidoro <JPoli50@aol.com> Subject: The 6910th "I was with the 6910th on Baker Flight from August 1968-June 2,1971.I was one of the "Baker Burds". I was an X2 and I may still in contact with a few of my fellow "Burds' I like this website and find it very interesting.I learned a few facts about the 6910 that I did not know.I had many friends such as Richard (Race) Carr, Ed Rouse, Del Lanz, Bill Brown, Dan Buckle, Dane Paddy, and many others.I would like to include my e-mail address if anyone would like to say hi . My name is John Polidoro but many of you may remember as "Punchy" My e-mail address is <JPoli50@aol.com> Take care"
1/18/2001, 9:45:58 am. Dewey Tweed <dtweed@alltel.net> Warner Robins, GA. "Det 5, 6910 RGM, Jan 57-Jan 60. Originally assigned to Det 2, 6912 RSM in Hof in Jan 57, which changed to Det 5, 6910 RGM, which changed to 6915 RSM. Left in Jan 60 for an assignment at HQ USAFE at Lindsey AS in Wiesbaden. Would be interested in hearing from some the old buddies that were there. Contact Requested"
10/11/2000, 11:16:50 pm. Jan Edwards <w5ev@arrl.net> Slidell, LA. "6910th, 71-'73. Great to see the website! Came to Darmstadt from Keesler in 71 and moved with it to Augsburg. Have seen comments from some fellow Baker Burds...only guys I've kept in touch with are Skip Averill and Clyde Reasner (remember the Reasner shuffle?) I have spoken with Sue Bowden who was Dan's wife - had a memorable Thanksgiving at their apartment way back then. Often wonder about some of the other guys; Randy Young, Art Kilmer, Cuz (from Hazelhurst, MS), Gary (Mouse) Burgstahler(?), Sammy Parker, Tony and Jan Atkinson, Ray Crase, Ed Hood, Backstabbin' TSft Walker, Keith Matowitz....I put those 292/207 skills to use working professionally in Morse as a coastal radiotelegraph operator for a few years and then 15 years as a Radio Electronics Officer in the Merchant Marines sailing mostly on oil tankers. Beached in 1995 and still working in electronics, though as a tech. Love to hear from anyone."
10/5/00, 9:43 pm. Rich Scrivner <Rscrivner863@cs.com> Subject: 6910 Scty Gr. "My name is Rich Scrivner. I was assigned to the 6910 th Scty Gr from Jan 71 to Apr 74. I was on Dawg Flight. I was a ditty-bop. I have some faded memories of my time in Germany. I still have some pictures of an open ranks inspection in our blues in Darmstadt. I lived in Pfungstadt just down the street from a fellow Dawg named ???? Danny I think from West Virginia. Oh how he love to sing that John Denver song. I remember John Fowler from Mass., and Mike form Merced, Ca. One of my good friends was Lynn Holznagel and his wife Kathy. He was in DF. We made the move to Augsburg under the assumption we would be extended until our ETS. Unfortunately all of the single guys were extended and the married guys were asked to go to the exotic places like Viet Nam, Thailand and Korea. Col. Kelly arranged for the single guys to volunteer to "swap" assignments with the married guys. SSgt Danny Kerr was the personnel guy who screwed that up. I reenlisted for a follow on assignment to Elmendorf AFB and the 6981 Scty. Gr. My daughter Amy was born on December 13, 1972. She went to Germany in 1998 and found the house in Haunstetten where we were living and spent a couple of days with our old landlord. I would like to find out what happened to some of the boys. Where is Roger Levesque, and his buddy Jay ?, Russ Ricker and others. I would love to hear from any and all who may remember me and my wife Anita. I left active duty in 1977 and went to work for the Post Office delivering mail. I joined the Air National Guard in 1981 and I am still serving. I was lucky enough to make Chief this year. We live in Olathe, Kansas. Thanks for the great site."
8/26/00, 9:21:20 pm. Roger Clark <Bacchus99@aol.com> Carson Valley, NV. "6910 Scty Wg","Dec 65 - Mar 67","I was on A Flight and a dittybop turnin' the knobs of an R390. Got promoted to SSgt just after arriving From Kirknewton, Scotland - they closed the base. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who might have known me."
8/22/00, 5:46:13 pm. Randy Yount <ryount@axent.com> Temecula, CA. "6910th, 1971 - 1974. Served on Dawg flight from May 1971 - June 1974."
7/21/00, 1:54:38 pm. Johnny Marvin Pace <snug203@cs.com> Austin, TX. "6910 RGM Det 5 USAFSS","1958-1960","I was assigned with 6910th Radio Group Mobile, USAFSS Detachment 5, stationed in Hof, am Saale, Germany on the Czech border and am trying to locate some old buddies. We were classified as 203-E's [E denoting the Czech linguists - VIO [Voice Intercept Operators] - Worked in the woods, staring across the border at the Vopos as we called them, in Czechoslovakia. When I was discharged and re-enlisted, my papers say [Station orInstallation at which effected]- Sembach Air Base, Germany. Our School or course states: Det. 1, Hq AFIT [AU] Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, however we attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York prior to going to Germany as Language Specialist as Translators according to discharge papers. I had hell attempting to elicit proper paperwork confirming I did in fact attend Cornell University and did so eventually with the aid of our Congressman here in Texas. The old ""'73 Fire Tale"" of course. Anyway, I would like to receive any responses from any buddies who remember the Erika Bar downtown in Hof, Germany, the perennial favorite hangout of the ""203's"" owned and operated by Jake and Erika. Sure brings back good memories. Also from anyone I attended Cornell U. in Ithaca, NY in 1956-1957 classes. We all hungout at the Club 113. Very good memories. Where do I find out if anyone has established reunions of any sort on the net? This too would be a great help in contacting some of these friends and former classmates. Thank you very much for any assistance. Contact Requested"
7/20/00, 10:58:08 am. Don Clemens <clemensd@twg.com> Elgin, IL. "6910th Security Wing, Sept '67 - Oct '70. I received info on this website from Jon Cheney, who was stationed with me at Darmstadt during the late 60's. Great to see this site, and maybe I'll be able to track down some old memories... Feel free to reach out to my e-mail address. Contact Requested"
7/19/00, 5:15:38 pm. Jon Cheney <jcheney@asapsc.com> Kernersville, NC. "6910th, 1/68 - 8/70. Was a 'Baker Burd' in Darmstadt from 1/68 to 8/70, then at the Darmstadt, later Rhein Main, Audio Club until '72. Contact Requested"
6/28/00, 11:10:26 pm. Bobby Edwards <bobbye@mail.esi.net> Yorktown, VA. "6910th Security Group, 1966 to 1968. Was (292) ditty on Charlie Flight. Played on the Football team with Bill Saunders, Jim (Grog) Winterton, Bill (Michigan State) Mills, Terry Mauzy, Willie (Crazy Willie) Beherens, Steve Boudin, and others. Great teams in 66 and 67. Roomates were Willie Beherens-NJ and Dave Heidenreich from Indiana. Dave had a new Grundig Tape player with tapes from Diana Ross and the Supremes - heard that tape a 1,000 times. Oh yeah, Jake was still driving the two story double decker bus out to the Asparagus Fields at the Ops center. At the end of the work shifts on break, we would leave from Ops site and go to Switzerland or Garmish or someplace to visit or go skiing. Got to Darmstadt at the beginning of the Heiner Fest, and fell in love with the festivals. Gotta go getting late. Hope to hear from someone in the time era. Contact Requested"
6/27/00, 9:54 am. Bob Rudolph <Bob.Rudolph@BaltimorePolice.org> Subject: 6910th. "I was in Security Service as it was then known, stationed in Darmstadt between 4/63 and 12/64. The first commander that was there when I arrived was Colonel Williamson (Col. Willy to some of the less reverent among us.) I was a Dog trick 203, Russian, and worked some German, having adopted the language after arrival. I was surplussed in 1964 (a personnel sgt who got in a box with me at Goodfellow arranged some payback...) and spent the last few months of the enlistment at the 497th RTS in Schierstein, living at Camp Pieri in the Wiesbaden area. After that, I took a discharge overseas and worked for a while at Stars & Stripes. The work was good, and I enjoyed it - and I enjoyed Germany, probably more than I should have. I'd be interestedto hear from anyone to whom my name is familiar. I have located a few of myfellows from that era - one ex-Hungarian off Baker Trick is a physician (DrMartin J. Maassen) and there are a few others whom I have found over the years some of whom ended up down the road from me at No Such Agency. It wasa good time to be in that part of the service, and there are days I wish Icould have stayed in. I'm now a computer weenie for the Baltimore Police Department - married to the same person for 32 years, three children, no(more) motorcycles. Phones are listed; email addresses follow - anyone whoknows the name is welcome to call us. Bob Rudolph, <rarudolph@home.com>< Bob.Rudolph@BaltimorePolice.org> "
6/8/00, 11:13 pm. JERRY MUNDAY <jerry_munday@hotmail.com> Subject: 6910TH. "MY NAME IS JERRY MUNDAY. I SERVED AT D-STADT FEB 69 TO MAR 70 - A VERY GAF 2T'ER FROM 6986TH WAKKANAI JAPAN. I WAS A RUSSIAN 203 AN WORKED ON BAKER FLIGHT - LT VAN DOREN, ?SGT KEMNETZ. MY SUPV WAS T/SGT "CHIEF" HUNTLEY. ANYONE REMEMBER DENNY YODER, "HOSE" MARTINEZ, BIILL JARRY, REX SIMS, DANE PATTY? RAY DESOUSA WAS A 203 ON CHARLIE (I THINK). jON COUREGES AND RICHARD CALDWELL WERE FLIGHT OUT OF RHINE-MAIN. ANYONE KNOW BOB TIMMONS AT HOF, JIM KOTAJARVI AT FT. MEADE, BOB PIRHALA AT PESHAWAR, OR DAN CLINE AT BERLIN? I AM A PHARMACIST NOW IN URBANA, ILLINOIS. ANY REPLIES WOULD BE VERY WELCOME. HOPING TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE."
5/6/00, 1:40:36 pm. A.D. (Buddy) Clark <bclark@magbelle.com> Moundville, AL. "6910th, 1970-1974. More Beer!!!!! Hey you barracks rats !!, Has anyone got a fix on Lew Vandernaald? Last I heard he was a preacher in Michigan w/2 young sons. Keith Hudson ? Last I saw, he was headed south on I-65 in Alabama with some girl he was seriously estranged with. How about "Cuz" from Mississippi? He may not have gotten over his winter-time dip in that canal up in Amsterdam. This web-site is pretty awsome, just wanted to touch base."
4/21/00, 3:22:41 pm. Patrick Wrynn <patrick.wrynn@us.pwcglobal.com> "6910th, 5/67 to 1/69. Was a 202 stationed in Darmstadt on Charlie Flight from 5/67 to 1/69 when a group of us voluntered to go to Peshawar which was winding down operations. Worked in the poke shop most of the time I was at the 6910th. Lots of good memories, still in contact with Dave Parker who was my roomate in Darmstadt and later at Ft. Meade. Seems unreal that it was over 30 years ago!"
4/14/00, 5:22 pm. Danny L. Myer. <dannymyer@y-city.net> "I was at the 6910th from Jan '70-Jan '73. Worked as R/P analyst til the move to Augsburg and then didn't do much since I only had 6 mos. left. Worked with Bob Haley, John Signamartin. Steve "Leo" Durocher, and Beau Cheatham. Sure would be nice to hear from anybody who was there at that time (Dawg Flt or any one). Great site, keep up the good work! Thanks."
4/12/00, 13:50:55 edt. Bob Lovett <RLLJMG@aol.com> Subject: 6910th Commanders. "Spending time with my buddy Mike "Birdman" Cushman in sunny Florida and we were checking out the10th page. Mike remembers that Col John Shean was the 10th Wing Commander from summer c67 until late c1968. Col Shean was one of the founding powers of the Secuity Service.
Mike does not have a computer (can you believe it?) but his particulars are: PO Box 3093, Lake City, FL 32056, Phone: 904-752-1212. Mike was in D'stadt from Apr 1967 til Oct 1969 and served on Dog Trick. Mike would be interested in hearing from any old timers from that era. Thanks, Bob Lovett"
4/10/00, 4:51 pm. My name is Terry Boettcher <LEISURETIME@TOMAH.COM> . "I was with the 6910 from '69- to the spring of '72. I left just as they we're about to move to Augsburg. I was with the Security Police that worked the entry control point. We had Kellas Penny (deceased now) Andy Anderson and a guy everybody called Fat Jack. I can't remember his last name right now. He's deceased too. Anyway we we're assigned to Able flight. Some of the guys I do remember are Denny Olson, John Atkins, John Donohue and Paul Henderson. I lived on the third floor last room on the end toward the motor pool in the building that housed the mail room and audio club. Thats the last room on the right. Across the hall was the latrine. Drove a dark blue Volvo and had a '71 BSA 650 Lightning motorcycle. Brought both of them home and wish I had them yet today. I'm married with 2 kids and have been in the Motorcycle, Snowmobile, ATV business for 28 years here in Tomah, Wisconsin. I remember mid shifts when a lot of guys hung out at a table just past the com center to the left. Was always a good place to shoot the bull and kill time. I remember too the ash detail of having to haul the barrels of ashes out to the antenna field and sending them to the wind. The more I think about it a lot of things come back. Its been a long time. If anyone is interested in getting ahold of me they can do so at LEISURETIME@TOMAH.COM(mailto:LEISURETIME@TOMAH.COM) Well Skip if you would post this for me I'd appriciate it. It would be nice to hear from old friends. Thanks, Terry Boettcher"
4/8/00, 9:14:58 am. Vince Beckley <vbeckley@mari.net> Menominee, Mi. "6910th SG, 4-5/67 -5/70. Fond memories of D-stadt, Garmisch, B-garten. Adopted two children while there. Have a brother living in Darmstadt area-retired from Army, worked in the exchange after retirement."
3/11/00, 11:57:32 am. Bob Blackmon <bobblackmon@stic.net> San Antonio, TX. "6910th, Dec '73 - Jun '74. Only spent about 6 months with the unit prior to it closing. I remember a few folks like the ""Silver Fox"" and Bill ""Green Cloud"" Porteous. Went to SSD school during this six month period. I worked at the Keller as a bar tender and remember several good card games in the back room. The beer was great and I killed lots of brain cells, but enjoyed the short time I spent there. I went to Sunny San Vito when the unit closed. Contact Requested"
1/23/00, 5:21:05 am. John Toillion <AlohaTilly@aol.com> Mililani, HI. "6910th Scty Grp, Sep.'70-'74. It's been a while since I signed in so thought I'd give it another shot. Unfortunately I'm still here in Hawaii (right!). I served in USAFSS from Feb. 1967-March 1980 when I switched over to the Amry to accept a Warrant Officer appointment as an HFDF Technician. In 1982 was sent (somebody had to go) to Hawaii. I retired from the Army in April 1987 and hired back on as a Dept. of Army Civilian in May 1987 (just so I could grow my hair long -- ya, right!). I've been here ever since and hope to retire here (ya, right!). Would love to hear from any of my old p's - Air Force and/or Army. Aloha! Tilly"
1/18/00, 4:26:35 pm. Larry & Bobbie Wentz <lwentz@ameritech.net> Subject: Great Memories. "6910th Baker "Burd" and "Day Lady" from 9/70 to 9/73. Spent time at both Darmstadt and Augsburg. Son, Todd, born in Augsburg. Left USAFSS in '73. Re-entered the AF Reserves in '82. Retired at Wright-Patterson AFB in '96. We attend a "Baker Burd Reunion" every 3 years. Next one is due in 2001 (a cruise somewhere, I think). If interested, or just want to rehash old times, send us an email. Will be more than happy to re-kindle old friendships."
1/9/00, 7:26:32 pm. Paul Doherty <DETBoss@aol.com> "6910th, June 1970 to March 1974. I was stationed in Darmstadt and went to Augsburg when they closed Darmstadt down. I was on Charlie flight. Could hardly wait to come home but look at this time as the good old days. Still keep in touch with Terry and Patti Stone, Kris Wiant and Wendell Hall. Visited with Wendell when I had the good fortune to have a business trip scheduled in Tennessee. Others I remember are Ssgt Mike Isham and his wife Helen and daughter, Cheri, Frank Majeski, Doss Sweet, Gil Louviere, Ken Tubman, Rick "Doc" Nicolen, Rodney and Judy Webb,Mike Wagar, Glen Farnesly amongst many many others"
12/7/99, 10:05:35 pm. John Bonds <jhbonds@quixnet.net> Honea Path, SC. "6910th, 71-74. Darmstadt for a year then sent to Augsburg to learn the new computer system (don't remember the name), worked that for couple of years until we closed down. I was one of the last to leave, even drove the cars back to rm afb to turn in. 202. only know of a couple of others from 10th. Would like to find out about others. jhb. Contact Requested"
12/6/99, 6:01 pm. Merritt W. Barthel ( Red) <MBar771469@aol.com> Subject: 6910th Security Group. "Found your site through another USAFSS site and would like to add my name to your alumni list. I was assigned to the 6914th at Sembach from 56 - 58 and then the 6910th RGM at Darmstadt from 71 until we moved to Augsburg. For the life me I can't remember what flight I was on; but, I do remember Kelly Zadakaus, Gene Morehead, Larry Rorrick, Royce Daily Reaney and several others. Capt Lazarus was the Flight Commander at the time. I was reassigned to the 6948th at Kelly AFB. I retired in 1975 and currently reside in New Smyrna Beach, Fl. I was curious if anyone from the old unit was planning a reunion anytime soon. Any old buddies please contact."
11/23/99, 12:57:29 am. Glenn "Omar" Simar <simar@southland.net> La Habra, CA. "6910th Security Group, Nov 69 thru Jun 72. Served with the 6910th Security Wing, later Group, in Darmstadt. Was discharged early and not transfered to Augsburg. Took European out and, along with Don Durenberger, visited Augsberg before going back to the states."
9/25/99, 1:18 pm. Skip Rumsch <rumschs@anoka.k12.mn.us> Subject: Baker Burd 6910th "Arne, I was referred to your site by another acquaintance and I would like to join your list of former members of the 6910. I served in Darmstadt and Augsburg from '71-'74. We have a small but active group of former Baker Burds who meet every 3 years for a little reunion, and it would be nice to let others interested in getting together with us find out about us.
Despite the hardships we sometimes endured, my wife Peggy and I cherish the friends and the years we spent in the 6910th. We made the best friends of our lives there and would like to be in touch with those we've lost contact with. I'm forwarding this website address to L. Wentz, D. Buckel, C. Reed, S. Parker, R. Underwood, M. Kersjes, T. Atkinson. F. Price, J. Polidoro, G. Sheets and any others I can "dig up". If you want any recollections from me to postwith my e-mail just contact me. Thanks! Skip Rumsch"
7/12/99, 9:31:39 pm. Bob 'Chet' Peterson <rchetpeter@aol.com> Duluth, MN. "6910th, 1971-1974. My wife and I with our two boys had a great three years in Germany. One in Darmstaadt and two in Augsburg. Had some great friends in Rick 'Shorty' Short, Mike 'Oscar' Sherwood and Fred Curlee along with the rest of dawg or was it dog flight. ditti dawdaw didit = imi. Contact Requested"
6/13/99, 10:32 am. Jim Trozzo <trozzojd@ccia.com> Subject: Would you help me find. "I was stationed in darmstadt with the 6910th security wing in 1969 and 1970 before leaving for the 6994th in vietnam. i would love to find some of the
troops from that station and that era. thanking you in advance, jim (TROZ) trozzo"
5/22/99, 2:20:41 pm. Robert Harmon <Trabzon@express-news.net> "TUSLOG 3-1, 1955-1956. 'Power Production Rules!' I migrated from JAMMAT-TUSLOG to AFSCC via 6910th 6925th 6948th, 6930th and several other units. I retired in 1970 and stayed the course. USAFSS (regardless of the name) is the best! Contact Requested"
2/26/99, 4:31:15 pm. Dennis Mellinger <dennis.mellinger@mci.com> Colorado Springs, CO. "6910th ESS, 1970-1974. I was with the 6910th in Darmstadt and help move it to Augsburg. Fond memories of this assignment. If there is anyone out there that remembers me, please feel free to send EMail. [Everyone except Steve Mullenix, who also works for MCI. We spend too much time talking about the past.] ContactRequested"
2/21/99, 10:11:46 am. Tom Person, 515 279 1488, Des Moines, Ia. "6910th, '64-'65. Served on Charlie Flight 1964-65 before going 2T to Turkey. Don't remember the commander's name, but our bus driver's name was 'Jake'. Midnight chow and our copy time are the most remembered segments, except maybe for Octoberfest. ContactRequested"
2/16/99, 9:18:03 pm. Robert Corey "Frenchy" <Dukecor@aol.com> Subject: early days. "I was in from 1959 to 1963 I remember the move from Sembach to Darmstadt. We had to move into a brand new building from an old wooden place at Sembach. I was on Dog trick, and the new commander (Dorothy) had brought her dog a small cocker spaniel (female), and at that time we had lost our great guard dog, a German Shephard, and one of the APs was going to get a replacement. Well he came back with a small terrier mix, and guess what, he made friends with the Captain's dog and almost every trick we had to throw water on both of them. Those were the early days. In fact at Sembach we had trailers for a while they were nice to work in HOT! Hot!. We moved to Darmstadt and found a nice air conditioned building with all of the bells and whistles. I miss the guys Tex,Harry, Bob Cummings etc. We were the first ones in the new building and it was at the time that was most active. We had the Cuban Missile crisis and the Berlin Wall. The antenae field where we had our beer bust opened up and reveal a nice set of NIKES (not the ones your wear) and all of the dependents where given IBM tracking cards. I was on duty that day and I could not leave until I was relieved. In the morning coming to work the Army had all sorts of weapons out, all I had was my headsets!!!!! I have many stories to tell if you would like to hear them give me an e-mail I'm still working for DOD buying hardware for the men in the field but things have changed (Great stuff). My e-mail (I have many) but the one at home is Dukecor@aol.com and you can also reach me on the Ham bands my call is WB1FRH still using morse code!!!"
12/6/98, 9:25:34 pm. Roger Brownell <rog1944@aol.com> Bangor, Me. "6910th, 72 - 74. We came to Augsburg when they closed the 10th in Darmstadt. We had two great years here and then went on to Chicksands England for six years. Deanie taught at the high school and I spent most of my time at the bowling alleys doing what bowlers do. (So they tell me). The Ogre"
10/17/98, 7:11 pm. Ed Robinson < edrob@ma.ultranet.com > Subject: 6910th "I was a member of the USAFSS from 1953 to 1956. I was first stationed with the 12th RSM at Landsberg am Lech, then to Det 2, 12th RSM at Kaufbeuren. I remember another detachment of the 12th RSM in Linz, Austria. Sometime in the summer of 1953 we moved to Sembach AB, still as Det 2, 12 RSM. Our operations site was near Landstuhl AB in the woods just off the autobahn and on the approaches to the runway at Landstuhl. Who can forget the noise from landings and takeoffs. Specially noisy were Vampire jets of the RAF who apparently used Landstuhl from time to time. You could not mistake a Vampire sillouette.
We later became the 85th RSM. I don't remember it ever being known as the 6985 RSM. A new site was constructed on the top of a hill just above the village of Grunstadt am Weinstrasse. By then we were the 6914th RSM.
Our primary radio intercept coverage was of the Russian 24th Air Army in East Germany.
At the time I was there in Germany, RSM's were also located in Darmstadt and Bremerhaven, Germany, Chicksands Priory, England, Kirknewton, Scotland, Wheelus AFB, Libya, Adak, Alaska. Also in Japan.
I departed Sembach in June of 1956 for home. Had a good time there but it was a long three years.
Regards,.Ed Robinson"
9/29/98, 9:18:48 pm. Mary L. Hymel <emmelhymel@juno.com> San Antonio, TX. "6910th, 9/73-5/74. Hi folks: Take a deep breath now: Attention alumni in the San Antonio area: On Oct 9, 10, 14-17, 23 & 24, Firelight Theater will be presenting 'Breaking the Code' a dramatization of the life of Alan Turing -- the person most responsible for breaking Enigma. The play won a lot of awards when Derek Jacobi did it in London, and the company, director, and many cast members of this production have won awards as well. The show is at the JumpStart Theater in the Blue Star Arts Complex (off S. Alamo). Ticket prices are $12.00 (discounts for military, students, seniors) & group rates are available. Call 210-296-9900."
9/24/98, 11:21:39 pm. Keith Harris <keharris@kiva.net> Bedford, IN. "6910th, Nov 71 - Jun 74. I re-upped for a 4 year tour in Darmstadt, six months later they closed it and moved us to Augsburg. It was supposed to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Two years later they closed it. I managed to get on the Mod Squad (Days and Swings only, Monday thru Friday, almost a day lady). Normally I was on Able flight. It's been too many years to remember names, but I remember jeeping in one of the first WAF to come to Augsburg. She was red haired and from Rhode Island I think. When we were sent to Chicksands the AF decided to split the 6950th into two sqadrons and they needed 702's bad. Luckily I had a secondary AFSC of 702 so I managed to get off shift work. Those of you who went to Chicksands from Augsburg may remember me. I sat just inside the orderly room door on the right. Those were the days, weren't they. Just wish we all had realized then what a deal we had. Judging by the responses on the Chicksands page the animosity between first termers and lifers seemed to deminish greatly during the 80's. I was in between, not really a lifer, but not a first termer. I was going go career, but when I got orders for the states it was a SAC base (Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan). Back on the weight program so I decided I didn't need that crap and hung it up. Be nice to see the level of response the Chicksands page has on this page. If anyone recolects me, give me a line and we'll swap war stories and lies." "ContactRequested"
9/2/98, 4:39:06 pm. Mary Lou Hymel <emmelhymel@juno.com> San Antonio, TX. "6910ESG, 9/73-5/74. Augsburg was my first assignment out of dittybop school. Many at Keesler who had assignments there were diverted to Chicksands. I caught up with them eventually. I was single then. My maiden name is Bonney, and many of my friends knew me as "Tree." I was one of the first women in the unit, and that made for an interesting time. I had to grow up in a hurry. But I have fond memories, and I have vistited Augsburg since then. It's still a neat place."
9/1/98, 8:10:04 am. Chris Jones <chjones@citcom.net> Brevard, NC. "6910th Security Grp., 1971-1972. Was a DF'er on Dog Flight I believe it was. My boss was Lloyd Graham. Came from Viet Nam to Darmstadt, three months later moved to Augsburg. Four months later, moved to Crete with the old DF equipment that had been at Darmstadt. Take about PCS moves, three in seven months was enough!" "ContactRequested"
5/30/98, 1:15:39 am. Lenny Mingroni <lildago@idcomm.com> Parker, CO. "USAFSS 6910th, May 1973-June 1974. I was such a young 'pup' when I arrived in Augsburg in 1973. I was just out of Tech School at the ATC unit in Biloxi, Miss. Yep, I was a 207X1.
I was 'shift trash' working those 4-1-4-1-4-3 shifts! I was assigned to Baker Flight; aka Baker Burds. Our Flight Commander was Lt. Jim Sullivan (who eventually became Col. Jim Sullivan and I believe is now retired), our Mission Sup was Marv Sherrill (aka the 'Silver Fox'-for his silver head of hair, not to mention his smooth talking ability), my Aisle Supervisor was Keith Matowitz (sp), and I remember folks like Col. John Kelly; who used to every now and then 'buy the rounds' for the shift coming off going on 'break' at the Air Force 'Keller', which I can still remember paying about 20 cents for 'Greenies' (aka Heineken!). My roomate at Sheridan was a Cajun from Ruston, LA named Chesley Earl Poole. Some of the other Baker Flt people I remember well are: Kirk and Jenna Jonus, Mary Ann Redzich (now Failing), Warren 'Jake' Jacobsen, A.D. 'Buddy' Clark, Mike Kersjes, Bill Case, Bill Portney, Bobby Dean, Denny Melinger, Rick Ducote (who is a cousin of Dan Dierdorf of ABC Monday Night Football fame).
I remember playing flag football with Randy Sturtz (I believe he was on Able Flt) as our QB, Ken Pino was a running back, Bill Case was our coach.
It's strange, but to be part of a place for only 13 months (not to mention some 25 years ago!) and have so many memories does say how special Augsburg was. After the AF unit closed operations, I can say for the Baker Flt people some retired, rotated stateside, off to Turkey, off to Crete, off to England, off to Italy" "ContactRequested"
5/21/98, 12:43:04 pm. Robert Corey <bfq3596@dcmde.dla.mil> Dracut, Ma. "6910th AFSS, 1960-1963. Got moved around a few times first assigned to Sembach AFB then to Darmstadt. Got kind of hot in 62. Contact Requested"
4/27/98, 10:36:27 pm. Thomas Brugger <brugtom@concentric.net> Bethlehem, PA. "6910th Support Group, Feb 64 to Feb 68. I served in Darmstadt, Germany. Contact Requested"
4/25/98, 7:03 pm. John Collins <Mogulmashe@aol.com> Subject: 6911 RGM Darmstadt, Germany. "Name is John collins-stationed 1955-1959 Darmstadt Germany would like to here from any of the guys that were there at that time,can you help? thank you-by the way my roomate was on the C130 that went down over Armenia"
1/2/98, 8:55 pm. Tom Douglas <PSLTOM@aol.com> "My name is Tom Douglas and I was assigned to the 6910th Security Group from 1951 to 1955. I was assigned to Darmstadt, Germany for about one year and we later moved to Landsberg am Lech, Germany, under the command of Major Louis Lammie and later Major Joe Roberts, where I stayed until I returned to the states...while in Landsberg we were assigned to the 6900th Security Wing under the command of Lt. Col. Evans. If you have any questions on this information please let me know as we have a network of former 6910th members who whould be happy to fill you in with additional information."
8/16/97, 9:33:53 am. Michael Wagar <bonn@pipeline.com> "6910th Scty Gp, 72-74. Thanks..You have an interesting web site. I was stationed on Sheridan Kaserne from 72-74 with the USAFSS, 6910 Scty Gp. We occupied bldgs 151, 152 and our HQs was in maybe 156(?). I went back there last month with my daughters and the personnel there and the press releases indicate the U.S. military is leaving Augsburg. It was great while it lasted! In 74 I PCS'd to the 7RRFS at Ramasun Station, Thailand (6924th Scty Sq). Just visited that site on the web...interesting. Keep up the good work. Mike Wagar" "ContactRequested"
5/15/97, 9:37 am. Ken McKee <kenmckee@aol.com> Ken wrote the following in response to my question about the former commander of the 6910th: "...You are correct about Col. Kelly and his nine kids. His full name is John L. Kelly II so naturally his nickname among the troops was John Two. He of course is long retired and living in San Antonio. In your history of FSA, don't forget that it was not only a combining of three ASA field stations, but also the 6910th Security Group from Darmstadt and the Naval Security Group. I'm sorry to say that I can't remember where they came from. The 6913th came later. Of course all those "69" unit designators are long gone and what was once the United States Air Force Security Service is now called the Air Intelligence Agency. I guess that's progress. Sigh!!!..."
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