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I served with Gus at Kirtland AFB in the early 90's. His personality was infectious, I always looked forward to seeing him and on downtime listening to his stories. He and Claudia were wonderful (her and my wife were pregnant at the same time). He will be missed.
I served with Gus at Kirtland AFB in the early 90's. His personality was infectious, I always looked forward to seeing him and on downtime listening to his stories. He and Claudia were wonderful (her and my wife were pregnant at the same time). He will be missed.
The 62nd Wing Commander, Colonel Brown assigned me to the McChord combatcontrol team as a civilian photographer in 1975. I met the then major Gordy at that time. He welcomed me to the team. He was an outstanding officer. I respected him very much. Rest in peace sir.
The 62nd Wing Commander, Colonel Brown assigned me to the McChord combatcontrol team as a civilian photographer in 1975. I met the then major Gordy at that time. He welcomed me to the team. He was an outstanding officer. I respected him very much. Rest in peace sir.
I LOVE YOU BROTHER
I LOVE YOU BROTHER
I took the PAST with him. Till this day I have never seen someone display the no quit attitude that he displayed. We all showed up for the swim and Tracy didn’t tell anyone that he could barely swim. He got in the pool and tried but just kept getting on the wall until the cadre would yell at him at which time he would let go and sink. After a few times the cadre td him to get out. He just kept refusing. He must have drank 5 gallons of pool water that day. He eventually had to listen... Read more
I took the PAST with him. Till this day I have never seen someone display the no quit attitude that he displayed.
We all showed up for the swim and Tracy didn’t tell anyone that he could barely swim. He got in the pool and tried but just kept getting on the wall until the cadre would yell at him at which time he would let go and sink. After a few times the cadre td him to get out. He just kept refusing. He must have drank 5 gallons of pool water that day. He eventually had to listen and got out. Because of his heart and his no quit attitude he was allowed to come in the program as a casual and train until the class started. We all worked with him but is was not to be. He was offered another recycle and stayed around 4 more months. He did learn to swim enough to make it to week 4. However, as many remember, week 4 is when underwater confidence starts and the sharks (cadre) came out to play. He was quickly removed from the course. I lost track of Tracy after the OL-H but i was, and still am, reminded of his never quit spirit. Obviously, he continued to train went back to the INDOC course and graduated a few years later. He never quit on himself. He never said the words.
We all showed up for the swim and Tracy didn’t tell anyone that he could barely swim. He got in the pool and tried but just kept getting on the wall until the cadre would yell at him at which time he would let go and sink. After a few times the cadre td him to get out. He just kept refusing. He must have drank 5 gallons of pool water that day. He eventually had to listen and got out. Because of his heart and his no quit attitude he was allowed to come in the program as a casual and train until the class started. We all worked with him but is was not to be. He was offered another recycle and stayed around 4 more months. He did learn to swim enough to make it to week 4. However, as many remember, week 4 is when underwater confidence starts and the sharks (cadre) came out to play. He was quickly removed from the course. I lost track of Tracy after the OL-H but i was, and still am, reminded of his never quit spirit. Obviously, he continued to train went back to the INDOC course and graduated a few years later. He never quit on himself. He never said the words.
We will be honoring TSgt Foxx at the Forward Air Controllers Reunion at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 2022. Family members and anyone who knew him are invited to attend.
We will be honoring TSgt Foxx at the Forward Air Controllers Reunion at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 2022. Family members and anyone who knew him are invited to attend.
BUDDY, YOU LEFT US TOO SOON AND I WISH I KNEW WHY ?? WE WERE GREAT FRIENDS AND TEAM MATES. GOD SPEED OLD FRIEND' ROG-I
BUDDY, YOU LEFT US TOO SOON AND I WISH I KNEW WHY ?? WE WERE GREAT FRIENDS AND TEAM MATES.
GOD SPEED OLD FRIEND'
ROG-I
GOD SPEED OLD FRIEND'
ROG-I
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Profile photo from Facebook
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This was the 62nd MAW CCT . Probably mid 1978-I got there in Jan 1979. Top row, Howell, Barton, Carl____, ?Brawley, Col Brown,Kellim, Roger Novitzke(I think), Col Jay?(I think) Rhinehart, and Larry Choate
This was the 62nd MAW CCT . Probably mid 1978-I got there in Jan 1979. Top row, Howell, Barton, Carl____, ?Brawley, Col Brown,Kellim, Roger Novitzke(I think), Col Jay?(I think) Rhinehart, and Larry Choate
[IMG_NCTO0TG.jpg] Early 1962 at the end of a home leave after basic as he departs with our Dad for the flight to his post. [IMG_H1el9NI.jpg] In the Cub Scouts
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Early 1962 at the end of a home leave after basic as he departs with our Dad for the flight to his post.
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In the Cub Scouts
Early 1962 at the end of a home leave after basic as he departs with our Dad for the flight to his post.
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In the Cub Scouts
RIP Monkey...you were an awesome mentor and teammate.
RIP Monkey...you were an awesome mentor and teammate.
OH FOR THE GOOD DAYS IN KEY WEST. GOD SPEED MY FRIEND, YOUR BUD ROG-I
OH FOR THE GOOD DAYS IN KEY WEST.
GOD SPEED MY FRIEND,
YOUR BUD ROG-I
GOD SPEED MY FRIEND,
YOUR BUD ROG-I
Scott was one of the funniest persons I have ever met! The picture is from Desert Strom where he is working an LZ. [IMG_4SUkU4Z.jpg]
Scott was one of the funniest persons I have ever met! The picture is from Desert Strom where he is working an LZ. [IMG_4SUkU4Z.jpg]
John was my father and one heck of a human being! So many memories that make my heart ache and my pride swell. Thank you dad for giving me a compass and an ethic to live a meaningful life :)
John was my father and one heck of a human being! So many memories that make my heart ache and my pride swell. Thank you dad for giving me a compass and an ethic to live a meaningful life :)
Kathy Jones posted a picture of you and Mikey yesterday. You are both missed, but I'm sure you're both having a great time in Valhalla.
Kathy Jones posted a picture of you and Mikey yesterday. You are both missed, but I'm sure you're both having a great time in Valhalla.
Major Johnson was my OIC and the detachment CO @ Mactan AB, PI 1967/68. A caring professional man who was an inspiration for our 12 man team. I am surprised that he passed so long ago. Wishing his family and friends the same memories that I have of him.
Major Johnson was my OIC and the detachment CO @ Mactan AB, PI 1967/68. A caring professional man who was an inspiration for our 12 man team. I am surprised that he passed so long ago. Wishing his family and friends the same memories that I have of him.
When I think of CCT SSgt Naz comes to mind. My introduction to CCT at Keesler AFB 1982. He taught me the "T" in CCT. Hy
When I think of CCT SSgt Naz comes to mind. My introduction to CCT at Keesler AFB 1982. He taught me the "T" in CCT.
Hy
Hy
Still thinking about you my friend, teammate and PT Beast. Hy
Still thinking about you my friend, teammate and PT Beast. Hy
I'm met Rex when he was on the McCord team. About 1975. I thought he was an outstanding staff sergeant. He taught me several things that combat controllers did. Cross trained with the rangers at fort Lewis. He was made Romad of the year. God bless you Rex
I'm met Rex when he was on the McCord team. About 1975. I thought he was an outstanding staff sergeant. He taught me several things that combat controllers did. Cross trained with the rangers at fort Lewis. He was made Romad of the year. God bless you Rex
Eikman was a great controller, instructor, and overall a good dude. My story with Eikman goes back to my days at OL-H. It was my second attempt after I sustained an injury to my hamstring and was recycled. I was one of "those kids" who got married right before enlisting and at the time had never heard of combat control or pararescue. My now ex-wife had convinced me that I needed to do something different, so I did the paperwork to drop and gave it to the class leader. By the time they returned from their morning run I had... Read more
Eikman was a great controller, instructor, and overall a good dude. My story with Eikman goes back to my days at OL-H. It was my second attempt after I sustained an injury to my hamstring and was recycled.
I was one of "those kids" who got married right before enlisting and at the time had never heard of combat control or pararescue. My now ex-wife had convinced me that I needed to do something different, so I did the paperwork to drop and gave it to the class leader.
By the time they returned from their morning run I had come to my senses, but the class leader had already given the paper to then MSGT Eikman. After a couple hours of the mud pit and other creative ideas Eikman came up with he said he would let me stay.
That he would hold on to the paper and if I dropped from a run, swim, anything, he would use the paper and boot my butt. On my final eval he was waiting for me on my swim with paper in hand.
When I finished and saw that I made the time he shook my hand and said "never allow anyone to change my mind from something I want to do or achieve!". He then handed me the paper and told me good luck.
In the picture I am the one to Eikman's left. I have another great picture of him and our graduating class on his vintage motorcycle (circa 1991).
I later ran in to 2nd Lt. Eikman when he and his team where in town at the 21 for training. I was crushed when I heard the news of his passing and was unable to get back to the states due to being deployed. RIP Brother!
Paul Mullis
I was one of "those kids" who got married right before enlisting and at the time had never heard of combat control or pararescue. My now ex-wife had convinced me that I needed to do something different, so I did the paperwork to drop and gave it to the class leader.
By the time they returned from their morning run I had come to my senses, but the class leader had already given the paper to then MSGT Eikman. After a couple hours of the mud pit and other creative ideas Eikman came up with he said he would let me stay.
That he would hold on to the paper and if I dropped from a run, swim, anything, he would use the paper and boot my butt. On my final eval he was waiting for me on my swim with paper in hand.
When I finished and saw that I made the time he shook my hand and said "never allow anyone to change my mind from something I want to do or achieve!". He then handed me the paper and told me good luck.
In the picture I am the one to Eikman's left. I have another great picture of him and our graduating class on his vintage motorcycle (circa 1991).
I later ran in to 2nd Lt. Eikman when he and his team where in town at the 21 for training. I was crushed when I heard the news of his passing and was unable to get back to the states due to being deployed. RIP Brother!
Paul Mullis
I knew him as the ncoic of the McChord Air Force Base team. He was given a silver star when he was the last to leave the airport in Vietnam in 1975
I knew him as the ncoic of the McChord Air Force Base team. He was given a silver star when he was the last to leave the airport in Vietnam in 1975
