6924 Security Squadron

January 2011 Tele Tiger newsletter for the 6924SS
The official newsletter of the 6924th Heritage Association. It is sent on/or about the 24th of each month from

Teletiger@myfamily.com

Happy New Year

2nd Edition History is still available. Send your check to Gil today for $7.50. And that includes free shipping.....

6924th Heritage Association dues policy notice: This was posted on the 6924th web site by Gil on Jan 3, 2011:

Effective with these 2011 dues, I have deleted the mailing of membership cards as both a cost cutting measure and work reduction action. That is not to say that you can't have a membership card, but they won't be sent out "automatically".
Many cards were just discarded and some folks even stated "no need to send a membership card". So this idea seems to be a good one.
IF you DO want your annual membership card after making payment, tell me so when you send your check and I'll send one if I know you want it and will keep it. Otherwise, it'll same money and time.
Those paying for LIFE membership will continue to get their one LIFE membership card.... and/or a replacement if the original bites the dust.
So if you paid your dues in December 2010 or January 2011, no cards have been or will be sent UNLESS you email me and let me know to send you one.
I don't think this will make a big difference with most folks but your comments are always wanted/needed.
Happy New Year to all who might be "back to work" today.....!............... Cheers....GIL
Are you ready? To get back on the 6924th Heritage Association web site? But you forgot your username and/or password? You are missing the wealth of information about VA benefits and changes as they occur. There are thousands of photos of guys and facilities at Da Nang from every time period of the 6924SS. You are missing the support of fellow Tigers when in need and the daily discussions of everything imaginable including stories about service at the 6924th. You could re-connect with your long lost buddies from your time at the 6924th. The site contains registries from every flight to help you locate old buddies. All this is available free to anyone who served. Membership dues are totally voluntary and not required for use of the 6924th web site. So what are you waiting for? E-Mail Gil at mikegilkerson@charter.net  to get a temporary password and get back on the site and re-connect with fellow Tigers.
Reunion 2011 is being planned for Baltimore MD Sep 28 thru Oct 2, 2011 and run Wednesday through Sunday. Details are being worked out by the reunion committee and will be announced as available.

Reunion 2012 is tentatively being planned for Las Vegas, NV over the November 11th, Veteran's Day timeframe because they have a huge celebration at that time.

Reunion 2013 is tentatively being planned for St. Louis, MO

Reunion 2014 is tentatively being planned for a return to San Antonio, TX

Reunion note. Reunion dates and locations are subject to change until details are announced and confirmed.

Sunday group chat with your host Clyde Orr (68-69) and any other Tigers who care to join in is held Sunday at 7PM Central Time that’s 8PM on the east coast and 5PM on the left coast. Log in and tell some stories or ask some questions. Simply click on chat at the top left or your screen then launch group chat. We have a good time and exchange news and ideas. Try it. You'll like it.

Email is still the preferred method of communication for the 6924th Heritage Association so please notify Gil if your email address changes. Gil also has other files to update so please let him know of any change to any of your contact information. Thanks.

6924 Security Squadron gear is available from Don LaChappell (65-66). Email Don at signprinter@hotmail.com . Or visit his web site at http://www.jdlgraphics.com/69me.html  That link will take you right to the 6924 "stuff". He also has USAFSS items that you might want to add to your collection. The 6924th Heritage Association also benefits from any purchase you make.

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Send orders & payments to:                      Association contact:                    Newsletter suggestions:
6924th Heritage Assn.                               Mike Gilkerson (Gil)                        Al Raymondi
P. O. Box 132                                          mikegilkerson@charter.net              nonaray1@aol.com
Mascoutah, IL. 62258                                 (618) 566-7887                              (386) 441-8245

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The official newsletter of the 6924th Heritage Association. It is sent on/or about the 24th of each month from
Teletiger@myfamily.com Happy New Year

2010 in Japan is the year of the Tiger. Does that mean this is our year?

6924th Heritage Association dues notice: 2010 dues are due on 1 Jan 10. If you are a "dues paying member" of the Association, it's time to make that yearly $12 check out to the "6924th Heritage Assn" and mail it to: 6924th Heritage Assn, P. O. Box 132, Mascoutah, IL 62258-0132. If you don't KNOW if you are paid up for 2010, you can go to the website and visit the REVIEWS section and check out the item "6924th Heritage Assn Dues List". If your name is there you are a voluntary member of the Assn and the date after your name will indicate if you owe for 2010. If your name is NOT there, here's your chance to join the crowd of Tigers that support our programs and goals with their annual $12 dues payment. If you are not a member now would be a great time to send in your dues and help support the 6924th Heritage Association. Lifetime membership is also available for one payment. If you what to choose the LIFE MEMBER payment option, check the ages below and forward your check as noted.

76 & over $50
71-75 $70
66-70 $ 90
61-65 $135
56-60 $145
51-55 $160
Reunion 2010 will be held in downtown Nashville at the Holiday Inn Express 920 Broadway, Nashville, TN October 6th through 10th, 2010. Over 100 are expected to attend. Questions regarding the 2010 reunion can be addressed to fishinfred@aol.com (Fred Sepelak).

Welcome aboard: Each month we list those Tigers that have been found and added to the web site. There have been no fellow Tigers found since the last issue.

Sunday group chat with your host Clyde Orr (68-69) and any other Tigers who care to join in is held Sunday at 7PM Central Time that’s 8PM on the east coast and 5PM on the left coast. Log in and tell some stories or ask some questions. Simply click on chat at the top left or your screen then launch group chat.

Email is still the preferred method of communication for the 6924th Heritage Association so please notify Gil if your email address changes. Gil also has other files to update so please let him know of any change to any of your contact information. Thanks.

1st Edition History There are no copies left of the first edition so the entire 1st Edition History has been posted on the web site for your reading pleasure.....

2nd Edition History is still available. Send your check to Gil today for $7,50. And that includes free shipping......

6924 Security Squadron gear is available from Don LaChappell (65-66).The photos section of the web site has an order form for easy use and ordering of the products. Or you can email Don at signprinter@hotmail.com. The 6924th Heritage Association also benefits from any purchase you make.

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Send orders & payments to: Association contact: 6924th Heritage Assn. Mike Gilkerson (Gil)
P. O. Box 132 mikegilkerson@charter.net
Mascoutah, IL. 62258 (618) 566-7887

Newsletter suggestions:
Al Raymondi
 nonaray1@aol.com 
 (386) 441-8245

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August 24, 2009


The official newsletter of the 6924th Heritage Association. It is sent on/or about the 24th of each month from
Teletiger@myfamily.com
Welcome aboard: Mike Howerter 64-65; Jim Crutchfield 66-67; Dennis Yows 64-65

6924th History 2nd edition is now available by sending $17 to Gil at the address below. You could add a Paul Wayne Anthony scholarship donation, earmark your donation for the philanthropic efforts, or add your annual dues with that same check and save a stamp.

Reunion 2009 will be Sept. 30th thru Oct. 3rd. In Minneapolis MN. at the Minneapolis Hilton Airport Hotel. The hotel provides free shuttle service from the airport as well as other local tourist destinations. Register Direct with the Hilton: 952-854-2100 (mention 6924th Reunion). Please get your registrations in as soon as possible. The reunion committee needs to have a good idea of the attendance so if you are planning to attend but have not sent your registration please let the committee know you plan to attend. The cutoff date for registering and making reservations at the hotel is September 9th. Time is getting short so get on the ball and get those plans made.

Reunion Raffle 2009 This year’s raffle will be a 50/50 drawing with 50% going to the winners and the remaining 50% going to support our philanthropic efforts. Get your tickets now $5 or 5 for $20. Association contact information is at the bottom of this page or contact your sponsor. Please help support the 6924th Heritage Association with your contribution.

Reunion 2010 is being planned for Nashville TN

Reunion 2011. Association Secretary RJ Jones is inviting suggestions from all Tigers as to possible locations. For those who sponsor Tigers by Postal mail, please ask for their input, also.

San Antonio Mini 2009 San Antonio Mini Reunion for the 24th through the 26th of September 2009. Several people are talking about the La Quinta on Military Drive. Rooms in the $90 range. Next door to Lackland. Anyone who would be willing to do some local leg work let me know by e mail jrblfree@aol.com. About a dozen Tigers are planning to attend as of now.

Sunday group chat. Host Clyde Orr says “Please join in and let us know how your summer is going. Discuss the upcoming reunions in Minneapolis and San Antonio, and any other items you can think of. See you on Sunday at 7:00 PM central. Try it, you'll like it.”

Email is still the preferred method of communication for the 6924th Heritage Association so please notify Gil if your email address changes. Gil also has other files to update so please let him know of any change to any of your contact information. Thanks.

Comments or suggestions for Tele Tiger are always welcome. Stories, jokes, poems, anything appropriate to send to Tigers in the newsletter. Tiger cartoons, a write-up of your last Tiger meeting or mini-reunion, or even just a suggestion for something you would like to see in the Tele Tiger. Contact information for Al and Gil is below.6924th Heritage Assn. By-Laws have recently been revised. Association President Fred Sepelak said “As announced last year at the membership meeting, our By-Laws were in need of revision. Our charter was being changed from Illinois to South Carolina and our By-Law had not been amended since originally being drafted in 2001.” The complete set of By-Laws is available for your review on the web site. The news section has a category for by-laws
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Send orders & payments to: Association contact: Newsletter suggestions:
6924th Heritage Assn. Mike Gilkerson (Gil) Al Raymondi
P. O. Box 132 mikegilkerson@charter.net nonaray1@aol.com
Mascoutah, IL. 62258 (618) 566-7887 (386) 441-8245

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The official newsletter of the 6924th Heritage Association. It is sent on/or about the 24th of each month from
Teletiger@myfamily.com
Welcome aboard: Larry Bartley (68-69); Coy Glasgow (1964); Joel Johnson (63-64).
Fallen Tigers: Munnerlyn, Paul E. (65-66); Dietz, Michael E. "Mike" (66-67)
Reunion 2008 was a big success. There are many photos posted on the web site and more photos and descriptions will be posted in the days and weeks ahead. So log onto the 6924th web site and check it out. There will be some recounts of the 2008 reunion in future issues of the Tele Tiger and much more will be on the web site. Our 6924SS Guidon(flag) and its Award, Decoration, and Campaign streamers is a great addition to our association. Look at the photos on the web site.
Reunion 2009 is being planned for Minneapolis Mn..
Reunion 2010 is being planned for Nashville Tn.
Sunday Chat: at 7:00PM Central. Just click on Chat at the top of the Front Page, and then click on Group Chat. Chat with host Clyde Orr and other Tigers about whatever is on your mind. That’s 8PM on the right coast and 5PM on the left coast. Tigers usually chat for about 45 Minutes so try to join in if you can.
6924th Dues. Please help support our organization with your $12.00 annual dues
6924th History 2nd edition is now available by sending $17 to Gil at the address below
Please notify Gil if there are any changes to your contact information especially your email address.
GOLDEN BEAVER AWARDS 2008
The following is the master listing of the Beaver Awards which were presented at Reunion 2008, Tucson, AZ. An opportunity to recognize worthy Tigers and Tigerettes for their service to the 6924th Heritage Association. The following recipients are recognized in no particular order, for their work in a PARTICULAR POSITION of responsibility or DEEDS THEY'VE ACCOMPLISHED over the past year or more....)
1. Jackie Brown for reunion work and Association bookkeeping in Peach Holler.2. Al Skipper for his work on the Scholarship Committee.
3. Jerry Freeman for countless hours and boundless generosity devoted to the reunion raffle: As a donor of quilts, cash and knifes and as a big ticket buyer too.4. Mary Villafranca as "The RAFFLE GAL" and for her reunion work.5. Clyde Orr as the weekly website "CHAT Guy" and for work on the Iron Horse Registry6. Roger Oleson for work maintaining the Able Flight Registry.7. Bob Sullivan for work maintaining the Baker Flight Registry
8. Eddie Brown for his work as Assoc. Treasurer, FTA President, Scholarship Committee, Assoc. Chaplain, and Board Member9. Terry Kearney for his continued work searching for lost members, maintaining the Charlie Flight and Fallen Tiger Registries, and as a Board Member10. Bess Skipper for all around "work" at past Annuals Reunions.11. Ruben Villafranca as "The RAFFLE GUY", and maintaining the Dog Flight Registry
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Send orders & payments to: Association contact: Newsletter suggestions:
6924th Heritage Assn. Mike Gilkerson (Gil) Al Raymondi
P. O. Box 132 mikegilkerson@charter.net nonaray1@aol.com
Mascoutah, IL. 62258 (618) 566-7887 (386) 441-8245
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12. Steve (Tiny) Fontaine for maintaining the Maintenance Registry13. Fred Sepelak as Association President and this year’s Reunion Coordinator14. R. J. Jones as the Association’s Vice President, for work on the Reunion Committee, Beaver Committee, and for graphics both on and off the web15. Mike Gilkerson as Secretary, Webmaster, CEO at World Headquarters, and work with the Scholarship Committee.
Paul Deshaies for his work as our UNCC contact and the Paul Wayne Anthony Scholarship Committee
Don LaChappell as the "shirt/mug/and hat guy" and as a Board Member
Jon Murrow for his work on this year’s Reunion Committee and as Emcee as this year’s Reunion19. Brigitte Stafford as Reunion Coordinator Emeritus20. Jackie McAteer for her continued humanitarian work with the American Red Cross.
Ralph McAteer for his continued humanitarian work with the American Red Cross.22. Ron Kreusel for starting and maintaining our Gateway and alternate Wedsite on the World Wide Web.
Jack Hawkins for maintaining the Comm Center Registry.
Helen Henderson for her continued work as the Misawa site coordinator and 6924th Heritage Association Tiger search supporter.25. Bobby Edwards for his continued work as the 6910th site coordinator and Tiger search supporter.26. Ray Horos as an information provider and registration desk Guru.
Bill Hill for work on the Reunion Committee
Steve Manzer for work on the Reunion Commmittee29. Vera Cahill for her work on the Decorating Committee
30. Larry Cahill for his work on this year’s Reunion Committee and the Decorating Committee.31. Ron Krebs as "Snail Mail" coordinator and sponsor.32. Al Raymondi as Tele Tiger Publisher and Editor.33. Diane Raymondi as Tele Tiger Publisher and Editor.
34. Frank Kwiatkowski for being our "First Sgt.," and for setting a great example for all of us, "Young Airmen" over the years.35. J. R. Stafford as a Board Member, former Reunion Coordinator, former Emcee and the "Father of the Beaver"
6924SS GUIDON AND AWARDS, DECORATIONS, AND CAMPAIGN STREAMER PROJECTIn October, 2005, the 324th Intelligence Squadron, Kunai, HI, celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of its "ancestor", the 6924th Security Squadron. During that celebration, our attendees were shown and allowed to take photos of the 324IS’s Guidon (unit flag) and its awards, decorations and campaign streamers.That led to questions regarding the whereabouts of, and months-long search for our own 6924SS Guidon. Gone. No trace. So, last year, we took on the project of researching the 6924SS Guidon for the Association. With inputs and new photography from the 324IS Commander and staff, we thought we had it nailed. But close examination of their photos of the Guidon, and its 14 streamers from the 6924th era, revealed they were unaware of our unit’s previous guises BEFORE it became a full-fledged squadron in 1965.Research into the 1961-65 era revealed that the 324th has less than half the authorized streamers attached to their Guidon. Researching and documenting the actual number, types, and dates through DoD and AF records (mostly thermo fax and microfiche from that era) was a nightmare. But it's done: the list now stands at 32. I’ll post the list separately.Our 6924SS Guidon and its Award, Decoration, and Campaign streamers – 1962-73 - have been reproduced. They were presented to the Members at the 2008 Reunion Welcoming Dinner. There is one "unauthorized" streamer – a memorial to Airman First Class Paul Wayne Anthony. Paul, our R29150 who was killed in our Comm Center during a 122mm rocket attack on the night of 8 April 1970. He had left his new bride in North Carolina when he shipped-out to the Nam - and had been in-country less than a week. Paul’s shift mate, Ralph "RJ" Jones, on-duty and severely wounded himself when Paul was killed, attached the Memorial Streamer to the Guidon during the Welcoming Dinner presentation. THE GUIDON STANDThe Guidon stand was designed and produced by non-military friends of Connie and Fred Sepelak - the Ziemba family (Judy, Jack, Mike, and Michele) in Michigan. The Ziembas had "adopted" the 6924SS several years ago for its 15-year service in SEAsia, and had got wind of the Guidon Project. They're in the machining business (Aristo-Cast Co., Almont, MI) and thought we could use a floor stand for our Guidon. It took months to complete - and it’s truly a work-of-art.The base of the pyramidal stand is 0.5-inch aluminum, weighing in at 32-lbs. On each side are bronze castings of our "patches," representing several of the guises of the unit: Team 1-A, 6920SW ("Zobel’s Zombies" – the Pioneers); Det 2, 6925SG; Monkey Mountain; and the 6924SS. Beautiful work! Judy and Jack attended the Reunion and presented their stand to the troops at the Welcoming Dinner.
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Our Guidon, streamers, and the stand are both unique and send a profound message to each of us: While each saw his tour and experiences through a single, personal "lens," the flag, streamers, and stand serve to mold all those experiences into a single entity. For 15 years, we WERE the unit. Today, we ARE the unit. Our Squadron set the standard for Combat Intelligence for decades to come. Major General Gary O'Shaughnessy recently revealed that the very techniques and methodologies we developed at Da Nang, Monkey Mountain, and Ramasun are employed today – in Afghanistan and Iraq.Regardless the evolution of technologies and missions, the goal we established so long ago, remains today: "Protect the Force."The 6924SS, one of the longest tenured, most highly decorated units of the war in SEAsia, lives on in each of us. We are justly proud ..... and we are Legend .....Our sincerest thanks to all who assisted in this project.KRAIT Ø1
6924TH SECURITY SQUADRON, USAFSS
UNIT AWARD, DECORATION, AND CAMPAIGN GUIDON STREAMERSITEM AWARD UNIT & DATES1 Armed Forces Expeditionary 6920SW, Team 1-A 13 Jan 62 – 30 Jun 622 Armed Forces Expeditionary 6923RSM, Det 1 1 Jul 62 – 15 Aug 633 Armed Forces Expeditionary 6925SG, Det 2 16 Aug 63 – 1 Mar 654 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6923RSM, Det 1 1 Oct 63 – 15 Aug 635 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6925SG, Det 2 16 Aug 63 – 30 Sep 646 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6925SG, Det 2 2 Nov 64 – 30 Jun 657 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6922SW, Det 2 1 Jul 65 – 30 Sep 658 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 1 Oct 65 – 1 Dec 65 9 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 1 Dec 65 – 30 Sep 66 10 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 15 Jul 67 – 16 Jul 67 11 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 1 Jan 68 – 31 Dec 69 12 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 1 Jan 70 – 31 Mar 71 13 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 1 Apr 71 – 31 Mar 72 14 Air Force Outstanding Unit 6924SS "Valor" 1 Apr 72 – 30 Jan 73 15 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Advisory 15 Nov 1961– 1 Mar 196516 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Defensive 2 Mar 1965 – 30 Jan 196617 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Vietnam Air 31 Jan – 28 Jun 196618 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Air Offensive 29 Jun 1966 – 08 Mar 196719 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Air Offensive, Phase II 9 Mar 1967 – 31 Mar 196820 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Air/Ground 22 Jan – 07 Jul 196821 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Air Offensive, Phase III 1 Apr – 31 Oct 196822 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Air Offensive, Phase IV 1 Nov 1968 – 22 Feb 196923 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Tet 1969 Counteroffensive 23 Feb – 08 Jun 196924 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Summer-Fall 1969 9 Jun – 31 Oct 196925 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Winter-Spring 1970 1 Nov 1969 – 30 Apr 197026 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Sanctuary Counteroffensive 1 May – 30 Jun 197027 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Southwest Monsoon 1 Jul – 30 Nov 197028 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Commando Hunt V 1 Dec 1970 – 14 May 197129 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Commando Hunt VI 15 May – 31 Oct 197130 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Commando Hunt VII 1 Nov 1971 – 29 Mar 197231 Vietnam Service Campaign USAF Vietnam Cease Fire 30 Mar 1972 – 28 Jan 197332 RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm 8 Feb 62 – 28 Mar 73
Tin man and his travels.
"Ron & Linda Wisian have taken Tin Man home to Frisco, Texas, and will try and whip him into some "Stateside shape" in the coming months. The Lad was in Portugal with Lee Featherstone over the past year and nobody knows what he's been up to. Ron promises that Tin Man will do some great things and might even run into a lady or two. Check out the website and see photos of Tin Man with the University of California, Berkeley, Bears Cheerleaders."

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August 24, 2008


The official newsletter of the 6924th Heritage Association. It is sent on/or about the 24th of each month from
Teletiger@myfamily.com
Welcome aboard: Mike Baker (65-66);

Fallen Tigers: MARKS, William Ivar “Bill”(68-70); NESS, James V, “Jim”(68-69); DECKER, Phillip M. “Phil, Flip”(64-65)

Reunion 2008 will be held in Tucson, Arizona. The confirmed dates are Wednesday October 15th through Saturday October 18th.The host Hotel will be the Hilton Tucson East. For reservations call 1-800-445-8667. President Fred Sepelak posted this reminder on the 6924th web site on August 13, 2008:
We're getting short boys for reunion 2008 in Tucson.Here' where we stand as respects registration:29 Hotel Registrations made and confirmed54 Members, Spouses or friends signed up so far18 Program Registrations (with money) received to dateWe're two months away. It will assist the planners greatly if you would make your hotel reservations early so we can better guesstimate what the attendance numbers will look like.Remember.........Cutoff date for the hotel registration is September 24th.Thanks,Reunion Committee


This was posted by Clyde Orr August 19, 2008 Hey Tigers, where are all of you guys that said you would be attending the reunion in Tucson when a poll was taken earlier this year? It puts a strain on the organizers who are working hard trying to put the events together when they don't have a reliable number of attendees to work with. We have less than two months to go. How about sending in those registration forms, and making those room reservations. If anyone has a problem downloading the registration form please let me know and I will send you one. Our president is watching his mailbox every day to see those forms.
Reunion 2009 is being planned for Minneapolis Mn..
Reunion 2010 is being planned for Nashville Tn.

Sunday Chat: at 7:00PM Central. Just click on Chat at the top of the Front Page, and then click on Group Chat. Chat with host Clyde Orr and other Tigers about whatever is on your mind. That’s 8PM on the right coast and 5PM on the left coast. Tigers usually chat for about 45 Minutes so try to join in if you can.

6924th Dues. Please help support our organization with your $12.00 annual dues. In addition to the web site we have reunions, mini reunions, the Paul Wayne Anthony Scholarship Fund and the History documents that have all been supported by your annual dues and other contributions.

6924th History 2nd edition is now available by sending $17 to Gil at the address below. You could add a PWA donation or buy some raffle tickets too with that same check and save a stamp. Or just get the history document.

Please notify Gil if there are any changes to your contact information especially your email.
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Send orders & payments to: Association contact: Newsletter suggestions:
6924th Heritage Assn. Mike Gilkerson (Gil) Al Raymondi
P. O. Box 132 mikegilkerson@charter.net nonaray1@aol.com
Mascoutah, IL. 62258 (618) 566-7887 (386) 441-8245



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2008 Reunion Raffle. Tickets are $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Make your checks payable to: 6924th Heritage Assnand mail check to: 6924th Heritage Assn P.O. Box 132 Mascoutah, IL 62258Raffle prizes should be brought to the reunion or if you are not attending please mail to:Clyde Orr1217 S. GiddingsVisalia, CA 93277or:Larry Cahill222 Sunnyhill Dr.Turlock, CA 95382

Even if you cannot attend the reunion please help support the Association by buying tickets for the raffle or donating a prize. Here is the list of available prizes on the 6924th web site.

The prize list as of 08/18/2008 (pictures of raffle items provided are in section headed Reunion 2008 Raffle Prizes):- 1 Eagle Shirt - donated by Spanky Parker- 2 America Shirt - donated by Spanky Parker- Tiger Throw - donated by Spanky Parker- original water color - artist Denise Johnson donated by Jay & Denise Johnson- original water color - artist Denise Johnson donated by Jay & Denise Johnson- $50 gift certificates to Ace Hardware donated by Jay & Denise Johnson- $50 gift certificates to Ace Hardware donated by Jay & Denise Johnson- Photo of the New Air Force One in flight over Mt. Rushmore donated by Gloria Livingstone in honor of her late husband David.- Oak 6924th Plaque carved and donated by Greg Sega. - Man's watch, matching key ring and pen(see picture under reunion 2008) donated by Clyde Orr- a quilted photo wall hanging (made by Brend Heriford) that includes photos from Vietnam (68-69), from the 2007 reunion, Stars & Stripes article about the Bomb Dump explosion, and a number of other odds and ends donated by Gary Heriford- 8 CD's of various Air Force Bands donated by John Thelen - information to follow It’s a tribute to Sarah Vaughn and featuring music of Sammy Nestico.- AT&T Dual Handset Cordless Answering System - donated by Frank and Susan Long- Men and Ladies Geneva watch donated by BJ Cook (see picture of item in photo Section)- Stained glass candle holder (with battery operated candle) with face of a tiger on the candle Holder donated by Joe & Jean Molnar (see picture of item in photo section)- 71" by 88" red/white/blue afghan crocheted by Jean Molnar donated by Joe & Jean Molnar (see picture of item in photo section)- $100 gift certificate to unknown at this time donated by Mary & Ruben Villafranca- $50 BP gas certificate donated by Connie & Fred Sepelak- $50 BP gas certificate donated by Connie & Fred Sepelak- $50 BP gas certificate donated by Connie & Fred Sepelak- $50 BP gas certificate donated by Connie & Fred Sepelak- 1 life time membership to the 6924th donated by the 6924th Heritage Association- The book named "THE AIR FORCE" Published by the Air Force Historical Foundation donated by Larry & Vera Cahill

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DoubleTree Hotel
– Crystal City –
National Airport300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Time is getting short so make your reservations today!
Email is still the preferred method of communication for the 6924th Heritage Association so please notify Gil if your email address changes or any of your contact information changes.
Reunion Raffle prizes are piling up and tickets are going like hotcakes. Donate a prize if you can and buy a few tickets to help support the Association’s Paul Wayne Anthony ROTC Scholarship and other activities. There are some great prizes donated already by generous Tigers. No prize is too small or too big so if you can please donate a prize and also buy as many raffle tickets as you can afford. Recently donated prizes include 3 $100 bills to be raffled separately. Is that worth a $5 ticket? Thanks for your support.
Sunday Chat uses the group chat feature of our 6924th my family web site. Your Golden Beaver Award-winning host Clyde Orr is looking to chat with lots of Tigers on live CHAT every Sunday at 1900hrs Central Time. For you first term airmen that is 7:00PM, 8:00PM in the east.
6924th Hat is a great way to support the Association and let everyone come across that you are a veteran. There are many hat stories on the web site resulting from Tigers wearing their hats. Gil says, "Everyone needs a 6924th hat. That's the only way you can get "hat stories"....!!!!!". Hats are on sale for a limited time at only $10 and that includes shipping so contact Gil and get yours.
Snakes are a hot item on the web site recently as some photos have been added of recent snake encounters.Silent Auction. At the last reunion someone suggested that we have a silent auction with a quilt being the prize. The reason for the suggestion was that Jer's quilt are always a very popular item in the raffle. I asked Jer if he would donate a quilt and like always he said he would without hesitation. He got tired of waiting on me to start the auction so he began the auction with this posting. The proceeds of the silent auction will go to the 6924th. There are currently 2 quilts donated by Jer being auctioned on the web site. One is the Tiger quilt and the other is Flag Dreamin’. So if you want one of these beauties log onto the site and place your bid.
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Send orders & payments to: Association contact: Newsletter suggestions:
6924th Heritage Assn. Mike Gilkerson (Gil) Al Raymondi
P. O. Box 132 mikegilkerson@charter.net nonaray1@aol.com
Mascoutah, IL. 62258 (618) 566-7887 (386) 441-8245

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The official newsletter of the 6924th Heritage Association. It is sent on/or about the 24th of each month from
Teletiger@myfamily.com
Welcome Aboard: Richard A Russo (68-69), Henry L "Hank" Hester (66), George Ficke (65-66), Donald Goff(73-74), Bill Pickett (66)
Fallen Tigers: Hugh Sherburn (62-63)
UNC-Charlotte AFROTC Det and PWA Scholarship Award Ceremony April 19,2007 at 3:30PM.
"Dean Nancy Gutierrez and Lt. Colonel Scott Rose (Aerospace ROTC Director) will be hosting a scholarship reception for the members of the 6924th Heritage Association at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 19, 2007 in the Office of the Dean (College of Arts and Sciences) in the Fretwell Building (Room 430C). We will invite past scholarship recipients (we have 7 on campus) and the 2 new awardees of the Paul Wayne Anthony AFROTC Scholarship to join us at the reception." All Tigers are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be at least a dozen there. Please advise Gil if you plan on attending so he can alert the sponsors of the appropriate number of people to plan for.Group Chat is back up and running on the myfamily web site so sign on and click on chat at the top left or your screen then launch group chat. Join Clyde Orr, J.R. and the gang Sunday evenings at 7 PM Central Time.
Reunion 2007 is October 11 to 14 in Washington D. C. lots of information is available on the web site or contact Gil or your sponsor. All Tigers are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call now to make your reservations 1-800-Hiltons. Our group code to get the discounted rate is SSA.
Please notify Gil if your email or any other contact information changes.
The California "Mini" update by JR Stafford:
Just days before our Mini Reunion, Ed Gardini posted a marvelous pictorial tour of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the website and if you've not seen the pictures and heard the music, it's well worth a look. Kudos Ed, and thanks for the warm up for our Mini.
This year's California Mini Reunion was held on Saturday, March 3, 2007. The weather was terrific and company was outstanding, as usual. Tigers from the Central Valley, Sacramento, and San Francisco Bay Area met at the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento for our annual "Mini" Reunion. (Pictures are posted on the site.)
It's always good to gather and renew old friendships and this year was no exception. Some of our number attend the annual Reunions held around the country, and some faithfully attend the "Mini" Reunion. Whichever one you choose, (or both for that matter), attending one or the other is a great way to keep in touch with members of the Heritage Association.
This year, Ed Gardini also acted as our Chaplain as the group (including Vera Cahill and Miki Gardini), remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. I always reconnect with that time in my life a long time ago, when visiting the memorial, and being with friends and fellow Tigers makes it a special day...one I look forward to, every year. Thanks for being there again this year Tigers.
Lunch afterward is also always special as the mood lightens, and barbs, and good natured jabs are exchanged over a terrific meal at the Hyatt Hotel, located just a short walk away. This year was no different. Amid the jokes, we were all somewhat taken aback when Larry Cahill announced he was also in the running for fatherhood of Anna Nichol Smith's baby, but Vera just smiled her knowing smile and let Larry continue to "sweat" that pesky paternity suit. (Brigitte smiles at me that way too. Do you suppose they have us figured out, Larry?)
Make plans to join us again next year in Sacramento. It's fun and Larry promises to have the new baby there for pictures.
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6924th Heritage Assn. Mike Gilkerson (Gil) Al Raymondi
P. O. Box 132 mikegilkerson@charter.net nonaray1@aol.com
Mascoutah, IL. 62258 (618) 566-7887 (386) 441-8245

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Washington, DC, Reunion Update:
As of March 12, 2007 we have processed twenty-five (25) reunion packages and I'm aware of many others out there who have booked their hotel rooms for the October 11-14 Annual Reunion.
Among the highlights for Friday, October 12th, includes a visit to the Vietnam Memorial in the morning and we're scheduled for a Wreath Laying at 3:15 PM at the Tomb of the Unknowns. For those of you who have not visited the "Wall," or have never witnessed the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the unknowns, this promises to be a very moving day.
Please remember that this is a package was put together with you in mind, and I know of no plans to visit Washington, DC, again as a large group in the future. Here's what may be our last chance to be among Tigers, family and close friends and participate in some very special events in October. Make your plans to join us.
Senator John McCain's staff is handling our White House and Capitol tours on Saturday, October 13. The times are not set for these two tours, but they'll both be in the morning. We'll visit the new US Air Force Memorial that afternoon.
Tigers, I'm processing reunion packages every week, and look forward to seeing old friends and new attendees' paperwork cross my desk. As Probationary Assistant Event Coordinator, (Probie EC), I'm happy to answer your questions or concerns. Remember friends and family are always welcome to join us. This year Sepelaks, and Cahills are bringing friends, and Mike & Linda Gilkerson are bringing daughter Dawn. We've had the pleasure of seeing Eddie Brown's Mom and Dad in the past and Richard (Clyde and Margaret's boy), too. Don't be shy, bring friends and family, they'll be shocked to learn you were respectable once upon a time!
Seriously, please send your checks and information in and let’s build the reunion attendance to over one hundred (100) again this year. Give me a call at (650) 224-5900 and we'll chat.
J. R. sends from the Reunion Registration Desk
Reunion Raffle 2007. Ruben Villafranca, our raffle manager, posts the following on the web site.
It's raffle time again. As you all know the raffle has been a success in prior years because we have had very generous Tigers. The association and I thank you for that. We are again asking that you donate prizes to the raffle to entice others to buy raffle tickets. Just as a challenge the results for the previous three years are:2004 - $2,6602005 - $2,7802006 - $4,2702007 - ???? ( my goal $6,000+)The raffle goes this way:Tickets are $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Make your checks payable to:6924th Heritage Assn and mail check to:6924th Heritage AssnP.O. Box 132Mascoutah, IL 62258Raffle prizes should be brought to the reunion or if you are not attending please mail to:Jay Johnson49 Corky HollowShickshinny, PA 18655(Jay has volunteered to accept the prizes and bring them to DC. This is what makes the raffle successful - volunteers - Thanks Jay)Other simple raffle rules:- Booze prizes will not be mailed therfore only persons present at the reunion will be eligible for the booze prizes - one more reason to attend the reunion. Do not need to be present to win - non booze prizes will be mailed to the winners.- please notify me on this posting with prize(s) you are donating or at villafrancar@zachry.com. Please provide a complete description of the prize or send/ post a picture of your prize. I will list the prizes - as described by the donor on this posting.- When Gil receives your money he will notifiy me and your winning ticket numbers will be listed on this posting.

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