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| Name: Daniel S. Irwin (Homepage)
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| | Country: Sparta, IL | Date: Sun Oct 5 05:05:23 2003
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Comment: Stumbled on the web site and it blew me away. Chris Edmonds picture of the gate coming from the housing area really got me...that was my room in '69 for a few months. I spent my time there (over two years)[E-3 thru E-5] in the motor pool doing office work. When I arrived at Bitburg, I was nineteen and fresh from a small Illinois town. I've always considered Bitburg and Germany as the place I 'grew up'. I have a lot of fond memories of the place...but were those some cold winters or what?
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| Name: Chuck Salwoitis (Homepage)
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| | Country: Phoenix, Az | Date: Wed Aug 27 07:17:22 2003
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Comment: I was a military brat & attended school from 3rd to 6th grade, 57-60 or 58-61. Great memories! If anyone remembers me or Dad e-mail me. My father was John Salwoitis with the Mace missle program nickname "Sal". I was also babtized as a Catholic there and am looking to get my babtisomal records. Can someone help? Great site, thanks much.
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| Name: Rich Beckett (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Aug 22 21:38:35 2003
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Comment: GREAT SITE!!! Brings back a lot of great memories. I was assigned to the CES Heavy Repair section at Bit from 91-94. I was also the last head coach of the Barons Football team that snatched the "Eifel Keg" from Spang forever.
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| Name: James Garrett (Homepage)
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| | Country: Nashville U.S.A | Date: Thu Aug 14 05:15:03 2003
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Comment: What a rush to see these pictures. I was stationed with Det. 3, 38th MMS and later the 587th MMS from 10-63 until 7-66 in the GSC group third shift. Best of all to each who served and thanks to SSgt Larry Justice for letting us sleep behind the Mod 'B'.
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| Name: Butch McMinn (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Thu Aug 7 00:29:45 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from Jan. 1977 to April 1979 with the 2139th Comm. Sq. I played on the USAFE Championship Volleyball teams of 1978 and 1979. I was manning the public address system for the arrival of the first flight of F-15 Eiffel Eagles that officially landed at Bitburg in April of '77. The time I spent at Bitburg was wonderful and meet a lot of great people there. Bitburg will always be the Base of Champions in my heart. If you were there during my time, drop me an e-mail. I'd l
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| Name: MARK KORNBLUTH (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Jul 25 04:43:22 2003
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Comment: 36 FMS.. SHEETMETAL SHOP..JUL 66-69..."THANKS 4 THE MEMORIES" WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES. OR THOSE TDY,S TO WHEELUS..THE BEER. THE WOMEN. THE LIFERS..HAHAHA.. NOW A LEAD MECHANIC WITH UNITED AIRLINES.
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| Name: Eric Parker (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Jun 6 03:31:54 2003
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Comment: Served as an air traffice controller with 1237-1 AACS Det and later 2139 Comm Sqdn from Nov, 1960 to Oct 1963. I started in GCA and ended in the Control Tower. After the service I worked for the FAA in Washington (Leesburg) and Ft. Worth ARTCC. Many of my fondest memories are from Bitburg. My first wife and I visited Bit in 1971.
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| Name: Leonard Flores III (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Tue May 27 10:59:03 2003
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Comment: I was assigned to the 36 TFW, EMS 1984-1989. It was one of my best tours. I hope to visit again. It made me feel good to look at some photo's of the base. I miss alot of thing's about the country, but at least I experienced Bitburg at it's best.
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| Name: Mike VanHorn (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri May 23 22:31:24 2003
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Comment: I was also one of those cops you saw hundreds of times patrolling in a �67 Chevy with blue light on top, and I may have helped ya get home some night after you�d stayed late at the NCO Club to see Shotgun and her All-Girl Band! Miss you guys � let�s do it again sometime!
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| Name: Mike VanHorn (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri May 23 22:25:39 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg as an AP from Jan 1968 - Jan 1971. You saw me hundreds of times as I waved you on and off base when I worked those base gates, and I always enjoyed meeting all of you guys each and every time you stopped to talk! Thanks guys - you made midnight shifts more enjoyable each time you stopped at my gate to shoot the breeze as you returned from those downtown GI bars or from those great downtown beer and wine fests! I was also one of those cops you saw hundreds of times patr
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| Name: John "Tim" Timmerman (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat May 17 22:33:59 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Spang in 1970 and moved over to Bitburg from '71-'73 when the 49th TFW moved back to the World. I was in the 36th CES in the Fire Dept. Kevin Wilson, below, put me on to this site. Wow, it brought back many interesting memories of those days in Bitburg. I would also like to hear from anyone that knew me then.
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| Name: Kevin F. Wilson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed May 14 03:11:06 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from 1969-1972 in the 36th Civil Eng. Sq. Still a benchmark experience for my life to this day. Made some extraordinary friendships. Anyone that remembers me please contact me.
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| Name: Tom Kemper (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat May 10 00:31:44 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitbush from 1965 to 68 as an Air Traffic Controller. I worked out of the GCA unit most of the time, but was also rated in the Control Tower. I enjoyed almost every minute of my tour, but could have done without the C-130 that crashed into us one Sunday morning. That ruined my whole day. My family and I traveled every chance we got and we all enjoyed the tour.
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| Name: Walt Anderson (Homepage)
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| | Country: U.S. | Date: Thu May 1 21:29:44 2003
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Comment: Tech 3 on launch crew 71st TMS. Stationed at Bitburg from Oct.1966 untill shutdown in April 1969. Great site!
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| Name: Richard Karol (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Thu May 1 08:10:02 2003
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Comment: Iwas based at Bitburg from may89 to may91. Iwas assigned to the 36th SPS K-9 section. I had the best time of my life while stationed in Bitburg.
I miss the people I worked with and the Bitburger Pills.
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| Name: Denny " Mac " McGinnis (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Apr 18 10:34:27 2003
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Comment: I was at Bitburg 1961-1964 in the 525th F.I.S. instrument shop
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| Name: Ronald Conboy (Homepage)
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| | Country: usa | Date: Fri Apr 18 09:46:50 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at BAB from 67-69 as an AP. I never realized I would fondly remember those troops I humped BAB ramps with and fought the cold war again the hawk and the elements because I sure hated every second of in at the time.
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| Name: Jim Wilson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Apr 14 14:45:17 2003
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Comment: Was stationed at Bitburg from 73 thru 75. Had a great time and made lots of friends. I worked in the law enforcement section of the Security Police squadron both as a K-9 handler and as a regular cop. I would like to see more photos posted of the base both then and today. I would also love to hear what's happening at the base today. Couldn't believe they closed it down!
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| Name: Jim Harris (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Mar 29 11:07:45 2003
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Comment: I cannot believe they closed down THE BIT!!! I was stationed there from 78-80, a F-15 Crew Chief.We had some really great times! I was working weekend duty when a F-15, while practicing for an air show at Spangdahlem crashed at the end of our run way. Our crew was the first to the site. Any one remember? War pictures on Internet shows a fully loaded F-16 from Spang flying out to greet some poor unfortunate Iraqi unit!! One thing led to another,and I found this Great site, THANKS!!
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| Name: Gary Elliott (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Mar 29 05:30:41 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at BAB from 57-59 in the 525th FIS as an AC mech. I sure miss it all sometimes.
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| Name: Kaye Biggar, Lt Col USAF (Ret) (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Mar 17 04:53:06 2003
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Comment: Your webpage is great. Brings back great memories.
I was the 585th Personnel Officer, 1959-1962 under BG Fred Vetter.
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| Name: Bob Sosenko (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Mar 15 02:36:45 2003
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Comment: Was in the 71st TMS 1964-1966 at Bitburg and in Okinawa in 62-64 on the MACE B. If I can find them, I have pictures taken of all the crews at all the sites (special permission given by HQ)which were done as a morale booster back then. Worked at the base photo hobby shop during off duty hours.
USAF 1962 - 1983
Now living near Syracuse, NY
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| Name: Willard S. Bland (Homepage)
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| | Country: US | Date: Tue Mar 11 05:53:02 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from June, 1968 thru October, 1970 with the Det. 1, 31st Weather Squadron.
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| Name: Ron Golden (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Mar 8 11:29:08 2003
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Comment: I went through Lowry AFB(58-59, Orlando AFB(59-60) then to Osan AFB, Korea (60-61), then back to Orlando(61-62).
I was a Controls Tech,31250 NSM.The NSM designated "No specific missle". Another Air Force
test program of 3 tech school classes of 22 men each. We went through every missile class, guidence class and warhead class they had at Lowry and Orlando. I finally had to get my 31250G after I was in Korea by studying tech manuals.
Anyone interested, please contact me.
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| Name: Ron Baertsch (Homepage)
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| | Country: Ohio, USA | Date: Fri Feb 28 19:09:57 2003
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Comment: Great web site!! I was in the 71st TMS between 1960-1963. It was a great organization with a lot of exceptional personnel assigned. Thanks for bringing back some memories.
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| Name: Ronald C. Giles (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Tue Feb 25 12:52:49 2003
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Comment: Jerry Siders--if you get this message plz contact me roncgiles@aol.com--I served under you in the 587th Maint Control Center '65-'66. Love to hear from you.
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| Name: Ronald C. Giles (Homepage)
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| | Country: usa | Date: Tue Feb 25 12:40:19 2003
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Comment: I was in the 587th M.M.S. from 1964-1966. I have been back to Bitburg many times, showing my kids where I spent my military time. Very fond memories and greetings to all who remember the good times
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| Name: Arno Ruetz (Homepage)
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| | Country: Kyllburg German | Date: Thu Feb 20 03:12:27 2003
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Comment: Hi Everybody,
I was a CSU in the 36 SPS, SPOL-D between 1989-1994. Anybody who knows me please contact me
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| Name: Edward G. Wall (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed Feb 19 09:06:32 2003
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Comment: Great Site. Was with the 36th Civil Eng. Sq. as a Firefighter from 1970 to 1973. Would like to hear from other Firefighters stationed there and compare notes.
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| Name: Roland Krom (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun Feb 2 22:08:14 2003
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Comment: Just noticed I mistyped the years. Should be 1964 -1966.
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| Name: Roland Krom (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun Feb 2 22:06:21 2003
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Comment: I was in Bitburg from January 1963 through November 1966. 587th MMS and 71'st TMS tenet organizations under the 38'th TMW. First in GSC then in Maintenance Control with Sgt Siders as NCOIC. Like Ken Kinkel, I'm trying to locate Wayne Miller and Jerry Headrick who were part of our group.
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| Name: EDWARD GEORGE (Homepage)
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| | Country: JACKSONVILLE FL | Date: Sat Feb 1 15:14:11 2003
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Comment: I WAS STATIONED AT THE BUSH FROM AUG69 TO MAR 72. ITS GREAT TO SEE WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE BASE AFTER ITS CLOSING. I WORKED FOR THE CHIEF OF MAINTENANCE. COSMO, COPPER, JOE , HOLLER AT ME.
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| Name: Jerry Siders (Homepage)
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| | Country: US of A | Date: Sun Jan 26 06:52:13 2003
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Comment: Just reviewed the site again. Still great! Hey, as a former NCOIC of Maintenance Control, I resent the "puzzle palace" tag. Actually, I was always a guidance wienie at heart anyway. Great memories seeing the photos of the guys. Thanks!
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| Name: Ken Kinkel (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun Jan 26 02:47:56 2003
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Comment: I was stationed in Bitburg 1963-1966. Mace missle guidance technician. I am rounding up my crew. We have found 7 of 9. Still looking for Wayne Miller and Jerry Headrick
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| Name: Jim Staples (Homepage)
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| | Country: usa | Date: Wed Jan 15 01:29:09 2003
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Comment: I was in the 36MMS 73-76. Worked with Msgt Lynch and loaded bombs with Jim Pitman, John Draper, Ken Stiller, Roy Price. I went to Hill AFB UT and then to March AFB CA as a B-52D Gunner, got my commission and went to Ellsworth AFB SD as a Minuteman Launch Control Officer, then to Nellis AFB NV. Just got laid off from American Airlines as an MD-80/757/767 Pilot. Things sure have changed at the Bush since I left. Thanks. Great site.
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| Name: Jim Chaddock (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Jan 13 08:51:03 2003
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Comment: assigned 585th Bitburg 1957-61, logged two Libya TDY's, all-in-all a very memorable portion of my life.
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| Name: David Robinson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun Jan 12 07:27:42 2003
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Comment: I was stationed as Bitburg from 1987 - 1990 . I was known by my nickname " Robbie ". If anyone remembers me or was stationed at Bit during that time..I would love to hear from you. Bitte Ein Bit and Tschuss!
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| Name: Mike Barstow (Homepage)
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| | Country: | Date: Tue Jan 7 09:34:50 2003
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from 73-75. Your web site brought backa lot of good times. Stationed at the hospital.
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| Name: Raymond York (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun Dec 15 12:47:06 2002
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Comment: I was in the 36th Air Police 1961 -1964 worked
K-9 Rebel. Great site.
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| Name: Charlie Martin (Homepage)
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| | Country: Eagan,Minnesota | Date: Fri Dec 13 10:56:56 2002
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Comment: 2139 th Comm. Sq. Dec. 1975 - Dec. 1977
Telephone installer/repairman,base troubleshooter the last year.
Played 3rd base on Bitburg's base traveling softball team those 2 years.
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| Name: John Westbrook (Homepage)
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| | Country: Texas USA | Date: Tue Nov 19 14:53:47 2002
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Comment: My brother and I were born at the Bitburg Hospital in 1956. Supposedly the first "twins" born there. Enjoyed the site.
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| Name: Frank E. Day (Homepage)
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| | Country: US | Date: Sun Nov 3 19:10:36 2002
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Comment: I WAS STATIONED AT BITBURG 1965-1967 AND WORKED ON THE FLIGHT LINE AS A CREW CHEIF 22TFW. WE FORMED A BAND CALLED THE DAYTRIPPERS AND PLAYED AT THE VFW. I CANNOT REMEMBER THE BAND MEMBERS NAME, PLEASE HELP. THANKS
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| Name: Sam Deckard (Homepage)
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| | Country: usa | Date: Tue Oct 15 06:35:49 2002
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Comment: Hi there, I was at Bitburg from April 63 through April 66. I was an A1c working on the Fire Control System
of the F105s . Assigned to 36th Armament & Electronics Maint. Sqdn. I guess my barracks was next door to the missle folks.
I have a lot of fond memories of those days . I really enjoyed your web site. It brought back even more memories.
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| Name: jim isham (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Thu Oct 10 19:54:40 2002
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Comment:
Just for the heck of it I did a search on 1st Tactical Missile Squadron and found this site. I was stationed at Bitburg from 5/56 to 2/59. It was the 1st TMS when I got there, but became the 1st TMG consisting of the 1st TMS, 585th C&G (which I was in) and 585th Support; part of, I think, the 701st Missile Wing.I was stationed at two of the launch sites off base at first and then transferred to Steinborn (known back then as Detachment 4) when it was a C&G site.
I recognized some of the
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| Name: Jerry Pulliam (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Sep 28 08:02:35 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from the fall of 1961 until the summer of 1964. I spent my first three months in Germany at Ramstein AB, and was transferred to Bitburg with the 36th TFW, and was a Fire Control Specialist with the 36th for those three years before leaving there and going to Kansas for my final year in the USAF. Loved your efforts in putting this together.
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| Name: Franz Tewksbury (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Tue Sep 10 07:13:11 2002
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Comment: I was in Bitburg '61-'63. Missle Tech.
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| Name: paul francis (Homepage)
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| | Country: UK | Date: Wed Sep 4 21:50:42 2002
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Comment: Can anyone tell me what type or generation are the tab-vees at Bitburg. I think they are 2nd generation but i am not sure.
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| Name: Paul Melanson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Sep 2 02:29:20 2002
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Comment:
My father, Camille Alfred Melanson, was stationed at Bitburg in the mid-1960's. He worked in procurement. I was born in Bitburg in May of 1966. If you knew my father, drop me a line. His friends called him "Joe." God bless Bitburg and all of you who served her well.
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| Name: paul francis (Homepage)
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| | Country: uk | Date: Sun Aug 25 01:17:39 2002
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Comment: Interesting site - thanks. Have just come back from Bitburg, having photographed many of the buildings at the airfield site. While there, I was not aware of the history of the base, and would now like to know the exact locations of the missile sites. Has anyone got a map showing these sites in relation to the air base? The local museum had copies of the book Bitburg Air Base - is there an english version available, if so where can i buy a copy. Thanks again.
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| Name: Dominic Buggia (Homepage)
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| | Country: U.S.A. | Date: Fri Aug 9 05:39:44 2002
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Comment: I was at Bitburg from July 63 to May 67. I was in A&E. I'm living in Saginaw, Mich.
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| Name: Mitch Stewart (Homepage)
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| | Country: | Date: Thu Aug 8 05:15:12 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg AB Germany from 1985-1989. I was in the 36th Supply Squadron.I would appreciate hearing from anyone from that time period.
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| Name: Gert Schmaglinski ( Smagi ) (Homepage)
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| | Country: Germany | Date: Tue Aug 6 00:59:27 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at BAB from 1965 to 1968 with the 36th Security Police Sqadron ( 36th CSU )It was a great time. If there is anyone out there that remembers me,drop me a line. GERTSHADOW@aol.com
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| Name: Brent "Dutch" Scharbor (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA Baby! | Date: Sun Jul 28 13:04:15 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at Bit from 91-94. Did F-15 Avionics out at building 556. I had a blast. Stupidly never took any pictures while I was there, and now I'm married and I'd like to have had those. Saw this site and the pix. It was the first Id seen since I left 8 years ago. Anybody with pix and stuff should write me!
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| Name: Michael Neely (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Jul 13 17:40:26 2002
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Comment: 36th CRS Jan 85 - Jan 88, Avionics Technician
The best three years of my AF career. I'd go
back to Germany in a second! We returnted in
95 to visit and toured what was left of the
base. It broke my heart to see the base closed
up and to see SP on the tails of our F-15's over
at Spang...
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| Name: Dan Tufano (Homepage)
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| | Country: US | Date: Thu Jul 4 20:20:26 2002
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Comment: My first duty station...73-75 Thanks for all your hard to put this page together. Aircraft Fuel Systems Repairman in those days.....best wishes to all.
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| Name: GENE STROZIER (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Jun 10 03:35:00 2002
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Comment: CAPT.USAF BASE HOSPITAL,PHARMACIST,1967-1970.
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| Name: Dale Harris (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Jun 7 01:26:13 2002
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Comment: Served at "Da Bush" 67-70. Worst weather in the
world if you spent your duty time on the flight
line. But off duty I wore out an Opel. Great place to be if you want to see Europe.
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| Name: Chris Edmonds (SSGT) (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed May 29 08:36:50 2002
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Comment: 36th AMS - F4E's - 1974-5 worked 2nd shift flightline the whole time - remember rolling open the revetment doors on the dark cold nights to run the radar BITs - remember biking down to Echternach on a warm summer morning and stopping along the way - "ein bier bitte" - anyone know what happened to the-fightin-36th page?
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| Name: Eddie McCartney (Homepage)
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| | Country: Texas, U.S.A. | Date: Wed May 22 00:53:03 2002
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Comment: Stationed at the "bush" 71-75. Initially with 525TFS but knee surgery put me with DCM behind a desk in acft. records. Would be nice to "haben si ein Bitburger Pils bitte", of course a hand of pinocle would have to be played at a penny a point. Love your site.
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| Name: Chuck Grubb (Homepage)
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| | Country: Nebraska, USA | Date: Sun May 19 09:52:47 2002
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Comment: Bitburg: Very likely the best assignment of my nearly 23 year career. Stationed at Spangdahlem from 76-79, Rhein-Main 80-85 and Bitburg 90-94. Great friends, super memories, and an installation where I felt more at home then any other. President of the Air Force Sergeants Association chapter for 3 years; member of the CSC champions Barons bowling team of 1992; the BASH; our victory homecoming after the Gulf War. What a magical place and a magical time.
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| Name: Jim Ferris (Homepage)
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| | Country: usa | Date: Fri May 10 01:01:19 2002
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Comment: I was in the 585th Support Squadron - K9 branch
of Air Police from 60 - 62. Pictures bring back good memories. I still remember Major Barr and a great 1st sargeant and a great group of guys.
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| Name: Charles L. Black (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon May 6 03:00:38 2002
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Comment: Bitburg 71st TMS MEMS Maintenance 1965-1969.
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| Name: Thomas C. Smith (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun May 5 07:42:23 2002
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Comment: I commented about my stay on March 1, 2002 and have a change in my e-mail address now. So if any of those folks mentioned priviously come across my note please drom me an e-mail. tomcsmith@pa.net
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| Name: Gavin Glasenapp (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri May 3 11:35:30 2002
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Comment: I was an Air Force brat living at Bitburg from 1981-1984. My father was the deputy fire chief at the time. I'm carrying on the family tradition of service as an Army helicopter pilot now. I certainly hope to get stationed in Germany myself in the near future! Keep up the great work.
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| Name: Greg Stowe (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Apr 29 07:44:02 2002
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Comment: Forgot, in the last message. ECM/AMS 1972 - 1976.
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| Name: Greg Stowe (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Apr 29 07:41:52 2002
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Comment: Thanks for the memories. Third stool from the front is mine at the Ampel. Say hi to Deiter for me.
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| Name: Mike Anderson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed Apr 17 22:31:09 2002
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Comment: Great pictures. Brings back memories.
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| Name: Ron Golden (Homepage)
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| | Country: Kansas City, MO | Date: Sun Apr 14 12:25:22 2002
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Comment: Matador and Mace Controls Tech from 9-1958 to 9-1962. Lowry AFB, Orlando AFB and Osan AFB.
Hello to all the missle techs. Contact me if you find time. Ron
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| Name: Larry L. Stelck (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Tue Apr 9 18:10:58 2002
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Comment: I was at Bitburg Aug 1981-Feb 1986 - 36 CRS Avionics Branch Manual Test Stations. Best assignment of my career! Bitte ein Bit und Prost, Tost, Bundeswehr!!!
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| Name: John Nettle (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed Apr 3 18:43:33 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from '76 to '78. I was assigned to the hospital as an x-ray tech. If you served with me I would like to hear from you.
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| Name: Greg Stark (Homepage)
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| | Country: U.S.A. | Date: Wed Mar 6 23:07:20 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from March 1986 to July 1988. I will always carry fond memories of Bitburg and Europe!
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| Name: John McDonald (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed Mar 6 21:19:56 2002
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg AB with the 36 TFW from July 1962 - March 1964. I enjoy your website very much.
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| Name: Dave " Robbie" Robinson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Mar 1 18:11:59 2002
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Comment: Nice site. Brings back many memories. Was stationed at Bitburg from 1987 to 1990. Worked in the " phase docks ". Anyone remember " Rosie's Garage" , "Castels" and Mel's bar - " Your place or mine" ? Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I MISS YOU GUYS!
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| Name: Thomas C. Smith (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Mar 1 08:08:08 2002
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Comment: Thanks for the trip into the past. I was stationed at BAFB from 1957 - 1960 in the 585th TMG. I wonder where some of the troops that were in Data Computing at the missile control center are now. Bill Hess, Steve May, Bob Farrens, "Doc" Holliday, Billy Mitchem, Harry Sherman, Larry Dalby and all the others. If any one has had contact with any of these drop me an e-mail. Tom
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| Name: Donna (Homepage)
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| | Country: US | Date: Fri Feb 15 00:48:26 2002
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Comment: Hi there,
Great site, I grew up in Bitburg. My mother is German, and we lived there until the time that I was 12. I was wondering if anyone remembered a guy by the name of John McWilliams. He was stationed there, and was in the Air Force. I am not sure of the dates, but it was somewhere around the early 60's. Any info. would be great or if anyone would like to contact me "just because" that would be fine too. :)
Thanks, Donna
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| Name: Gordon Anderson (Homepage)
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| | Country: usa | Date: Wed Feb 6 04:19:01 2002
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Comment: Stationed at 36th Combat Support Group Headquarters
Sq. May 1964 to May 1967. Worked at Base Personnel
office. Would love to hear from anyone that mighte
have known me. My nick name was Big Andy.Made alot
friends. Would love to make contact. Bill Gallagher
Jim Gordon, John Lopold, J.P. Coffee, Bill Courtney,
Pig Pin Reynolds, Sgt Benz and many more.
of friends.
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| Name: James Rockwell (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Wed Feb 6 00:25:36 2002
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Comment: I was in the 2139th Communications Squad June 62 till June 65. I loved my time there, the beer, and the German people. I remember the buildings getting nice new paint and then just a little while later being re-painted drab olive green.
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| Name: jerry siders (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Jan 28 01:07:18 2002
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Comment: Excellent site! Bitburg 1963-1967 in GSC and then off to Maintenance Control. Started in Matador at Hahn and wound up 30 year AF career back there again as Base Food Service Officer (a promotion?).
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| Name: G. Joseph Synder (Homepage)
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| | Country: | Date: Sun Jan 27 18:01:03 2002
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Comment: Having been with the 71st TMS, at Bitburg and Steinborn, I truly enjoyed
the web pages that I have viewed. They brought back some really great memories of
friends and events. Best regards to all missile personnel out there.
G. Joseph Snyder
Cameron Park, CA 95682
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| Name: Joseph N. Harper MsgtRet (Homepage)
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| | Country: United States | Date: Mon Jan 21 21:34:52 2002
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Comment: Served in Bitburg Jun62 to Jun65 at Rittersdorf site with Mace B
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| Name: Jennifer Thompson (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Thu Jan 17 08:39:34 2002
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Comment: Excellent site!! I am a military brat whose parents were stationed at Bitburg during 1974 - 1978. I have fond memories of living there as a child - thanks for reviving those memories!! Does anyone remember Harky's bar off base? I remember learning to play pinball there as a little girl. Fun memories!!
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| Name: Dennis Kirk, CMSgt, USAF Ret (Homepage)
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| | Country: | Date: Thu Jan 10 06:29:03 2002
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Comment: I retired from Bitburg AB in 1993. This site
brought back some very fond memories of the
two times I was stationed at Bit.
Thank you for developing this site.
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| Name: michael j matto (Homepage)
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| | Country: U.S.A | Date: Wed Jan 9 02:07:06 2002
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Comment: Brings back old memories. I was stationed there from 1961 to 1964 with the 525th FIS I will have to get into your web site mor often and really look it over
Mike
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| Name: G. Joseph Snyder (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Dec 24 05:04:07 2001
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg AFB, from 1958 to 1961, with the 71st TMS. My last duty was with Flight "C" at Steinborn, West Germany, with Captain John S. Almond as flight commander.
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| Name: Mark Nagus (Homepage)
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| | Country: United States | Date: Tue Dec 18 00:58:18 2001
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Comment: I was stationed at Bitburg from 1989 to 1993 with the 36th SPS . I think they were the best years of my life. I definetly miss Bitburg.. If there is anyone out there that remembers me, drop me a line... Mnagu682@cs.com
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| Name: Peter Vonk (Homepage)
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| | Country: The Netherlands | Date: Fri Nov 30 00:33:59 2001
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Comment: Hello, first of all my compliments, great site!
I was wondering whether there are folks out there that could help me with some patches from their "Bit" assignment (or other).
I am looking for a helping hand on Fighter, Missile and the 39th TEWS patches.
Any help is absolutely more than welcome, thanks, Peter.
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| Name: Brandi "Dee" Edsall-Griffin (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sun Nov 18 17:24:15 2001
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Comment: Hi all. I was a military brat at Bitburg from 1967-70, and dated an airman named William David Morrison, Jr - he was from Indiana, and if anyone knows how to find him, I would really appreciate finding him. This site is incredible
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| Name: Charles Krupnick (Homepage)
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| | Country: United States | Date: Fri Nov 16 17:51:33 2001
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Comment: I was stationed in Germany from 1983 to 1987. Would like to hear
from anyone stationed there during that time.
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| Name: Martin Schmidt (Homepage)
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| | Country: Sacramento CA | Date: Sat Oct 27 10:29:20 2001
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Comment: I just found your site and it just reminded me how jealous I am. I was only 5 years old when my dad was stationed at Bitburg. I still remember the housing (3rd floor), bomb shelter to play in, theater (free movies if we brought a can of food).and the German candy shop right outside of the base. I just wish I was a few years older than I was so I could have even more memories.
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| Name: Apollonia (Homepage)
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| | Country: U S A | Date: Fri Oct 19 06:47:44 2001
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Comment: I was born in Germany ,near Bitburg,on the way to Echternach Lux. I married an Air-Force Man.Our Bases were Portland int. Aviano,Vietn.Wiesbaden Dyess,Bergstrom.We retired here in Austin Tx.
>Hello< to all our Friends,Clint and me,,,
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| Name: Inga Opgenoorth (Homepage)
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| | Country: Germany | Date: Sun Oct 14 17:26:24 2001
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Comment: I like your hompage! I just wanted to drop a message because i wanted to say hello to Stew Snyder! So if this guy is still working on your Air Base, and that is what i don�t know for sure, just let him know i was there! GOD BLESS AMERICA! bye Inga
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| Name: Diane Algire (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Sat Oct 13 19:49:46 2001
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Comment: My dad was stationed at Bitburg 73-77, we loved living at Bitburg. I enjoyed visiting this site.
If any one remembers my dad Larry Algire please contact me. He worked supply.
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| Name: Steven Harris (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Aug 27 20:27:00 2001
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Comment: By the way, one of our tac sites was on the old Matador site just outside of Bitburg. It was 60 feet down, and closed up tight, but we made our way in. It was awesome to see the control room and launch bays. Really awesome.
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| Name: Steven Harris (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Aug 27 20:19:23 2001
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Comment: I was stationed with the Patriot Missile battallion 5th of the 7th Air Defense Artillery from 1990 thtough 1992. This site, and other BAB sights, have taken me back to some really great times. Thanks.
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| Name: Kathi Chehovich May (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Mon Aug 20 08:40:46 2001
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Comment: Iwas stationed at Bitburg AFB for 1 year. I never fit in and went though severe cultural shock when I came back to the states. I fit right in with the German culture and everything but not the Air Force. I would love to hear from anyone who knows me or anyone who just wants to converse.
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| Name: Oscar R. Lewis (Homepage)
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| | Country: USA | Date: Fri Aug 17 06:27:49 2001
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Comment: I was at Bitburg from Dec 1962- Dec 1965. I was in the 525th FIS working on radar and fire-control systems on the F-102.
Good job on this web site.
It sure brings back a lot of memories.
THANKS!
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| Name: Paul Begin (Homepage)
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| | Country: Florida/ USA | Date: Fri Jul 27 07:19:05 2001
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Comment: Really enjoy your site. I was stationed at Bitburg 65-69. Attached to 2139th Comm Sqd. Our room was directly over the MARS station. Remember the ALERTS, beer, snow and the trips down town and to Trier. Had fun pulling maint. on base PA.. Playing "ships of Fools". Many nites in CAB of control tower, missile sites, and in the base underground command center.. ugh.
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