Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Was onboard the HAPPY HARRY DE1074 during this mission, lets never forget...LRB

just wanted to wish everyone a merry christmas and happy new year.hope to see everyone in branson in may. carl odom l/cpl g 2/9

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My skin is thicker then a flak jacket, in fact it is thicker then a EOD bomb suit.

This was only a fiasco from higher echelons of command.

Personally being on the island;
Bn level and below it was not a fiasco.

Saepre Expertus,
Marine Retired (30 years)

I was assigned to the 56 ARRS (KING/Air Rescue and Recovery - formerly the 37th ARRS out of Nam) at Korat RTAFB Thailand with the HC130P air refueling/command birds. We were with the 41st as they were duck butted out to the carriers. My AC #212 flew command for 30 hours over Kol Tang until the capsule C130s came up out of Philippines. The F111s, A7s and F4s came out of Korat also. I was stations there from 12/74-12/75. Then our bases were shutdown in Jan 76 due to this operation for we pissed the Thai people off for flying missions from their soil. But hell what were we there for anyway. AC # 212 went out on the rescue of the downed HH53 with the security force - Thanks for your insight to connect us via this website.

Edd,

In boot camp, were you ever the house mouse? Most house mice were also scribes. LOL

Better you then me, I support your e-mail 100%.

The technique that I still use to put forth an agenda item is;

Topic: Generalized explanation

Discussion: Who, what, where, when, Why?

Recommendation: Just don't come up with an idea, have a solution.

Only trying to help, not hinder.

Keep your head down and your gun powder dry.

Fratres Aeterni (Brothers Forever),
Scott (ECHO Company)

SCRIBE’S SCRAWL

Meeting Agenda Items

When I accepted the position of KTMVO Secretary at the 2010 reunion little did I know how daunting a task it would be, particularly at my age. Trying to concentrate and stay involved in the discussion, rapidly scribbling notes, and trying to keep track of who said what is much more difficult than I ever expected. Then, the worst part is later trying to decipher the notes accurately while transcribing them. Maybe there is a way that you could help me. If there is a particular subject which you would like to discuss during our 2012 reunion, could I ask that you give me a heads-up in the form of an agenda item. It doesn’t have to anything real fancy or formal. Just an email, snail-mail note, or phone call relating the subject and a short outline of your viewpoints. Actually, this has already been done by our President, “Lt Dan” Hoffman, in his most recent President’s Page submission. I’ll quote to give you an example: “At our upcoming reunion, I would suggest that we need to discuss purchasing a plaque for the ship (S.S. Jerimiah O'Brein floating museum) to identify our operation and information on the MAYAGUEZ.” It’s just that simple, “No sweat GI, payday mo ricky ticky!” This would really be very helpful to me and greatly appreciated. Thanks & Semper Fi,
Edd

This is a great memorial to those who served during this time. Great job on the site...Service with honor...!

I was an F4 crew chief at Udorn 73-74

May God Bless you all

just wanted to wish everyone a happy thanksgiving.

With the sacrifices of the past, present and future clearly before us; I thank anyone who currently serves, has served or has a loved one that has made a special sacrifice to defend this great country. I will carry the passion, dedication and devotion to the RED,WHITE and BLUE.

The wife and I celebrated the B-day and Veterans day at Jeff Kerns House in Arizona. Cut the cake with some older Marines and said a prayer for the ones that are in need of a little help from the lord. I've got pictures to send to Larry so he can post them.
Semper Fi