I spent 2 months at U-Tapao in 1968, 10 months in 1970 working on B52 D model engines. Then went to Guam in May 1972 for 6 month TDY, home for 30 days, then back to Guam for 6 more months. Worked on both D & G model engines during Operation Linebacker. Lived in tents and tin shacks, even spent some time living on the gym floor when we first arrived! Worked 12 hour shifts, 6 days a week, but the teamwork and cameraderie were something to never be forgotten. Still think of fondly of those times !
I spent a year at U-Tapao, Thailand launching B-52's to Vietnam and finally rotated to Blytheville AFB, Arkansas. After being there for nine months I was sent to Anderson for six months TDY,came back home for 30 days, back to Anderson for six more months, back home for 30 days and was preparing to go back for another six months when the operation was terminated. My prayers, along with my wife and two children's were answered
Whoa! What a flashback! I went over TDY for 6 months (to the day) in late February '72 from Carswell (7th Bomb Wing) and bunked at Marbo. I've got satallite shots of that compound off of Google Maps. When I left I had PCS orders for Clark AB. Fifteen months in the PI was much, much shorter than 6 months on the rock!
I was Navy, in VQ-1 at NAS Agana. Used to visit you guys up at Andersen - a few lucky folks went with us to secret places on the island. Quite a place when you knew where to go. Great sea duty.
I wish I'd have had a tape of that song when I was stationed on "The Rock" for a year. I about wore Freebird out, though, in my final months. I was literally ready to grab something that floats and head for the P.I. Now I'm actually thinking of moving back. At least now I can afford to leave once in a while, but I still probably ought to be medicated for wanting to go back there for anything more than a visit- at least until they act on my idea of a trans-Pacific highway.
I was a kid there '70 - '73 - my father was the officers club manager. Saw a cargo 130 plane crash on a walk back from a movie. It was a big fire ball. I was close and with my friend Tracy.
I was TDY from Robins AFB, Ga. to Anderson AFB, Guam form Nov. 1972 to May 1973 then again from June 1973 until they sent us home early following the Eleven-Day Bombing period. Does anyone know if there are any groups of Bulletshot survivors to correspond with?
wow! did we really do that stuff, or did I just dream two tours? four decades ago. amazing. thanks for the memory.
jbg43 7 months ago
eric b and the animals album. they had plenty of them at the B X on Andersonand everybody had it. i still know every word of every song.
carol9for 11 months ago
when will pogs ever come back :(
1joel9 3 years ago
I spent 2 months at U-Tapao in 1968, 10 months in 1970 working on B52 D model engines. Then went to Guam in May 1972 for 6 month TDY, home for 30 days, then back to Guam for 6 more months. Worked on both D & G model engines during Operation Linebacker. Lived in tents and tin shacks, even spent some time living on the gym floor when we first arrived! Worked 12 hour shifts, 6 days a week, but the teamwork and cameraderie were something to never be forgotten. Still think of fondly of those times !
gobigred71 3 years ago
I spent a year at U-Tapao, Thailand launching B-52's to Vietnam and finally rotated to Blytheville AFB, Arkansas. After being there for nine months I was sent to Anderson for six months TDY,came back home for 30 days, back to Anderson for six more months, back home for 30 days and was preparing to go back for another six months when the operation was terminated. My prayers, along with my wife and two children's were answered
u812joe 4 years ago
I was stationed in Guam for 6 months, February until June, 1967. This video brings back those memories.Tom
jerkputter 4 years ago
Whoa! What a flashback! I went over TDY for 6 months (to the day) in late February '72 from Carswell (7th Bomb Wing) and bunked at Marbo. I've got satallite shots of that compound off of Google Maps. When I left I had PCS orders for Clark AB. Fifteen months in the PI was much, much shorter than 6 months on the rock!
jshifty1 4 years ago
whats the song called?
mys0ck 4 years ago
"We've Got to Get Out Of this Place", by Eric Burdon, logical @ the time.
sojuand7 4 years ago
thanks
mys0ck 4 years ago
I was Navy, in VQ-1 at NAS Agana. Used to visit you guys up at Andersen - a few lucky folks went with us to secret places on the island. Quite a place when you knew where to go. Great sea duty.
PuzzlingEvidenceTV 4 years ago
I wish I'd have had a tape of that song when I was stationed on "The Rock" for a year. I about wore Freebird out, though, in my final months. I was literally ready to grab something that floats and head for the P.I. Now I'm actually thinking of moving back. At least now I can afford to leave once in a while, but I still probably ought to be medicated for wanting to go back there for anything more than a visit- at least until they act on my idea of a trans-Pacific highway.
rwstreb 4 years ago
I was a kid there '70 - '73 - my father was the officers club manager. Saw a cargo 130 plane crash on a walk back from a movie. It was a big fire ball. I was close and with my friend Tracy.
ERIKSGATTA 4 years ago
I was TDY from Robins AFB, Ga. to Anderson AFB, Guam form Nov. 1972 to May 1973 then again from June 1973 until they sent us home early following the Eleven-Day Bombing period. Does anyone know if there are any groups of Bulletshot survivors to correspond with?
mrvnrnr 4 years ago
I was there in 72-73. No TDY for me. Operation Enduring Boredom.
Postie1 4 years ago