tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post4765347324621239806..comments2024-03-23T19:41:22.620-10:00Comments on Taipei Air Station: History of US Air Force in Taiwan - 1966Taipei Air Stationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686488354629456728noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-1948364838831873102024-01-25T05:43:38.291-10:002024-01-25T05:43:38.291-10:00Thank you Major Danny L.,I remember you well, you ...Thank you Major Danny L.,I remember you well, you were my replacement when I PCS'd and you are the ONLY prior member of the 6217th SPS I've seen comment.THANK YOU! You replaced me in Reports and Analysis when I PCS'd. TSgt Feldon Bishop,was NCOIC, Reports & Analysis;MSgt Maxie Primeaux, LE Supt.; MSgt Charles Jordan, SP Supt.; Capt Carlton Ballinger, CSP! I also recall MSgt Chen,Chinese AF Flight Chief tutoring you in the Chinese language. I ran into SSgt Howard Ricketts when I was assigned to Misawa AB, Japan in 77-80. I followed your career and accomplishments, and am proud to have known you along with all the friends I made while assigned to the 6217th SPS, and the Local Nationals working on Base and in Taichung City. Enjoy your retirement,you've earned it! Eddie C. 21 yr., SMSgt (Ret)Eddie Cowicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-47564273038894863082021-05-23T02:36:57.517-10:002021-05-23T02:36:57.517-10:00I was initially assigned to the hospital squadron ...I was initially assigned to the hospital squadron in the late summer of 1971 and remained until November 1972. There was some racial tension in the Pacific and substance abuse was also an issue with the potency and use of opiates. I was one of the original Social Actions personnel recruited by then Col. Isoue and Major Beljoe. Many precious memories remain from my first permanent party assignment at CCK.<br />Leander Forbes, Jr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-48850604453872735002020-10-08T05:16:33.240-10:002020-10-08T05:16:33.240-10:00I greatly enjoyed reading your historical backgrou...I greatly enjoyed reading your historical background of USAF units assigned throughout Taiwan. I was first assigned to the 6217th Security Police Squadron in Jan 1968, departing for the 803rd Security Police Squadron, Tucson, AZ, in Nov 1972. During my nearly 5 years tenure in Taiwan, I worked in security, law enforcement, the Armory, CSC and Law Enforcement Desks, the Training Section and the Taichung Armed Forces Police Detachment at HSA Det 3 in Taichung. When I arrived at CCK, Captain Carlton D. Ballinger was the squadron commander, and he was later succeeded by Capt Burch H. McDonald. As I progressed in my career, I became a commissioned officer, retired in 1992, and was then worked as a GS-14 assigned to the American Institute in Taiwan in Taipei from 1992-95, during which time I revisited CCKAB numerous times as part of my official duties. By that time, the former 6217th Combat Support Squadron Hqs building had been transformed into a USAF-ROCAF museum, focusing on the history of USAF units assigned to CCKAB. The 18-hole golf course and Officers Club was still in use. The former two-story Barracks No. 240 thru 248, former hospital, BX, Mail Room, Gas Station, and most of the transient barracks were abandoned and in disrepair. I have a lot of memories of my nearly 5 years service there. Major, USAF (Ret) Danny L. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-90425014765339803092019-02-20T07:31:46.813-10:002019-02-20T07:31:46.813-10:00Paul Wiggins
I was General Pitts aide, having pi...Paul Wiggins <br /><br />I was General Pitts aide, having pinned his first star on him, with his wife Doris, as we crossed the international date line coming from Hickham AFB. I had the very distinct pleasure of meeting Colonel John O. Sandbach upon arriving at Taipei Air Station. 327th Air Div. As I progressed through my AF career and life, the single most influential person I ever met in the USAF was Colonel Sandbach. To this day of my life, he remains ever present as "my hero." Colonel John Sandbach's career in the USAF was amazingly interesting, and we worked together with Maj. Gen Wilson, Lt. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, and with SecAF Harold Brown, PhD.<br /><br />We built CCK AB from the ground up, and made it what it became. Colonel Sandbach was a "great commanding officer." He was my friend and mentor.<br /><br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536223820210684341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-77434195121566636962018-05-14T17:57:28.031-10:002018-05-14T17:57:28.031-10:00I arrived at CCK in April 1967 and enjoyed reading...I arrived at CCK in April 1967 and enjoyed reading these comments on the development of the base in 1966. I worked in the 6217th CES and Colonel R. H. Hardy, Commander had a lot of involvement in construction projects being completed in 1967. Lots of good and not so memories. Love to visit today. Got promoted to Captain in Jan. 68 and off to RVN in Feb for 90 day TDY in response to TET attacks. Very happy to get back to Taiwan to DEROS in May and into SAC Minuteman Missile Crew duty at Whiteman AFB. Retired in 1984 at Wurtsmith AFB with 20 years service. MAJOR T.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683329105345049031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-29383959777090423102016-05-26T04:46:06.712-10:002016-05-26T04:46:06.712-10:00I was assigned to Kung Kuan AB in late 1965 or Jan...I was assigned to Kung Kuan AB in late 1965 or January 1966, but spent first six months of that assignment at Tachikawa AB, Japan. Enjoyed both locations and worked with excellent people at both! I was a Jet Engine Mechanic with the 314th Field Maintenance Squadron and arrived at CCK after first barracks was constructed.....missed the tents. I do remember that one of the inflatable buildings mention in your excellent timeline housed our mailroom but was deflated more than it was inflated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367075874864835517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-85164755091133851962015-02-28T14:37:14.978-10:002015-02-28T14:37:14.978-10:00My daughter was born at the Navy Hospital in Taipe...My daughter was born at the Navy Hospital in Taipei in 1975. She went back for a visit in 2001. I was assigned to a Chinese Radar site...best tour of my Air Force career..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-51723054915770298802014-05-03T17:22:16.882-10:002014-05-03T17:22:16.882-10:00I was one of the crew that closed up TAS - 1975. ...I was one of the crew that closed up TAS - 1975. I was stationed there a bit less than two full years. We lived in Tien Mu (sol?). Best two years of my life; I tried to learn Chinese and took 3 or 4 courses on Chinese culture through the U of M extension.Tim Galdenciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267939122780753491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-5474476267372051022012-02-22T06:50:24.648-10:002012-02-22T06:50:24.648-10:00Great Job Kent -- I have enjoyed reading the early...Great Job Kent -- I have enjoyed reading the early days of CCK. Thanks for all your research. I was with the 21st TAS in late 71 to late 73 when we moved to Clark AB Philippines.Jim Dwyerhttp://www.jimdwyer.comnoreply@blogger.com