Gary Jackson Military History:
I enlisted in the Navy, yes the Navy, March 1964 and served in Viet Nam in 1966. In October 1966 I returned home and then transferred to the USAF. I was in the USAF from 1966 through November 1973.
I arrived Bentwaters 20 November 1969 and departed 21 October 1973, at which time I was being discharged from the service, at my request. I arrived Bentwaters as a Sgt and later made SSgt. I was assigned to the 91TFS, B-flight as a Crew Chief and worked the flight line prior to my last three months, at which time I was assigned to the 81 Security Police Squadron under "Project Transition." This was to help you find work after the service. I joined the Police Squadron because I wanted to be a police officer, which I became for a time.
My daughter was born at RAF Lakenheath, 8 December 1970. She kept her dual-citizenship until she turned 18 years of age.
Bentwaters was a very big part of my life with a lot of good memories. I am proud to say I was there.
Thanks for your help!

Skip Dunscomb dbldapd(a)yahoo.com, Woodbridge 1970-1973, A1c through SSGT, 67th ARRS
now: Denver, Colorado
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there!
Spent a lot of time working and playing at the Rod and Gun Club. Manager was Mr. B. Ken Missen.
Other names that came flooding back were Patti Lewandowski, Jim Smith, Danny Kimbro, Marshall Chaplain, Bob Campbell. Also Maj. Keithe Nelson, who ret as a Major General.
Local folks were Doug Leggett, D.D. Dodd, Wally Sykes and I can see a lot of faces in my memory, but can't come up with the names now.
Guys in the radio shop that I worked with were TSGT Robert Ivester, SSGT Clement Coward, SGT Esteban Corona. A crew chief on the 130's was Bill Durtschi.

David Smith coffeec66(a)hotmail.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1979 to 1981, 81ST security police squadron 1979 to 1981 rank a1c
I was unaware bentwaters is no longer an active base, i had a wonderful time at bentwaters made of friends, and still think of them and where they may be now,
I was sad to see bentwaters is closed, i miss ipswich town and the times i spent there as a young airman.
I am looking for Dave Watts, he was from Yuma az, no contact since 1980, last seen him at RAF Bentwaters in 1980, 
if anyone may know where he may be please let me know. please contact me thanks

Steve Dobbs sdobbs(a)certifiedcomputing.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1979 - 1983
SSgt, Sensor Systems (Pave Penny) Technician, 81st Combat Repair Squadron
now: 241 Crystal Circle, Mooresville, NC 28117 -- 704-507-3289
A picture of a decal left on the entrance door to the chow hall was probably left there by someone that worked with the 83rd SAR (Search And Rescue), Rimini, Italy.

James L. Shaw, TSgt (ret) jshawzie(a)chartermi.net, Bentwaters Woodbridge Mar 82-May 87, 81st SPS
I was assigned to the twin bases, but spent most of my time on "Woody".
I was on TSgt Chester Horton's flight "C" Flight for the first year I was in country.
I would like to hear from anyone who was assigned to the Squadron during that time frame. 
I am looking for Dennis Huff, Chris Redman, Jon Biddle or any of the "C" Flight crew.
It would be nice to hear from Col Oliver D. Towns also.
Shawzie

Ramona "Pepper" (Mejia-Hill) Martin garrammart(a)alaweb.com, Woodbridge Dec 1976 - Jan 1979
Sgt., 67 Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron
now: 315 South Park St., Greenville, AL 36037

I am interested in contacting former members of the 67th ARRS who were stationed at RAF Woodbridge while I was there. 
I have had some luck locating a few members of the squadron, but would like to know what became of my two squadron commanders: Col Stanley Maratos and Col. Donald Jensen.
Also trying to locate a former supervisor Lt. Minot Gailliard. Would like to share memories and photos with any of the old (and we are getting older!!) gang. The 67th was the best assignment I ever had!

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Richard A. Tetlak ricopax(a)novocon.net, Bentwaters Woodbridge December 73 - December 75
Arrived an A1C December 10th, 1973, to Sgt circa Aug 1975
F-4D Phantom (66-620) crewchief 81st OMS (Organizational Maintenance Squadron) Flightline Mechanic
circa Jan 75 - Aug 75 Alert Force Flightline Crewchief
Now: PO Box 36, Hinsdale, New York 14743
Stationed at Bentwaters right out of Tech School... Arrived at Crooked Creek during an ORI (Operational Readiness Inspection) Was astounded by the size of the F-4 Phantoms when first saw them.
Spent most of 2 years at Twin-Base complex working swing shift heavy maintenance (tires, flight controls, external fuel tanks)
First trainer Rick Mayer?, Flightline Chief MSgt Hand.
Best friends were "Mr. Lewis" a Staff Sgt who I enjoyed working with tremendously and had a ball driving around the perimeter in his VW Bug with dim headlights at breakneck speeds to get to midnite chow and "Smitty's Banana Pancakes....YUMMMM YUMMMM
JJ Johnson was another good friend who transferred to George AFB California after I did and was directly responsible for me getting my drivers license.
Took flying lessons from Chris Crowther? at Woodbridge Aero Club....yes, flying before I had a drivers license.
Chris returned to crop dusting after I transferred out I was told....
Loved the area and will always regret not having a car to get around. I did attend many airshows (including Farnborough) and air museums by charter bus. Only made it to London once (actually drove thru by bus) but saw Piccadilly Circus, Tower of London and Big Ben.
I was assigned to the 92nd TFS and remember "my pilot" Lt. J.C. Meyer yelling across the dispersal ramp for me when his plane had some problems. I saw him once years later at George AFB when he was getting checked out in the aging F-105. Don't think he remembered me.
I was also present the day the Queen, both Princesses and the Duke stopped at Bentwaters on their way to Ipswich to dedicate the Post Office there. Have some nice photos of them all.
Would love to converse with anyone else there in the years I was stationed there. Maybe talk about the TDY's to Aviano Italy. I have been back to Aviano 3 times with the NY Air National Guard since then and there is NOTHING the same except the Transient Alert shack.
I get so "homesick" for Bentwaters sometimes.

Charles Hickman - "Hoss" hickmanc(a)ncez.net or hickmac(a)qcinc.com  12-77 to 7-80, Worked in Packing and Crating at TMO - Bentwaters
Lived for a while in the barracks on Woodbridge then moved to Theberton - now living in North Carolina
Guys I would like to get in touch with: Bob Haas - PA, Tim Pease - CA * Bill Thompson - FL * Alton Buggs - TX * Cornell Batiste - CA * Would also like to know if Ron Saunders an Englishman from Woodbridge is still alive and well. Ron and I worked together and would be in his sixties by now.

Robert Charles "Chuck" Farmer rfarmeroh(a)yahoo.com  
B/W yrs: 1974 - 77
Rank: E - 4 - I was with the 2164 Comm. Sq in the radio shop (304X4).
Now located: 640 Quartz Way, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020, USA, PH 303 466 5213
We showed up every morning at our off main base (Bentwaters) shop, the Bentwaters control tower communications receiver site. On Fridays we would kick back and drink beer and Sgt Heller would bring in and show his 8mm porn collection.
I looked through your list of names and did not see anyone I served with.
Perhaps, if my name is listed here, someone looking for me will find the listing.
Thank You, Chuck Farmer

Paul Weinert, Bentwaters June 1979 to June 1981, 2164 Communications Squadron
I am looking for  * Scott 'Skyking' Martin * Kevin 'The Kid' Boyer * Carl 'The Butcher' Thompson * Dave Hoffman * my boss Ken Taylor * Robert Renden * Baxter Brown
Also looking for * Susan Tatterton who lived on Gold Crest Road, * Christopher and Nadine Coy who last lived in West Glamorgan, Wales.
I was also at Lajes Field, 1978 to 1979, 1936 Comm Sq, and F.E. Warren AFB, 1981 to 1982, 2149 Comm Sq.
I worked in the communications site near the HQ building that was across the highway that cut through the base. Crypto was right behind us and the telephone operators were right next door. Our shop also took care of the security system at the Weapons Storage Area, WSA.

Brent Gosteli bgosteli(a)flanagan.k12.il.us Woodbridge Jun 75 - Jun 77, E-4 NCO
Worked 81st SPS Worked Eddie McAffe's "B" Flight at the QRA entry control
then in the Woodbridge Armory on "D" Flight.
A few guys that were there, * Mark A Hodson, * Ken Coddington, * Scott Brugger, * Ron Beaudry, * Dick Whitting, * Tim Bohlke * Tsgt McFadden.

Al Scheibly aljaysch(a)aol.com  Bentwaters Woodbridge July 1978 - July 1981, while at BW/WB Stated with the 81AMS as part of the A-10 cadre,avionics.
Went to WB to set up the 91 amu. then to the 581 support branch.
Arrived at BW in July 1978 as A-10 cadre to the 81 ams avionics branch.
Some of my associates were Pete Kate, Steve Fox and Pat Dawe.
Then went to the 581 AGS to set up the 91 Amu. Major Cal Hitt thought I should then go to the 581 support branch. There we supported the 78 and 91 amu/tfs. Worked with many great people and these years were some of the best in my career.
Have now retired and living in Las Vegas NV

Edwin A. Keeney keeneagle(a)aol.com  Bentwaters Woodbridge 1977-1980, TSgt and MSgt, 81st SPS, Flight Chief at Woodbridge and at Bentwaters. Also assigned to Plans and Programs on Bentwaters.
Now: 1830 Artemis Ridge, West Richland, WA 99353
Just interested in making contact with any past members of my Flight
or any Security Policemen assigned during that time.

Lee Cohen leemcohen(a)hotmail.com 1970 - 1973, E-4 POL (R5 Driver) Bentwaters
Looking for those POL truck drivers.
I'm alive and well in New Mexico, where are you?

quadj_216(a)hotmail.com Janet (Ogle) Wilkins 1970s Bentwaters Woodbridge
No other information submitted.

laser-jim(a)lineone.net  James Gay, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1978-1993 RAF Bentwaters A10 cadre
81 AGS 92 AMU 1978 - 1981, 1983-1985 NCOIC 92 AMU, 1985-1986 AGS Supervision, RAF Woodbridge 1988-1991 67 ARRS/67 CAMS/667 SOMS, NCIOC MH53 Maintenance/C-130 Maintenance/667SOMS Supervision
Arrived RAF Bentwaters in Sep 1978 from Myrtle BEach AFB SC, as A-10 Cadre. Worked night shift in 92 AMU. Left in 1981. Returned in Mar 1982.
Night Shift Prod Super in 92 AMU. Became 92 AMU NCIOC May 1984. Moved to AGS Supervision in 1986
PCS'd to Iceland 1987. Returned to RAF Woodbridge March 1988. Nightshift Prod Super for several months. Took over as NCOIC MH53 Maint. Then as NCOIC C-130 Maint. Last 6 months Maintenance Supervision. Retired Jul 1991. Worked at Bentwaters Bowling Center until it closed in May 1993. Worked in DRMO until last day when Bentwaters was handed over to MOD.
I now work at RAF Lakenheath Skills Development Center (formerly known as Arts & Crafts)

Len Bacle LenBacle(a)aol.com  1976-1985
HI MY NAME IS LEN BACLE, I WAS STATIONED IN THE 81ST FROM 1976 TO 1985
THANKS 
LEN BACLE

Dcr628(a)aol.com Dale Ryland Bentwaters 1974-1976, Sgt,81st Transportaion Sq., (TMO) Packing/Crating Warehouse
Address Now: Vancouver, Washington
Great site.
Searching for old buddies: * Kenny Davis, * Don Maun, * Don Kirk, * Art Esteban, * any others.

Ray Winn ramwin2(a)msn.com,Bentwaters/Woodbridge 1968-1978, Civilian, Member of the Tunetwisters
During this time I worked at the Dining Hall, Stars&Stripes bookstore briefly, and worked for AAFES from 1970-78.
I was the first Manager of the Bentwaters Sound Center (through the Deli, Furniture Store, all the way in the back, tall guy with glasses, that's me).
I also played lead guitar for several C&W bands.
You might remember the "Tunetwisters" at the NCO Club and the Woodbridge All-Ranks Club.
I've got many fond memories of those times. Cheers and all the best. Ray Winn.
The Tunetwisters were formed by Chuck Bailey, who was Bandleader, big daddy, organizer, mentor, leader, nursemaid, and chief Buttkicker to us all.

The other members were Chuck Conley, Chris Kallenback(sp.?), Duane Booth, Mel Tindle, Rick Welch, and me.  We occasionally were joined by Bob Haskell, Tony Smart, Ron Reed, and Pete Harvey as sidemen. 

[Linn B.: I am interested that there was no mention of Clyde Clevenger, who emailed me to say that he played in a band of that name]

We did make two LP's at Hillside Records in Ipswich around 1975. I wonder if you could find out if they are still in business? I tried searching on the 'net but didn't score. It was owned and operated by Richard and David Allison at Levington Road, IPS. They were a brand new studio and I think we were their first venture. It went well.
I stayed in touch with Chuck B. for a while after I returned to US but then lost contact. It would be great to hear from any of them. It's also nice to hear from someone in Woodbridge.

littlewolf49(a)yahoo.com, Randy Erickson Woodbridge 1968-1972 and 1987-1991, 381st Munitions Maint Sq - 78th tac ftr Sq Woodbridge USAF 68-72 Bentwaters 1987-91 81st EMS
Address Now: Phoenix Arizona
Randy Erickson

aconahey(a)tampabay.rr.com, angela walden-conahey, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1970-1973,
Dependants of TSGT L.D. WALDEN SECURITY POLICE WIFE-HAZEL-children-ANGELA, YVONNE, AUDREY, BRIAN
MY FATHER WAS STATIONED AT BENTWATERS & WOODBRIDGE
1970-1973-WE LIVED FIRST IN EARL SOHAM AT THE FORGE COTTAGE. DANFORTH DRIVE FRAMLINGHAM-BASE HOUSING. MY BROTHER ATTENDED BENTWATERS ELEM, MY SISTER AUDREY ATTENDED 5TH GRADE AT BENTWATERS. THEN WENT TO WOODBRIDGE FOR 6TH GRADE CTR, THEN 7TH GRADE AT WOODBRIDGE JR.HIGH.
MY SISTER YVONNE WENT TO WOODBRIDGE 6TH GRADE CTR, WOODBRIDGE JR. HIGH = 7TH AND 8TH GRADE SHE STILL KEEPS IN CONTACT WITH HER 6TH GRADE TEACHER MRS. HOOD TO THIS DAY.
I AM ANGELA I ATTENDED WOODBRIDGE JR, HIGH FOR 8TH AND 9TH GRADE I HAVE THE FIRST YEARBOOK ...I ATTENDED LAKENHEATH HIGH SCHOOL FOR MY 10TH GRADE AND WAS A DORMIE --DORM 2///THERE WAS NO HIGH SCHOOL THEY WERE IN THE PLANNING STAGE FOR BUILDING THE HIGH SCHOOL WE SAW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO BUILT THE NEW SCHOOL ....WE HAD TO MEET AT BENTWATERS AT 6:30 SO WE COULD BE AT SCHOOL BY 8:00 AM ... I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF MY FAMILY'S TIME AT BENTWATERS AND WOODBRIDGE ....
MY MOTHER HAZEL IS FROM LIVERPOOL I WAS ALSO BORN IN LIVERPOOL AND MY SISTER YVONNE WAS ALSO BORN IN ENGLAND, SO WE GOT TO MEET AND GET TO KNOW ARE ENGLISH GRANDPARENTS AND AUNTS AND UNCLES AND COUSINS...
I WAS 13YRS OLD TO 16YRS.OLD. MY SISTER YVONNE WAS 12YRS.TO 15YRS OLD SO MY SISTER AUDREY WAS 10YRS.OLD TO 13YRS.OLD... WE ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW THE LOCAL TEENAGE ENGLISH BOYS... YOU KNOW HOW IT IS, GIRLS ARE BOY CRAZY KNOW MATTER WHAT COUNTRY THEY LIVE IN...
WE LOST MY DAD IN MAY OF 1991 HE WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS SITE HE WAS JUST LEARNING ABOUT COMPUTERS BEFORE HE DIED...
THANKS FOR A INTERESTING SITE...
ANGELA

Brian Haslinger bjhaslin(a)hotmail.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 12-77 to 01-80
sra- dayshift Security Police 81st SPS lots of QRA, WSA, TAPA, ART, rear gate duty
Looking for friends, ex team members, especially friends Matt and Jackie Bremmer
She worked in supply, he in aircraft electronics, hey had one child around mid 79? Lived in Aldeburgh

john.mccollum(a)verizon.net John McCollum Bentwaters 1971-1974, A1C in the electric shop. Nickname "Chubs"
Now: 909 E. Foothill Blvd. Upland Ca. 91768
I am looking for anyone I was stationed with at RAF Bentwaters.
Some names are * Truman D. Johnson * "Doc" Holiday * Alberto Reverento * James McCarthy * James Mckinny.
 Anyone that was there I would really like to hear from you.

JimMeeksHomes(a)yahoo.com, Sgt. James J. Meeks Bentwaters Woodbridge Jul 1975 - July 1977, Sgt. 81st SPS (worked both Security and Law Enforcement sides)
Address: 1193 Rak Road (a) Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Indiana 46304-9728
Stationed from 07/75 to 07/77 at Bentwaters (also worked Woodbridge)
You really do not appreciate how much you loved being there until you aren't there anymore.
Really do miss the place..!

Mike Lyman ncpro(a)insightbb.com Bentwaters Woodbridge 1969-1973, SSgt (E-5) I was with the 92nd TFS as a weapons specialist, later moving to the 78th TFS on Woodbridge.
Address: Lafayette, Indiana
I would love to share the memories with those that served at the same time.
This is a great site and I plan to spend much time here, looking for old friends and stirring old memories.

Raymond Duralski RDuralski(a)Charter.net Bentwaters Woodbridge 1970 -1973, 81st CES SSgt.
Worked with Capt. Moore, Capt. Patterson, & Lt. Savage.
Anyone knowing how to get in touch with Capt. Patterson or Lt. Savage please let me know.
Met an English girl, Maureen, stayed in England till 1986 and now reside in California.

Ron Slapinski rons1(a)idcnet.com Bentwaters Woodbridge 1971-1974, Supply
Address: 1380 W. Main St. Apt. 112, Whitewater, WI 53190, 262-473-3848
Looking for
Charlie Davis
Lyman McKay
Marc Thoms
Dave Huff