Date: Saturday 31st of December 2005
Name: Edward T. Carpenter
Email: etcusf(a)hotmail.com
TwinBase job: A1C - Sgt. - Vehicle OPs
Twin Base years: 1987-1989
Located now:Jakarta, Indonesia but may be moving to Cambodia soon.
Message: Oh, so many memories. Some of the best times of my life there. Can remember some of the names but the faces and places and many . . . John Castro, Joe Callihan (?), Tim Pucket, Austin McKraken (the A-train), Brian Smallcomb, Buddah, Steve Steelman . . . so many I can't remember now. Can't even begin to write about it all.

Date: Thursday 29th of December 2005
Name: Anton (Tony) Hembrock
Email: tony.hembrock(a)lcaeagle.org
TwinBase job: Weather Observer
Twin Base years: 1988-1990
Located now:Layton, Utah, High School Principal At Layton Christain Academy
Message: Loved my two years at the bases and wish that I could go back and visit - maybe one day. I used to love going over to the coast and walking along the beaches. Also, the beaches in Great Yarmouth were nice. I miss the little house I lived in in Woodbridge Town. Does anyone rememebr the name of the donut shop on Bentwaters? I can't remember the name of the shop but I do remember that they had great donuts and soups.

Date: Tuesday 27th of December 2005
Name: Karren Bonniwell
Email: karzi37(a)yahoo.com
TwinBase job: Wife of Mark Bonniwell 81st CES squadron
Twin Base years: 83 to 88
Located now:Minnesota
Message: Just wondering if anyone knew of my husband Sgt Mark Bonniwell, who died in 99, if anyone from his old squadron has any memories of him I hope you'll share them with me. Mark left B/W and went on to Peterson Airforce Base, during the congressional cutback he opted to leave. We moved to Minnesota soon after. Raised our 3 children and now am proud to say that our oldest is serving in Iraq. God bless you all Hope to hear from anyone that knew him .

Date: Monday 26th of December 2005
Name: Jeff Rhoades "Rocky"
Email: captainfire(a)charter.net
TwinBase job: Fire Fighter, Airman First Class, 81st. CES
Twin Base years: Dec 86 to Dec 88
Located now:Coldwater, Michigan Captain (a) Coldwater Fire Dept.
Message: My years at Woodbridge were by far my best in the service. I would like to here from the guys that I worked with. I have kept in touch with Randy Snare and no one else. Some insight on what happened to me, I left Woodbridge in 88 Married Lisa, had twin sons Scott, and Luke in 89, spent 4 years at Wurtsmith AFB in Michigan, left the service in 93 and am working full time as a firefighter in Coldwater Michigan since 94. Anyway thanks for the memories at Woodbridge NCO club "Woody's" and the Garland.
Jeff "Rocky" Rhoades

Date: Friday 23rd of December 2005
Name: Denis L. Rogers
Email: Denisrogers(a)verizon.net
TwinBase job: 81st MMS missile shop
Twin Base years: Dec 75 to Feb 81
Located now:Rowlett, TX
Message: Bentwaters/Woodbridge was the best years of my life. My wife and I had a great experience and made many friends. The missile shop was the best duty I had in the AF.We watched the BB-stackers do all the work and we got all the glory. Loved it.

Date: Thursday 22nd of December 2005
Name: John "Steamer" Morgan
Email: steamermorgan(a)adelphia.net
TwinBase job: 78th TFS A-10 Pilot
Twin Base years: 1986-1990

Date: Thursday 22nd of December 2005
Name: Chuck Manders Jr.
Email: cmanders(a)gimail.af.mil
TwinBase job: Security Forces Resource Protection
Twin Base years: 84-88
Located now:Coulmbus AFB, MS Chief SFA
Message: RAF Bentwaters duirng the good years. Went back Mar 05 and it brought it all back. Only thing I could recognize (besides the flight line) was the gym, which is a health club and the Wing building which is a business of some sort. Will never forget the days of Lt Col Towns, and the stripper who arrived at the Orderly room for the Lt.(during duty hours). Nobody was ever that nice to me on my birthday! Worst memory....storm of 87 that tried to blow away the base, trees everywhere. Anyone interested just email...have a lot pics, some of this year when I went back. I'm retired and working civil service (life is to short) at Columbus AFB, MS until Jan 06...then it's overseas to work on a contract. Hoooah

Date: Thursday 22nd of December 2005
Name: Chris and Josie Nielsen,
Email: cjnielsen(a)usamedia.tv
TwinBase job: ECM , 81st CRS, Tsgts,
Twin Base years: 1983 -1986
Located now:Grass Valley Ca., Investment Broker
Message: Chris worked in the Woodbridge Pod Shop, Josie in the RWR shop, Bentwaters and Woodbridge. We have great memories of our stay in England. We lived in Felixstowe, 10 Nayland Rd. Would love to here from anyone who might remember us.

Date: Saturday 17th of December 2005
Name: Pete Stolarski
Email: pcnts (a) comcast.net
TwinBase job: AMN to SRA, Crew Chief - 91st AMU (81-0991) Woodb
Twin Base years: 1/86 to 1/88
Located now:Pittsburgh, PA
Message: Had an amazing time at Woodbridge, I am looking for Tom Riley, Tom Frungillo, Brad Carucci, Mark Wegner, Randy Jensen,Dean Novak, Carl Tepper, Eddie Varleyand Chris Short. If you are out there contact me. Spent many a day TDY to Sembach, Liepheim, Norvinich ect.. I came across this site because there was a story on the History Channel on the UFO at Woodbridge and it got me thinking again about my time there. Would love to hear from anyone in the 78th or 91st during 86-88. Keep up the great job on this site.

Date: Saturday 17th of December 2005
Name: Ben VanDortrecht
Email: bvandortrecht (a) elmore.rr.com
TwinBase job: 81st SVS Cook, and mainly Baker
Twin Base years: 1980-1984
Located now:Systems Administrator, SMS, Computer Security, Maxwell AFB
Message: Wow, I remember Don Wilson (Wolfie) Starvin Marvin Yost, Charlie Lane, Gene Johnson, Magroski, Jennifer Farmer, Cherl Banks, Tom Dickens, Wild Bill Stench, Warren Zitzow, Face (Quasimodo), and a bunch of others there at the Dining Halls.
One funny thing I remember was when we were in an exercise I asked the stupid question about M-16's and whether we had them in case the Russians invaded! They informed us that we didn't get any weapons so we all went to ToyLand and bought A-Team Play assualt guns and carried them around in the dining hall. I also camoed my self by taking fake fruit and putting it on my helmet looking like Carmen Miranda!!!

Date: Friday 16th of December 2005
Name: Michele Risner
Email: micheler (a) hotmail.com
TwinBase job: SrA; Medical Administration, 81 TFW Clinic, BW
Twin Base years: 1986-1990
Located now:Shaw AFB, SC
Message: My husband is an AMMO troop and our daughter (now 17) was born at Lakenheath. BW was our best assignment ever. Went to Holloman AFB from there and was there until October 2005. I got out in 1997 but Brian is still in and just pinned on SMSgt. Fond memories of everyone there and hopefully will be able to touch base with some familiar names. I worked in the Orderly Room and Patient Admin for a while but mostly downstairs in the Commander's Office. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers my husband or myself.

Date: Wednesday 14th of December 2005
Name: Dano DeMers
Email: daniel.demers (a) spangdahlem.af.mil
TwinBase job: AGE Mechanic and Bar Tender at the Club
Twin Base years: 1984-1987
Located now:Germany, Spangdahlem AB
Message: Looking for anyone who remembers me. There are a number of folks who I worked with (and partied with) at the club.

Date: Sunday 11th of December 2005
Name: Don Wilson
Email: truckin_don (a) hotmail.com
TwinBase job: E-4, 81st SVS Sqd. (Cook)
Twin Base years: 82 - 89
Located now:Nevada - Line Chef at a Casino
Message: Well, what can I say... Linn, this site has gotten so big since the last time I was on it... oh... about 6 years ago. Stuff happens when your computer dies a horrid death.
I was both a active and civilian at the twin bases. Had allot of friends there. It's been 16 years since I was there. Had some good and bad memories there too. But with time, I don't remorse over them anymore.
If my first wife Diane ever reads this. I don't blame you for anything, people make mistakes we are human. And please forgive me, for my mistakes. I hope your life has been filled with love, and friendships.
Ok, now all you cooks that worked with me, better sign in !!!
Now for the last 15 years... I met Tracy at the Foodland at Bentwaters... well... we got married and have two sons.
Anyone working at the Foodland... remember Tracy or me... email us!
Again, Linn great site that keeps getting better!

Date: Saturday 10th of December 2005
Name: Alan Scott Chapman
Email: alanchpmn (a) yahoo.com
BW job: Admin, AIC, 81st CRS, 1984 -86
Located now:Between Heaven and Hel
Message: Just looking to see who remembers or can no longer remember long nights at the Hook and Bullet, Flag Parties, softball games, pig roasts, and lost weekends in Amsterdam, not to mention Hawaian shirt parties in the middles of January... Rhonda... lol

Date: Wednesday 07th of December 2005
Name: Al Blackman
Email: albee19 (a) comcast.net
BW job: Training Manager, Tsgt, 81TFW, 4 years at WOC
Located now:
Message: I enjoyed my tour at Bentwaters/Woodbridge 85-89. I would love to see pictures of the WOC, Gym and any other pictures of the base.

Date: Tuesday 06th of December 2005
Name: Tom (ET) Spencer
Email: tcspencer2003 (a) yahoo.com
BW job: Woodbridge AGE shop, SSGT, 1983-1987
Located now:
Message: Worked for the infamous fence jumper MSGT Ron Burrell at Woodbridge AGE shop. Please update my email address in your "Find Buddies" section , message left in 2000, - John Vest looking for ET Spencer. Thank you, great web site!

Date: Monday 28th of November 2005
Name: jim carey
Email: pgajhc (a) hotmail.com
BW job: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER,BENTWATERS TWR 1979-1983
Located now:HOUSING MANAGER MISAWA AB JAPAN
Message: HELLO TO FELLOW CONTROLLERS WHO WORKED AT BENTWATERS & WOODBRIDGE & ENGLISH CONTROLLER MR. EDWARDS

Name: Donald Hardy
Email: don_hardy2003-at-yahoo.com
B/W years: Aug 1987 - Aug 1990
B/W job: SSGT, Bentwaters Clinic, NCOIC, Patient Admin
Located now:San Antonio Texas
Message: I PCS(d) from Bentwaters to Gunter AFB Alabama then to Brooks AFB Texas where I retired in 1999. Since leaving Bentwaters I've mostly worked in the medical computer systems environment i.e. CHCS. This led to my current civilian position.
Looking back at all of my assignments, Bentwaters definitely stands out as my personal favorite, for lots of reasons, but first and especially for the great people that I met and had the opportunity to work with. I was there through the times of MSgt Charlie Brown (and his wife), SMSgt BARLOW, Zoe Horne, John Kirk, Rob Sims, Kevin Campbell, Joe Konzal, Steve Caldwell, and Tracey Bantoft the best story teller ever. Awesome bunch that I'll never forget and still keep in contact with. All the pubs/clubs (Base, Ipswich, Chelmsford, London, Oxford, Liverpool) activity, clinic basketball team and Steve and Joe's house parties come in a close second. Great place, great memories.

Friday 07/15/2005 3:59:17pm
Name Malcolm 'Buddy' Guidry
Email malcolm_guidry-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1989 - 1992
B/W job 81st EMS Munitions
Now at Law firm in New York City
Message I just visited http://www.ghostbase.org/bentwaters/ and it brought back so many memories! Bentwaters was so important to my youth. I miss it and the friends I made.

Friday 07/15/2005 2:48:48pm
Name ADRIAN H. HUNT
Email huntadrian-at-sbcglobal.net
B/W yrs 82
B/W job Auto Mechanic
Now at Retired
Message I would like to hear from anyone who was in the 361st Ftr. Sqdn. Was at Martlesham Heath 1943 to 1945. the 356th is having a reunion 15-18 Sept. 2005 in Falls Church, Va.

Thursday 07/14/2005 7:47:18am
Name Will Thompson
Email wulfram_99-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1989-1991
B/W job A-10 Electrician
Now at 7th Grade Science Teacher, Vancouver, WA
Message WOW, this site brings back memories... walking from back gate to back gate through the "UFO" forests after a night shift (I do not know who scared who the most, the rabbits or me)... Riding my bike to Orford just to see the castle (not my wisest move but lots of fun)

Friday 07/01/2005 0:01:04am
Name Robin Irwin
Email agelady-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1985-1987
B/W job AGE
Now at Iowa
Message Tripping down memory lane. How about Dorm 598?

Friday 06/24/2005 5:13:15pm
Name Scott Leach
Email dadleach-at-incirlik.net
B/W yrs 87-90
B/W job 81 EMS AGE (NPA & 92nd CAT)
Now at Incirlik AB
Message Wanted to say hi to all my old AGE buds from the 92nd and 510th CATs. One of my best assignments in now 22 years. I am looking for a picture or graphic of the 81st Equipment Maintenance Squadron patch. If you know where I can find one, please let me know!

Sunday 06/19/2005 3:29:45am
Name Marc Scrivener
Email mascrivener-at-sbcglobal.net
B/W yrs 1989-1991
B/W job Fire Department
Now at Willimantic, CT (Fire Department)
Message I'd like to catch up with old friends. Please feel free to write!

Thursday 06/16/2005 1:58:17am
Name Larry Hines
Email shines87-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 1984-1988
B/W job maintenance controller
Now at retired
Message LOVED IT THERE, EVERY NOW AND THEN, LOOKING FOR PICTURES OF THE TWIN BASES AND THE DCM BUILDING, TRAINING ETC. WE WERE AWARDED THE BEST MOC IN USAFE IN 1987.

Tuesday 06/14/2005 2:44:52am
Name Donald LaBarre
Email dbar105-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 1962-64 and 1978-82
B/W job AGE shop and Jolly Green Flt. Eng.
Now at Las Vegas, Nevada
Message Retired here in 1985 from the F-117's. Working at the Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, stop by any time.

Sunday 06/12/2005 4:14:55am
Name Mike Bird
Email B8Ral-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1979-1983
B/W job 67Th ARRS Helicopter Maintenance Supt.
Now at Winter Haven, Florida
Message I remeber all the god times and Local people. I come back once in a while to visit. Terry Kinglake a Local has been a Great friend for years. This was the best part of my life during those times.

Friday 06/10/2005 7:09:07pm
Name Kellie Ross-Foerman
Email k_foerman-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1984-1990
B/W job Dependant
Now at Raleigh North Carolina
Message This site is great... I graduated from WHS in 1990.. used to spend a lot of time at Hollywoods in Ipswich.. I am trying to find a couple of friends of mine ... Joel Moreno.. military used to work part time selling stereo equipment and David.. he was a Brit.. worked at the same place and dated Jane...
This was a great place to live and grow up.. I miss it everyday.. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Joel Moreno ..please e-mail me.. or if you went to WHS -- I would love to talk..

Friday 06/10/2005 6:42:50pm
Name Nigel Baird
Email nigelbaird-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1982 to 1993
B/W job AAFES (Contract Services)
Now at British-Russian Marketing Consultant, UK
Message I was stationed at Bentwaters between February 1982 and September 1993.

I am deeply saddened to see so many buildings on both the Technical Site and the Domestic Site in such state of dilapidation. Most especially, to learn that buildings such as the BX have been demolished is, to me, incomprehensible.

During my 12 years at Bentwaters I witnessed an unprecedented program of investment on both the Technical and Domestic Sites. Literally, it seemed as if no expense was spared to transform Bentwaters into one of the finest bases throughout the USAFE theater of operations.

For me, Bentwaters still remains a deeply emotive subject. It was my home; it was where I matured as a man, where my expertise was nurtured, and where I first experienced the true power and bond of friendship.

At Bentwaters I saw men and women of outstanding professionalism, dedication and character. Their example set the standard by which I would choose to live the rest of my life by. Truly, for me, my time at Bentwaters was a life-changing experience. Surely, there can be no greater legacy.

In September 1993, together with a colleague from AAFES, I had the dubious task of locking the BX for the final time. Its doors would never open to a customer again. It was a strange feeling. Suddenly, the last sign of normality had vanished. Bentwaters was now, in reality, a ghost town.

Since that day, it seemed as if a part of me died. Over the ensuing years I mourned the loss of the intensely focused direction that Bentwaters gave to my life, together with the sense of belonging that was so keenly felt with being associated with such an inspiring community.

To all whom once graced the Suffolk sky and trod upon her luscious earth; I salute you.

Thursday 06/09/2005 12:48:51am
Name Patricia Padden (formerly FInch)
Email nascargirl21965-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs March 89 - Last Aircraft left
B/W job I worked at the Rod And Gun club
Now at Hawley PA
Message I played darts on the base team, there was only hand full of women that did. I was hoping to hear from some of my old pals. I'm looking for EJ Adams and his wife Helen. Helen is from England, not sure what part, I'm from Liverpool England. My husband Michael (Paddy) was a Crew Chief at Woodbridge and then Bentwaters. We both loved going to the Rec Center at Bentwaters for country night, we still talk about our Friday and Saturday nights out.
I'm hoping someone remembers us both. I'm the tall british girl, I was married to a Garry Finch (Finchling).
Mike and I moved to Shaw AFB in Sumter South Carolina and so did a lot of others from Bentwaters, we lost touch with people when we went to Idaho (MTN HOME AFB). Mike retired from the Airforce back in 1998, we have moved around since 2001 and now are in PA. Hope to hear from you all soon. Great web site.

Tuesday 06/07/2005 9:50:11pm
Name Chris and Barbara Schapre
Email cbschaper-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1985-1989
B/W job 81st EMS
Now at valdosta GA
Message We spent the first years of our marriage at BW and have very fond memories especially of the friends we made there, some of which we still are very close with. Two of our sons were born there and our oldest who was 7 when we arrived at BW also has fond memories. We would all like to visit soon.

Friday 06/03/2005 7:51:02am
Name David Loving
Email davidloving-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 1978 to 1980
B/W job ECM pod shop, Woodbridge
Now at
Message Was in ECM pod shop at Woodbridge, but stayed at Bentwaters, Fall of 1978 to Fall of 1980. Hello to Chuck, Uncle Earl, John Aiello, Kim Kerschenstein, Frank Wurzlebacher, Tim Ossinger, Pat, Chief, Lavern, Susie...susie, susie, susie. Tom, I can see the faces, and remember their voices, can't remember their names.

Tuesday 05/31/2005 4:39:07am
Name David Daniels
Email dd110463-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 82 - 84
B/W job A-10 crew chief
Now at delta airlines
Message I was in the 92nd.

Monday 05/30/2005 3:23:59am
Name Catherine
Email cattrumm-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 1981-1983
B/W job Weather Specialist
Now at SAHM
Message Great site. I just found it. I plan on going through the whole site.

Sunday 05/29/2005 4:35:31am
Name Michelle Haile
Email hailecat-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 78-85
B/W job dependant
Now at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Message Posted before, but wanted to post more. Daddy (Walter F. Haile Jr. aka Tank) and his brothers cooked the ribs at the phantom football games. They were in the blue trailer in the corner. Daddy worked at 81st CSG... hope to hear from anyone who remembers our family. Tank, Karin, Frankie, Eric, and Michelle Haile. We lived at 1070B and then moved down to 1000A when they started to remodel the homes.

Saturday 05/28/2005 3:35:41am
Name Paula
Email ppoe-at-insightbb.com
B/W yrs 1983-1985
B/W job All Ranks Club
Now at Indiana
Message I worked at the pizza lounge, dining room, cashiers cage and change cage in the back bar. Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me...
I'm especially interested in finding some guys from 81st SPS dog flight.

Thursday 05/26/2005 5:45:18pm
Name Freddie Abshire
Email freddie.abshire-at-ogn.af.mil
B/W yrs 1987-1989
B/W job SPS
Now at HQ AFOSI
Message What a memory jogger!! I was a cop on Woodbridge from Nov 87 - Nov 89. Loved it! Participated in Peacekeeper Challenge in 88. Had a great time touring the country and left with nothing but great memories. Still in touch with Eric Huhtala, and have also heard from Alta Vanderlip, Ken Stewart, Andy Archuletta, Linda Graybill, and Dave Harris. Worked with Chuck Dantrassy and Doug Sexton at the Pentagon for several years. Would like to hear from Colin Waxham if anyone knows where he is. Would also like to hear from anyone else who remembers me. Cheers!!!

Wednesday 05/25/2005 11:54:16am
Name Rick Davis
Email chillyone-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 1985-1988
B/W job A-10 Crew Crew Chief 509th AMU81AGS
Now at Eglin AFB FL
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Friday 05/20/2005 1:15:35am
Name Mark Forrester
Email m_forrester2-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1984-1987
B/W job 81st TFW , Egress Shop
Now at Home, Burton, MI
Message I loved England! I went back a second time (Lakenheath & Bentwaters). Married an American girl who I met (long story) while on leave. Married her in England and my son was born in Ipswich Hospital. Going to retire from the military in 5 months.

Thursday 05/19/2005 3:55:32am
Name Jeff Grimes
Email jebeg63-at-eezznet.com
B/W yrs 1982-1992
B/W job Jet Engine Troop
Now at Alabama
Message I am looking for Phil Engish or any other old buddies from Bentwaters. Please contact me!!!

Tuesday 05/17/2005 6:13:38pm
Name Mike Van Ryn
Email mike-at-vanryn.org
B/W yrs 1984 - 1987
B/W job 81st CRS ECM Pod Shop
Now at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Message Looking for anyone who remembers the 12-hour shifts and the 'loft', 119 and 131 Blk II pods and the endless string of recalls, exercises and deployments.

Monday 05/16/2005 6:48:57pm
Name Wanda and Dean Hansen
Email W5145-at-aol.com
B/W yrs Aug.1977 to Aug 1980
B/W job Dean was on flightline at Bentwaters
Now at Burkburnett, Texas
Message Dean retired in 1985 and now works for contractor at Sheppard AFB, Tx... I wish I had taken more photos of Bentwataers and Woodbridge...

Sunday 05/15/2005 2:41:09am
Name oscar j. medrano jr.
Email ipswich85(at)yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1985 - 1988
B/W job Security Police Training Section
Now at San Antonio, Texas
Message Hope to hear from anyone from the base volleyball teams... men/women.

Thursday 05/12/2005 8:18:03pm
Name DAVE THABET
Email DTMERLIN-at-AOL.COM
B/W yrs 1985-1990
B/W job 81ST SPS
Now at
Message Looking for any of the old crew. Mike Boyd are you out there?

Monday 05/09/2005 3:31:55pm
Name Greg Veeh
Email glveeh-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 84-86
B/W job Firefighter
Now at Twin Falls Idaho
Message I was assigned to Woodbridge during 84-86. Made a lot of friends and failed at staying in touch, but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. also looking for any other folks, like John Weaver!!!!

Thursday 05/05/2005 4:51:14am
Name Jamie Hensley
Email JLhen01-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1980s to 1993
B/W job Student
Now at San Antonio, Texas
Message Hello everyone, My family (Marta, Vinita, James Hensley) were stationed at Woodbridge. I recenetly lost my sister Vinita Hensley and just trying to get in touch with my family's friends. I hope everyone is doing great. God Bless.

Wednesday 05/04/2005 11:51:21am
Name SMSgt Chris Gaecke
Email Christopher.gaecke-at-dm.af.mil
B/W yrs 90-Closing
B/W job 81st CRS Propulsion - E4 Buck Sgt
Now at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson AZ
Message Worked JEIM Tm-2, bearing rm, with Julius Fitzpatrick, Brian Poppe, Brutus Deanny, Dallas Donnelson, Jerry Bambic, Bob Zawadzki, Louie Ayala, Rick Beckwith, Paul Gilchrist, Chuck Griffith. Chief White was the Flight Chief. Lived in the dorms, 2nd floor, parking lot side. Spuds was our hangout downtown. PCS'd to Mildenhall afterwards. Currently at Davis-Monthan.

Tuesday 04/26/2005 1:17:30pm
Name Donald Ross
Email daross-at-sc.rr.com
B/W yrs 1987-1990
B/W job Air Traffic Control
Now at Shaw AFB, Sumter SC.
Message The best assignment I have ever had to date, I truly enjoyed England, and I would love to go back right now, the members of the Air Force seemed more like family while I was there. I met my wife in England, we have been married now for 13 years, she used to work at the NCO club, and left england in 1989. Her name is Linda, if you remember either of us, we would love to hear from you.

Thursday 04/21/2005 5:24:07pm
Name mark casey
Email mscasey88-at-bellsouth.net
B/W yrs 1988-1992
B/W job 81st trans veh ops
Now at lincolnton, north carolina
Message My wife and I had a great time at Bentwaters. Hated to leave it. Went back and visited the base in 2001 while stationed at Ramstein. Very sad to see what has be come of the base. I would like anyone who was stationed with me at that time to email me. My wife Scarlet, worked at the NCO club as a cashier. Please write.

Wednesday 04/13/2005 0:51:23am
Name Paul Gallagher
Email indbrwnfan-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 81-84 & 87-92
B/W job Clinic, Medical Supply
Now at Wright-Patterson AFB
Message Best assignments we had. We loved East Anglia and still have English friends we keep in contact with. We got to spend 4 more years in the UK at Lakenheath (97-01). It was nice, but just wasn't the same! We popped down occasionally to visit friends in the Leiston area, always drove by the base. When we saw the base rotting away it felt like something special was lost. Patty worked at the Commissary and Housing Office.

Sunday 04/10/2005 2:57:13pm
Name Terry Kinglake
Email alk6-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1988 to closure
B/W job Civilian
Now at Kesgrave, Ipswich
Message Met my friends at Bentwaters, the late Roy Burden, Annette, Teena and Alex and Mike Bird. Was honoured to be asked to stand in for Roy in escorting his daughter to the altar on her wedding day on Navarre beach, Florida.

Friday 04/08/2005 11:22:49pm
Name Lee Hartman
Email koffeehound62 at sbcglobal dot net
B/W yrs 82-85
B/W job 81 AGS 511 AMU Comm/Nav
Now at Sacramento, CA
Message Linn,
Just signing to update my email address. Thanks for your hard work!
Cheers,
Lee Hartman

Wednesday 04/06/2005 8:09:22am
Name Stephanie Brown
Email msindependent69-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1986 - 1989
B/W job 81st Trans. Sqdrn.
Now at
Message My husband, Jeff Brown, was a heavy equipt. mechanic at Bentwaters. We met the best people and have many wonderful memories of that time in our lives! Bobby and Anna Rose James, Sonny and Cathy Swank, Scott and Glenna Krueckeberg, John "George" and Pat Dent, and many others whose last names I can't recall, but the faces, memories, and good times will be treasured forever. Scott and Kent are a couple of them. This was Jeff's first assignment and we were young parents, just starting out. What an experience!!! We tried getting orders back to the U.K., but couldn't get there so Jeff got out of the service and settled "back home". There were so many kind people at Bentwaters AFB, I'd love to take our kids, Jordan and Lindey, back to show them where their first years were spent.

Wednesday 04/06/2005 4:08:30am
Name Bob Zinkus
Email zanman.ex-at-adelphia.net
B/W yrs 1985-1988
B/W job 81st Trans GP Vehicle Maint
Now at 146 AW Channel Islands ANGS, CA
Message I served in the Transportation Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight at both bases. I also have the honor of manning DFPs over the BW flightline as a security police augmentee. Doing my part to buy you, the non expendable personnel, enough time to get on a transport plane and all your buns out a Dodge, if those nasty Russians ever tried to come over the fence. (remember when they were the enemy?) lol.
I spent a lot of quality time with Bob Williams, Mark (Guido) Guidry, Joe (Bigglett) Biggs and a few others that time has successfully repressed the memory of! lol
I would love to hear from anybody who might remember me and especially from anyone who knows where that one particular roll of film went! lol
Have a good one!

Saturday 04/02/2005 6:26:04am
Name Phillip Kinder
Email chawkphill09-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 89 - 92
B/W job 81st CRS Jet Mech
Now at Washington State
Message To all my friends from RAF Bentwaters, I will never forget you or all the memorable times we spent together.

Tuesday 03/29/2005 8:59:28pm
Name Ched Capps
Email ccapps-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 19981 - 1983
B/W job 81st SPS
Now at Oklahoma
Message I look back on my days at Bentwaters with a mixture of feelings. Some great memories and great friends, yet sadness that I didn't do more to stay in touch. Hopefully, that can be corrected! Feel free to drop a line!

Tuesday 03/29/2005 3:23:25pm
Name Tony Scott
Email tony.scott-at-mail.house.gov
B/W yrs 1984-1985
B/W job Helicopter Munitions
Now at Wash. D.C.
Message Had a ball while stationed at Woodbridge. If anyone remembers me, feel free to drop me a line.

Tuesday 03/29/2005 5:13:11am
Name Will Lilly and Mary Kay Lilly (Holman)
Email wlldll91201-at-msn.com
B/W yrs March 1988 - March 1991
B/W job A-10 Crew cheifs 78th AMU/581st AGS
Now at Colonial Heights, Virginia
Message We would love to here from our freinds in England. They were all family to us. We have been married 16 years as of June 2006 so much for those who lost the three month bet. Just kidding. Please write and if anyone knows how to reach Lisa Ochoa (Miles) please contact us. We had great times in England and a lot of that was due to our friendships.

Monday 03/28/2005 4:47:12pm
Name Steve Caldwell
Email scaldwell-at-fbtlaw.com
B/W yrs 88-90
B/W job Clinic-Immunizations
Now at Frost Brown Todd LLC
Message Just an update, because I recently moved from upstate New York to Cincinnati. I would greatly appreciate any information that anyone could provide about: Joe Konzal, Don Hardy,and Randy Wroten. I would love to reconnect with these old friends. Thanks, Steve.

Friday 03/25/2005 7:49:14pm
Name Peggy Anderson (nee Millermon)
Email p.anderson-at-vtekusa.com
B/W yrs 1980 - 1982
B/W job 81st Supply Fuels
Now at Good Thunder, MN 56037
Message What a great web-site, it brings back alot of memories or some that I can remember anyway. Will never forget being at Bentwaters/Woodbridge, it was my first duty station from technical school, I was 19. Alot of crazy times happened. Crow are you still out there?

Wednesday 03/23/2005 6:32:56pm
Name Ron and Pam Burrell
Email rjbaloha-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 1961-1965, 1981-1986
B/W job Aircraft Ground Support Equipment
Now at Denver Colorado
Message Hello Captain Childers from your former babysitters. We are going back to 1962 when we watched the little nippers. They were good so it was a easy job. Thanks for the tip, a 10 bob note. That was a lot of money in those days when fish and chips cost a half a crown and a pint of ale 12 pence. Good hearing from you in a email last night. It isn't too often that one gets a chance to babysit for one of Chappie James pilots. Let's keep in touch.

Monday 03/21/2005 2:32:01pm
Name Pamela Snow
Email pasnow-at-satx.rr.com
B/W yrs 87-89
B/W job 81st Comptroller - Military Pay/Finance
Now at Civilian
Message I have fond memories of my first duty assignment at Bentwaters. I remember walking across the base from our qounset hut office to give the in-processing briefing. I even got a ride from Col. Olestrom one day during a rain storm. I remember running laps around the clinic at night. Shopping in Ipswich and Woodbridge. Walking along the shore at Felixstowe. I also have fond memories of the friends I made there. Wendell Tuten (what a great supervisor). Prentice Murphy, Francis Hannan, Steve Steelman, Ellen K., Patti, Cheryl Silver, would love to hear from any of you.

Wednesday 03/16/2005 8:33:12pm
Name Jim Engel
Email jengel451-at-comcast.net
B/W yrs 1989-1992
B/W job Corrosion/Sheetmetal shop/Fab Branch
Now at Working for the man
Message Still in touch with DJ (SPS), and Randi Gladwell(Wilson) (SOMS). Definitely miss the Mondays at Hollywoods in Ipswich, drinking red death's in the NCO club and making Murph spew Rice Krispies out his nose in the chow hall on Sunday mornings! Too many good times, too many crappy times. Truly miss the friendships and good times had by all. What was the hotties name from Air Control in the Suzuki? Miss the Karmann Ghia and the green bug... should have kept them, don't miss the London Taxi though! Miss the EMS Barracks on WoodBridge and Bentwaters... don't miss the stereo wars! Laters all!

Wednesday 03/16/2005 2:49:48pm
Name Frank McGee
Email frank.mcgee-at-gulfstream.com
B/W yrs 86-90
B/W job 81 EMS AR Shop
Now at Savannah, GA
Message Enjoyed very much the people and places of Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Would enjoy hearing from those with whom I served, should they be out there somewhere.

Saturday 03/05/2005 1:36:21am
Name Michael Foster
Email fosterdisc-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1982 - 1985
B/W job Firefighter
Now at DFW Airport
Message It's been over 20 years, but I have great memories. We were quite a family.

Thursday 03/03/2005 9:25:23pm
Name Robert Terborg a.k.a. Hawkeye
Email robert.d.terborg-at-lmco.com / rd2borg-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1983 - 1985
B/W job Crew chief with the 510th / bartender
Now at Weatherford, Texas
Message Hi all, thanks for all the memories. If you remember me from the flight line (nickname Tuborg), or as one of the crazy people from the NCO club or as Hawkeye the bartender in 84, drop me an e-mail.

Thursday 03/03/2005 1:44:59pm
Name Jerry Vidra
Email hdrider-at-srcaccess.net
B/W yrs jan 1983-jan 1985
B/W job 81 ems (age)
Now at randlett oklahoma
Message Hi just wanted to see who remembers me or knows where Kristine Faussete or Dee Ann (Stebbings) Ward might be hope to hear from someone.

Tuesday 03/01/2005 1:16:27am
Name Bryan Thomas
Email bryanthomas1275-at-sbcglobal.net
B/W yrs 82-84
B/W job firefighter
Now at Southlake Fire Dept. Texas
Message I left Woodbridge and went to Maxwell AFB. Got out of the service in 92. Stayed in the fireservice. Looking for other firefighters from that time frame. Would like to find Frank Deletto or David Ostenburg.

Friday 02/25/2005 3:57:22am
Name Travis Brinzow
Email tbrinzak-at-charter.net
B/W yrs May 1984 to August 1987
B/W job Aerospace Ground Support Equip - AGE
Now at Stationed at Whiteman AFB Missouri
Message I enjoyed looking at the pictures. It brought back a lot of memories. I have forgotten a lot of names over the years but still remember faces. I still have friends from 20 years ago that are still in regular contact with (Keven Kling, Mike Lamay, Barbra Moyer (Henderson) and an usher at my wedding 15 years ago mister "Nick Danger" Nick Berens. I am on the down hill side now and getting ready to retire and get a "real job". I will be back someday soon I hope and see how much has changed and check on my British friends in Claydon. If anyone remembers me, shoot me an email and jar my memory. Again great website

Saturday 02/19/2005 7:02:33pm
Name Julian Chinelly
Email [no email left]
B/W yrs 9/86 - 7/89
B/W job Supply
Now at
Message [no message left]

Friday 02/18/2005 6:18:36pm
Name William (Hank) Treadwell
Email wmtread-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 1984
B/W job 81st EMS non-powered AGE
Now at
Message [This entry written by Linn Barringer as 'Hank' had a problem with access.]

Wednesday 02/16/2005 10:27:42pm
Name Jim and Vicki Sedlak
Email vsedlak-at-buckeye-express.com
B/W yrs 1989-1992
B/W job see entry further down
Now at
Message Updating our email address.

Wednesday 02/16/2005 6:11:13pm
Name Kevin Gray Pattersoh
Email kgpart-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1983-86
B/W job A-10 Weapons
Now at Artist in California
Message I'm looking for Larry Burson.

Saturday 02/05/2005 7:02:05pm
Name Joe Schrage
Email jps101354-at-aol.com
B/W yrs late 80's
B/W job 509th mostly as a crew dog
Now at Stoneham Mass (retired)
Message Would like to hear from anyone that remembers me but especially anyone that remembers the kids softball league we started in Sax housing. On the old field behind the housing area.

Saturday 02/05/2005 0:46:46am
Name William Lawrence (Larry)
Email muledeerstalker-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1982-84
B/W job A1C Muns. Trailer Maint.
Now at Sunset, Utah
Message Looking for people who remember me. Esp. "Granny" Lloyd & Fran Miller, Jim Miller, John Potter, "Little Joe" Emery. Any of the old crew.

Monday 01/31/2005 10:20:57pm
Name Lionel Askew
Email Lionel.askew!-at-usdoj.gov
B/W yrs 1983-1985
B/W job 81TFW/Wing Readiness
Now at Newport News, VA.
I was the 70250 for the Wing Readiness section. We did those Local Salty Nations excercises for the base. I work for Chief "Nick" Nickerson and first Gen Tabor and then Col Brown.
I spent most of my time at the gym and the softball field.
Those was my best years at Bentwaters.

Sunday 01/30/2005 3:11:45am
Name Andy Locke
Email plocke-at-xmission.com
B/W yrs 1989 to 1993 (mission complete)
B/W job 510/92 AGS, Flight Chief and Pro Super
Now at Retired, Utah
AHHH...where to start. Rode with several misplaced friends (Bubba, Kenny, T.J.). Taught Motorcycle Safety classes (Instructor of the Year, USAFE, 1992). Been back several times and loved every minute. Married the love of my life and plan on returning to Brandeston. Missing civilization!

Saturday 01/29/2005 12:17:59am
Name Steve Packard
Email spackard-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1988-1992
B/W job Firefighter
Now at Andrews AFB
I worked on the sister base, RAF Woodbridge and live at 10 Spencer Road in Rendelsham housing.

Monday 01/24/2005 9:04:53pm
Name Dave Bachand
Email bachandd-at-easternct.edu
B/W yrs 1978-1980
B/W job 81MMS then 581AGS later
Now at
Was stationed at Woodbridge from 1978 to 1980. Have so many fond memories of Woodbridge, hate to hear it's no longer an active base.

Friday 01/21/2005 9:39:43pm
Name Nicole L. Johnson
Email nic0john-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1983-1986
B/W job dependent
Now at Somis, CA
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Monday 01/17/2005 3:29:25am
Name James Pottmeyer
Email jpottmeyer2-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs Mar 84-Mar 86
B/W job 509th AMU and 81st EMS Sheetmetal Shop
Now at Tennessee
This is a great website! I've gotten in touch with Lisa Durst (Brinegar) and Robert Scott who I haven't talked to in 19 years. There are several people I would like to get in touch with that I was stationed with during that time. Some of my fondest memories of my Air Force career are of RAF Bentwaters. I've run into Mark Arrera, Fred Gonzales, and Jesse Cox since I've left. If you remember me drop me a line, it'll be great to hear from you.

Wednesday 01/12/2005 1:42:42am
Name Holly MacLean
Email scrdground-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1987 to 1991
B/W job none- student
Now at
I'm a civilian, my father was in the Airforce and we were stationed there from 1987-1991 and I thought the whole thing was closed, along with Bentwaters. Can someone please clue me in. I would also like to make a trip back to see what it looks like now, also would like to bring my father with me. Thank you for your time.

Monday 01/10/2005 7:27:08pm
Name Deborah Buran (nee Knight)
Email dburan-at-midsouth.rr.com
B/W yrs 79-82
B/W job Admin Officer, 81st SPS
Now at Memphis, TN
Would love to hear from anyone we knew, or who knew us.
Thanks.

Monday 01/10/2005 7:24:44pm
Name Fred A. (Skip) Buran
Email sburan-at-midsouth.rr.com
B/W yrs 80-83
B/W job Shift Commander, 81st SPS
Now at Memphis, Tennessee
Retired 1997. Currently in private security in Memphis, TN. Would like to hear from anyone who knew me.
Cheers!

Tuesday 01/04/2005 11:09:53pm
Name James N. Phillips Jr
Email navsup(a)juno.com
B/W yrs 1980-1984
B/W job NCOIC Radioligy USAF CLinic Bentwaters
Now at VA Ann Arbor
Wrote Good to see a site like this. Remember my best times as part of the Phantoms Rugby Football Club and meeting great guys in the process. As NCOIC we moved from the old Quanset Hut to the new facility. Dr. Jere Mamino was my Supervisor, and SrA Matt Salisbury worked for me. Keith Beckley was our Rugby Coach, Keith Collinwood (clinic), Sean Bruce 81st SPS, Joe Gaerola (I think, from the Fire Department) played as well. Broke my face while playing Woodbridge RFC. Great Times!

Monday 01/03/2005 4:02:51pm
Name John Bolinger
Email twinzdad(a)maine.rr.com
B/W yrs 1986-1987
B/W job Jet Engine shop CRS
Now at Portland Maine Post Office
Wrote I loved RAF Bentwaters and would like to correspond with anyone in the Jet Engine shop or Sheet metal shop. My wife Martha was also at RAF Bentwaters. We went to RAF Alconbury during the 1987 "HOGWALK". England is a very nice country with alot of great people who we have grown to know and love. We have visited Great Britain often and will continue to do so.

Saturday 01/01/2005 4:29:44am
Name Barbara Severson-Olson (Bobbie)
Email beso559(a)aol.com
B/W yrs 1987-1993
B/W job 1987 -1990 (Logistics Plans)
Now at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland
Wrote I was stationed at RAF Bentwaters from 1987-1990 as a Lt and then was promoted to Captain. I worked in Logistics Plans as the Installation Mobility Officer. My husband, Captain John Olson, was also there from 1987 to 1990. He worked in Disaster Preparedness, later called Air Base Operability.

In 1990 our daughter was born and I went into the reserves. John got promoted to Major and commanded the SVS/MWR squadron when they combined in 1992. I worked part-time at the Wedgewood shop by the BX with Penny Balls. John stayed until the base closed in 1993.

John retired in 1996, got his elementary teaching credential and has been teaching since then. I got my Masters in Social Work and reenterd AD as a social worker in 1997.

We have many fond memories of our time at Bentwaters, especially since our 2 children were born there and John's older son, Clay, lived with us during his high school years and graduated from Woodbridge High School.

Would love to reconnect with others who were there then.