February 11, 1947 - June 8, 2026 The TACAMO community extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Larry Cole. Kevin Cole, son of Larry Cole, has shared the following arrangements: Viewing Friday, June 12 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home Moore, Oklahoma Funeral Service: Saturday, June 13 10:30 AM Westmoore Community Church Larry was a sailor to the core and a passionate supporter of OU sports and Thunder basketball. In honor of his lif

Please join the TACAMO Community Veterans Association (TCVA) via Zoom for the Dave Buck Hall of Fame Ceremony. Zoom TACAMO Community Veterans Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Celebrating the Legacy of 2012 TACAMO Hall of Famer Dave Buck Time: Jun 12, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85028645992?pwd=kTjHThOlRG4mSGbCXYycaJYzt4mvF1.1 Meeting ID: 850 2864 5992 Passcode: 2012

June 12th Base Access Form Required Anyone age 16 or older who does not possess a Military Retiree ID Card and requires access to the base for the ceremony must complete the SECNAV 5512 Base Access Form link below. Please complete the form and return it as soon as possible to: Kelly Lewis kelly.j.lewis12.civ@us.navy.mil To ensure sufficient time for processing, please submit your completed form promptly. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the ceremony honoring AT

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Thirty four years ago on May 29th, the TACAMO Wing was commissioned. A stellar commissioning party included Vice President Dan Quale and VADM Jerry Tuttle. Captain Andy Riddile had just departed the White House as Quale's Senior Military Advisor. VADM Tuttle was Director of Naval Communications in the Pentagon.

The TACAMO Community Veterans Association Trailing Wire Magazine keeps the TACAMO community connected through stories, history, events, and veteran updates from across the fleet and beyond. Featured Sections Include: Veteran updates and community news Fleet and Oklahoma City Chapter reports TACAMO Appreciation Days coverage and photo recaps “Time in TACAMO” information gathering project Patuxent River Naval Air Museum anniversary highlights TACAMO Navigation Adventure Flying

From Master Chief Ron Fox, Norman Barnard Graves Jr., 76, died Sunday. He was born in Hawaii on Aug. 27, 1949, and lived in Tracy, California for the past 17 years, and was a military veteran. Tracy Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements, and there are no services planned at this time. He will be buried at Punch Bowl National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From Irish, Master Chief Norman

TACAMO Community Veterans Association celebrates Memorial Day is to honor and remember the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving our country. Across the country, families, veterans organizations, and communities observe Memorial Day through ceremonies, cemetery visits, flags, moments of remembrance, and tributes to the fallen. Please take time this Memorial Day to remember the TACAMO Fallen who lost their lives while serving our country. Th

TACAMO Pioneer Departing: Imagine you were a crewman on TACAMO's most famous Herc, EC-130G 151891. You were Ron Carlson's chosen Tech. You picked up 891 in 64 at Marietta, you were part of the VR-21 Det at Barbers and flew around the world as part of logistics support for America's first Indian Ocean carrier battle group presence in mid '64. You took the awesome ride with Ron in 891 when he performed the JATO takeoff for the Guam Airshow in '66. You were part of a two-ship mi

Information and Updates for the Dave Buck Events in Patuxent River, Maryland