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

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November 8, 1965 - May 1, 2026 Tina Lyn Kiker, 60, of Midland, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on November 8, 1965, in Paragould, Arkansas, to William White and Ada Virginia White. A spiritual woman, Tina spent much of her free time volunteering at an animal shelter, fueled by her love for dogs. She also enjoyed gardening, walking in nature, and working on DIY projects around he

The loss of a dedicated service member leaves a deep mark on the hearts of those who knew them and the communities they served. David DeMoor, a proud member of VQ-3, TACAMO, was one such individual whose commitment and courage defined his life. This post honors his memory and shares details about the opportunity to pay respects to this fallen hero. Memorial honoring David DeMoor, TACAMO VQ-3 member Remembering David DeMoor: The Viewing Details Friends, family, and colleagues