

Announcing WireOut27
HELP NEEDED at Meet & Greet the Fleet TACAMO Pioneers & Plankowners Panel Needed The OKC Chapter would like to kick off Friday’s Meet & Greet with a special TACAMO Pioneers & Plankowners Panel, celebrating the warfighters who helped establish and shape the TACAMO mission in its early years. Were you stationed in Guam or Pax River before 1970? We’d love to have you share your stories and experiences with the TACAMO community! Interested in participating? Contact retired Captai


TACAMO Fallen: Charlie Woody
February 7, 1947 - October 3, 2026 Born on February 7, 1947, in Pittsburg, PA Charles Irvin Wooddy, better known as Charlie, lived a life of service to his family, his country and the Masonic community. He shared 57 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Rosa. Charlie answered the call to duty on 19 July 1965 and proudly served his country on active duty in the United States Navy for 28 years and retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander on 31 July 1993. A proud memb


TACAMO Fallen: Ronald Devon Belote - VQ-4 Line Shack 1975-1977
April 26, 1957 - December 27, 2022 Ronald Devon Belote (65), of Milton, Florida, passed away peacefully at home. Ron was born on April 26, 1957, to Norma Lee Lynch Belote and McGlawn Harley Belote in Macon, Georgia. Ron enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1974 and retired after more than 20 years in 1995 as an E6, Rank, Aviation Boatswain's Mate. During his service, he proudly served as an Aircraft Firefighter on, Barin Crash Rescue Team. His service to our country included time on


TACAMO Fallen: Dave Herpel - VQ-4 AMS in Airframes from 1976-1978
Mar 17, 1956 — Sep 10, 2018 David P. Herpel, age 62, of Edgewood, MD passed away on September 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Mildred (Hoefler) Herpel and the late Michael O. Herpel. He retired from the Maryland Air National Guard in 2014 as Flightline Superintendent, concluding his military career at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant with over 40 years of service. After retirement, he worked part time for Auto Zone in Edge


TACAMO Fallen: Mike Tinklepaugh, VQ-4 Line Shack as an ABH 1976-1978
September 5, 1956 - April 26, 2023 Michael Lee Tinklepaugh, 66, of Tonawanda on April 26, 2023. Son of the late William and Loretta “Ruth” Tinklepaugh. Dear brother of Jeanne (Michael) Wantz of North Tonawanda, Stephen (Barbara) Tinklepaugh, Lori (Donald) Richards of Florida. Also survived several nieces and nephews and his loyal companion a Burmese Mountain Dog, Sampson. Dear friend of the Terrance Wyatt family. Michael was a proud decorated U.S. Navy Vietnam Era Veteran w


TACAMO Fallen: Jeff Harbin
Reported by the Midwest City Police Department It is with a heavy heart to say but we lost a brother last night. Retired Sgt. Jeff Harbin K107, was called home to be with the Lord. Jeff served this great country in the US Navy for 20 years, then the citizens of Midwest City as an officer for over 20 years and loved his family and friends dearly. Jeff was a true servant and a hard worker. Jeff loved his wife Janice dearly, being at the lake at telling a great story. The MWCPD


TACAMO Accepts First C-130J-30 for Next-Generation Fleet
Strategic Communications Wing One Reported: Capt. Davis, from PMA-271, and Capt. Gardner accepted delivery of a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a formal ceremony Oct. 15 at the company’s production facility in Marietta, Georgia, marking the first step toward fielding the future E-130J “Phoenix II.” Full story at https://www.dvidshub.net/news/577080/navy-accepts-first-c-130j-30-next-generation-tacamo-fleet-modernizing-airborne-s
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