Deadline of Febuary 15, 2026 Eligibility and Selection Criteria Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Active Duty enlisted Sailor serving under the command of STRATCOMMWING ONE TACAMO Veteran: Child Stepchild Grandchild, Step-grandchild In addition, all applicants must meet the following requirements: Be accepted and enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school. Colleges and universities: Trade schools: Agree to participate in a

Change in Leadership TCVA's Episode 2 RELEASED:  Why VLF? Scholarship Application Time OKC Chapter Events & Happenings 2027 “50th Anniversary of TACAMOPAC Crew 4” June 21st 2027 in OKC Hawaii Dates to be Determined Navy Celebrates 250 Years TACAMO Fleet  Another Outstanding TACAMO Sailor TACAMO Goat Locker Gathering TACAMO Family Reunion in Marietta TACAMO Hall of Fame Spotlight on VQ-3 Veteran Gaby Expino PMA-271 Building 3280 Ribbon Cutting TACAMO’s Next Phase Takes Flight

"TACAMO Appreciation Days" April 2 & 3 Agenda Coming Soon Hotel Negotiated Rate for TACAMO Delta Hotels by Marriott 5750 Will Rogers Road, Midwest City, Oklahoma, 73110 Room Rate $116+ 18.35%. tax Dates Available: April 1st to 5th March 1: Reservations cutoff date https://shorturl.at/Ta0wL Delta Hotels by Marriott Room Rate $116+ 18.35%. tax Dates Available: April 1st to 5th March 1: Reservations cutoff date https://shorturl.at/Ta0wL

Oklahoma City Chapter of the TACAMO Community Veterans Association (TCVA) will finally get to meet again after cancellations in Oct and Nov due to the government shutdown/furlough.   Monthly TCVA OKC Chapter Meeting Friday, 12 December 1500 @ Tinker AFB Activities Center Agenda: • Approve Charter • Select of Officers • Organize Meet and Greet The Fleet for 3 April A big thank-you to CAPT "Irish" Keilty for launching the TCVA OKC Chapter and giving TACAMO Veterans another outs

RM1 Robert Allen "Bobcat" Whitley, USN (Ret.) RM1 Robert Allen “Bobcat” Whitley, USN, (Ret.), 66, of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 26, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Robert Hearn Whitley and Darlene (nee: Davenport) McKinzie[SW1] . Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country as a First-Class Petty Officer Radioman throughout his enlistment.  He had a strong work-ethic and was an

Let’s kick off Christmas shopping together—perfect gifts for veterans, families, and friends who love TACAMO! TCVA has lowered the Cookbook price—just $20 each or 2 for $35! While you’re at it, be sure to browse the other great items in the Paraloft. https://www.tacamo.org/paraloft

Mission Complete. Another great day in Eastern Oklahoma! To the Sailors in this picture — it was an honor to serve and fly with you back in the day, and an even greater honor to come together today to do something meaningful in remembrance of our Vietnam War brothers. The TCVA OKC Chapter is proud to help bring this Vietnam relic back to prime shape — a lasting tribute to those who served. Above (Left) Kim Phillippi Above (Left) Mark Herkert