
OKC Chapter
Chapter President
John "Irish" Keilty
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Chapter Vice President
Gary "Combat" Foster
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Chapter Treasurer
Jim Meppelink
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Chapter Secretary
(TBD)
The TACAMO Community Veterans Association (TCVA) is proud to announce Oklahoma City as the first official chapter, setting the foundation for future growth and strengthening our global community of TACAMO veterans, active-duty personnel, and supporters.
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Some ideas for the Oklahoma City Chapter include:
• Hosting monthly luncheons (preferably), providing a regular opportunity for fellowship and networking.
• Supporting Navy League and TACAMO Wing activities through planning assistance and volunteer manpower.
• Representing TCVA at TACAMO quarterly and annual awards luncheons.
• Facilitating an annual “Meet and Greet the Fleet Old Timers Fly-In,” including the presentation of the TACAMO Eagle Award to all Commodores and Honorary recipients.
• Coordinating fundraising efforts as determined by chapter membership. Participation will require no additional dues beyond annual TCVA membership.
• Organizing guest speakers for monthly or annual luncheons, including TACAMO leadership (Officers and Chiefs); each guest speaker will bring a “white hat to lunch.”
• Soliciting input for various TCVA scholarship programs.
Arranging on-site presentations of TCVA annual scholarship awards (when winners are local) at luncheons if they are unable to attend the reunion.
We look forward to building a strong, active chapter that honors our shared heritage and supports the TACAMO community!
Upcoming OKC Chapter Events
Friday, 6 February 2026
Monthly Chapter Meeting
** NOTE NEW TIME 11:30AM
and LOCATION **
Black Bear Diner MWC
5661 Tinker Diagonal, Midwest City
Agenda: Discuss plans for TACAMO Appreciation Days Event
Past Meeting Minutes:
TACAMO Appreciation Days
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Thursday, APR 2
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1100-1300
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All are invited to participate in TCVA “Feed the Fleet” at the Wing HQ
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1700-2000
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OLD TIMERS Return to their Glory Days at the Truck Yard (https://truckyard.com/oklahoma-city/)
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Friday, APR 3
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0900-1100
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OLD TIMERS tour of squadron spaces and aircraft and ready room brief
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1300-1700
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Old Timers Meet & Greet the Fleet with TACAMO Hall of Fame Inductions at Tinker Club
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Delta Hotel
Rate $116+ 18.35% tax
Link: Click on the text below to make your reservations:
Make you hotel reservations today!
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TACAMO Appreciation Days – Wing Tour Participants
Attendees — especially those who served in Guam, Pax River, and Hawaii — are invited to take part in squadron-hosted hangar and aircraft tours, along with ready room briefings. These visits provide a firsthand look at today’s E-6B aircraft and current operations, offering a meaningful comparison to the aircraft and facilities of earlier eras.
To participate, you must submit information to be placed on the Entry
Authorization List (EAL). The following details are required for each attendee.
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Full legal first and last name (as shown on government ID)
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Date of Birth
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Driver’s License Number and issuing state
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Social Security Number
Inclusion on the EAL ensures smooth base access and
the opportunity to reconnect with and engage today’s fleet.
Deadline: March 13, 202
Three options to provide your information are listed in this link: https://forms.gle/AAkLfAVL7E9F1e9FA
Options include:
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Filling out the information in the link
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via USPS, address in the link
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via Email, address in the link
All EAL information needs submitted by 13 March.
Otherwise, no entry!
Reunions
1. Last to Fly the Herc--Barbers Point Scholarship Donors
2. First to Fly the Merc-Barbers /Tinker Scholarship Donors
3. Guam Herc Legacy -Scholarship Donors
4. NTSU Waco Instructor Plankowners and First Class Reunion
5. All Commodores Rendezvous
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