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1616th Support Sqdn - MATS G. I. Entries
1616th Support Sqdn - MATS Buildings -
1958
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Tommy Scott Joe Friday Hopkins Young (The Group) Le Chat Qui Fume Bar Brooks Gary McDonnell Hadley Raymond Johnson and wife Bobby Gerald Jacobs Carl Zeh “Willie”
Kettering
Tonto (a big Indian)
Bob Frenette
Arkie
Marshall
Frank Newberry
CMSGT Law
"Hog Head" Pangerich
Betty & Charles Bennett
Barry Hoffa
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ALBERT, Bert  @ Chas: 1957-58 1616th Support Sqdn - 4th Aerial Support Sqdn Sacramento, CA
BARNETT, Don
Sabre Supporter 12-20-06 I'm glad that I found this site. Thank you!
8-14-10 Thanks for the response [to guestbook entry.] I am an Army brat
and went to high school at Nurnberg in Germany from 1954-1957. I was a dorm
student, as my dad was stationed at a small post near the Czech border. I
caught the train each Sunday afternoon, spent the week in school and caught the
train back home on Friday evening. After high school I joined the Air Force to
qualify for the GI Bill fully intending to serve my four years then go to
college. In 1959 I was assigned to Chateauroux in 1959 and fell in love
with the place. While there I was asked to fly on the base C-47 and C-54
aircraft as a radio operator. It was then that I found out about the Air Force
Aviation Cadet
BELL, Raymond
BISHOP, Walter J.
8
-13-03:
I was stationed at Chad also in 58 to 61 in the 1616th support Sqdn in the comm/nav shop. I retired in 1974 after 22 years. now living in
austin texas.
[jpnote: Walter & his wife
attended a bar-b-que dinner and evening get-together with some of us Châteauroux
folks - 2004.]
BOATMAN, Bill
06/24/2001 I was stationed at Châteauroux from 1962 to 1965 with the 1616 Support Sqdn.
(MATS). I played baseball with John Doyle, Jim and Tim Riley.
I just spent the wk. end with John, Jim Ledbetter, Marty Martinez and went by to
see Evo Mini. Had a great reunion and would like to do it again, 37
years is too long to wait. Would like to hear from some of the men I
worked with at MATS.
BROWN, Raymond E.
5-16-07 Worked in the IBM section and was a
Loadmaster. (Worked for Bill Adamek - see entry above)
7/17/2007 Daughter, Sonia R. Brown was
Born at Chas Feb 24,
1959 & son, Norbert Harold Brown, was
Born at Chas in 1958 Feb 17 at the clinic. We attended the reunion
in Chateauroux in 1998.
BRYANT, Elton Lee, Jr.
Sabre Supporter1616th Support Sqdn Melbourne, FL
Lee is a Sabre Supporter 6-3-04 Worked Records and Reports, Space
Control, and Air Freight at Déols and resided in Barracks 107 or 108, next to
the gym in La Martinerie. Would like to hear from you guys. See Lee Bryant Photos & Memories
BUCHANAN, Jerry
9-17-07 Been a long time ago. I remember a few names, not many. I was probably drunk most of my time there.
BUCK, Jerry @ Chas: 1965 to 1967 1616th Support Sqdn Smyrna, TN 6-13-09 had a lot of fun in france I was rewarted for my service there by being sent to Adane, Turkey before coming home.
CREEKMORE, Roland
Daughter, Donna Born @ Chas 8-8-09 The 4th Aerial Port Squadron was formed at Donaldson AFB, SC in 1953-54. It was transferred to Chateauroux in April 1954. We arrived in Chateauroux on a troop train from Bremenhaven, Germany, and was billeted in Steel City. We took over the operation of the air terminal at Deols where we offloaded and onloaded aircraft from all the world and transferred cargo almost everwhere. It was a 24/7 operation meeting aircrews from everywhere. I was a Loadmaster and able to fly all over Europe and Africa. Was a wonderful time for those four years. I married there and had the privilege of living in a Chateau in Jeu Maloches. Quite expensive though, $35.00 a month, furnished. My daughter was born at CHAS in 1957. I retired in 1975 and met a wonderful lady from Spencer, married and moved there. Would enjoy hearing from anyone from CHAS in those days, and would enjoy meeting you and showing what a wonderful country we live in here in Tennessee. Au revoir, mes ami.
DOOLITTLE, Bill 1616th Support Sqdn @ Chas: 1958-59
10-25-04 Just came across your site
while searching for old memories. This site indeed brings back a lot of
memories. "Really enjoyed my time at Châteauroux.
From there the unit I was with had flights all over Europe and I got to see a
lot of the world."
DRAYTON, Rollin
4-7-04 Searching Betty & Charles Bennett*
FIKE, Donald
12-14-08 Searching: Tommy Scott, Joe
Friday, Hopkins, Young, (The Group); Le Chat Qui Fume Bar, Brooks, Gary
McDonnell
Had the fastest 56 Ford Sunliner on Base. Really
Loved Chateauroux
FLANDERS, David
6-17-09 Add to
Born at
Chas, Daughter, Francine Andree, 1964
FROSHOUR, Marion "Red"
@ Chas: 1960-1964 1616th Support Sqdn Centerville, GA
Greetings from Georgia, My wife Lucette (who is from Châteauroux) and I have
travelled the world over and have enjoyed ourselves. We have been married
for 42 years. We visit Châteauroux as often as possible to visit with her
family. I was a transporter
(and retired as one after 30 years), in the
1616th Support Sqdn, when we left in 1964, I was an A1C (E4) at the time.
10-18-07 New guestbook entry: Hi, guys and girls, Need to update
my info. Probably should add us to the Chas Marriages: Lucette and I were
married in Chas 27 Apr 1962, she was born and raised in
Chas, her last name was DUBREU. Thanks for the memories and we have tons of
pictures. This is a great web site, keep it up. Red and Lucette
GEMORA, Joseph "Joe"
@ Chas: 1961-1965 1616th Support Sqdn Ocala, FL 4-23-10 This is a updated version of my first entry. Got married to Nicole Toussaint in 1964. After France, I was stationed at EASTAF McGuire for 13 months, then Clark AFB PI for 2 1/2 years, then Tan Sun Nhut RVN for 1 year, then Andrews in the 89th APS for 4 years, then Ramstein for 3 years, Brussles International Airport for 3 years, then Hellinikan AB (Athens, Greece) for 2 1/2 years, then back to Ramstein for 3 more years and finished at 16AF (Torrejon) for 3 years. Had a total of 30 years + 3 months when it was all over and loved every minute. Bought a home in Brandon, Florida in 96 getting ready for retirment. After 2 years of not finding employment which I liked, I was lucky to hook up with Rooms To Go (furniture warehouse). Worked my way up there chain to become there OSHA Safety Manager, Training and Hiring Manager. Really had a great job but when my daughter and the grand kids moved to Salt Lake City, Utah we followed. They moved to Memphis, TN about 2 years after we arrived because of her husbands work. We really loved Utah and the people. Beautiful country. Being far away from our daughter and the grand kids made us decide to move back to Ocala, Florida in 2009. Have had numerous medical problems over the years but have been lucky to recover to almost 100%. Have stayed in contact with big "Red" all these years. We have a planned trip to France on 6/09 to Nice. When I heard about the Chateauroux activities I told my wife we need to attend. we will have our 14 year grand daughter with us. We are really looking forward to this event. Things like this don't happen often and when they happen, we must be ready. Hope to see everyone in June.
HA DLEY, Bernie - Unlocated
Photo from Bruce Pethel
Chas Memoriam - Chas Marriages - Born @ Chas
HAWKINS, Janine Artaud - widow of A/1C Jim (listed above)
Sabre Supporter
My best friend Liliane whose father ran the U.S. gas station on the way to La Martinerie was working also for the 1616th and later on at Traffic Control. We both live in El Paso, TX now and would love to hear from old friends either French or American. We have very fond memories of the ol" Chad!!!!!!
[Janine
on the left and her Chad alumnus friend, Judy Alger '59 when they reunioned in 2003. They found each other through this
website.]
HOGAN, Joseph H.
05/11/2003Comments: I transferred to Chas from RAF Station Mildenhall, England to be a part of the Control Team. I was at Mildenhall Jan 1960 till Jan 1962.
HUDSON, Woodrow Jr.
1-5-07 I played on the base basketball team in 1957 and 1958. We won the French
championship and the French Olympics those years. Loved my time in France.
Searching: Any one who was a friend.
See CHAS Sports
JOHN, Billy Vic
3-15-08 Great Web Site! Just happened to find it tonight. Sure brought back many memories Searching: Frank Newberry, CMSGT Law, he was line chief. When left Chas he was assigned to a base in SC.
KELLY, Jerry @ Chas: 1961 - 1965 1616 Support Sqdn Martinsburg, WV 1-4-10 Air Force Track Team - Jim Kelly was the Team Manager - (When to Track meets in France and Germany)??
KURASZ, William @ Chas: 1963 - 1965 1616 Support Sqdn (MATS) Air Freight Spring Hill, FL
B ill at the Football Field by the GymSearching for: Any members of the old
Sqdn 2-21-08 Still checking my mailbox for that memorabilia.] 12-09 jpnote: Photos! Yay and thanks! See Bill Kurasz Personal Photos See more g.i. photos from Bill listed above under LINKS.
Also see
Bill Kurasz - Souvenirs
LINDSEY, Bill
10-3-07 I had the time of my life when I was stationed
there. I spent most of my
time at Joe From Maine. I remember Sgt. Davis, A1c. John Predmore, A1c. J.R., A1c.
Edward Jerge (Tiny).
[jpnote: Ed's brother J.M.
emailed me after seeing Bill's guestbook entry!] Went to Paris every weekend and drank a lot of
red wine! Searching: Anyone that was a photographer at the Base
Photo Lab when I was there and anybody that remembers Dorothy Buschelle a school
teacher at the Base School. Really miss the good old days.
04/01/2002 I played on the base football & basketball teams.
McCOMMONS, Harry "Mac" @ Chas: 1961-64 1616th Support Sqdn (Loadmaster) North Carolina 12-27-04 Assigned 1616th Sup Sqdn 1961-1964 as a Loadmaster in the Air Freight section. Oh yes, great memories--"Red" Froshur and his Ford [Red's entry above]--"Hog Head" Pangerich with a Chicken in his barrack room on one occasion and shortly after that--a Goat. Going to Goldie's after hrs-- after Joe-from-Maine closed. Retired in 1985 as CMSgt after 30 yrs in the Air Force. Started working in 1987 at Ft. Bragg, NC with the Special Ops folks and am still in the same business. I'm 68 yrs old and am still hoppin' and poppin' and deploying around the world. Thanks for the site--its great-! Regards
1616th Support Sqdn (formerly 4th Aerial Port) @ Chas: 1961-63
PALMISANO, T/Sgt William J. 1616th Support Sqdn (formerly 4th Aerial Port) @ Chas: 1956-59 Felton, D E 2-12-06 [Entry from wife, Pat) - Bill was a T/Sgt when we were at Chad, he was assigned to 4th Aerial Port. He arrived at Chad in August 1956 but the children and I didn't arrive until March 1957 because we had to wait until our youngest was born before we could go. We first lived in a three-story house in Gargilesse and this was a wonderful way to become mired (literally sometimes) in the French culture. After a year there, we found a house in Châteauroux (actually Déols, I think)Rue de Salles in the St. Christophe section. Our third son, Christopher Damian, was Born @ Chas (Nov 1958) at La Martinerie and baptised at St Christophe's Catholic Church. And, yes, that's how he came to be named Christopher - the parish priest told us he was the first child to be baptised with that name in that church and the first American to be baptised there as well.
Our two oldest
children went to school at a little school near where we lived on Rue de Salles. We were friends with two special couples while there, TSgt Frank
and Verna Brown and TSgt Johnny and Inge Johnson. We lost touch with the
Browns but still are in touch with Inge Johnson. Sadly, Johnny passed away
several years ago.
[jpnote: This is not the same
John Johnson in the 7120th ABN] We used to play
pinochle with them almost every night - no tv, you know! When we left
Chas in August 1959, we were assigned to Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX
and later, Travis, before Bill was sent to Nha Trang. Later
assignments were Robins AFB GA; Charleston AFB SC; Ft Monroe, VA; and finally,
Dover AFB DE where he retired and we now live in Felton,
DE
PETHEL, Bruce
"Let us all just hope we don't wind up on our deathbed and find out that 'The Hokie-Pokie' really was what it was all about." Bruce
1-28-04 Thanx to Bill Boatman for this intro. I have GREAT memories from those years! So many friends, Jerry Steinman, Dave Flanders, Bernie Hadley, Red Froshour, Tom Pangerich, George Gayheart, Wayne Bertolino, and others made those memories for me. Monsieurs Georges Ballereau and Leon Tremien (our old janitor in the Air Freight bldg) where I worked in the little IBM room running cargo manifests - note from BP 1-8-07: Leon passed away). Goldie's, The Crazy Bar, Frogpond. Those were good years. I'd like to hear from old comrades.
[jpnote: Reconnected Bruce & Red Froshour 9-27-04 ]
3-6-08
jpnote: Bruce's son, John (mentioned above) has been deployed to
Afghanistan. Please remember him in your prayers. 6-25-09 Bruce has reconnected with his buddy, Dave Flanders. :)
See
Bruce Pethel's Photo Page
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ADAMEK,
CWO William A. - 1920 - 2004 -
See
new email address 8-14-10 
We were in the USAF for 30 years,
stationed in Charleston SC., Mactan PI, Clark AB PI, Norton AFB Ca, Tan Son Nhut
RVN, Bien Thuy RVN, Lindsay AS Ger, Ramstein AB Ger, Travis AFB Ca, Ramstein AFB
Ger (again) and Lastly, Robins AFB Ga. We retired as a CMSgt in 1989. I am
currently the Materiel/Purchasing Manager for my corporation, SKE Support
Service Inc. Our home address is 310 Woodhaven Road, Centerville, Ga. 31028-1316
and our HP is 478 923-9093 and my work number is 478 923-1575.
[jpnote: Red requested his personal info be placed on the website.]
Elton Bryant told us about this site (thank you Lee) and it is super, please let Lucette and me know where you are, please contact us. Last I heard Joe Gemora
and his wife Nicole (from Limoge
I was the secretary for the 1616th Support Sqdndn, (Traffic) Col Fahringer (1957) then for Capt. Fred, and major Troy, at Déols. Lt. Miller is in the background.
In 1961, I married in the USA, A/1C Jim Hawkins, who worked until Feb 1960 at a refueling station, small shack
by the 1616th. [Janine & Jim's son was
jpnote: I think Tom and
Cheech Marin resemble, but Tom's a snappier dresser!:) 
SEGURA,
Ed - See