BARBER, Harold "Boo"   
@ Chas:  Oct. 1957 - Oct 1960 
1992nd AACS Sq 
Philadelphia,  PA 

11/23/2002   Excellent site giving the vets that were stationed at Chas a chance to recall the base and also a chance to get in touch with someone that served with them on the job.  I worked the COMM center on COCO shift with Willis and Andy and later I worked with Larue when we were getting ready to close down.

2-20-03 Comments:   Worked at the COMM Center on COCO flight.  Bunked with Wilder and Larue and Dunlap.    Where is Andy and Willis and Roberts and Tamal.  Great site I just discovered.  May have a hit with a John Darcy - I remember him.  Would like to hear from the guys and also the ones that were shipped out to Lybia after I left.  Still live in Phila retired and having fun with the grandchildren and the computer.  We were ahead of our time if you remember Weather Corner in COMM Center.  Had fax and when we worked service we could talk to each other.  A lot of things that are common on the computer now.  I loved  Gabby's and Hayes and The Atlas. [See Vet Search] 

9-04-04 Where is Robinette and Clark from New Orleans and the guys that were shipped to Lybia?

BENNETT, Maurice  - Chas Marriages 
@ Chas:  3 years
1992 AACS Sq
Mesa, Arizona
Signed in:  06/15/2003

10/30/2002   I was assigned to the 2058th Radio Relay Squadron (The microwave tower was a landmark) We were consolidated into the 1992 Communications Squadron and ultimately shipped up to Weisbaden (Lindsey Air Station) I played football on Fred Russell's Team and was with the team that wore those leather helmets (Cost was an issue). I remember when Butch died in a car accident and we never could replace him. I still have a photo of that squad with Bill Gillard the halfback.

CURTISS, Fred (M/Sgt)
@ Chas: 53-56 - 1992nd AACS Sq &
@ Chas:  63-66 - Telephone Office - Communications
Fort Walton Beach, FL

2-16-04 & 5-23-06  Anybody in the 1992nd Communication Squadron in the time I was there, especially in the Telephone Section.  Would love to make contact with others.

See Fred's Memories - See Fred's Girls  Born at Chas

08/23/2001   Worked as a tape ape in the communications center, until BIG CHUCK kicked us out and we all went to Wheelus Air Base in Libya North Africa. I did not know this site existed.  Found out by sheer luck. Glad to know some people still remember the place. If you're out there CELANCE (from the Smokey Cat) the big redhead is still kicking. I still think of the many times we went to get wine on those bicycles to the old farm house with the two knockout daughters.  If anyone is out there who remembers double deck pinocle with MST. Bates, give me a hello.  Planning on going to Paris and will take time out  to go back to good old Chas.A la francaise. 

10-1-07 Searching: any person who worked with me at the telephone operator Service.

2-8-08  I stumbled on your site tonight while I was searching for info on Chateauroux France.  I was assigned to CHAS  as the Supply Officer, 1992 Communications Squadron, Air Force Communications Service from September 1963 thru December 1965. I enjoyed my time at CHAS and eventually returned to the States to marry my wife Theresa in August of 1964.  We returned to CHAS, after a short honeymoon in Paris, and completed my tour with an early out ( no openings at the AF Institute and fear of Vietnam). 

I notice my  BOQ room-mate, Steve Karch, in the registry.    For some reason, I cannot register, as hard as I try.  We were thinking of visiting the Chateauroux area in the near future with our  CHAS friends  Derrell and Jean Wells who were also stationed with us at CHAS. I really enjoyed my visit to your site and thanks for the memories.  Regards, EARL HARPER

HERRERA, (nee Diez) Liliane    French Civilian - Worked  at La Martinerie
@ Chas 62-65
1992 AACS Sq 
Spring Hill, FL

My husband, Ernesto Jr., was stationed at CHAS in the 1602nd ATW .  I worked as a secretary at the 1602nd ATW  from 1960 to 1963.   I then transferred to Communication and worked as an Air Traffic Spec. until our reassignment. My husband and I got married in Vatan in 1964. We left France for Holloman AFB NM in 1966.  [jpnote:  Liliane worked for Chad Student, Nancy Sullivan's, dad.  They have been reconnected.]

4-15-03    My daughter Ginette attended school at Chas.  I am searching for:  anyone who was in HEDRON 3134th Supply Group, (53-57), or the 1992 Comm Sq (59-63)  I would like to hear from anyone who was there during those years

HOEPFNER, Dietrich B.
@ Chas 62-65
1992 AACS Sq
Spring Hill, FL

11/18/2003 Oh, I remember it well. Came in from Goose Bay and was put on top of the list for base housing. Was shown an apartment with wet walls and opted to buy a trailer on the highway between Déols and Chas.   My son was born there in '64, ( Born at Chas) and I worked at the Comm Center at Chas (Delta flight leader) and at Flight Service in Déols. Promoted to TSgt in '64.  My youngest son was born at the hospital on Châteauroux AB in February 1964. We lived in the trailer "park" on the main highway to Paris just south of Déols. Worked in the comm center at the base and also in flight service at Déols. I still have a picture of my "crew", will add it when I have a chance to scan it in.

9-21-07  Hi, I was stationed at Chateauroux AS from August 1962 to August 1965.  During that time I was promoted to TSgt, and worked at various locations for the 1992nd AACS Squadron.  [Referring to Chas 2007 -  I wish all attendees a very happy reunion knowing that much beer and vino will flow  during this happy occasion.  I am 73 years old now, am retired from military and civilian life, and live in Florida (where else).  Dietrich B. Hoepfner, SMSgt, Retired, USAF

HOPKINS, John O. "Hoppy"    
@ Chas:  Apr 1957 to Apr 1960
1992 AACS Sq
Oklahoma City, OK

IRIZARRY, Ray
@Chas:  1960-64
1992 AACS Sq
The Woodlands, Texas

Comments: Spent 4 years "pushing tin" in Chas from 60 -64 with the 1992nd AACS. I stumbled across your site trying to find driving directions across France for a trip next year. Hey-- have family there, including an administrator to the mayor. Send me more information.

MAGARIAN, Ralph H. S/MSgt. Ret. - 1992nd AACS  
@ Chas:  1958 - 1962
Orlando, FL

McPHERSON, Mac - 1992nd AACS 

MONSERRATE, Antonio (Tony) 1992nd AACS  
Margate, Florida
11/03/2000  Comments:  I was stationed at La Martinerie from 1958 to 1962 and from 1964 to 1966..enjoyed seeing some of the guys I knew at Chat. Would like to hear from anyone that was part of the air base.

MOORE, Douglas M.  1992 AACS Sq 
@ Chas:  1962-1965
Fairfield, AL

PERRY, Gerald  - 1992nd AACS Comm Sq 
Sacramento (Folsom), CA
The photo of the Sharptones was shared with us by Kay Dunnebacke - class of 1963.  The photo has one name on the back - John Petersen]

Searching:  Anyone from the squadron during those years but especially John Wachnicki who was from Brooklyn, NY

RAMSEY, Edward   
1992nd AACS Comm
Mingo Junction, OH

RATH, Richard
1992nd AACS Comm
@ CHAS Feb 1960-June 1963

8-29-06  [jpnote:  Patricia, Dan & wife Roberte Marina's daughter, was born at Chas.  Patricia wrote me an email and said she was surprised to find a photo of her dad in the baseball team photo at the bottom of this page.

10-12-07  jpnote:  I had written each squadron members to remind them of the CHAS 2007 Reunion in Chateauroux.  Patricia Rivas responded with the following and another photo of the Sabres Baseball Team:  9-17-07  Jenelle - My parents just happen to be in France right now!  They are suppose to be leaving around the 28th to go back to the California.  I have forwarded your email to my cousins to see if they can forward this on to my mother who is visiting family.  My dad is "on tour" around France right now so he's harder to get a hold of.   Joe "From Maine"'s place is where my parents met.  I never met Joe however, my parents and my mother's family talk about him just like a distant relative.  I have attached a photo from 2004.  They were closed or I would have gone in without hesitation.   I have attached a photo from my dad's collection.  I don't know the year but guessing 1962-1964.  He's in the bottom row 4 from the left (basically 3 guys on either side of him).   See Photo Below

RUFTY, Jim  - Not located
1992nd AACS Comm  (Sabres Baseball Team - 1964) 
 

THOMAS, J.  
1992 AACS Comm  
West Palm Beach, FL
09/19/2002

11/23/2006  Worked in Crypto under the tower.  Searching anyone in this timeframe.

WELLS, Derrell 

2-10-08  I came across your web site a few days ago and it really brought back some memories. I was stationed in the 1992nd Comm Sq from 1963 to 1966. One of the things that I still have packed away is the Chateauroux AS Telephone Book dated 1963. I don't know if your are interested in that item, but I would be more than happy to produce a copy of it and mail it to you.   If you are interested please let me know.  [jpnote:  A new treasure!  Thanks for the offer, Derrell!]

08/07/2000   Was assigned to the 1992d Comm Sqdn - Jul 62 to Jul 65. First assigned to Maintenance Office as CEM Analysist. Later assigned to Ground Radio Maintenance at Déols with the COMM-FLY-KIT as radio maintenance and radio operator.. was on several deployments with the kit to Denmark, Turkey and Greece. Usually as part of the 322d ADiv while General Bob Forman was the CG of the Division. Here is a little joke of what can happen when you meet people from another branch of the service. Was in base operations at Adana talking to General Forman and some Major when two Navy officers came in and asked the Major where the Gedunk was and was told it was down the hall to the left....I corrected him and said it was two blocks away and it was the building with the green roof.....General Forman just about busted a gut laughing and the poor Major never did figure out what was going on as he told the two navy guys how to get to the "Head".  Always looking for others from Chas...have found one guy, Don McPhearson who was the NCOIC of the base MARS station who is now retired & living in the Atlanta, Ga. area.

08/19/2000 Does anyone remember the little bar? down the road from the main base known as "The Chicken Coop". From what I can remember, it was built out of an old chicken coop, thus the name.. Actual name was something like Chez Paul.  Always looking for others from Chas...have found one guy, Don McPhearson who was the NCOIC of the base MARS station who is now retired & living in the Atlanta, Ga. area.

3-27-07  Have only found "Mac" McPherson from the MARS station so far. Talk to him once a month or so,

 Recalling my 4" Aircrewman holster ID'd to Major "Daniel J. Noble" of the Silk Purse Control Group at Châteauroux:   His unit was the 7120th ACCS.  The 513th TAW managed part of the evacuation of USAF equipment from France. It was later reactivated at RAF Mildenhall to serve as the umbrella group for airlift and other units flying transport-type aircraft, including the 7120th. The 7120th was relocated in the summer of 1965 and immediately converted from the EC-118's flown at Châteauroux to new EC-135's. In the late 1960s, the 7120th was deactivated and the 10th ACCS was activated at Mildenhall continuing the Silk Purse Control Group Mission. About 1981 the mission's base moved to Lajes AB in the Azores. Silk Purse Control Group stood down 31 Dec 1991. LTC Daniel J. Noble may not have made the move to RAF Mildenhall. His retirement date was 1 August 1965. Eric Archer

3-11-07 - [jpnote]   I often search the Web for items relating to Châteauroux.  The information about Robert Edwards had a definite affect on the NATO organization at Châteauroux and especially the 1992nd AACS.  [jp]

Here's the link to read about his fascinating life:  http://www.braddye.com/newsletters/edwards.html

(See Vet Sports for other items of interest)
Thanks, Ed Ramsey, for sending this photo.

Photo above from Dan Rivas' daughter, Patricia - Dan is 4th from left on the bottom row. [posted 10-12-07]