[Conservative Vermont Vet]

Was stationed at Hickam 1964-65, in 1502nd MATS Wing.

Was a Crew Chief on an "Old Shakey" (C-124) at that time, the largest cargo plane in the USAF inventory

Yes, for you younguns, we used to fly around (actually "cruised" at about 150 mph) propeller driven planes.

Have fond memories of Hickam. Waikiki Beach (girl watching), Makapu Beach on the North Shore (Awesome body surfing) Fantastic Weather year around, which was welcomed for someone who worked out of doors (flight line) and a laid-back, fun place to be (albeit expensive) back then.

My Barracks was near the "10th Puka (hole) on the Golf Course and we used to go their for inexpensive burger and beers.

I also remember they had a real kool outdoor theater with seats within walking distance and if memory serves me, the costs was only .25 cents.

Left Paradise in Jan 66 for another "paradise" (Nam) and though I had volunteered was exited to get over there before the war was over (young, dumb and ....well you know the rest) was soon missing Oahau.

A special shout out to all my Nam Vet bros and sisters, our active duty and especially, those serving in Harms Way.

Stay well all, stay safe and God Bless.

Michael Burlington VT

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome Home, Brother, and thank you for your service!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Diver Dave]

Welcome Home Conservative Vermont Vet. Thank You for your service to our great country.

Stopped at Pearl Harbor on our way to WESTPAC with each of our three WESTPAC tours (64-67). 3 months in Boot Camp (San Diego) and 3 months at San Diego Shipfitter/Pipefitter “A” school. Then it was off to join the Pacific Fleet homeported in San Diego. GREAT duty station.

I was stationed aboard a Destroyer Tender which provided repairs to ships of the fleet. Though we never made it to Yankee Station, we put in many long hours servicing the Fleet in Subic, Kaoshuing, Sasebo and Yokosuka.

My first two years I worked in the Pipe Shop and the last to in the Diving Locker. I don’t regret any of my time in the US Navy.

Salute, brother!....two.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, CVV, for sharing your experiences at Hickam.

The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, nicknamed "Old Shaky", was a heavy-lift cargo aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California.

The C-124 was the primary heavy-lift transport for United States Air Force Military Air Transport Service (MATS) during the 1950s and early 1960s until the C-141 Starlifter entered service. It served in MATS, later Military Airlift Command (MAC), gained units of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard until 1974.