1976-79 |
Ackerman,
Paul  ackwoodman@comcast.net
I started out at the Timing Lab and moved over to the Computer Maintenance department at
the Data Center. |
| 1976-79 |
Africano,
Jennifer (310) 377-4352, pj.travels@worldnet.att.net,
nursing student (consumed by school). |
| 1976-78 |
Alberico, Tony
Benton, Kentucky,
Tony9a11@aol.com. I was station on Kwaj and Roi in the Fire
Department, with Global Associates. Since then, three countries and 9
states later, I have retired from the federal system. Though I miss
the shark fishing, Hobe Cat and diving, I am now just raising my two
daughters (11 and 9) now and fishing Kentucky lakes. I'm interested in
finding individuals like Eric George, Francine Gouveia, Adrian Cadouas,
Chris Tokken, R.T. Revels, or other's, I played softball, racket ball,
boated or dove with. |
| 1969-71 |
Alexander,
Gil 207 Valley Shores Drive, Guilford,
CT 06437, gila@connix.com,
Kwaj 1969-71. |
| 1969-71 |
Allen, Bill Allen Kwajkid, bilallen@infionline.net or billallen58@yahoo.com, I
was on Kwaj from August of 1969 to August of 1971. 6th grade at George Seitz (Mr. Larson
& Mrs. Robertson) and 7th at KHS. My dad (Richard, Dick or RW...deceased September
2004) was with Western Electric. We lived at 404-B Pine Street, just down the street from
George Seitz and across the street from the ocean. After all these years, I still have
strong, fond memories of Kwaj. Movies at the Ivy Hall & the "Rich," the
church services with Rev. Buck in the open-sided chapel. Just going to the airport to see
who was coming in on the "Red-Tail," swimming, swimming, swimming!!! No TV, no
VCR or DVD players. Regular trips to the Ten-Ten to check out the latest arrival of comics
or to the Surfway (I will never forget the frozen concentrated milk!) when a fresh
shipment of rock candy came in. What a great place to be at 11, 12 & 13! We left
Kwaj and returned to NC for 14 months and then found ourselves in North Dakota in December
of 1972. There I finished out high school (Langdon High School Class of '76) and spent my
first two years of college at the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. Returned to
NC in 1978 and finished school at UNC-Greensboro. Have been here ever since. Married
my wife , Laura, in 1991 and our son, Alex, was born on our third wedding
anniversary. I recognize several names on the list, but I am not sure how current
the e-mail addresses are. Would like to hear from my classmates from those two
glorious years. |
| 1976-80 |
Allen, Mike I was on Kwaj with my family, the Allen's. Philip and Marsha
Allen were both TRW employees; my brother and I were 6 and 4, respectively, when we moved
there. I have several albums of pictures, cases of shells, and other great memories boxed
away in our basement. Would love to share them with the group, m3ma420@alamedanet.net. |
| 1980-82 |
Allred,
Jeff Son
of Jim and Atty Allred, allred@brinet.com. |
| 1989-99 |
Alves,
Joseph (Joey) Residence Hall 01, Box 96, U-Mass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., N. Dartmouth,
MA 02747, (508) 910-6201 u_jalves@umassd.edu,
Kwaj Kid. I went on boat cruises, hung out at the beach, played soccer, and jammed
with my buddies on our guitars and drums. |
| 1970-75 |
Anakalea,
Terri (Knapp) 2107 Sullivan Rd.
NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, PH: (256) 417-5377,
mauinana2@yahoo.com,
Kwaj Kid. |
| 1982-93 |
Anderson, Alan Alan-a@pacbell.net,
website http://Actionfaxandprinter.com
I was with Control Data Corp. on an eleven year vacation. I worked at the ICC as a
computer tech. I miss the Richardson Theatre. It was so fun to pedal out to
the Rich, sit in a beach chair and drink a cool one from my trusty igloo cooler. I'm
living in Atascadero, CA and loving it. Life is great. My
two youngest kids, Paul Anderson and Jeanine (Anderson) Rhea both graduated from Kwaj High
in '88 I think. Paul lives in Southern California and works with computers and networks
for a communications company. Jeanine is a manager for a Hampton Inn Hotel in Yuma, AZ.
Jeanine's daughter, Rachel, who lived on Kwaj with us for 6 years is now married, has 2
kids and another one on the way. She lives in Great Falls, MT with her husband Billy who
is in the Air Force. |
| 1974 - 81 |
Anderson, Janna (West) 768 E Payton St., Queen Creek AZ 85240 kwajbanana@cox.net. Moved to Kwaj in 6th grade
and graduated from high school there in 1981. My father worked for Global. I worked at the
preschool and the HourGlass. My father, Kenneth, passed away 2/12/97. My brother, Tim,
passed away 2/20/99. My mother, Barbara, passed away 2/28/06. My husband and I recently
adopted two little boys, Trent & Damion. I work as an auto claim representative for an
insurance company. My husband, James, is a network administrator. |
| 1955-56 |
Anderson,
Margaret Phillips 356 River Forest Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454, agrant@erols.com, Kwaj
kid. My father, Horace E. Phillips, was a Navy Supply Corp. Lieutenant. I am a
Shaklee Sales Leader; a retired school teacher; an 11-year breast cancer survivor and I
talk with other cancer patients and offer support and counsel. |
| 1990-92 |
Anderson,
Mary 100
Martha Lane, De Funiak Springs, FL 32433, (805) 892-0736. I worked for
DynCorp, Computer Maintenance. |
| 1989-92 |
Anderson, Rick Landyt2002@yahoo.com.
Police sergeant/criminal investigator. Active in SCUBA and tons of other stuff. There
never seemed to be enough hours to accomplish all that there was to do on-island. I made
many great friends--Mike DuFour, Debbie Keiling, Joe Coleman, Dan Arenovski (Dan-Ski),
among several others and we remain close more than a decade later. I've been with an
agency that's now part of the Dept. of Homeland Security for several years now, and love
the notion that they pay me good money to do what I'd (almost) do for free. But then,
that's how I felt about living on Kwaj. |
| 1990-91 |
Archibald,
Brenda & Morton 2117 Rothmore Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35803-1431, (256) 658-5189, morton@bikebama.com, http://www.bikebama.com,
Kwaj 1990-91, Contract Evaluator, Commander 9999th Engineer Battalion, US Army Reserve.
Hobbies were SCUBA, Rustman Triathlon, woodworking and woodworking Amateur Radio
License KF4BOB. Morton is presently the Energy Management Coordinator at Redstone
Arsenal, AL, the Executive Director, Bicycle Across Magnificent Alabama, and developing a
project to bring solar power to remote islands in the Marshall Islands. I would like
to hear from anyone now living at Kwajalein who might be interested in helping with a
project to design solar power systems on Third Island, Shell Island, and other remote
islands on Kwajalein Atoll. Yokwe! Morton |
| 1989-93 |
Arenovski,
Dan (CORP) 3135 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06431, (203) 373-2230, dan.arenovski@pharma.com,
I worked for Am-Pro 89-93 Vinne, 95-97 (CIS) Django, both tours I was a Dog Handler -
Police K-9 Narcotics. DJ at the Yuk Club and President of the Kwajalein Community
Theatre. |
| 1969-72 |
Arnold,
Mike mike.arnold@weyerhaeuser.com,
Kwaj kid. |
1990-93
1997-05 |
Ashby, Tim
3590 Kaloke, Kalaheo, Hi 96741 (808) 635 4061,
badash1@aol.com,
tim@kwajstuff.com,
I originally arrived at a Master Timing Center Tech until my clearance came
where I then moved up to Gagan Telemetry. I eventually took over as site
lead until my departure in early 93'. On my second tour I returned in the TM
department and worked on Carlos as the Antenna Lead. In 2000 I moved to KMCC
where I worked in Planning & Operations for the rest of my tour. I left in
05' to work at Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai where I continue to
work Mission Planning & Operations as a Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
Program Manager for Kratos Govt. Solutions. I also create and offer great
Kwaj Stuff on
http://kwajstuff.com/. |
1967-71
1975-77
1983-90 |
Austin, Mike & Pat now retired. Mike once worked for MIT/LL at TRADEX, PCC and ALTAIR
on three tours. Daughters Cheryl & Melissa live in Mass. Son Glenn still in USAF in
Idaho. Contact information: 23 Allen Farm Lane, Concord, MA 01742 (978) 369-8591,
maustin@austins.org. |
1972-74
1977-83
1986-88 |
Baer,
Robert rbaer@iopener.net Bob and I have many
pleasant memories of dancing the night away to Shermie and his friends on Kwajalein.
We were there with Martin Marietta, Global Associates and GTE. We came home to
Pueblo, CO and settled down and traveled some but after a few winters here we decided to
move to Arizona for the winters so we bought a little place down there in an RV Park and
have spent the last 6 winters there. We always enjoy hearing from and about anyone
from Kwajalein and of course we subscribe to Jody's Kwajaletter. |
| 1978-80 |
Bailey, Adrianna (Denenberg) 96 Elm Street Upton, MA 01568
01756, (508) 529-6185, bailey_adrianna@emc.com
or adriannabailey@charter.net,
KHS 80, Kwaj Kid, Manager, HW Development in EMC Mid-Range Systems |
| 1993-99 |
Baker,
Kari 1613
Red Cedar Drive, Apt 23 Fort Myers, FL 33907, (941) 931-6206,
blueeyes1978@hotmail.com, commodity specialist, post office, tape escape, etc. |
|
Balanque, Teri (O'Neal) teri2033@sbcglobal.net Kwaj Kid, late 70's.
My step father was Dan Bailey, who worked on Roi, and my mom was known as Ma Bailey.
I have visited your website for a year of so and never knew what to write except that even
after all these years the memories haven't faded. I made some great friends out
there and miss them terribly. I would come to this sight looking for my best friend,
Mikelle Lucero. I have yet to find her. I have many great memories like...watching
the SpartansI Beat the Rainbows in the series...going to the Richardson... (there
wasn't a TV to be had)...a ride on a bike with no flashlight and hoping that security
didn't stop me....my first real kiss from Bard on Emon Beach under the lifeguard
tower....the cute fireman Harry Hoffeman....coach Jon Jon and the Pikakies... Watching my
mom play on a basketball team called the Hookers...the sunsets...and I will never forget
the last night on island. My boyfriend, David Sawyer, took me out on the ocean side
of the island and we watched the biggest moon I have ever seen come up off the ocean. I
long to go back in time just to feel the breeze in my hair and the spray of the ocean on
my face. I thank you for this web site....it is as close as I can get to being that
Kwaj Kid. Teri |
| 1984-86 |
Ballard, Vicki
(Earls) 412 Fowler Dr., Duncan, OK 73533, (580)
255-1227, vicki67mustang@cableone.net. |
1968-78
1988-96 |
Balser, Carol
(Corky) 623 W. Pine Road, Melbourne, FL 32904, (321)
724-0637. |
| 1968-78 |
Balser,
David J. 2290 Bent Pine Street, Melbourne, FL 32935, (321) 255-3592, dbalser@harris.com or dscmjk@hotmail.com,
Kwaj 1968-78, Subcontracts Manager, Harris Corporation |
|
Balser, Joseph
& Heather 337 Myrtlewood Road, Melbourne, FL 32940, joey.balser@losc.patrick.af.mil |
| 1978-96 |
Barker, Viv
Amante Box 164, Pearl City, HI 96782, ladyvm2@hawaiiantel.net.
I've been in Hawaii since I left Kwaj in 1996 and been living with my daughter Debbie (KHS
85) in the Pearl City Area. She has two daughters, one son, and one granddaughter. My son
Sonny (KHS 82) lives in Waipahu and has two daughters. After leaving Kwaj, I
worked at Cutter Ford for seven years then retired three years ago. I baby sit my great
granddaughter so you might say I really didn't retire....I just changed jobs. Look
forward to hearing from Kwaj friends of the past! |
| 1969-72 |
Barnett,
Greg 2400 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND
58103, (701) 234-8750 or (701) 234-6735, gregbarnett@meritcare.com, mother: Norma; father: Bill
(Western Electric), Kwaj 1969-72. I lived there with my parents and younger sister
and still have great memories of the island paradise. I am sorry to say I do not
remember any of the friends I spent time with. I am interested in the reunions and
special get-togethers. If I had a chance today, I would go back over in a heart
beat. Hello to everyone and feel free to contact me. I am a MS Exercise
Physiologist, MeritCare Sports Medicine. |
| 1980-89 |
Barrett, Tom &
Lynn
wantsntides@earthlink.net. Tom started as a C-7 pilot and
eventually became the Transportation Services Division Manager
(Aviation/Automotive/Marine) at Kwajalein and Lynn was an RN at the
hospital. Son lan is now a airline (CRJ-900) captain and Jenny an underwater
archeologist living in Gibralta. |
1976-78
1986-88 |
Barruga,
Constante " Tante" 2921 Numana Road,
Honolulu, HI 96819-2904, (808) 847-7255, barrugac001@hawaii.rr.com, cook at the PDR, Snack Bar and
Yokwe Yuk Club. First tour played music in a band called Breeze and practiced
Kajukenbo. Currently I am self employed. I have a yard maintenance, handyman
business. I am also primary care giver for my mother. I still keep in touch
with some former Kwaj local boys. At Kwaj, I attended graduations, weddings and
funerals of the braddahs. I worked at the PDR and Snack Bar. I know a lot of
faces but either forget or don't know names. I do remember you, Shermie.
Shermie, thank you for the web site. Sure brings back memories. I almost want to go
back there again. From the land of Alohas, Tante. |
| 1973-88 |
Barth, Winnie (Cross) 21015 N. Fir Lane, Rathdrum, ID 83858, Winnie@icehouse.net. I
was a teacher at George Seitz Elem. It is such a joy to hear about all the Kwaj.
kids and what they are doing as adults. What a great group of kids! |
| 2003-0? |
Barthle, Danny BarthleD@kmr.ll.mit.edu, I live on Kwaj and work
for MDN PLOPS. |
|
1969-1976 |
Bartlett, Janice
janice_a_obrien@hotmail.com. I was a Kwaj Kid who graduated in
1976 and was involved in jogging, band, scuba diving, lifeguarding, and
water skiing. My parents were avid scuba divers and underwater
photographers. My dad, Nate, worked for Raytheon on Meck for our first
tour; Sylvania on Roi for the 2nd. They were out there until 1979. |
| 1965-67 |
Baten, Steve olala96@yahoo.com,
I attended 6th and 7th grades. My sister Lynn Baten, now Kirk graduated there.
My other sister Kathy Baten, now Crumpler, attended through the 10th grade. I loved
all the sports and shooting pool at the bachelors quarters, sand surfing on bachelors
beach, awesome long rides, regular surfing with the baby sand sharks and my Bohemian surf
board at the point. The teen center was a cool hangout, .loved shelling, snorkeling,
riding my bicycle and loved NO CRIME!!!...great sunsets, coconuts hitting the church roof
during service, warm weather all year and THE PEOPLE!!!...great company, friendly and the
wonderful natives!...So colorful and their awesome choirs. They could really sing
with all their colorful clothes and loved the tuna fishing and hanging on the pier.
My dad worked for the Niki Anti-ballistics systems. |
| 1973-76 |
Bauer, Kathy (Endres) KHS 1976 graduate, kateandron@gmail.com. Currently own a
wonderful 268 year old colonial in CT and operate it as Homespun Farm B&B, http://www.homespunfarm.com,
husband Ron has his own company "Purpose Built" and is a Master Carpenter. Sure
do miss my go-kart that I raced while on Kwaj! And those sun rises... |
| 1982-85 |
Bawcom,
Dwight 112 Kingwood Dr., Palestine,
TX 75801, dbawcom@flash.net,
1982-85. Son Bruce graduated from KHS. He got a BSEE from New Mexico
State Univ. He is currently a Sr. Engineer with Intel at Portland, OR. He and
his wife have three kids. Son Mark is now a chiropractor in Virginia Beach,
VA. He and his wife are expecting their first child late in '99. Mark got a BS
in Biology and then went on to chiropractor training after working for two years in
Colorado. Dwight is currently Site Manager at the NASA National Scientific Balloon
Facility working for the Physical Science Lab of New Mexico State Univ. Kwaj was a
good experience for our family and we value the memories. |
| 1970-72 |
Bayer,
Jud Judbear@juno.com, I was incarcerated on Roi-Namur
as Security Officer, known to many as "Little Fuzz". Lived in the shacks
across from the Jackaroo club , until concrete quarters were built on north side next to
mess hall. |
1978-80
1982-84 |
Beale, W. David & Jean
8 Baker Road, Marcellus, NY
13108, (315) 673-2210,
wdbjbeale@aol.com. David
worked with GE and Jean worked as R. N. at Kwaj Clinic. Michael graduated
from HS on Kwaj in 1984, from Crane School of Music/Potsdam in 1989, married
a Writer and has 1 son, they are living in Yardley, PA where Michael is
an IT project manager. Robin graduated from Marcellus High in 1986, from
University of Binghamton in 1990 and University of Texas (masters) in 1994,
married a Linguist, has 2 sons and they are living in Germany doing
translation work of a Siberian language. Amy graduated from Marcellus High
in 1987, from University of Plattsburgh in 1991, lived in England and France
for a few years before returning to living in Marcellus. She completed her
masters in social work at Syracuse University with a concentration in family
health counseling. Amy married in 2006 a Psychologist and they work in same
Hospital and live in Syracuse, NY. David was with Lockheed Martin and
traveled a lot and retired Dec 2005. David's work took Jean and
David to live in Australia and Italy. Jean finished her nurse
practitioner's degree and has worked with the VA and doctor's offices but at
present is home keeping track of everybody else and making Honey-Do lists
for David. |
1977-79
1981-84 |
Beale, Michael
Yardley, PA, graduated from KHS, Class
of 1984,
michael@culturecurrents.com. |
1972-75
1986-88 |
Bean,
Howard72-75, 86-88 |
1969-71
1974-82 |
Beckley, Al & Norma 144 Wexford Court: Stockbridge, GA 30281, 770-507-1193, normalbeck@msn.com,
transferred with Kentron to San Diego Naval Ocean Systems Center Contract. (82-89); then
with PRC Kentron to Maui GEODDS (89-92). We retired in 92, near Atlanta where our
daughter lives. |
| 1994-95 |
Bell, Glenn 7308 13th Ave Dr W Bradenton, FL
34209, mannilamann@netscape.net.
I was the radio and TV announcer at AFRTS.. |
| 1972-74 |
Bermes,
Kathy (Bailey) |
| 1974-75 |
Bernard,
Bill & Donna PO Box 215, 78 Elm Street, Andover, ME, 04216, bernards22@megalink.net,
worked at the MSR site on Meck with Raytheon. I was there with wife Donna, son Shawn
and daughter Melissa who was only 6 weeks old when we got there; really miss the rock. |
| 1968-69 |
Berndtson, David
11646 Captain Rhett Lane, Fairfax
Station, VA 22039, Kwaj Kid,
www.net-powerinc.com,
dave@net-powerinc.com |
1972-75
1982-85 |
Bernella, Gloria
North East, PN,
globern@verizon.net |
| 1970-84 |
Bernsen,
Kate (James) 6370 Hunters Road, Naples,
FL 34109, Kwajkate@aol.com.
I lived on Kwaj off and on as a dependent of Jesse and Barbara James. Graduated KHS
in 1980. Kwaj was wonderful! I miss it! |
| 1964-66 |
Berry, Mary Christie 352 Dover Chester Road, Randolph, New Jersey 07869.
Kwaj 1964-66 I returned to NJ after that. I would like to hear from people I knew
then. email MBerry4752@aol.com. |
| 1994-95 |
Biggs, Jim
biggszee@yahoo.com. I worked two contracts with Zachry
Construction in '94 and '95. I lived at the man-camp and now in work in Las
Vegas. |
| 1980-83 |
Bisbee,
Rebecca Diggs rbisbee@gray-research.com |
| 1968-70 |
Bissonnett,
Crystall (Talbert) 37 Brown Avenue, Manchester, NH 03101-2804, (603) 645-9847, BISSONNC@mail.rfweston.com,
Kwaj Kid. I was very young when we went to Kwaj for my dads work, the memories
that I do have are very good ones. It was my mom and dad's second time there.
My maiden name is Talbert and I am the daughter of William and Joan Talbert. I had
completed Kindergarten there. I still have my class picture from that year. I
can also remember that for one of our outings, a bunch of High school students accompanied
us to the beach and we made plaster of Paris figures with the sand on the beach. |
1992-98
2001-0? |
Bitter,
Fred bitterf@kmr.ll.mit.edu
I came out to Roi-Namur in May of 1992 and worked for DynCorp until 1994. I went to
work for TRADEX in 1994, worked my way up to Operations Director there and left to go back
to school in 1998. I was gone for 2 1/2 years attending school, working towards my
BS in Computer Information Systems which I will finish out here. I returned to the
rock in January of 2001. |
1967-68
1974-75
1980-88 |
Blackwell, Alan &
Annette alanb4163@aol.com, I was worked for GTE. I was
Assistant General Manager of personal on Roi for GTE of Boston, MA. I worked with John
Redman together on Space Track Team. I was a member of the American Legion club and
China post1. I enjoyed fishing, diving, Mongolian barbeques; meals provided to about 600
people, what a great time!! My wife, Annette Blackwell, cashier at the PDR (Pacific
Dining Room), managed furniture warehouse, and was a KMR (Kwajalein Missile Range) police
women worked up on Meck island along with doing a few island sweeps for KMR for Missile
re-entries. Ph. 508-295-4079, Cape Cod MA |
1979-83
1980-84 |
Blackwell,
David & Ruth emonbeachrmi@verizon.net, 1980-84, Son of Allan
& Annette Blackwell, GTE. I worked for Global Associates with the Recreation
Department and Yukwe Yuk Move Theater at the Yuk Club. I made very many friends out
there and met my wife Ruth Hadaller. Ruth was out on the rock from 79-83, attending
high school and making lots of friends too. She worked at the Snack Bar and the
movies at the Rich. We are now living on Cape Cod, MA. We both miss Kwaj and
will be at the Kwaj 2000 Reunion. Party Time! Dave & Ruth |
| 1969-75 |
Blair,
Jeralee JBJDPG@aol.com. P.O. Box 220
#122 Woodland Park, CO 80863, dependent on Kwaj, brother Jesse Blair. father worked for
Kentron. |
| 1972-75 |
Blanchard, Dot and
Phil I managed Operations,
Maintenance and Engineering for Bell Laboratories on Kwajalein, Meck and
Illeginni. Dot ran the preschool island nursery with Becky Brown. Our
children, Susan, Eric and Julie are full grown now and we have seven
grandchildren. Our son Phil died in an off road accident five years ago.
I’ve been back in 1995 and 2000 for short visits. Things have changed but it
is still a great spot. Miss the people, diving, sailing, partying and
flying. Been retired in Florida since 1989. We summer in New Jersey. (Our
winter email address is:
pgbdmb@bellsouth.net) |
| 1968-71 |
Bland,
Denver 1013 N. Lakewind St., Wichita, KS
67212-2875, (316) 942-3742, bland_denver@hotmail.com, I was the Kwaj assistant Chief, Security & Law
Enforcement. I was the Charter Vice President, Kwajalein Shrine Club. I am now retired. |
1988-92
2005-0? |
Bodmer, Jim Kwajalein 1988-92, 2005-present, Roi-Namur, PO Box 733, APO,
AP 96557 jim.bodmer@gmail.com.
I worked telemetry on Carlos and Gagan. I now have a bachelor of science in biomedical
engineering and a masters of science in electrical and computer engineering from the the
University of Iowa. |
| 1969-71 |
Bohrer,
Jerry & Kris 6380 64th Ct. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076, (651)
455-6315, jerrykris@juno.com
or jerrykris2@msn.com. Jerry
was on-site maintenance for Control Data computer in the Data Center, worked with Art Hill
and Gordy Wolfe and later Ross. Our daughter, Tamara Melani, was born on island 3/2/71. |
| 1966-73 |
Boswell,
Paul E. RT 1, Box 78 D6, Clifton, TX 76634-0907, (254) 675-6710. rikaki@htcomp.net,
Mortgage Loan Officer |
| 1959-61 |
Bowers, Larry A. Peachtree City, GA, Golfcrazy1@earthlink.net I worked on
Kwajalein with the Transport Company of Texas. I worked for Lake Central
Airlines in Columbus, Ohio and there were several from the Columbus area that
resigned their airline jobs to go to Kwaj. I worked in the Aviation Department,
played softball and basketball for the Aviation Flyers and worked a lot of ships on my one
day off. Jerry Dye and I are still close and every time I see or hear something
about Kwaj, I get excited. The last of my 2-year contract I was working on Roi-Namur
handling the DC-3 flights from Kwajalein. I think of Kwaj often. |
| 2000-01 |
Boyd, Dave
dcrboyd@netzero.net, I have many fond memories of Kwajalein and would
love to return. Did a year there and had to leave in 2000. It would be
great to hear from Doug, Jennifer, Rocket, Bird pile, Bill W, Dave B,
Cassie, Drew, and so many others. Would love to go back. Maybe one
day. I would love to hear from my friends and coworkers or others. Me?
I’m still single and working as an Industrial Hygienist for the State of
California. I spent the last seven years in Carmel Valley in Central
Ca. I always have a place for you. |
| 1995-03 |
Bradshaw, Mark &
Nancy mnbradshaw@yahoo.com. Our temporary address after
that is: 2399-D Caringa Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009, (760) 931-7617. We have lived on Kwaj
since 1995. We love it here and hate to leave, but have to due to the new company taking
over. Seems that they do not think they need any architects (Kwaj currently has 3, and
Mark is the head of the architectural department). Mark has over 25 years in the
architectural field, including structural engineering. Before we moved here we lived in
San Diego for 10 years, and Mark is licensed with the state of California. He would
like to work for the government (DOD, DOI) or on contract overseas or in Santa Fe or
California or Florida. I am an interior designer and out here am working for the
Calibration Lab as production controller. We do not have any kids or pets, and will need a
place to live wherever we end up. Mark is an avid golfer, and served as President of
the KGA for the year 2001 plus golf in the Haole every Sunday. He actually got a hole in
one (double eagle) out here. I have been very active with the Yokwe Yuk Women's Club,
running the Bargain Bazaar for 3 years and chairing the hospitality committee. Some of you
may remember me from when I worked at Tape Escape or the Beauty Salon. We welcome any and
all advice on what to take with us when we PCS, how to find a job in today's market,
advice on getting a car, and any tidbits that only former Kwajers returning to the
"real world" would know. Any contact will be a godsend as I am in a panic
mode about having to leave Kwaj, which is truly our home now. We would love to get
together with Kwaj folks in San Diego or that area. Mahalo, Nancy |
| 1995-97 |
Breeden, CW5 Ken 3335 Rustburg Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina, breedenk@aol.com. I lived
in trailer 524 on Palm Drive. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Kwajalein and its
unique allure! I was an Army Dash 7 Pilot assigned to the USAKA Transportation
Department. I really enjoyed flying with the pilots working for Raytheon. I
enjoyed making Salt Water Lures while there and using them to catch fish with my good
friend Jim Landgraff. I'm currently flying as a pilot with the US Army Parachute
Team "Golden Knights". |
| 1979-83 |
Britton,
Beverly Barclay 361 Hunter Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334, BBB5575@msn.com, Kwaj Kid, Kwaj
Soup, Class of 83. Beverly is the daughter of Tom and Bettye Barclay. |
| 1965-67 |
Britton,
Craig
Porterville, CA, cbritton@pc.cc.ca.us. I
went to George Seitz my Junior & the 1st half of my senior year. I teach
Agriculture at a small community college. I have three grown kids, with two in
college (and yes, I am broke). I still keep in contact with several people from Kwaj and
will always remember the rock with fond memories. |
| 1979-82 |
Broadwater, Kirk kab24@bellsouth.net.
I married to Julie Medeiros May 21, 2003 who worked at Kwaj 1968-72, 1974-76 and as single
status, 1979-82. I had been living in California since 1983 ever since I left Kwaj
after my third tour. I retired with the Marin County Sheriff's department. |
| 1973-76 |
Broome, Rod M.Tel, PMP, NCE, KBR Government
and Infrastructure, Building 211, Bagram, Afghanistan, APO-AE 09354, Office Phone:
281-669-2542 I am current living and working at Bargram Air field,
Afghanistan, broome2408@yahoo.com |
| 1988-99 |
Brown, Don & Lou We now reside at Grand Ridge, FL. Don’s email debrown@wfeca.net, Lou’s
email lbrown@wfeca.net. Don
was the Supervisor of the Calibration Laboratory. Lou worked at Aviation Maintenance
“Maintenance Mama” our first tour and Lou also worked in REDAR Supply until our
departure in 1999. Currently Don works for the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection as an Engineer in the Ambient Air Monitoring section. We miss many of the
folks that we were privileged to meet, the sunsets and the clear water. |
| 1960-61 |
Brunelle, Robert
W. (Bob or Bruno) Everyone used to call me
BRUNO and I served as a Radioman Seaman in the U.S. Navy. That was a while back, but I
still have lots of fond memories of life there. I still have a bunch of pictures that I
look at on occasion. There was at the receiver site at the far end of the island
which housed our voice and CW and HF communications. We would work aircraft long haul from
all over the South Pacific and send/receive traffic from them once they left ground
control until they contacted ground control on Kwaj. I also worked as a Tech Controller in
the building which had the control tower on the top. It was a great time and I have
been trying to figure our someway which I could be able to visit there again. We also used
to visit some of the local islands in one of our sea planes and take supplies and things
to the natives, that was interesting. I hope to here from other Navy guys who were
stationed there around that time, email me at libertylanebob@comcast.net. |
| 1964-68 |
Brunner,
Joseph 1643-24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, 415-665-7979, Muesix@aol.com, Kwaj
1964-68, spent lots of time snorkeling, fishing, shelling, building rafts, flying
radio-control model airplanes. Currently a civil engineer for a city near San Francisco
and was in Class of 71. |
|
1993-02 |
Bryan,
Lance
lance@lbryan.com, I was on Kwaj and
worked in the Information Technology department. These days, I work for the
Department of State and currently live in Nairobi, Kenya. |
| 1985-90 |
Buchanan,
Paul & Dana Long Beach, CA 90804,
(562) 434-8088, Mobile (562) 400-5659, Fax (562) 434-0321, chefpaul@primalalchemy.com, Primal
Alchemy Catering & Consulting, www.primalalchemy.com, 85-89 Kwaj, 89-90 Roi, Optics Technician on Roi-Namur, Legan,
Eniwetok, Dive Master, Scuba Instructor, Wreck Diver, and all around dive
slut. Roller skating and Homebrew Beer Maker. |
1982-85
1988-91 |
Burnett,
Janice & Philip 23 Union St. Millis,
MA 02054, janice.burnett@verizon.
We were on Kwaj with our two children, Elizabeth and David. |
| 1966 |
Busch,
Cathy (Budka) RBusch8643@aol.com,
Kwaj Kid, graduated KHS in 1966. Now living upstate New York in Saratoga Springs. |
| 1959-68 |
Byars, Dawn (Clark)
dawn76118@live.com, 3724 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX, 76118.
Living in Fort Worth, Texas area since 1968. |
| 1972-77 |
Calar, Stephan stephancalar@cox.net
I finally took the time to visit your web site. You've got some great links but the best
were the photos of Kwaj; especially those from my era, 1972-77. I graduated from KHS in
1977 and my folks left for a year then went back for another 7 years. I remember your band
and sitting here at my computer, late at night in central Georgia, I became
"homesick" for Kwaj. I found myself on a roller coaster with highs from seeing
faces I fondly remember, to sad lows at the news of the passing of old acquaintances and
friends. Your photos turn back the clock and at 43 years of age, I can still taste the
youthful excitement that came with going out on a J boat to fish for the big ones, and
smell the diesel from the Tarlang's engines while I worked the snack bar on mid deck. Your
band contributes a significant portion of the best memories I have of Kwaj; so much like
where we came from in Hawaii, only better in many ways. Listening to you guys play at
Bachelor's beach one night inspired me to learn a few songs on the guitar. And once again,
I find myself inspired by something you put together. I have this desire to share the
spirit of the island with my own family. So, whether or not I ever find myself employed on
Kwaj, it'll at least be a nice dream for us to talk about. Thanks. Although we never met,
you feel like an old friend. Stephan Calar. Oldest of five children of J.P.
and Maria Calar. Dad worked for KMR and part time for the snack bar and Ten-Ten. Mom
worked at the golf course and Emon beach snack bars. I have brothers Francis and
Michael and sisters Ingrid and Heidi |
1968-75
1997-99 |
Calladine, Robert
"Doc" Unit 2, #11 Christmas Street,
Northcote, Victoria 3070, Australia, Tel 011-61-3-9482-1607, email HJ47_1984@yahoo.com.au.
During the Global days, they used to have people come to Kwaj as a bachelor for six months
before family could come out. So we arrived in mid 1968 and I was a wee little terror when
I arrived. My father was Bob Calladine (DC-4 and Caribou pilot) and Llse Calladine
was, and still is, my mother. I spent the first seven years of my life on the
Rock... the most wonderful years anyone could imagine!!! We were forced to leave
when dad was diagnosed with lung cancer and required intensive radiation treatment. My
parents never told us, myself, my brother Rudy and sister Heather, that we were leaving
for good. I don't think we would have gone so peacefully if they had. Sadly dad died in
1975 from cancer and it was his need of medical treatment that forced the family to leave
the Rock, reality began to sink in and the realization that we were not going home hit us
all very hard. Let me just say that 1975 was not a good year for any of us!
Otherwise, we would have stayed until the island sank. As the days, months and finally
years passed, Kwaj never left my mind or my heart and I knew one day that I would return.
That day arrived in February 1997 when I was accepted as a helicopter mechanic by
Raytheon. So I came zipping back to the island the same way I left, aboard a DC-8!!! They
say that as everything changes, it still remains the same... this fits Kwaj to a tee!! The
things that struck me the most wasn't all the new things, it was the fact that so much was
as I remembered it! Our trailer #818 was gone, replaced by the "new family
housing", there was a new post office and the "kiddy stand" was no longer
there, crowded with pint sized aviation enthusiasts, watching all the comings and goings
on the airfield. But I was home! I lived in the Reef BQ, the same building my father lived
in for those probationary six months all those years ago. I even met another Kwaj veteran
who lived across the hall from dad!! Eventually I moved to the Shell and had my own
room... what luxury!! As time passed though, I had more and more run ins with the
Raytheon Hierarchy and after nearly three years I decided it was time to leave for a while
and so I PCS'd and moved to Australia... but not before having one hell of a going away
bash. We built the largest bonfire that Coral Sands beach had seen in many a year! Some
Marshallese friends of asked me the following day about the "signal fire burning all
night"!!! I don't think that there were too many people that missed this event.
Looking back, there is one thing that I miss more than Kwaj itself and that is all of the
incredible, wonderful people who I had the honor to know and call friends. Today, as
I sit here in wet, frozen Melbourne, my mind and heart returns to the Rock and who
knows... rumor has it that another company may be taking over the logistics contract...
could it be that it is time for me to head home once more? Cheers, Bob
"Doc" Calladine |
| 1993 |
Callahan,
Mary (Plemel) 1860 Sherman Avenue #6NE Evanston, IL 60201, mlucall@msn.com. I was a nurse at Kwaj Hospital and
still working as a nurse. Married in 1997 to Timothy Callahan. |
| 1989-2001 |
Camden, Laura Keller
laurak514@gmail.com,
(925) 389-7222. Lived and worked on Kwajalein from 1989 to 2001 while
raising my daughter, Christine Camden. Worked for Johnson Controls then
Lockheed Martin on Meck. Shared friends still remain in touch from Boston,
Alabama to Hawaii and here in the Bay Area of San Francisco where we've
lived since 2001. Great memories from Pavillion barbecues to walk in night
dives, inter island travel and the Hobby Shop. Christine studies Interior
Design while I left the Corporate world to start a Financial Consulting
company with plans to live on a Greek island in 2009 as a permanent
residence, and part time resident of San Francisco and part time living at a
second residence on the Emerald Coast in Puerto Vallarta. We enjoy visitors
and love to share our surroundings. |
| 1976-78 |
Cameron, Brian,
Bobbette, Michelle & Wendy The Cameron
family was on Kwaj 19 months, email longboardman1@cox.net |
| 1965-77 |
Capella, Joel 1014 W Mukilteo
Blvd, Everett, WA 98203, j.capella@comcast.net, (425) 252-5667(h), (425)
330-0611(c), Kwaj, Gugeegue, Roi & sometimes Carlos. Different positions there
of many stripes, starting with a "foot in the door" job at AFRS. Then many
administrative gigs, ending with a Sr Accountant job on Roi. Loved life there. I
also was a projectionist and had a regular Sunday bartending thing at the Jakaroo (the
real Jakaroo)! Did KVZI, boating, a busy time! Parents were in poor health in
'77, so took an LOA to help run their businesses in California. They passed away within 10
months of one another. When I was ready to return to Global, they had just gotten new work
in Saudi Arabia and asked if I wanted to go. Ended up staying there for 5 years, finishing
as a project manager at Safaniya, just south of the Kuwait border. Returned to the
states in '84 and somehow landed in marketing at the Seattle Times newspaper where I
stayed for 17 years until I took early retirement in '05. I have a passion for
fitness, completing one marathon and have morphed from a Roi-Rat to a gym rat! I
live in Everett, WA with my son Jason, 19, and two cats. I have rental properties
which keep me pretty busy and close to home in retirement. I'd like to (re) explore some
of the places I visited while working in Saudi Arabia when I was too young and wild to
appreciate them! Would love hearing from anyone who remembers me. |
| 1981-83 |
Carpenter, Tammy Kwaj Kid, tambela@msn.com, sister of Carlina Carpenter,
parents:LaDee & Leslie Carpenter. Best friends on the island were Kim Davis and
Michelle Smart |
|
Carpenter,
Valerie VCarpenter@cci.clarku.edu |
| 1987-96 |
Carroll, Bill billcarroll01@cs.com,
207 Lakebend Circle, Brandon, MS 39042 |
| 1968-93 |
Caskey, Jim & Jo 4308 Red Cloud Drive, Austin, TX 78759-4241 (512) 346-0169, jijocas@aol.com. |
| 1968-84 |
Caskey, Patrick
4308 Red Cloud Dr. Austin, TX 78759,
griffen20@hotmail.com, Kwaj Kid. Class of 1984. Miss the best
diving and fishing in world. Currently working for ITT, F.O.B. Salerno,
Afghanistan. Son of Jim and Jo Caskey. |
| 1989-0? |
Cassiday
Thaddeus Gloria, Kyle, & Thaddeus, P.O.
Box 1117, Kwaj resident since 89 to present, kwajtrash@yahoo.com. |
| 1969-76 |
Castelli,
Paul N. paulnjaz@yahoo.com,
Vineland, NJ, Class of 1978. |
| 1969-76 |
Castrati, Beth Kwaj bcastrati@nc.rr.com,
305 Adler Lane, Goldsboro, NC 27530 1989-92, I was a member of the Kwaj Community Theater
and played softball with the Leftovers. |
| 1969-72 |
Cavender, Larry cavender@lucent.com,
2153 Walcott Rd. Apt 103, Aurora, IL 60504. I worked for Kentron as a
"cryptographic" technician. I started working for AT&T when I left
Kwajalein; 31 years later I am still working for them. Would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me. It was a great experience! |
| 1978-90 |
Chamberlain,
Nick Martinez,
CA, (925) 372-0566,
nick_kathy@comcast.net,
Kwaj Kid, 2nd grade to 1 year after graduation. |
| 1986-88 |
Chapman, Jr., Richard
G. (Colonel) 11365 N. Placita Alameda Dorada,
Tucson, AZ 85737. I commanded USAKA, followed the assignment at Kwaj with a tour of duty
at Fort Carson, Colorado, then retired from the Army and was a Senior Research Engineer
with the University of New Mexico for seven years, followed by positions in industry. Now
fully retired with wife Georgia in Arizona. Still snow ski and own a Piper Cub. Kwaj will
always be our favorite place. Email: tucsonengr@comcast.net. |
1983-88
1992-95 |
Chapman,
Stephen J. 276 Orrong Road, Caulfield North, VIC 3161, Australia, +61-3-9427-9372,
+61-3-9208-0508, schapman@tpgi.com.au
or schapman@baea.com.au,
1983-88, 1992-95 Kwaj, Rosa, Steve, Avi avichapman@yahoo.com, David dschapman@hotmail.com,
Rachel, Aaron, Sarah, Naomi, & Shira Chapmam. Steve worked for MIT/LL at TRADEX,
ALCOR/MMW, and ALTAIR. |
| 1989-96 |
Chalmers, Shelley 5658 E. Florian Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206. choky3420@aol.com, Class of
1995. After PCS, my family went back to Colorado. Upon graduating from CU-Boulder, I left
for Arizona to thaw out. I love and miss Kwaj dearly, and all the friends that became my
family while there. |
| 1991-95 |
Chatelain,
Mark Mona Dion and
Nicole. 1620 N. Banana River Drive. Merritt Island, FL, 32952, mchat@digital.net. |
| 1988-90 1995-02 |
Chick, Steve
stevenchick@yahoo.com.
I was a Firefighter and Fire Captain on Kwaj, Roi, and Meck. Since returning
to Reno, Nevada I went back to school and started a family. Now I am an
Electrical Engineer with Sierra Nevada Corporation and my wife and I have 2
young sons to keep us very busy. |
|
Christensen, Mike skopje_mcc@hotmail.com
Lennox, South Dakota. I worked
Law Enforcement/Security on Johnston Atoll in 95/96. Am wondering if anyone who remembers
me is on Kwaj now? Drop me a line and best of luck in everything you do. Hollywood
Mike |
1968-69
1973-76 |
Cipriano,
Jack 20798
Quiet Brook Place, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, (703-613-8419), jcipriano@hotmail.com.
I seem to remember drinking a lot on Kwaj. Actually, I worked for Western Electric
the first time and was assigned to TTR-5...one of the smaller tracking radar systems on
Kwaj. I was responsible for the antenna system, it's electronics and the cryogenics
for the MASER front end. Played a lot of tennis.....Left to get an Elect Eng degree.
Returned for GTE and did two jobs....ran the radiotelephone (phone patch) system between
Kwaj/Hawaii/CA with Shorty Knapp. Think it was called AJN. Our office was at
the airport on Roi. Then I moved over to ALTAIR...started in RF Systems and
ultimately become one of the Operations Directors - along with Forbes Graham. Did a
lot of sailing, held Secretary and Commodore positions with the Roi-Namur Yacht Club; was
General Manager of KVZI-FM....cried bitter tears when they condemned the Jakaroo Club bar
started developing a video tape distribution system for the barracks on Roi. That
was a couple of years ago. I'd go back in a heartbeat - if I could find a way. |
| 1968-78 |
Clark,
Bill 280
North Raleigh Farm Road, Youngsville, NC 27596, Wdclark2@aol.com, Kwaj Kid, KHS Class of 78. Dad
worked for RCA at ALCOR and TRADEX |
| 1971-72 |
Clark, Joanna jclark@amcat.org.
I was the project R.I.M coordinator during my tour on Kwaj, mapping the lagoon and then
coordinating the laying of communication cables between Kwaj-Meck, Meck-Illeginni, and
Illeginni-Roi. My bosses were Ed Colburn and Bob Gray, two of the finest men I've ever
worked for. I currently reside in San Juan Capistrano, California, where I am director of
operations for the AIDS Education Global Information System. |
| 1983-85 |
Clarke,
Dave PO
Box 501, Denair, CA 95316, (209) 656-7242, dov307@hotmail.com, WPS Police Dept SGT, American Legion
member Roi-Namur post, China post, also looking to contact former police department
members. |
| 1981-83 |
Clayton,
Scot 6
Clayton Acres Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334, (931) 233-1029, www.ScotClayton.org, www.SMCProductions.org, http://scotclayton.blogspot.com/. I
worked Kwajalein for Kentron Optics department. I have 6 children, now (2005) from 6
yrs to 22 and one Granddaughter. Retired. |
| 1990-95 |
Clemans,
Roy (916)
985-8606, royclemans@yahoo.com,
Public Affairs Officer, USAKA Host Nation Relations Specialist/Community Relations
Specialist. |
| 1972-75 |
Clement,
John 13975
Arbolitos Drive, Poway, CA 92064, (858) 748-4755, johnclement@home.com. |
| 1971-93 |
Cochron,
Donald (Don) 1175
Justice Road, Ashland, TN 37015, (615) 307-4993, decowboy@worldnet.att.net |
| 1971-73 |
Cochron,
Donna 494 Foxtrail Circle West, Westerville,
OH 43081, (614) 898-9867, Catie@copper.net. I remember moving into
"Silver City" summer 1971. Had Mr. Haley for 5th grade. This was a
great time for me. We moved to a house behind the Ivy Theater and my Mom taught
Kindergarten there. I can assure you that my Ekatak had been well thumbed. I
still dream about Kwaj. and what it's like now. |
| 1968-75 |
Colburn, Ed & Jane
We were on Kwaj 7 1/2 years for Kentron Communications. I was Comm. Manager after
Bob Gray left the Island until my departure in Jun '75. My wife, Jane worked for BTL
as did (between college semesters) daughter, Diana. Son
Chuck & Ken also graduated from KHS. Ken remained on island for an
additional 7 years with Martain-Zachery after we left. After leaving Kwaj, I was a
travel agent with AAA for about 4 years, then in Industry for another 8 and for the past
15 we have been traveling the USA in our motor home engraving name badges for the RV
crowd. Now we are finally retired for good. Have a home in Tarpon Springs, FL when we are
not on the road - have not taken our Christmas tree down in 10 years as we would return on
Nov 1st and leave again in January! We can be reached at Box 303, Crystal Beach, FL
34681 or mredmzjanr@yahoo.com. |
| 1967-70 |
Cole, Jim Richardson, TX, Cell (214) 616-7911, Office (972) 690-1121, jamescole@attbi.com, I was on
Kwaj with Kentron Hawii Ltd and later worked with FEC on Canton, Phoenix, Islands back in
the early '70s. Working in the Zero Defects Building on Kwaj I was the leadman for
facility control communications among Navcomsta Hono, Guam, Eniwetok, VAFB, CA, Roi Namur,
Meck and provided harbor control support for commercial and range ships using CW and
voice. I recently retired from Nortel Networks, and would really like to get back to Kwaj
for about 5 years. |
| 1964-69 |
Collins,
Alisa Malibu,
CA, 3abbys@gte.net, Kwaj
Kid. |
| 1980-86 |
Collins,
Rich & Cheryl |
| 1980-86 |
Condrey,
Jo Anne (Brogden) PO Box 592, Horse
Shoe, NC 28742, (828) 891-6358, kwajgirl@mchsi.com. |
| 1986-90 |
Conklin, Kent &
Diane USAKA,
kbconklin@centurytel.net,
detinckent@wwt.net “The best of times” |
| 1990-92 |
Connell,
Shirley (Williams) 260 Blue Skies Drive,
Sparks, NV, (775) 544-8822, shirleyconnell@msn.com. USAKA Secretary, Engineering
& Housing, PBX Operator, Saint Mary's Hospital, Reno, NV. |
| 1999-00 |
Connor,
Lawrence
Virginia Beach, VA,
lawrenceconnor@gmail.com,
technician at AN/MPS-36 RADAR site. |
| 1955-57 |
Cook, Judith (Wold) Daughter of Jim and Jackie Wold, jawoldcook@earthlink.net. My dad
was stationed there in the Navy, the time of major rebuilding of the island. For
years I had a cookbook that was put together by all the women on the island. Still
bothers me that it's lost. |
| 1971-73 |
Cooper,
Ron & Linda 2713 Topley Ave., Las Cruces,
NM 88005, (505) 525-0009, rcooper@zianet.com. |
|
Corbett, Don &
Shelley We are current Kwaj Island folks who
live in a Dome Home, (805) 355-0161, sugarpuppyinkwaj@yahoo.com, Boeing GMD Flight
Test. |
| 1993-97 |
Cortright,
Chris 3131
South Regester Street, Baltimore, MD 21231-2418, cmcortright@yahoo.com,
tech writer, training administrator, supply & transportation department (Earl Davis,
boss). |
| 1969-70 |
Craig, Kathy (Rolfes)
New Jersey,
kathrynrcrg@yahoo.com. We lived on Kwajalein for 1-1/2 years, a
short time, but forever in my memories. My father, Chuck Rolfes, worked for
Western Electric and my mother, Pat, worked as a secretary. My brothers,
John and Frank, were horribly mischievous and swear they never set a
dumpster on fire?! How many of you remember watching a movie in the indoor
theatre and being bombarded by coconuts . . . most likely my brothers’
handiwork. Some of those in my group included Paula Burney, Marty Redmon,
Kevin Locke, Cecilia Delacruz, Kevin Powers and Steve Buckley – need to find
my yearbook. It’s been awhile! My favorite activities on the island were
water skiing, bicycling to the movies, the snack bar, trips to Roi and just
hangin’ with my friends. After Kwaj., we moved to NJ where I have lived
since. My parents were divorced and then remarried after a few years of
coming back to the states. My profession is marketing and advertising with a
focus on healthcare. Exotic travel destinations is still a passion. |
| 1963-76 |
Cramer,
Lothar lotharc@home.com,
Kwaj Kid, graduated KHS Class of 76. Where is everyone? Live in Southern
California, Laguna Niguel. |
| 1988-93 |
Crosby,
Steve Wilsonville, OR, 1988-93. |
| 1972-87 |
Cross, Brian
warthog1@hotmail.com, I was watching a show on t.v. about reunions and
started thinking about the rock. I was also one of the very few K-12 kids
and Nathan Fullmer was one of my closest friends. I graduated and went into
the Air Force. My Dad, Jerry Cross, was the P.E. teacher and my mother was a
4th grade teacher. |
|
Crouch, Jim & Judy crouch@kmr.ll.mit.edu
Judy and I are working for KRS at Kwajalein. I'm still at PLOPS as the OD. |
| 1960-64 |
Cuesta,
Gary 325
Los Santos, Garland, TX 75043, gcuesta1@airmail.net, Kwaj Kid. graduated George Seitz
1964. Remember those great evenings riding the bus for hours, especially when the
movies weren't so good, weekend parties at someone's house until the Teen Club, Magoo, but
of course it wouldn't have been fun without all the great folks (kids, teachers,
parents). All great memories. |
| 1973 |
Cutchshaw, Michael 15562 Sunburst lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, mcutchshaw@rescare.com,
KHS Class of '73 |
| 1980-99 |
Daly,
Andrea
P.O. Box 944, Klamath Falls, OR
97601, (541) 273-8478,
swahili4flower@hotmail.com,
DOB Kwaj 11/28/80, Kwaj
Kid 1980-99, 1999 KHS graduate, graduated from
Evergreen State,
WA. |
| 1978-96 |
Daly,
Lateff
Madison, AL 35758, (732) 213-7799,
lateef.daly@gmail.com,
DOB Kwaj 6/3/78, Kwaj
Kid 1978-96, 1996 KHS graduate,
graduated from
Rutgers University,
NJ. |
|
Tom |
1968-86
1990-06 |
|
Deb |
1974-86
1990-08 |
|
Daly, Tom
& Debbie
P.O. Box 1180, Waimea, HI 96796, (808)
338-2072, Tom -
dalyted@hotmail.com, Debbie -
kwaj2000@hotmail.com. Tom's working
Intuitive Research,
Program Field Rep, Pacific Missile Range Facilities, Kauai, HI. |
| 1989-92 |
Danielson,
Mark 1532 Vista Club Cir. # 204, Santa Clara,
CA 95054, (408) 969-0378, danielson_mj@pillsburylaw.com.
Software engineer for GTE at Altair. Now a patent attorney in Silicon Valley. |
| 1989-91 |
Danko, Frank
& Awilda
265 Graystone Way, Alpharetta, GA 30005,
adanko0649@aol.com, (770) 569-0905). I was on Kwajalein. My family
and friends enjoyed the Kwajalein Calendars I mailed back home as Holiday
gifts. After 35 plus years (Sep 1973 - Jan 2009) as a civilian with
DOD, I am retired and live north of the Atlanta metro area. Our
granddaughter "Lana" will turn 4 on 31 May 2009. I have items that I
am putting aside for her future classroom projects and those early years of,
"Show -N- Tell" at school. My nieces and nephews use to take
seashells, photos and the calendars to school for projects and usually got a
pretty good grade while educating their Classmates and Teachers about
Kwajalein.
|
| 1981-85 |
Davis, Alan Kwaj Kid, aandmdavis12@msn.com. |
| 1996-00 |
Davis, Anita eskimonewmexico@address.com I'm now
living in Albuquerque, NM, 505-681-8917. I want to say Thank-You for having the
web site. It keeps the memories alive. I moved between Kwaj and Roi and back to
Kwaj. No water now, just cold snows even in March. I have great friends and
keep busy. I sure miss the water! Aloha, write if you get a chance. |
| 1988-92 |
Davis, Ron &
Charlotte Cell (321) 626-6630, Home (520)
459-1595, 5546 Calle de la Fresa, Hereford, AZ 85615, CandRDavis@AOL.com. I
would love to hear from anyone from Kwaj. Ron flew UH-1 for DynCorp; Charlotte was
Security Spec in Provost Marshal Office; Ron left and went to Saudi and Charlotte followed
4 months later; spent 2 years there then 6 months in Turkey and then returned to Merritt
Island, FL and had a tractor-trailer company for 9 years; then retired, sold house, bought
RV and is now living in RV and traveling around the good old USA. |
| 1966-68 |
Davis,
Vernon K. 1716 S Berry Rd, Norman, OK 73072, (405) 364 4927, vkdavis@cox.net, Kwaj 1966-68,
COE Area Engineer. |
| 1986-87 |
Deckard,
Ray (703) 642-6145, raydeckard@comcast.net or Ray_deckard@yahoo.com. I
worked for RCA/GE/GEGS at TRADEX. Next year I'll be looking to go back. It was
the best 2 years that I can remember. |
| 1953-54 |
DeCordova, James My family lived on the island from late 1953 until mid 1954.
My e-mail address is jamesdecordova@sbcglobal.net.
I would love to talk to some of the kids the folks who lived out there at that time |
| 1994 |
Defibaugh,
Shawn
911 Valleygreen Dr., Arlington, TX 76017, 817-692-9173, sdefibaugh@sbcglobal.net, Kwaj Kid, 1994 KHS
graduate, job at Kwaj, etc. Worked for Johnson Controls (with my cousin Jeremy and
my Aunt Cheryl) in the Property Control Department, we were the kids who did the inventory
that summer/fall. We mostly hung out with the high school student as we had just graduated
high school the prior month to coming to Kwaj. We were on island for approx 5-6 months,
and I had a blast! Would love to hear from people still on Kwaj, people I knew (and
miss) on Kwaj or just anyone in general. Shawn Defibaugh |
| 1973-78 |
DeSloover, Dennis ddesloover@earthlink.net, Bucyrus, KS. I lived in Reef BQ 101. Shermie
was my neighbor for awhile. I knew all of the members of Shermie's band. |
| 1964-66 |
DeLorme,
Janet jamo@sierratel.com,
Kwaj Kid, brother's name is Donnie, (born in 1949), sisters names are Joanne (born in
1958) and Jeanne (born in 1958) I was born in 1956 and spent 3rd (Mrs. Duncan) and 4th
(Mr. Western) at George Seitz. Our Dad worked for Global Associates and mom worked the
"Trouble Desk". We lived in Trailer 748. Boy do I miss the six
o'clock horn blast. |
| 1978-80 |
Denenberg, David &
Robinne 800 Northampton St., Easton, PA
18042, (610) 559-8680, ddnnberg@aol.com,
ALTAIR servo engineer. |
| 1983-89 |
DiLella,
Joe 417
Winding Way, Hammonton, NJ 08037, (609) 567-9041, jdilella@erols.com,
TRADEX Software Engineer. |
| 1963-64 |
Dillman,
Paul H. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,
pdillman1@kc.rr.com.com http://home.kc.rr.com/thedillmans, born on Kwaj. My father was the chief of
security. If anyone knew him, please email me. Thank you. |
1969-72
1978-81 |
Doubek,
Scott 1955
Morgan Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, (408) 779-1973, SDoubek@pinnaclesys.com.
I graduated in 1979 and went to work a week later for Bee George as a telephone operator
(Kentron). A year later, I worked at the Kentron Supply Warehouse. |
1968-72
1974-76
1987-0? |
Dowell,
Pat & Anne (Medeiros) adowell@kls.usaka.smdc.army.mil,
(805) 355-4466/2106. Married to Pat Dowell who works at Carlos Telemetry.
One daughter, Kori Kalei, brother's Tony and Ricky still here. Dad worked for
Kentron Supply and mom worked at the JTO building. Anne Y. Dowell, Annual Work
Plan Administrator, Raytheon - Range Systems Engineering Project Planning & Control. |
| 1966-69 |
Drout,
Reggie Susan, (Remick) 4936 W. Hardy Rd., Tucson, AZ 85742, (520) 744-0144, Kwaj
1966-69, oscar12@mindspring.com.
My job on Kwaj, was a kid in HS...best place to grow up. I work for Bank One, been
in banking for 28 years; love it. |
1979-83
1990-06 |
Duarte, Howard &
Yvonne
howard_duarte@hotmail.com & Yvonne
duarte_yvonne@yahoo.com. Howard was the Administrative
Sergeant and Administrative NCO for HQ, Kwajalein Missile Range (KMR).
After retiring from the U.S. Army in 1989, Yvonne and I returned to Kwaj as
civilian contract workers. Yvonne worked for Global Associates while I was
stationed there 1979-1983, at the Continental Micronesia Travel Office
(terminal building). I worked for Global Associates, and started off in
REDAR Supply then moved to Property Management. I moved over to Raytheon in
1995 and with the new contract awarded in March 2003 to KRS, I moved to the
newly formed KRS Maintenance Management Group under the Mission Operations
umbrella (Technical side). We finally departed in 2006 and are now located
in Chillicothe, OH to be closer to our grandchildren. Our last assignment
in Kwaj was from 1990 to 2006 (16 years). Kwajalein is in our blood
there's a good chance you may find us back out there again! Aloha &
Yokwe, Howard "TakoMan" & Yvonne |
| 1981-85 |
Dulude, Georgia 14 Lafayette Circle, Wellesley, MA 02482, georgiadulude@hotmail.com |
| 1962-64 |
Dumas, Doris
Kernersville, NC,
dmd3@triad.rr.com. I was with my family on Kwaj. What a
wonderful place to spend time growing up. My father, Edward E. Dumas, was an
engineer with Western Electric; my mother, Gypsy Dumas, was a nurse at the
hospital. I have one brother, Larry, who was there also. I would love to go
back for a visit, but don't think that is possible. |
| 1970-76 |
Duncan, Cathy (Moir) Sewell, NJ, cduncan74@comcast.net, Kwaj Kid. |
| 1989-90 |
Duplisea, Marlee Rio Rancho, Arizona, marlee251@msn.com, I worked for Kwajalein for
DynCorp. |
| 1987-0? |
Dye, Neil C. P.O. Box 385, APO AP 96555, (805) 355-3716 (h), (805)
355-1390 (w), neil_dye@hotmail.com.
I worked in Optics (PRC Kentron), Calibration Lab, Telemetry (Dyncrop),Telemetry, Timing,
Voice Data Communications (Raytheon), Voice Data Communications (KRS). Originally from
Idaho, I found out about Kwajalein from a recruiting flyer at Idaho State University.
Kwajalein is a great place and I'm still enjoying it. |
| 1959-61 |
Dye, Jerry jdye@columbus.rr.com
In May 1959 I was hired by the Transport Company of Texas out of Corpus Christie,
Texas. At the time I was working with Eastern Airlines and my station manager was
hired as the airport manager at Kwaj and he asked me to go with him. We arrived at
Kwaj in June 1959 and I spent two years there. I think about the place often and
wonder what it is like today. I saw a picture of the terminal building where I
worked on the second floor flight planning aircraft. The money was tax free if you stayed
out of the country for at least 18 months and we all signed a two year contract. However
at least 2 out of 3 people that went there quit in less than 2 months. These are just some
of my recollections. |
| 1988-94 |
Dzurny, Gary
gary.dzurny@gmail.com.
I started out as the optics engineer and eventually moved to software support for various
range systems (ICC, ROC, FPQ19, MPS36, Safety, etc.) |
1963-65
1967-69
1974-77
1983-87
1990-95 |
Eastburn, Emil
& Karen eastburn@ll.mit.edu, Emil was at Kwaj 1963-65, 67-69
as a student, 74-77 as a bachelor working for Global Associates on Meck and Kwaj, 83-87
and 90-95 married working for MIT Lincoln Lab at ALTAIR, TRADEX and KMCC. I loved
the boating, diving, and people of Kwajalein. I miss all of these things especially
the people. I went to Kwaj over a very extended period, and while it changed a lot,
it stayed the same even more. I think TV was the biggest change for Kwaj There
seemed to be fewer people do things with after work when TV arrived. Diving was by
far my favorite pastime. My aquariums were always full of the most exotic fish, a
golden memory is best. |
| 1991-97 |
Edinger,
Pat & Nancy 110
Oakridge Lane SE, Winter Haven, FL 33884, (863) 298-0125
einmodebi@yahoo.com |
1964-73
1978-82 |
Edwards, Kathy
(Campbell) Kwaj kid, kathleencedwards@yahoo.com |
| 1993-95 |
Einmo,
Debi 13777 Feather Sound Circle #
607, Clearwater, FL 33762, (727) 573-4863, deinmo@compuserve.com. Manager
of Finance and Accounting, Johnson Controls World Services. Love to
receive email from Kwaj people... |
| 1977-79 |
Elliott, Patti, &
Cece Fox 15555 Vista Vicente Drive, Ramona,
CA 92065, (760) 788-6168, elfox1@yahoo.com
& ce_ce@juno.com, Site
Manager, Control Data Corp. |
| 1973-83 |
Elliott,
Terry & Helen (Vicoli) P.O. Box
1005, Chincoteague, VA 23336, (757) 336-5537, twillie@shore.intercom.net. |
|
Elmore,
Joan 18814
Hwy 125, Walden, CO 80480, coulterpine@aol.com, dependant status, Kwaj 1990-92. |
| 1973-76 |
Emerson, Roger 110 Rockwell Dr, LaGrange Georgia. emersonr@charter.net. I worked for Kentron, first
at the Calibration Lab over by the round house, later as a tech with RADOT's and BC4's
mostly on Gagan. What fun, the peace, the freedom (until I had to go to Roi, always
got into trouble there, Frank loved me). Spent alot of my time with three crazies.....
Frank Wallace, Mike Ainey, and Jeremy Toby (Jeremy was my roommate at the Reef).
Sometimes I think the four of us were the first to break the rules and wander away from
bachelors beach and invade Emon.... Thank goodness there wasn't a jail on Kwaj. (I'm
laughing here so much it's hard to type this). Any one remember the softball team
called "Semi-Tough"..... |
1973-78
1994-97 |
Endres, Michael H.
(Mike) & Annette email - mendres@MarketTrendTrader.com;
http://MarketTrendTrader.com,
two tours, first tour as Facilities Leader, KREMS, Roi Namur, for RCA and second tour as
Optics Section Head, KMR for Raytheon. I always like to get an e-note from old friends.
Our current location is in Orange City, Florida and I'm still at it |
| 1951-52 |
Engelhardt, Jack Mesa, Arizona, jengelhardt123@msn.com. I was stationed on Kwajalein. I was a US Navy RMSN
working in JCC, Joint Communications Center and then I was Seaman in charge in the Harbor
Control Post signal tower. I had never heard of the place until I got my
orders. I had hoped to be going to a beautiful Pacific Island paradise. There
were only 9 palm trees left standing so it was quite barren. There was quite a bit
of new foliage that had been planted but it certainly wasn't what you would call a lush
island. I was young and full of adventure and found that I really liked it
there. I've often wanted to go back to see how much it changed. |
| 1988-96 |
Engvall,
Thomas "Chase" 2221 W. Winnebago Dr
Peoria, IL 61614, (309) 693-3398, Tom_Engvall@rlicorp.com. Range Safety Engineer,
Disc Jockey at Yuk club. Wife Marilyn and daughters April and Paige. Tom has return
to Kwaj (12/15/01) and his email is kwaj1138@yahoo.com. |
| 1967-69 |
Ericsson (Stein),
Shannon Bakersfield,
CA, jshannonericsson@bak.rr.com. I graduated
from Kwajalein High School in 1969, Kwaj Kid, KHS 1969.
My father was an engineer with Bell Labs. Cheryl Cannan
Blake and I planned and hosted the first Kwaj Reunion in 1979 (our 10th) in Dallas. My
husband, Jay, and I have been married for 35 years, and we have two grown children: son,
Stein and wife, Natasha, and daughter, Manja. We have three precious granddaughters:
Jordan, Reagan and Savannah. I taught junior high and high school for 23 years and have a
bachelor’s in Journalism/English and master’s in counseling. |
| 1990-92 |
Eshnaur, Desiree 3037 W. Michigan
Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85053, 602-547-9245, greasemonkeydez7@yahoo.com. I lived
& worked on Kwaj. I also got married there, to Derek Estle, we are now divorced,
but I have a beautiful 10 year old boy, named Haylen, who will be 11 on May 14th. We
both worked in the Marine Dept, Derek was a deckhand & engineer, I ran the 'tool
shop', right behind/next to the weld shop. Then it was just a corrugated tin shed!!! They
were in the process of building the new shops when we were there. I went thru
Typhoon Zelda on Thanksgiving Day! Those two years were an experience that I will
NEVER forget, and still talk about often. I am now engaged to a wonderful man, and I
would LOVE to go back one day! My best to everyone there, whether I know ya or
not! Attached is a picture of my son, and one of me, I used to be blonde. |
| 1974-77 |
Espinola,
Steve Brooklyn, NY. I went to
Oberlin college 1985-89, Lived in Seattle 1989-93, now happy in New York, living with two
cats, writing songs, touring as a pianist, shortwave-radio player, 19-string
electric-tennis-racket player in rock bands, and getting by doing computer graphics work.
Son of Ron and Peg Espinola, brother of Robin. Ron died in 1986, sorry to
say. |
| 1977-85 |
Eubank, Joni
josebasti@gmail.com,
Kwaj Kid missing home |
| 1963-68 |
Evans, Larry
larry.56@hotmail.com,
I graduated High School there at George Seitz and was Senior Class
President. My Dad was Thomas N. Evans who recently passed away (2005) from a
short illness. Lora Lee, my Mom, is still going strong. We both
live in Arizona. She lives in Gold Canyon, and I live in Apache Junction
(about 6 miles down the road). My brother Ron (listed below) spent 18
years there (off and on) and he is still going strong and works for the Food
and Drug Administration (Foods Inspection Division). Some folks might
remember Don, my youngest brother. He passed away in 2002 in Hawaii from a
short illness. My father, Tom, passed away in 2005 also after a short
illness. He was the Maintenance Manager at the airfield for Global
Associates. My sister Jan was the youngest of the bunch. She is
married and lives in Portland with her husband and son, Cody. I spent
20 years in the Navy Medical Department and retired at 39 years of age in
1989. I worked for Boeing on the 777 Aircraft - Propulsion Systems
Division -Rolls-Royce engines, interfacing with the FAA for about eight
years on aircraft ETOPS certification. Then, I really retired and
moved to Hoodsport, WA and lived on a mountain for a year or so by myself.
I got back into photography and music on the keyboards. I was married
for 27 years and have four children. My wife passed away in 1997 from
cancer. I have not remarried. |
|
Evans,
Ron 2510
Mapleway Rd., Yakima, Washington 98908, (509) 965-5904 or 972-0477 (fax),
ronevans25@msn.com, 18
years at Kwaj including Jr./Sr. High School, Hospital Corpsman, Lab Tech, Pest Control
Supervisor and Acting General Foreman for Buildings and Grounds. |
| 1979-81 |
Falite, Dawn
(MacDonald) 3860 Three Chimneys Lane, Cumming, GA
30041. falite@adelphia.net,
Kwaj Kid. I was in 3rd and 4th grade (Mrs. Shoemaker's) and loved living on the Rock. My
parents, Bob & Laura taught at 6th and 11th grades, respectively. They also produced
the H. S. play Where the Lilies Bloom. I played the harp for the Christmas Eve service on
the island. We lived in Silver City next to the radio DJ (Denny) and his son, Danny. My
husband and I are chiropractors outside of Atlanta and have a 3-yr old boy named Grant.
I'd love to hear from anyone out there who remembers me! |
| 1967-70 |
Farrar, Roland O. Jr. Atlanta, GA, roland_farrar@emory.edu, Kentron, Hawaii,
LTD, indirectly for "papa" Bob Gray at the then new Western Electric #5 crossbar
telephone exchange in the JTO building. I was part of the operations/maintenance
team that put that system in service late 1967, a major Kwaj. milestone really, now
everybody could have a phone, prior there were very few. Silver City was just built and
getting wired up. I am currently a telecommunications project manager for Emory
University in Atlanta, GA. I and most of us were 20 something's then and perhaps
didn't appreciate the Kwaj experiences as much as looking back now. I wouldn't trade
them for anything! |
| 1974-75 |
Felber, Steve
stevefelber@yahoo.com |
| 1966-70 |
Fellhoelter, Dan 74 Binney
Hill Rd, New Ipswich, NH 03071 (603) 878-4874, danf@nhwisp.net, Kwaj kid. My family and
I were on Kwaj. My dad worked for Kentron and mom worked for Global on
Roi-Namur. |
| 1986-92 |
Fields,
Stuart & Kathryn Experimental Helo
magazine, PO Box 1585 / 8075, Seibenthal Inyokern, CA 93527, (760) 377-4478, (760)
408-9747 publication cell, (760) 608-1299 tech cell, www.experimentalhelo.com, email eh@iwvisp.com. Stu was Range
Systems Engineer and "Strange Command"; Kathy was director of KAPS 87-90; SS
teacher grades 7-9, 1991. |
| 1963-64 |
Fine,
Laura Allen 6001 NE 19th Terrace, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33308, laura@jtfsolutions.com. My
father, Capt. Dale Allen was the CO on Kwaj. We were transferred when the Army took
over. Mother, Ada Allen, sisters CYNDY and JAN and I all have fabulous memories of
Kwaj. |
1977-80
1994-95 |
Fineberg,
Bernard 177 Rio Senda Street, Umatilla,
OR 97882, ab7hb@arrl.net,
1977-78 Global, Kwaj Police/Security, 1978-80 Kentron, Cal Lab & FCA 94-95 Raytheon,
SDR RADAR, Ham Radio operator, 1977-80 Kwaj license-KX6AG, 94-95-V73I |
| 1962-64 |
Finger,
Cordes B. 73 Beaverdam Hgts, Canton, NC
29649, cbfinger@greenwood.net,
http://www.southerntrad.greenwood.net,
custom Furniture maker. I was a Kwaj kid KHS and although I didn't graduate,
(we left at the end of my junior year). I spent more time on the water than anywhere
else. Skiing, sand surfing, sailing and snorkeling. I was the lifeguard at
Emon Beach from Aug 63 -Feb 64. |
| 1969-71 |
Fischer,
Jack & Bernice 3054 Lyon Street, San
Francisco, CA 94123, PresidioCA@aol.com. Jack was with Army.
Currently we are working and living in San Francisco and loving it. (Daughter -
Christina & Son - Todd) |
| 1987-91 |
Fisher, Don, Eleanor
& son Don 4120 West Armour St., Seattle
WA. 98199, ejfisher123@comcast.net,
(206) 282-8640, Eleanor was the Resource Manager and Contract Officer Representative for
USAKA. I (Don) was the USAKA Transportation Officer and also a Contract Officer
Representative. Eleanor and I were very career orientated our first three years on island,
but once our fate had been decided (retirement at 20 yrs) we got diving certified and took
advantage of the wonderful diving opportunities at Kwaj. We moved in with her mother in
October 1991 and established a household in Seattle. Eleanor has worked as a Contracting
Administrator for two different Engineering companies and is currently employed at URS as
a Senior Project Manager for their Airport Division. I worked at Seattle University for 8
yrs as their Transportation Specialist and retired from that job in Jan of 2000. For the
next two yrs I helped my brother-in-law plan and organize the annual Daffodil Parade in
Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner & Orting Washington. When I wasn't doing that I was following
my son's athletics at his high school and updating their athletic web page. Kind of
reliving my high school days vicariously thru my sons exploits. He know at Linfield
College in Oregon and has run across Loren Lindberg (son of Dr. Lindberg, head physician
on Kwaj). Currently I'm driving a school bus for the city of Seattle working about 30
hours a week. |
1970-73
1977-81
1988-91 |
Fink, Ron &
Ginny 2 Tomahawk Drive, Marlton, NJ
08053,
finkpad1@verizon.net. Ron worked on Roi Namur for RCA which turned into GE. Ginny worked
first on the Hourglass staff during part of the second tour and then on to Andy
Danko/Darlene Koenig's office manager at Special Services in the latter portion of that
tour. When we returned in 1988 the same position opened up and Ginny worked again
for Darlene at Special Services shortly after returning to Kwaj. We have one
daughter, Stephanie, who was with us the first two tours but in college during the third
tour. We were all very active in island sports. We've been retired since our return to the
states in 1991 and do lots of volunteer work. |
| 1975-83 |
Fiske, John 2305 Rodgers Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811, 256-489-5990, fiskemail@knology.net,
sisters (younger) Lisa and Kelli, folks: Benny and Judy. Dad worked for
Control Data Corp. in Data Center. Mom was fantastic homemaker! Graduated KHS
1983. I couldn't begin right now to paraphrase my experience on Kwaj; almost ineffable (in
a good way!). |
| 1976-79 |
Flores,
Andy 1andy@sisna.com.
Yukwe Yuk y'all. I worked at the HF transmitter site KWT and then to the SATCOM
station KWJ. I was ham radio operator KX6AQ now AA7AA in Sandy, Utah. I missed
those cool rainy trade wind nights with my 6-pack at the outdoor movies. |
| 1998 - 03 |
Fogarty, Dan &
Grace Gold Canyon, AZ, fogartys_kwaj@yahoo.com.
Dan was the financial controller in Bldg.1010 and I worked in TM on the hill then at GBRP.
We lived next door to the Matsanaga's for 6 years then Raytheon sent us to Guam for 2 yrs.
then on to VA for 2 yrs. when Dan had finally retired. We wished we had never
had to leave Kwaj. |
| 1962-65 |
Fogle,
Steven 8884-I Murfreesboro Rd, Fall
Creek Airfield, Lebanon, TN 37090, (615) 449-8653, bsfogle@mindspring.com,
(K-2) Kwaj Kid, |
| 1962-64 |
Fogleman, Charles
(Chuck) clf49@sbcglobal.net, Sunnyvale, CA. It
was the best two years of my life. What a beautiful place to live for a budding
teenager. I loved to snorkel, fish, swim, teen trips to other islands during my
brief stay on Kwaj. My Dad worked for Western Electric and Mom was a star mountain
ball pitcher. |
| 1970-79 |
Ford, Bob & Chris
(Hergenrother) I grew up on the island (Class
of 76) and my husband Bob Ford was a bachelor working for Global 1975-1979,
Christinaford01@yahoo.com |
| 1997-0? |
Fortin, Dave dfortin@fortin.cncfamily.com. I am a
software engineer and work at ALTAIR, TRADEX and now we are consolidated as KREMS
software. My home page is http://fortin.cncfamily.com |
| 1970-79 |
Fortney,
Michele (Sahl) Ridgecrest, CA, (760) 384-2341, jess.fortney@gte.net, 1970-79, Kwaj Kid |
| 1989-94 |
Fortune, Kathryn (widow of Ed Johnson, Security Mgr Johnson Controls), (423)
779-2692, 10967 Eustice Road, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379, kefortune@aol.com |
| 1966-70 |
Fouche, James W. French Lick, Indiana 47432, jfou@yahoo.com. I worked for Kentron, Hawaii Ltd.
on Kwajalein, 1966-70. |
| 1989-90 |
Franklin, Brandon
bffranklin@gmail.com, Kwaj kid, living in Pittsburgh, PA. Son of
Robert and Joyce Franklin. My father passed away on 4/9/06. Would love to
hear from Kwaj folks that knew me or my parents. |
John
1969-71
78-81, 91-96
Marilyn
1977-79
83-88, 91-96 |
Fratangelo, John &
Marilyn
Dutton, AL, jfratangelo@centurytel.net.
John: Kentron International: Radar Tech, Optics Supervisor, Instrumentation
Manager, MIT-LL (1991-96) Technical Staff. Marilyn: 1977-79, Bank of Hawaii,
teller; Kentron International, 1983-88 and 1991-96, Program Analyst and
USAKA Program Management Office. |
| 2005-07 |
Fraser, John
2711 Sierra Vista Way, Bishop, CA 93514-3033, (760) 258-1258
johnfraser1@gmail.com. Former Kwaj resident, worked as a medical
technologist in the hospital lab. |
| 1974-87 |
Fullmer, Nathan
I was one of the only K-12 kids on Kwaj
with my "tour" lasting over 16 years, graduating in 1987. My dad was
the Art Teacher at KHS and my mom taught Art at George Seitz. After
graduation I attended Brigham Young University finishing with a degree in
Broadcasting. I spent most of the 90's in federal law enforcement in
Dallas before starting my own company. I'm divorced after 12
years of marriage with 2 kids; boy 8 and girl 11 who live with their mom
just outside Memphis. Miss the beaches, sunsets, Special Services, and
old friends. Hoping to go back and visit someday. |
|
Fureigh,
Larry & Jean 4784 Heber Springs Road West, Quitman, AR 72131-8778, voice
mail: (775) 789-2781, theradioman@alltel.net. |
| 1968-70 |
Gaarder,
Gene W. Retired from Lucent, 1989, Gwgee@aol.com, Kwaj 1968-70. |
| 1988-90 |
Galasso, Gary &
Mary (Foster) We (Gary Galasso, Mary, daughter Laura and son
Collins) were on Kwaj. My husband Maj. Gary Galasso was communications
officer; I taught a few sessions for Univ. of Maryland (English and business courses). Our
daughter Laura went through kindergarten on Kwaj. She is getting ready to graduate from
Louisiana State University (Dec. 2006) and get married (Feb. 2007), and she would love to
contact some of her childhood Kwaj friends, especially Joanna Mosely, who lived across the
street from us. We lived behind bunker hill, and I loved sitting on it at night to watch
the sky and the ocean. Our toddler son Collins was diagnosed with an autism spectrum
disorder while we were on Kwaj, and that knocked a good bit of the “paradise”
out of the island living experience for us. Still, most of the memories of Kwaj are very
special and wonderful ones: Emon Beach, Laura driving herself to kindergarten on her
Strawberry Shortcake bike, plum aria leis, Macy’s, long bike rides in the twilight,
good friends. I especially enjoyed holding “office hours” for my classes on
folding chairs in the front yard. Collins has made steady progress, graduated
valedictorian of his high school class, went on the French Club trip to France, and is a
chemistry major freshman at University of Louisiana in Lafayette. After we left Kwaj, Gary
had military assignments in the Washington, D.C. area and then retired and went to work
for General Research Corp. (GRC) for five years. After that, we moved to my hometown of
Morrow, LA. Gary is retired, and I am the library director for the Evangeline Parish
Library, www.evangeline.lib.la.us.
We all send greetings. We can be contacted at galassog@bellsouth.net or P.O. Box 242, Morrow,
LA 71356. |
| 1980-89 |
Gallant,
Skip & Kay PO Box 155,
Palmer, NE, (308) 894-8575,
alfyebear@cablene.com.
I had been hired by Kentron International to work as a Senior
Programmer/Analyst. We returned stateside to retire in a very small village in
mid-state Nebraska. We miss the island and the laid back life style, but what we
miss most is the people on Kwajalein and Ebeye. |
| 1998-0? |
Galloway, Gregory
(G.L.) "Cowboy" & Lexy Still
here in Paradise!, Kwajalein Power Plant, gregory.galloway4@us.army.mil, (805)
355-3979, fax (805) 355-3138 |
| 1975-80 |
Galpin,
Jack B. 820 N Atlantic Avenue 504A,
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, (407) 783-3755. I worked for RCA amd had our three children
on Kwaj; Bruce, Stephen, and Dawn. I was president of Kwaj Swim Club for 3 years -
all three children competed; Dawn at age 4! I am now retired and my wife Pearl and I
spend much of our time on missions with our church and with the International School
Project - Campus Crusade for Christ. Have just returned from Yakutsk, Siberia where
we re-visited elementary and secondary school teachers who attended the ISP convocation
there in December 1996 when the "Christian Ethics and Morals" curriculum was
presented to the schools. This project was a joint venture with the Russian Ministry
of Education and the Russian Orthodox Church and a number of Christian organizations
including Campus Crusade, Walk Thru the Bible, ACSI, the Navigators, etc. Bruce is
working at the Cape and is involved in Microsoft networking training; Stephen is an art
director for an ad agency in Jacksonville and is engaged to be married (to Erica Bulow) in
March, 2000; Dawn is Senior VIP Coordinator for the Marriott World Center Hotel near
Disney World in Orlando. Their mother Pat, has remarried (to Bob Allaire) and lives
in Maine. |
| 1970-79 |
Garza,
Arturo & Elise (Hartman) Laredo, TX, elise@border.net. Elise Hartman taught Home
Economics at Kwaj Jr./Sr. high from 1977-79. Arturo Garza worked for Martin/Zachry
Construction Co. from 1970-79. Both are now married. We have two children,
Aaron Arturo age 10 and Amanda Alyse age 8. |
| 1996-97 |
Gaudino, Pandora (Smith Curtis) programmer. My mom, Anne Miller, lived on Kwaj
for 10 years so I visited a lot and met a lot of people over the years. I'm living now in
Placencia, Belize, ph: 011-501-523-3306, pandora_gaudino@yahoo.com. |
| 1971-75 |
Georgesen, Mary
(Pottratz) Goodyear AZ, 623-388-6824, rgeorgesen@cox.net. I
worked for Global as a math teacher at the high school. I have since retired from
teaching/administration and live in Pebble Creek, Goodyear, AZ. I love retirement
and often think about Kwaj – especially when I am wandering through the BX and
commissary at Luke AFB. There are many similarities with the base and Kwaj. |
| 1970-75 |
Geraghty, Brendan K.
Brea, CA,
Brendan.Geraghty@obriensrm.com, (562) 217-0791(cell). I was on
Kwaj from 1970 to 1975 as a teenager. I loved the place and it remains on
top of my “good ol days” list for memories. |
| 1996-98 |
Gerrish,
Wendy wendyg@bigvalley.net I
was soaking in ALTAIR rays at the Roi power plant, became a Roi-Rat and learned how to
play golf. I devoted my spare time to caring for displaced and injured hermit
crabs. CC was my best friend. I often think of Kwaj and Roi-Namur and would
love to hear the latest especially from the power plant staff. I'm happily living in
the Sierra Nevada and this time it's hydro electric-still operating power houses! |
1974-93
|
Giarratano, Michael
& Angela (Strickland) 10300 Cypresswood Dr.
#1411, Houston, TX 77070, mgiarratano3@houston.rr.com, astrickland3@houston.rr.com,
Michael - Kwaj (1974-89, 92-93) son of John and Maureen Giarratano, Kwaj (1989-93)
daughter of Oscar (Poncho) & Florence Strickland. |
1981-84
1987-90 |
Gifford,
Steve & Leone 1012 South Crown Key Court,
Gilbert, Arizona 85233, (480) 545-0085, stevegifford@cox.net. Leone created a store,
Islands Needlecraft, which provided cross stitch supplies for many Kwaj ladies over the
years. Steve worked for Kentron and GTE. Leone taught at George Seitz
Elementary School. |
| 1975-76 |
Gilbert,
Bruce 12335 Braesridge Dr, Houston,
Texas 77071, (713) 728-4229, bgilbert@hal-pc.org. I
was on Kwaj from 1975-76. I worked in the Photo Optics area. Before Kwaj, I
was at Kennedy Space Center, first with Technicolor and then with the DOD. After
leaving Kwaj, I worked at Pratt & Whitney in West Palm Beach until 1980. From
1980 till the present, I have worked in ad agencies in Houston, Texas. Since 1985 I
have been the president of one. Some job fora range rat. I never did get
Kwajalein out of my blood. What an experience! After all of these years I
still fondly think about going back. |
| 1963-64 |
Gill, Jim & Claudia
(Marapoti) Yukwe Yuk Y'all! I was a
Kwaj Kid and I thank God for the blessing of being able to have lived on a South Pacific
island for those eighteen months of my life! At first I didn't want to go to Kwaj
but after a few short weeks on "the Rock" I didn't want to ever
leave! I spent the last four months of my Senior year at George Seitz H.S. (real
nice of my parents to pull me out of my senior year, huh?) and in June of 1963. I
was one of the fifteen students who graduated from the second graduating class of George
Seitz High. Although my time on Kwaj was short, I met life long friends who share a
multitude of my memories. Like - hanging out at the pavilion at Emon Beach watching
the outrageously beautiful sunsets, or the many hours spent at the ski dock & slalom
skiing in the lagoon, or snorkeling, SCUBA diving or sailing in the lagoon; or golfing on
a rocky golf course, spending time at the shooting range, bowling for $.25/string, playing
tennis at night until the lights were turned off, watching movies at the Roxy theater,
going down to the Airport Terminal to watch Missile Shots, or playing short center for the
Kwaj Teens softball team. It was a veritable Club Med for teenagers!! I hardly
saw my folks in the 18 months we were there! My Dad, Jim Marapoti, worked for MIT
Lincoln Labs and worked on Roi Namur. He also had his own jazz band called the Jim
Mara Band. My brother Jim worked on clearing off Meck Island. After graduation
I did clerical work for Bell Telephone Labs until I left for college in Denver, Colorado
(1964). It amazes me to read about the Kwaj Kids of today!! Sometimes its hard
to believe that I was ever on the Rock!! Now I have five grown children of my own
and recently two beautiful grandbabies. I would love to be able to take my family to
Kwajalein and show them "where I grew up"!! My husband and I own a
telecommunications business here in Southeast, Colorado and plan on buying a Harley here
shortly so we can tour all over the U.S. visiting our children. I'm sending my email
cj2@cminet.net so I hope to
hear from my Kwaj contemporaries and thank you Shermie for keeping up this web site - it's
a blessing! Aloha & God Bless, Claudia (Marapoti) Gill. |
| 1987-88 |
Gilleo, Joe gamer86413@yahoo.com
I was on Roi in 1987 and worked for the police. I was there for 1 year. It was truly a
wonderful year in which I met many great people. I left as a Sgt on the force. Spent many
days jogging, playing golf, fishing and exploring, oh yea, had a beer or two while I was
there, too. I was part of the crew who uncovered many of the previously hidden places of
interest in the jungle area that year. I was a member of the Roi-Namur Yacht Club and
still cherish a logo t-shirt from the club. I live in the extreme southern end of Nevada
now and am still involved in law enforcement. I interacted with many of the fly-in workers
from Kwaj at Tradex and Altair. I was really tickled to find this site. |
| 1999-0? |
Gimple,
Terry
PO Box 1355, APO Kwajalein 96555,
tdgimple@yahoo.com.
I'm working at the Calibration Lab and living in paradise. |
| 1987-92 |
Giramma,
Robert M & Sue
16642 Deer Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92127, (858) 312-6022, evil_spock@hotmail.com,
System engineer for GTE at ALTAIR, presently work as a
System Engineer at Qualcomm, children, Shawn (Apr 1989), Jason (Jun 1991), Alison
(Jul 1996). Sue owns a retail business, which is very successful. |
| 1989-93 |
Girt, Jim
& Ellen 19224 Swedetown Rd, Clatskanie, OR 97016, (503) 728-4561, Jim
jimgirt@dishmail.net, Ellen
egirt@dishmail.net,
Johnson Controls Contract Administration, DynCorp, Dash 7 Pilot. We do
still have our
www.riverrunfarm.com website |
| 1960-65 |
Goard,
Tom bnt@hiwaay.net,
I worked for TCT and Kentron in Kwaj Tech Control, Communications department. |
| 1970-72 |
Gonzales,
Melanie (Herring) Fort Worth, TX, Gonzoalmel@sbcglobal.net.
My name is Melanie (Herring) Gonzales, my family (JB & Marcia Polsgrove) were at
Kwaj with MDAC. |
| 1980-85 |
Goliaszewski, Stasha stasha.n.goliaszewski@boeing.com, RCA Millimeter Wave Radar / Physicist, was Stanley now Stasha,
spouse; Mary, children; Regina, Frania, and Ali. Currently Scientist for Boeing, member of
the Boeing Diversity Council, Advisory Council and Co-Chairman of BEAGLES, an Affinity
Group. Living in Marlton, New Jersey with Mary, Regina, Frania and now Regina's
little ones. |
| 1989-92 |
Gollaher, Danielle Attended and graduated from
Kwajalein High while my father worked for Lockheed and then went back to San Jose,
CA. In 2001 my family and I moved to the Oregon Coast where we now reside. raiderette74@yahoo.com,
website: www.todaycomponents.com |
| 1972-78 |
Goss, David L. Kwaj Kid 72-78, son of David and Joan Goss, brother of Susan. My dad
worked at Altair for Sylvania and my mom worked at Surfway. Living and working in
Las Vegas, NV, DDG@Co.Clark.NV.US |
| 1956-57 |
Goodman, Larry I was stationed on Kwajalein as a corpsman. larrygoodman764@msn.com |
| 1968-72 |
Gordon,
Jay 501 E. Santa Anita Ave. #301, Burbank,
CA 91501, (818) 563-1195, 68-69 Kwaj Kid. I was a Sr. in school and
graduated in 1969. I was there with my family. They stayed till 1972. My moms
last name was Walzer. I had a sister and have a brother. |
| 1961-64 |
Gray, Agnes Brazoria, Texas, agray@brazoriainet.com.
My
father was in the Navy and was stationed there and was able to bring his family. I
was 9 years old when we got there. I’ve never forgotten how wonderful it was or
how beautiful. I don’t remember everything perfectly but close enough for
me. I still miss it. |
03-present
65-72 |
Gray, Robert &
Wendi along with our children Keegan and Noah,
Kwajalein, aeroknut@mindspring.com.
I was also here from 1965-1972 with my parents Bob (Kentron) & Jayne (Global). I work
for Airscan, where I am a Captain on both the Huey and Metroliner, as well as the
test-pilot for the Huey’s. In addition I have been the Chief Pilot, and the Aviation
Safety Manager. Wendi works in the Library at the Elementary School. As much as we love it
here, the schools and medical (Dental really) care have been on a steady decline since we
got here and it may be about time to find better services for the kids. Check out my
website "Dive Today" - http://home.earthlink.net/~dive2day/ - if
you're coming to Kwaj and want to learn to dive. |
| 1972-78 |
Gronosky,
Clifford & Ruth 6 Creek Branch Way, Ormond
Beach, Florida 32174, (904) 672 9050, cgronosky@aol.com, ALTAIR Equipment manager 1978. |
| 1981-82 |
Grymkoski, Peter
Gurnee,
IL 60031,
nmxps99@gmail.com. Right now I’m a Quality Engineer with Abbott Labs in
Illinois. When I was on Kwajalein, I worked in the Calibration Lab for
Kentron between 1981-82. Yes, I was the one that played piano at the Yuk,
when Dave was manager. I was also the bartender at the Yuk and various
parties. |
|
Hadaller, Dave &
Bunny RR3, Box 2335, Pahoa, Hawaii
96778-9738, (808) 965-8673, hadaller@interpac.net |
| 1994-95 |
Haga, Robin I worked at that time for Am-Pro Protective Agency as a
police officer, and was stationed most of my time at Roi-Namur, but also worked on
Kwajalein. I would love to hear from everyone who might remember me. I sadly left the
Marshalls due to my mother's terminal illness and later having married a Marine. I
still remember all my Marshallese friends there still, I am sure as well as all the old
crew, rnh67@aol.com. |
| 1993-94 |
Hale, Art and Peggy 92 Pacific Way, Naples, FL 34104, w4tvq@comcast.net. Peg
worked as a nurse at the hospital and Art as a copy editor for the Hourglass. |
| 1969-71 |
Hall, Christie (Allen) I graduated KHS Class of '70, kwajkid70@aol.com. After leaving Kwaj in August
of '71, we returned to NC. In 1972, I joined the Navy and was stationed at Naval Air
Station Memphis. I married in 1974 and was discharged from Navy in 1976. I have two sons,
Jeremy (30) and Joshua (27); boy do I feel old. I lived in LaGrande, Oregon,
Lewiston and In Idaho before finally coming back to Winston-Salem, NC. I would love to
hear from former classmates. The time I spent on Kwaj was the best time of my life and I
will never forget it. |
| 1990-92 |
Hall, Gary W. I worked at AFN. I did a late-night radio show, some local
video production, and ran TV master control. I was in the local band "Rebel
Yell" on Kwaj from 91-92; I played rhythm guitar and did lead and backing vocals. Our
family web page is at: www.anita-and-gary.com,
and my home email is: gwhall57@hotmail.com.
I'm working as a civilian supervisory producer-director for the US Army at Ft. Lee,
Virginia. I live in Midlothian, VA, with the wife, two teen-aged step-sons and three cats.
|
1980-88
1991-98 |
Hambley,
Joseph B. PSC 517, Box R CV, FPO AP 96517-1000, joseph.hambley@afspc.diego.af.mil.
I worked at Base Operations. I'm presently (April 2003) living and working on Diego
Garcia, this place is a big Kwaj, (without the dependents). My home is still in the
Philippines, but I got tired of not working so here I am. Still miss Kwaj. |
| 1994-97 |
Hamblin, Ed
spectraenvironmental@yahoo.com.
Hickory Wind Farm in a beautiful
up-town suburb of Stamping Ground, Kentucky. Shermie, the music we played
was...well...at least, enjoyable to us! I think many others enjoyed listening also.
I have played music all around the world and enjoyed a rewarding, successful musical
career. Of all of the talented folks that I have jammed with (and there have been a
multitude of award-winning musicians), it is easy to say that you are the most
well-rounded and versatile player that I ever encountered. I learned many things from you,
Mel, the Hawaiians, and the Marshallese musicians. Your talents made the entire Kwaj
experience even more unforgettable. The Sunday night/Monday Morning/Monday afternoon jam
sessions at the VFW provided many an insight into the souls of many Kwaj residents. (How
many times in one night can somebody sing "Danny Boy"?) To sum things up:
"Shermie, all of the talent and none of the attitude..." (Unless Jose Quervo
shows up...) Thanks, Buddy! |
| 1960-62 |
Hamilton, John &
Andrea (Herron) Sacman38@aol.com. John Hamilton was on Kwajalein
from February 1960 to April 1962. John was assigned to Navy Communications.
Andrea Herron Hamilton was on Kwajalein from Oct 1960 to April 1962. Andrea's father was a
PMZ equipment superintendent and her mother worked for Bell Labs. John and Andrea
were married on Kwajalein on August 12, 1961. |
| 1982-84 |
Hampton,
Bob 225
Thunder Road, Green Mountain, NC 28740, bhampton@yancey.main.nc.us, website http://www.thunderstruckobservatory.com/,
Technician at Super RADOT (SR1), RADOT (R1), and Ballistic Cameras (B1A, B1B). I was
a drummer in Rock Band called RV and then Interceptor. I also had a big telescope I
kept in a dome at the BCB building at Kwaj. |
| 1996-97 |
Hampton,
Frank "Chopper" & Joyce (LeDuc) 3402
Kennemore Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805, (256) 880-7362, JLeduchamp@aol.com, Joyce worked for USAKA at
Kwajalein, Supply Specialist, 3rd floor of airport terminal building. Chopper and
Joyce live in Huntsville, AL. Joyce is now the Chief of Supply & Services
Division, DOL and is the 1st vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary for the state
of Alabama. Chopper takes care of the home, the honey do's and is 1st Division
Commander of the American Legion of Alabama. Chopper is one of Shermie's favorite
music fan and friend. Joyce and Chopper visited Shermie at his home in MA December
4-5, 2003. |
| 1988-93 |
Han,
Janson 12070201 Beaty East, Gainesville, FL 32612, (352) 846-7922, 1988-93, Kwaj Kid,
Kwaj was my favorite place to live. |
| 1992-96 |
Hanson,
Bruce & Debbie 3275 Nan Pablo Dr., Melbourne, FL 32934, (321) 752-9525, bchnanpabl@aol.com.
Bruce worked for DMA (Defense Mapping Agency), Debbie worked for Telemetry.
Children: Stacy and Brian. |
1980-83
1993-00 |
Hanson, Donna L. 1224 Cathedral Circle, Madison, AL 35758, donnalhanson@aol.com, USAKA
Secy 1980-83 then USAKA Protocol Officer from 1993-2000. Retired from Fed Civil Service
May 2003 after 34 great years. My main wish is to go back to Kwaj. Miss the beautiful
sunsets, sailing in the lagoon, fishing in the waves, and dancing to Shermie and his
Friends at the beach. Donna |
| 1977 |
Hansen, Kathy kaylynnkathy@hotmail.com, I was only on Kwaj
for two weeks for Christmas 1976 and for the summer of '77 since I was attending college.
My parents were there for one year. Dad worked on Meck. I had a summer job at the
Ten-Ten store, and I faithfully carded every customer for their Kwaj ID's--a little too
faithfully! One day my next door neighbor (from Silver City) didn't have his ID with
him, and I made him go home to get it. (I'm so sorry, Jim!) Saw "Roots" at
the outdoor Richardson Theater. I remember walking over to Little Bustard Island,
swimming at Emon Beach, swimming in the Bachelor's Pool with my boyfriend (who also worked
at the Ten-Ten store). Had my 21st birthday on island! Mom and I went shopping
at Macy's West that morning, and everyone sang "Happy Birthday". That evening,
Mom and Dad took me to the Yokwe Yuk Club for a birthday celebration dinner. On
Christmas day, Mom, Dad, and I went to the celebrations on Ebeye. Kwaj was the first time
I'd ever had Ramen noodles. I still have the shells I collected there. When my
summer vacation was ending, I had dreams about leaving the island and would wake up
crying. I left part of my heart there. Even now, my eyes are watering...
My Dad (Bob Hansen) worked for GE on Meck for year. |
| 1990-94 |
Harder, Charles &
Peggy RR 1 Box 55 Grant, NE 69140, cpharder@gpcom.net, Kwaj
Protestant Chaplain. |
1985-90
1995-98 |
Hardin,
Eldon & Patty P.O. Box 212, Long Beach WA, ehardin@pacifier.com, Worked as Marine Lt. SLEC
1985-90 and 1995-98 |
| 1976-80 |
Harding,
Steve I was a Kwaj kid from 1976 through
1980. My father Joe worked on Meck Island for MDAC. I now live in the Idaho panhandle with
my wife and daughter. I would like to hear from any Kwaj kids from the same era. Some kids
I hung with that I have not kept in touch: Ed & Bill Summers, Nick Zessoules, Raun
Kupiec. I have kept in touch with David Balser, Judy Baer (current last name Rosohacki). I
just attended a reunion here at Jerry Cross’ house (P.E. teacher from that era).
e-mail: srharding_AT_roadrunner.com (change the “_AT_” to @... it foils e-mail
scrapers!) |
| 1984-00 |
Hardy (Baker), Stephanie R. 1306 West
39th Apt 1, Anchorage, AK 99503, (907) 743-2973, Stephanie.Hardy@elmendorf.af.mil.
I am stationed up here at Elmendorf AFB,
Alaska, been here about 5 yrs…Kwaj kid of
16 years graduated in 2000. I’m an aircraft electrician on C130’s and am now
married and a brand new mom of 2 months! My son, Collin Scott Hardy, was born April
14, 2006 at 6lbs 5oz’s and what a beautiful boy! I just want to say hey to
everyone and for those that remember me drop me a line or shoot me an email. I would love
to hear from you! |
1962-82
1985--86 |
Hargus,
Ken & Alta 4900 Summit Drive, Edmond, OK
73034, kenalta222@cox.net,
(405) 341-7336, Kwaj 1962-82, 1985-86, both retired. |
1980-90
1992-00 |
Harrell,
Marie marieharrell@hotmail.com,
I was the secretary to Commander of USAKA, enjoyed karaoke and dancing, sitting on my
patio and watching the water in the lagoon. Best friends in the world! |
| 1969-71 |
Harte,
George & Grail gbharte@verizon.net, George worked with Western
Electric. He retired from Lucent Technologies in 1997. We are living just outside of
Washington, DC. Update - the three children: Christopher, 30, married three years to
Leigh. They live in Copenhagen, Denmark. He and some friends started a computer
company called Scio Consulting in Copenhagen. Scott, 26, lives and works in St.
Petersburg, Florida. Denise, 24, lives with us. She is attending American
University in Washington, DC for her MA in Arts Management. Drop us a line!!! |
| 1994-97 |
Hartert,
Don & Jackie (Powell) Las Vegas, NV,
JVHDPH@aol.com, 1985-88
Don, 1986-88 Jackie. Don Hartert was a sheet metal mechanic on Kwaj and left as the
froeman of the sheet metal shop. Jackie (Powell) was an RN. Don and Jackie
married in August 1989 and now residing in Las Vegas. They attended the 1993
Kwaj reunion in Vegas. |
| 1965-75 |
Harty, Al PO Box 574, Wailuku HI 96793, alharty@hawaii.rr.com, NOAA, National Weather
Service, & Kwajalein SCUBA Club. Aloha to friends of old! |
|
1967-79 |
Harvey,
Bob, Betty & Lynde Central Coast NSW,
Australia,
lyndem@optusnet.com.au. Bob worked for Global as Manager of the
Automotive Dept but also worked on Eniwetok & Roi before Kwaj. He was a ham
radio operator & part of the Masonic club. Betty started work at the
Tradewinds Snack Bar at Emon Beach, then the Ten-Ten & finally the Yokwe
Club as a waitress. Daughter, Lynde, was a Kwaj school kid & we lived in
Silver City, trailer 819. We moved back to Australia in 1979, but very sad
to leave paradise! So many fond memories of friends & fun on Kwaj. |
| 1972-74 |
Hasegawa,
Anita (Ireland) 849 River Boat Circle,
Orlando, Florida 32828, Arhasegawa@aol.com, ahas@sundial.net. I was a Kwajalein resident with my
family, as a high school student. |
| 1964-68 |
Hasler,
Michael E. mhasler759@aol.com, Kwaj
Kid. I attended George Seitz from freshman thru my senior year. I left the
island in the middle of my senior year. |
| 96-06 |
Hatfield, Matthew & Jennifer (Avgerinos)
836 SW
Rockhouse Rd., Madison,
AL, Matthew.hatfield@itt.com. Jenn lived
there from 96 to 06 and Matt from 99 to 06. She started as the operator and went to IT and
I started on Roi at ALTAIR and moved to PLOPS. |
| 1961-63 |
Hawkes, Jim
jhawkes@outlawnet.com. |
1968-73
1989-93 |
Hegeman, Michael michael.hegeman@ptsem.edu. My parents
are George and Connie Hegeman. They were on Kwaj again from 1989-93. My
three sisters, Christine (Hegeman) Miller, Shelly Hegeman, Karen Hegeman, and I all have
fond memories of having grown up on Kwaj. I was only in the first grade when I left,
but the years I spent there were formative. It's always a great conversation starter
to say, "Yeah, I grew up in the South Pacific . . . " I live in Phoenix,
AZ now. I miss those Kwaj beaches a lot. |
|
1957-58 |
Herman, Henry R. (Bob)
rherman2@rochester.rr.com I served at Naval Station Kwajalein in
1957 and 1958 as Legal Officer first as an Ensign and then as a LTJG. My
wife Joyce taught 7th and 8th grade (all courses in one room) in the school.
The high school did not exist at that time (correspondence high school
courses only). I am currently a retired attorney and former judge. I still
have many photos from our stay on Kwajalein. I also have the name sign which
hung on our quarters at that time. H. Robert Herman (listed in the Navy as
Henry R. Herman) |
| 1968-73 |
Henry,
Jim & Carol 3684 Aldergrove Road,
Ferndale, Washington 98248-8758, (360) 380-1907, JHenry2858@aol.com, Taught on Kwaj. |
1971-76
1979-83
1983-87
|
Hetzendorf
Ronald
9799 Ridge View
Rd, Prineville, Oregon, 97754, (760) 828-2896,
ronhetz@gmail.com. I did three different tours with
Kentron as Calibration Lab Lead Tech. Also was bartender at Yokwe Yuk club
and the Vets Hall. Have many great memories
of Kwajalein: the people, fishing trips,
relaxed atmosphere, just an overall great place to live and work.
I'm
now retired from working in May 2007, bought a
32' 5th wheel trailer and plan on traveling through the US, Canada and
Mexico for a few years. After leaving Kwaj in 1987 I spent 13 years in Saudi
Arabia and enjoyed extensive traveling around the world, returning to the
United States in 2000 to work for Calibrate, Inc. calibrating Pipettes in
Southern California. |
| 1961-64 |
Hext,
Gordon H. hexagon@conwaycorp.net,
798 Drake Dr.Conway, AR 72034, Kwaj 1961-64. I worked for RCA on Roi-Namur during
installation/testing of TRADEX radar system. Now that 40 years have vaporized; I
would love to see it again! Still remember Navy clearing away munitions in jungle
area during construction phase and the speedball launches approximately 500 ft. from
barracks in the night. I am presently live near Little Rock, AR. I have lots
of stories (like the time the Seabees having target practice on old acetylene tanks (from
WW II) on the reef at Kwaj. Seems like the dozer people didn't relish the thought on
running over old tanks/ammo when they were preparing the site for the TRADEX bldg !!
Back then the maintenance contractor was Transport Co. of Texas (TCT) and the only planes
were charter flights Trans International Airlines (TIA), or as we called it -Try It
Again. The technical people worked for RCA and MIT Lincoln Labs. The only stateside
communication was by phone patch thru ham operator station of Roi (KX6DC). |
|
1997-00 |
Hinkle,
Steve
I worked at SATCOM and Carlos Telemetry. Fell in love with diving and golf,
some of the best surfing of my life when the winds cooperated,
shinkle@bellsouth.net. |
| 1970-73 |
Hileman (Mitchell),
Julie Speedomoffreech@yahoo.com,
Kwajkid |
| 1978-93 |
Hill, Tom
& Kathy
703 South Harrison Ave., Aurora, Missouri 65605, (417)
678-5641, Kwaj, 1978-93, during my stay at Kwaj, I was an A/C&R section leader
(FOM). Kwaj was a life time experience...beautiful scenery...good friends...the
adoption of our daughter, Shawnee, Tom Hill's, t_hill65536@yahoo.com and Kathy Hill's, khill_kwaj@yahoo.com. |
| 1966-74 |
Hine Barber,
Cheryl Student on Kwaj, KHS '74, 503-362-5391 Salem,
OR 97301 BarberHarbor@aol.com |
| 1966-68 |
Hood, Phil 431 Lakehouse Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110 philhood@pacbell.net. Kwaj Kid, KHS 69. My
Dad, Bill Hood, was a Bell Labs radar engineer. Played in a band in Kwaj with Robert
Kirkland. He and I jammed at the 2002 Huntsville Reunion. Would love to hear from Rod
Karch, Mark Sharpe, Jeff Fox, Jeff Carr. I graduated Penn State. Now, I'm a consultant,
publisher and live in San Jose, CA with wife, grandkids, cats, guitars. |
| 1982-88 |
Hoog,
Tim Bridgeton, MO, Iceguy2000@charter.net. I worked at the Kwaj FOM
electrical department. Living in Bridgeton, just outside of St. Louis. Left Kwaj in 1988
after 5 1/2 years and did house wiring for three years. Went to McMurdo Station,
Antarctica in 1991 for a 10 month winter over tour, came back to Florida and worked at the
Naval Research Lab in Orlando for two years. Back to the ice for two 10 month winter over
tours in 94 and 95. Moved to Missouri in late 95. Worked maintenance in St. Louis, MO and
Bahamas for a company for a year and then in a boilermaker factory for year and a half,
worked maintenance in Harrahs Casino in St. Louis for 3 years and then hotel maintenance
for 1 1/2 years. Now maintenance and supply for Eagleton Federal Courthouse in St. Louis.
Married- no kids, two dogs are enough. |
| 1982-88 |
Hoog, Tom joeguy2000@powernet.net I was at the
electrician shop on F.O.M. I went back to Florida and wired houses and condo till
1991. I then to Antarctica for 10 months then and worked for a hospital doing
remodeling until I went back down to Antarctica. I moved to Reno Nevada in 1994 and
got a job in a casino as an electrician. I have been married for 7 years and no
kids. The government wouldn't let me breed and got 5 dogs. I also worked a part time
job at a radio station as a disk jockey on Saturday nights from midnight till 3 a.m. and
watch over 6 other stations making sure they track right, since most stations are
automated. As told, when your falling flat on your face, your still moving forward! |
| 1990-95 |
Howell,
Grant, Katie, Annie & Lynn Rockledge,
FL, klhowell@aol.com. |
1970-89
1995-97
|
Huard, Joe Phoenix, AZ, desertwindstorm@yahoo.com. WOW! what a great idea to have this, giving lots of ole
timers a chance to reach back to "the good ole days". Arriving on
Kwajalein, April 1970 I was first employed by Global Associates. I worked on the island of
Enneylabegan for a very short time and then was transferred to Roi Namur.
| 1970 - 1972 Global Associates, Roi-Namur |
1972 - 1979 RCA/TRADEX - Roi-Namur |
1979 - 1980 RCA/Tatalina AFS, Alaska |
| 1980 - 1983 RCA/GEODSS/White Sands, N.M. |
1983 - 1985 RCA/TRADEX - Roi-Namur |
1985 - 1986 RCA/Dahlgren, VA |
| 1986 - 1989 RCA/Wallops Island, VA |
1989 - 1995 GE/TRADEX - Roi-Namur |
1995 - 1997 Raytheon/Bldg 1010 - Kwajalein |
I retired December 1997 and settled in
"the valley of the sun" Phoenix, Arizona. |
| 1983-00 |
Hubshman, Barbra Currently living in Hawaii. Kwaj kid, barbra_jh@hotmail.com. |
1977-88
1990-96 |
Hubshman, Richard anvileargo@hotmail.com born and raised on Kwaj.
I'm currently re-evaluating size significance of small ponds, and meditating on
maintaining universal ionic vibrations within the scope of normalcy. Results have varied.
My home address also varies, but remains within the Bay Area: presently I am living in
Santa Cruz. Parents Edward and Gina finish their Kwaj tour at the end of 2002. |
| 1971-72 |
Hudnall, John jrhudnall@yahoo.com
I was quality assurance inspector for automotive and heavy equipment. One of the most
enjoyable times in my work life. Now live in southern Nevada an am president of
small corp. I manufacture a water based degreasing compound used in the metal
working industry. |
| 1991-98 |
Huffman, Marcia
157 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758, (256) 797-5640 home,
(256) 544-5323, marcia_huffman@hotmail.com,
MP71, United Space Alliance. My main interest is
my son, Andrew. He is 17 and a junior. He plays saxophone, swims for a US and his high
school swim team, and is on the honor roll at Bob Jones High School in Madison (which is
surrounded by Huntsville, Alabama). I worked as a teacher on Kwaj a couple of years
and then in Configuration Management for the Range. I currently work in Configuration
Management at PEI Electronics in Huntsville, AL. I love to travel; I have traveled
to China, Japan, South America, South Africa, Morocco, Canada, Turkey, Australia, New
Zealand, Europe, etc., since I left Kwaj in 98. I just completed building a house on
the Tennessee River and I'm learning to sail. |
|
Humiston,
Richard & Kathy
khumiston@prodigy.net |
| 1992-99 |
Hunt,
Christine, Emily, & Matthew Christine, Emily,
Matthew |
1963-65
1976-78 |
Hunter, Cora (now
Swalec)
maineswalecs@aol.com, my family and I were on Kwaj. |
| 1965-67 |
Huntington,
Robert R.R.1 Box 480, West Bath, ME 04530, (207) 443-6194, Woodwindone@aol.com.
I was a freshman and sophomore at George Sietz High School. The last reunion I
attended was in Denver about 10 years ago. I'm living in Maine now. |
| 1989-95 |
Hutson, Rusty Inness Ave. Henderson, NV 89015, (702) 566-1768, kwaj1@aol.com, Rusty misses the
rain and all the great people. |
| 1967-68 |
Imhoff, Richard L.
“Rick”
ricmhoff@tds.net,
Sr. Tech on Kwaj at the Comm. Ctr. and then Meck Island, Kentron, Hawaii
LTD. When we used to have to
all hide in the Bat Cave during range operations, before the MICB, followed
by XMTR site tech on Gugeegue. I worked for Barney Fellholter.
Ten years ago retired from PacBell, San Diego, and moved to western
Colorado. |
| 1978-88 |
Isbister, Alfred I worked in construction and preventive
maintenance. I lived in Pohnpei (Ponape) for 3 years, North Carolina, Melbourne,
Florida, Antarctica and presently I'm working at Andros Island in the Bahamas at a Navy
submarine testing facility. Hope to find old friends, alfred_isbister2001@yahoo.com. |
| 1973-81 |
Jackson, Brenda
(Sweetland) 4604 SE Basswood Ct., Port Orchard,
WA 98366, (360) 871-6088, BrendaPITB@aol.com.
I worked at AFRTS, the Bowling Alley, and the Snack Bar. Mom, Shirley, used to work
@ Ten-Ten, lives with us now and works at the local shipyard. Dad, Carl, used to
work for Kentron. He's remarried and lives in AL with step-mom, Joyce. He's
retired. Brother, Kevin, is a Sheriff's Deputy in CA and married with 2 kids. I've been
married for 21 years. Hubby, Roy, is a Senior Chief in the Navy. I work in the
Accounting Dept at a local car dealership. We have two kids, Sean and Ryan.
Sean is 18 and in the Navy. Ryan is 15 and in 10th grade. |
1972-79
1989-00 |
Jackson, Ken &
Yvonne Destin Florida, kyjackkwaj@embarqmail.com, website - http://mindlace.com/blog. |
| 1957-59 |
Jackson,
Scott 4042 Broken Arrow Court,
Destin, FL 32541, scott@mindlace.com,
(850) 650-6902, website - http://mindlace.com/blog |
1978-82
1993-94 |
Jacobs, Fran I worked for RCA and Raytheon as a maintenance electrician at
TRADEX and ALTAIR, along with being a bartender and rental vehicle agent for Johnson
Control. I really miss the friendships and the diving. franjacobs@netzero.net |
| 1973-78 |
James, Mary
maryellenjmes@yahoo.com, Lived on Island for 5 years. Former husband
Jonathan James: Children, Christopher and Rebecca. Currently living in
Palmyra, NJ. |
| 1984-89 |
Jennings,
Elisha, K. 2482 Meadow Park Cir. #202, Bedford, TX 76021, (817) 571-4837, Brat7818@aol.com, Texas,
Kwaj Kid. |
1966-69
1973-'77 |
Jeppesen, David
dmjeppe@gmail.com.
I had two tours on Kwaj. I worked for the range support contractor,
Kentron-Hawaii, Ltd., during both of my tours on Kwajalein. The first as a
missile flight safety engineer, and the second as a software systems analyst
and then manager of the KMR Data Center. The workload was heavy and
challenging, but that can be found anywhere. Rather it was the unique and
wonderful things about Kwaj that remain stuck in my mind. How many places in
the world can one leave his desk at the office and in 20 minutes be swimming
or sailing over a tropical coral reef? I was an avid sailor, and co-owner of
the "Windsong". One of my fondest memories, as a weekend escape, was of
anchoring off North Loi with a good book, a block of cheese, and a bottle of
wine. I was an avid aquarist and had as many as ten salt water aquariums
going at one time. I built and maintained the large aquarium that was in the
Yokwe Yuk club for several years. I spent so much time in the water out on
the reef that I learned the personalities of individual fish at particular
locations, and would return to visit them frequently. I also raised singing
canaries, which I gave away to friends on the island. For a while I was
known as "the birdman of Kwajalein". Even though all of that was so long
ago, I still remember it as yesterday. I know other friends who lead equally
fascinating lives on Kwaj, and I wish them all well. We are a lucky bunch
indeed. Kwaj influenced the rest of my life, and it was probably responsible
for my present circumstance -- my retirement in tropical Thailand. |
1973-82
1985-95 |
Johnson,
Dave 363 E.
Las Colinas Blvd. Apt. 244, Irving, TX 75039, dsjohnso@us.oracle.com. |
| 1953-54 |
Johnson,
Dennis 19506 106 Ave. S.E. Renton, WA 98055, (253) 854-7973, denbar@aol.com I
was on Kwajalein with the Navy. I was a life guard at Emon Beach and also at the two
pools. I also was a radio and disk jockey for station WXLG on Kwajalein and went by
the name on the radio as Johnny Johnson and had a show called "The Night
Watch" from 10 P.M. till sign off. Would like to here from anyone that
was on the island at that time. |
| 1972-75 |
Johnson, Harry O
hoj@hdsvans-jax.com. Worked on Meck in Plant Operations &
Engineering. Divemaster, loved ship diving & underwater photography. Great
friends & Kwajalein SCUBA Club Christmas Parties! |
| 1981-90 |
Johnson,
Joe
johnsonjos@jamadots.com |
| 1999-04 |
Johnson, Tony 14385 SW 112th Ave Apt J8, Tigard, OR 97224, (503) 624-6067. ynot729@yahoo.com. I worked for
Raytheon & KRS (IRE Range Engineering) - C&DM Drafting Department, lived on Roi
Namur and Kwajalein. |
|
Jones, Leonard &
Connie lejones@cfl.rr.com, Leonard is working for the Senior
Assistance Program in Rockledge FL. building wheelchair ramps, hanging grab bars and
generally hanging out with the old folks! Connie is also working with seniors in the
Meals On Wheels Office. Tristian is 14 years old now and is an accomplished pianist, and
bass player. We would love to hear from our Kwaj friends. Our phone # is (321) 617-7603. |
| 1969-75 |
Jones,
Victoria (Jones) (Esten) 1921 Eyrie Ct, Apt
#202, Raleigh, NC 27606, (919) 858-8667, toriesten@hotmail.com, KHS Class of 1975, Kwaj Kid.
My last name was Esten when I lived on Kwaj. My family (father: David, mother:
Peggy, and brother: Jonathan). My father worked for GTE on the ALTAIR radar. |
| 1962-63 |
Judd, Ted P.O. Box 7643, Boise, ID 83707, tjudd@prodigy.net. Employed by TCT (Transport
Company of Texas), Harbor Dispatcher, often worked on Captain's Gig in morning following
night shift, or taught water skiing. Acted as Asst leader of Air Explorer group.
Visited many off island sites. Kept in touch with family back in Idaho via short wave,
trying time after time while hoping for the skip. Arthur C. Judd (Father), Dona Judd
(Mother), 2 sisters also lived on Kwaj. Dad was Asst. Sup of School District. Mom a
teacher. Many, many memories, pictures and shells. Loved to go to other islands in
atoll to explore. |
| 1979-95 |
Kaiwi,
Elika & Barbara 1830 Live Oak Drive South
Rockledge, FL 32955, ekaiwi@cfl.rr.com,
(321) 631-4038, Cell (321) 536-4851, Elika (1979-95), Barbara & girls (1991-95).
Elika works at the Kennedy Space Center as well as the MC at Sea World for the Hawaiian
Polynesian show. Barbara is responsible for worldwide purchasing for 105 Hard Rock
Cafe's in 38 countries. |
| 1964-69 |
Karch, Rod rod.karch@hill.af.mil,
KHS Class of 1970, USAF Retired 1991, presently living in Ogden, Utah. I am working
for Southwest Research Institute developing training programs for the Air Force. |
| 1978-81 |
Kearby,
James My
name is Eric Kearby. My parents are Leroy and Anna Lou Kearby. I was with them on
their second tour on Kwaj (1978-1981). I have two brothers that were there as well,
Robert D. Kearby who stayed until '82 and Steve C. Kearby. I was pretty young, but I have
vivid memories. Hanging out at the Richardson Theatre and the Ivey Theatre, the
Snak-Shak, the Ten-Ten Store and following my brothers around. Scuba Diving and
snorkeling, fishing trips, MAN DO I MISS THE OCEAN!!!!! Our current address is 107
Oakwood, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma 73075. My e-mail address is sandman72_usa@yahoo.com.
My father worked for BMDSC and worked at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. My
brother Robert graduated from there in '81 and would have lived their if he could
have. If there is anymore info you would like or that I have failed to mention,
don't hesitate to e-mail me back. |
|
Kees,
Russ russkees@pocketmail.com
(text only) or russkees@msn.com
(with attachments) I still do a bit of driving around the states, AZ and NM mostly
like scavenging around old ghost towns prospecting for miners artifacts and occasional
nuggets, heavy into golfing, darts, coin collecting, shipboard cruising, and looking up
ex-Kwaj friends. I'm waiting for the next big Kwaj reunion. I had a blast at the Vegas,
Orlando, and Kona get-togethers, even the Dallas Kiddy gathering was a pleasant surprise
with so many "old-timers" present! I am currently in, P.O. Box 43934,
Phoenix, AZ 85080, (623) 516-0312, (602) 866-7614. |
| 1968 |
Keith,
Debbie (Tom) 52 Timber Trail, Port Orange, FL 32127, (904) 767-1724, DKeith39@aol.com, George
Seitz Class of '68, married Feb 24,1973 to Darius Roland Keith of Chattanooga, TN, 2
children (Damon and Darilynn), currently HS English teacher in Daytona Beach, FL. I
thoroughly enjoy Kwaj reunions: Dallas 3 times, San Francisco, Denver, Las Vegas, Cocoa
Beach, Huntsville, Orlando, and Kona. Dad worked for Atlas Lillie (sub-contractor
for MZ) Mom worked at the Bank of Hawaii. Siblings- Priscilla, (Priscilaa is married
to Bob Jeffries who was the last residential manager for Global), Kwaj High class of 70- PLHJeffries@aol.com, Lois, Kwaj High
class of 1974 ltmcarthur@hotmail.com,
Jason, Kwaj High class of 1971, 1020 Alewa Drive Honolulu, HI 96817. |
| 1988-90 |
Keith Sr,
Frederick Mesa, AZ, 707 Seine Way Pensacola, FL
32505, (850) 433-1257, Frederick-Sr@Juno.com,
Fred, Enemyk@juno.com
- Nancy, Evek@juno.com -
Stephen. Fred worked on the radar on Kwaj. Has sons named Fred (Ted), Stephen,
and George. |
| 1975-77 |
Kendrick, Richard Mesa,
AZ, ars-n7nt@cox.net. I worked
for Kentron. Started out in Engineering as a draftsman and then moved to
Base Radio as a CW operator and technician. Was active on ham radio as KX6LX
and the club station KX6BU, now am N7NT in Mesa, AZ. Lived in the Sands BQ.
Kwaj was a very memorable experience. Currently, working for General
Dynamics as a Lab Engineer managing an Integration and Test facility for
satellite ground systems. |
|
1957-58 |
Keywood,
Tom
merf92057@yahoo.com, I was there
with the family for Hardtack I. My dad was in charge of aircraft going in
and out of Kwajalein to Eniwetok and Bikini for the detonations. I remember
beach combing and walking to Ebeye during low tide and almost not making it
back. I learned to start early and swam in almost every bomb crater and used
to ride out to the dump to watch the sharks. Lots of memories there. I was 9
or 10 while I was there. Good to see this site. |
| 1974-75 |
Kihlken,
Ron Bearsden,
Glasgow, Scotland, + 44 141 943 0010, ron@tmilimited.co.uk. I worked for Kentron and
telecom engineer looking after #5 Crossbar system on Kwaj and the 711 on Meck. Does
anyone know where Jessie Ray, Larry Port, or John Richardson are? |
|
Kim,
Celeste, Greg, & Jean Route 1, Box
325 C, Warsaw, MO 65355, nanik@iland.net |
| 1956-57 |
Kirschbaum, Joe PHCS USN (RET) phcsjoe@comcast.net I was stationed on
Kwaj at the Photo Lab. Many shell hunting trips at low tide walking on reef wearing
boon-dockers to Big and Little Buster islands where live ordnance was still present.
Also the diving was great. Made our own underwater camera housing out of battle lantern. |
| 1979-85 |
Kitts, Larry
& Evelyn Chkaboo@aol.com Larry was a Lead in Aviation Maintenance, on Kwaj. I worked for Bank of Hawaii
and PDR Office. November 2007- UPDATE: Larry and I resided in Saud Arabia for 18 mths,(
1987) and transferred to Mannheim, Germany. Larry and I returned to the states to
Clarksville, TN in 1995, and he now works for Dyn. Corp. at Ft. Campbell, Ky,( home of the
101st.Airborne ) as an Aviation Inspector. He will retire some day, smile. Our two
daughters, Lisa (Ash) and Michelle attended Kwaj. schools. Lisa graduated and went to
Hawaii, received a BA Degree in Human Resources.. Michelle graduated high school in San
Antonia, TX and went to a Travel Agency school in Hawaii, after receiving her
certificates, she joined us in Mannheim, Germany and Pirmasens Germany, and worked as an
agent at Ramstien AF base. Both girls and families now reside in Clarksville, TN.
Our son, Jeff Ash worked on Roi-Namur, and joined us in Mannheim, Germany and now works as
a Sr. Customs Inspector for DynCorp, married, one son, and resides in Germany to date. |
| 1982-93 |
Kendig,
Steve & Vicky LSKJR@aol.com.
We live in Lititz, Pa and everyone is doing well. Kids had a time getting used to
snow. |
| 1954-56 |
Klaas, Adrian King George, VA, skipklaas@direcway.com. From 1954-56, when
my father was stationed there, I was about 10-11. He was the maintenance and utilities
officer for the island. Shermie, I especially enjoyed the photos of how the island
looks now on your website. It brought back the good memories as follows:
fishing off the main pier, looking for seashells between Kwaj and Ebeye at low tide, skin
diving trips with the boy scouts to near by islands, the big "tidal wave" scare,
being a delivery boy for the "Hourglass Newspaper", outdoor movies, the
shark the Sea Bees put in the enlisted swimming pool the day before they rotated off the
island. Great website! |
|
Kleback, Ken &
Susan skkleback@knology.net,
Alabama. We hope to hear from some old Kwaj friends. |
| 1987-89 |
Klevorn,
Jeff "Hoss" Kwaj 1987-89, 928
West Main Street Apt B-2 Albertville, Alabama 35950, (256) 891-0464, storm@localaccess.net,
87-89, Assistant Produce manager at Walmart, former Pro-wrestler. |
| 1961-66 |
Knakkergaard, Svend and
Marie (deceased) 26 Mill lane, Branchville, NJ 07826, son Paul, son Richard,
daughter Karen, fit4u@embarqmail.com.
|
| 1952-53 |
Koch, Gary My father, Gary Kock ('Cookie' or 'Red') was a Seabee
electrician stationed on Kwaj during the early 50's. My mother, sister and I got to visit
him there, from the Fall (1952) to the Spring (1953). It was a great time to be 5
years old and on Kwaj. I remember seeing Francis the talking mule movies, sitting on
benches at night, whether it rained or not. We flew there with a scientist who
painted water-color fish for me. We learned years later that he was on his way to
one of the H-bomb tests at Eniwetok. Penny Tegen, selene3131@yahoo.com |
1978-79
1980-85 |
Koch,
James, Grace & Justine 453 N. Oak St. Edgerton, Ohio 43517-0834, (419) 298-3395, jckoch3@adelphia.net,
bowling, darts, softball, flying club, running club, golf. I'm presently working for
Heidtman Steel as a crane operator. I drove a semi truck for several years.
The whole family are members of the Civil Air Patrol! I've been in the Indiana Air
National Guard since 1986. I've been to Nevada a few times for summer camp, Florida,
Arizona and Michigan a few times. For the last two years, I've gone to Saudi Arabia
for 30 days. In seven more years I can retire from the Guard. |
| 1973-98 |
Kolar, Dave I worked on Kwaj, Roi, Carlos, Gagan and Gugeegue in the
electrical power plants as an operator. I'm currently retired and living in
Mansfield, PA. Hope to here from some of you guys. My email address is wolfridge@chilitech.net. |
| 1966-73 |
Korff, Inez (Beth) 28 E. Albertson Ave, Westmont, NJ 08108, (856) 858-6840, lebois@verizon.net.
I was born in Kwajalein Hospital in 1966. My family was on Kwaj from 1965-67; then again
from 1970-73. My father, Marvin Korff, worked for RCA and played tennis; my mother
Elaine ran a nursery school in our home and painted -- portraits, seascapes, images of
Kwaj and Ebeye life that still grace our homes. I attended George Seitz Elementary
School for a couple of years and learned to swim before I can remember. |
| 1959 |
Kosola, Harold Kosola and Associates, Inc. 31701, 229-435-4119, fax:
229 888-5766, 5601 Newton Road, P.O. Box 3529, Albany, Georgia 31701, kosola@att.net and http://www.kosola.com. I
was on Kwaj in 1959 working for the Transport Company of Texas in their aviation
division. Very interesting place and I miss it. Anyone working there in 1959
on the flight line, please contact me. I presently live in Albany, Georgia but with
my job, you can find me in any bar in the world. I just returned from Rovaniemi and
Helsinki, Finland. In Rovaniemi, I am looking for an apartment, since it will be
closer to my various customers in Europe, plus I have many friends in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi
is located about 750 miles north of Helsinki on the artic circle and is home for Santa
Claus. On 17 Sept. I will be going to London and Coventry England, then back to
Finland. In the past 12 months I have been to England [about 5 times], Porto Alerga,
Brazil [2 times in 2 weeks], Lima, Peru, Johannesburg, South Africa, Stravanger, Norway,
Stockholm, Sweden, Keklavic Iceland, Venice and Naples Italy, Toronto, Canada, Anchorage
Alaska, Paris France and a lot of local towns [New York, Youngstown, Roanoke, New Castle
DE, New Jersey, Allentown PA, Miami etc.] I have my own business; aeronautical
engineering services, FAA approved repair station repairing airplane engine mounts, and a
airplane parts manufacturing business making modification kits. I do a lot with the
airlines of the world; British Airways, KLM, Safair Transafrik, Varig, All Nipon Airways
[ANA] , Flying Finn Airways, Iceland Air, etc and a lot of aircraft leasing companies. I
am also a consultant FAA Designated Engineering Representative in Aircraft structures in
which I can approve data for the FAA. Its great fun. It all started when I liked
airplanes, then got a job on airplane engines in Miami in the 1950's, then went to
Kwajalien in 1959. When on the island I took a correspondent course in aeronautical
engineering so I wont get bored [it kept me out of the "O" club on Kwaj cause I
could see what happened to some of my work friends on the island, who became drunk all the
time]. When I got back to the mainland, I worked awhile on airplanes in Miami then got
laid off, after the contract was complete. I had saved a bundle when I was on Kwaj and I
still had it, so I started aeronautical engineering school, and graduated with an BS in
Aeronautical Engineering. I then worked for the aircraft manufacturers for many years,
then One of them [Rockwell International} wanted me to move with the airplane that I was
working on to Oklahoma, and I said NO. I had some ideas, so I started up the business of
rebuilding the engine mounts [since no one else was doing it] and it worked. It now has
been 30 years since I have been doing it, and it is quite a challenge. Look up www.kosola.com and you can get more info. So I have to
thank Kwajalein for getting me started. It is a soft spot in my heart. Where are you
and what do you do? |
1981-93
1995-98 |
Koyanagi,
Cathy 6208 Erik Court, Melbourne, FL.
32940, cakoyanagi@bellsouth.net.
I had been the director of the Island Nursery for 6 years. Husband, David Clarke,
worked at Roi. Our two children were adopted as infants from Marshall Islands in
1987. Nathan is 17 years old is involved in marching band playing the sax. He also
plays bass guitar and drums. Whitney is 17 years old and is involved in various
school clubs and swim team. We have been in Florida since 1998. I am a mental
health counselor and parent educator. |
| 1974-75 |
Krieger, Stan Berkeley Heights, NJ, smk@sco.com. I was with Western Electric on
Safeguard. In 1981, I joined the UNIX System Test Group at Bell Labs, and am now the
UnixWare Quality Assurance Manager at The SCO Group (where I ended up as a result of UNIX
spin-offs and acquisitions). My wife Betty and daughter Pam were on island with me;
our son Howard was born 3 months after we returned to New Jersey. |
| 1965 |
Kuehn, Curt
P. O. Box 57,
Columbus, MT 59019,
kuehn@cablemt.net,
(406) 322-5454.
I was assigned to Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven upon graduation from
Mechanic school at Port Hueneme, CA and MCB 11 was deployed on Kwajalein in
the Marshall Islands. For a young Montana boy to be assigned this duty in
such a far off place was exciting and a little scary. It got even more scary
when we were bussed to Moffett Field, boarded a Marine R6D which taxied out
for take off three times before we finally had sufficient run up on all four
engines to make the flight to Barbers Point, Hawaii. The flight was very
chilly, and we sat in web strap slings along the side of the air craft.
Certainly not first class accommodations. The flight from Hickam to Kwaj was
much better in a MATS C-97, actually had seats to sit in. MCB 11's mission
on Kwaj was building dependent housing. We built one story and two story
block structures. the total number I don't remember but it was a big
project. I had made pay grade E-3
while attending school and was looking forward to working on construction
equipment in my first deployment. I was assigned to a block laying crew, and
my first job was as a hod carrier, packing blocks for the block layers, hot,
back-breaking work. Eventually, I was promoted to being a block cutter, not
as back breaking, but very dusty and dirty. And then I got the ultimate job,
block layer. Our crew was one of several that created the interior walls of
the housing units. When the block laying was finished, I installed what was
called finish hardware, door stops, shower curtain rods, and other
accessories in the bath rooms and kitchens. Our Battalion resided on the
second deck of the barracks and I could lay in my upper rack and look out
toward the enlisted men's swimming pool or look down on the big gun on the
lawn in front of the barracks. I spent many hours in the swimming pool,
tooled leather, went to the out door theater almost every night, rain or
dry. Nothing quite like watching a movie, wearing your poncho, in a south
pacific down pour. During our time on Kwaj, a nuclear bomb was detonated on
Bikini or Eniwetok. It happened early one morning before daylight and the
sky to the northwest of Kwaj was lit up like it was high noon. Prior to the
blast, our out going mail was being censored and the event was suppose to be
pretty secret. For the most part, we were pretty uninformed, but my mother
sent me clippings from home telling more of what was going on than we knew
on the Island. When our mission on Kwajalein was completed, we boarded a
troop transport ship and embarked for Port Hueneme, CA. My deployment on
Kwajalein was life changing and very memorable. I wouldn't trade the
experience I had in the Seabees and my time on Kwaj for anything. I would
love to be able to return to this tiny spot in the Pacific and observe the
many changes that have occurred in the past 53 years like the demolition of
the barracks, the newer swimming faculties, and all the other improvements
that have occurred. After Kwaj, I spent some time on Adak, Alaska and a year
on Midway Island and shore duty at Kingsville, Texas. I was discharged on
August 29, 1959 as a CMH2 and returned to Montana and spent 44 years in the
transportation industry retiring in 2004. My friend Rich Lloyd and I enjoy
reminiscing about our time on Kwaj. We completed the house building project
in September or early October of 1965 as I remember, boarded a troop
transport and headed for Port Huenemme, Calif. Eight day voyage as I recall.
Had a lot of sea sick Sea Bees for several days since sea legs were not part
of our training. |
1982-86
1990-98 |
Labrie,
Fay & Paul Labrie 11105 Woodbridge Dr., Grand Blanc, MI 48439, (810) 579-2337, PL1364@aol.com, 1982-86,
1990-98, 2 children: Sylvia (11) and Monica (6). Paul is Outside Plant Manager for
McLeod USA (a telephone company) |
| 1972-76 |
Lahti, Jim &
Eleanor 6161 Montgomery Place, San Jose, CA
95135, Jim's email: jelahti@pacbell.net,
Eleanor's email: evlahti@pacbell.net |
| 1974-75 |
Lake, Chester I live in the twin cities of Minnesota. I was Camranh
Bay, Vietnam from 1973-74 as an American advisor teaching the Vietnamese Navy how to take
over the US Navy's teletype communications center. Then I worked for Kentron, Hawaii
on Kwajalein as a communications center specialist in the Communications Center.
Then I worked for on Meck island, still living on Kwaj from May 75 to Nov 75 as a real
time computer operator. I enjoyed working for Kentron and enjoyed my stay on Kwaj.
One of my friends was qualified on those sail boats and a fun day off was to grab a case
of beer and spend the day sailing. Now I own a monster ATV and I love to ride!
mnclake@hotmail.com,
phone: (763) 561-5873. |
| 1947-48 |
Landreth,
Forrest Colin P.O. Box 271089, Las Vegas, NV 89127, (702) 631-0242, forrest@lvcm.com, Kwaj kid (born on Kwaj). |
| 1980-85 |
Langford, Leo D and
Shirley R 710 N. Milton Drive, Nixa, MO
65714-8451, slang@mailcan.com |
| 1966-68 |
La Cagnina,
Reverend Michael I was
at Kwaj in 66-68 as a Program Engineer with Kentron Hawaii, Ltd. I have many
fond memories of the Yokwe Yuk; Thursday night steak dinners, and Tequila
night caps in the bar & lounge, long hours at the Kentron Range Control
Center, and a humorous night when they changed the push to talk microphones
to switched and open microphones that broadcast some uncomplimentary remarks
regarding the then Lt Colonel who acquired a rather unbecoming nick name due
to his inability to make a decision. Long hours, hard work, good food
and drink, and hard play… Ichi Ban volleyball team, go cart racing,
carnival, parties at Emon Beach, SCUBA diving, water skiing, movies, no
taxes (as long as you maintained 510 days on site in 18 months), and the
only out of pocket expense (other than your bar tab and laundry bill) was
$2.85 per quarter for your PO Box…For a Florida native, it was a touch of
heaven on earth. Thanks for providing this site. Reverend
Michael La Cagnina, High Springs, FL,
nmm_warehows@alltel.net. |
1970-72
1974-79 |
Laughton,
Steve 518
N. Mildred Ave., King City, CA. 93930, (831) 385-6614, stevelaughton@hotmail.com, Civilian
Medical Corpsman/Tech in the hospital. Played a lot of golf, basketball. Ran a
dispensary on Illeginni when it was being developed from 1971-72. Fished night and
day while I was there, along with a lot of snorkeling and spear fishing. In
1974, I married a Kosraen woman and lived on the golden paradise of Ebeye for 5
years. Fathered a child there who is now a registered nurse in California.
Have been employed by the California Dept. of Corrections for the past 21 years in the
capacity of Medical Technical Assistant/LVN. Pretty much the same job I had on Kwaj.
Have about 4 more years of this, retirement, then who knows...maybe back to Kwaj. I
truly enjoyed my experience on Kwajalein and Illeginni. Fought loneliness on
Illeginni but tried to stay as active as I could. Kwaj always had activities.
Got into photography, scuba diving, golf, fishing and many other activities.
Enjoyed, for the most part, the nurses, doctors and corpsmen/techs I worked with in the
hospital. Heard that Ray Wolff is still working there. |
| 1971-74 |
Lawler, Pam wife of Major Frank Lawler. Worked as the SS librarian
and played keyboard in the 5-piece band "Lock, Stock, & Barrel".
Active in the Kwaj Community Theater and learned to fly a Cessna 150 at Kwaj. Also
raced go-karts there. Currently live in Ormond Beach, FL, econnor@cfl.rr.com. |
| 1990-92 |
LeDesma,
Dominic saechua@msn.com,
I was on Kwaj and Meck, hopefully going back soon. |
| 91-93 |
Lee, Ginger 3203 Cove Lake Road, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763,
256-652-1333, ginger.anderson@us.army.mil,
Kwajalein. I worked for USAKA in the Logistics Division and was active in the
Kwajalein Community Theater. I had a great friend I would love to find who was on Kwaj
during the 91-93 timeframe! If anyone knows how to contact Mike Abraham, please let
me know! Loved my time on Kwaj and made some great friends! |
| 1990-95 |
LeRous, Angele 1510 S. Bascom
Ave. #130 Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 340-3911, pinkgnome@hotmail.com |
| 1964-66 |
Levesque, Maurice mbl_cdl@bellsouth
I was a Kwaj kid from 1964-66.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone who remembers me nad/or those days |
| 1972-74 |
Levinson, Michael
malevinson@hotmail.com, Kentron, Hawaii, LTD. I was one of those guys
just out of the Air Force, first job, etc. finished a couple of years at
Kwaj and then found some due north in Alaska. Did a couple more years
and finally got into the Dept of State Foreign Service and now retired. At
Kwaj, I remember the "DRIVE-IN THEATER" by bike and under the stars. I
remember King Kabua and his son Michael. I also remember roasting the
pigs with the Samoans for their luau. I don't remember the name of the guy
who was managing "MACY's" and was wondering if anybody could help me? |
| 1987 |
Lewis, Susan I worked for Clement Pacific on the runway resurfacing
project at Kwajalein 1987. I lost touch with a wonderful girl named Brenda Yeargo
and a great guy, Donavan McDonald. I would really like to find these two folks, and anyone
else who worked for Clement Pacific in 1987. Thank you so much for your wonderful
website. Looking for friends, email me: snl8187@yahoo.com. |
| 1973-75 |
Lietzau, Bill 5973 Burnside Landing Drive, Burke, VA 22031, (703) 725-6047,
william.lietzau@1983.usna.com. |
| 1986-01 |
Little, Tom, Sharon &
Brooke Global, DynCorp, & Raytheon.
Tom was a fixed wing pilot and Sharon was an RN. Tom is presently an Air
Safety Investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board and Sharon
is a registered nurse (OB) at the University of Washington Medical Center,
Seattle, WA. Brooke is a surgical nurse at Harborview Hospital,
Seattle, WA. |
| 1958 |
Lloyd, Rich I was stationed on Kwaj during 1958. I was Air
Force. I was in AACS (communications) and worked in the terminal control
tower. My duty was for one year. I played basketball and fast pitch
softball for the Air Force. We flew to Japan for an All-Far East basketball
Tournament and to Hawaii for an All Pacific tournament. The colonel in
charge of us on Kwaj had to get the Air Police in Japan to round us up and
get us back on a plane for Kwaj. We had stayed way beyond the tournament in
Japan. Besides the ball playing we did a lot of snorkeling and I have
a great shell collection from the island. I'm sure that taking shells
is no longer allowed. I spent many hours in the swimming pool, playing ping
pong (table tennis barracks champ) and worked out with the Air Force boxing
team. All of the sports made the time pass and I can say that I have
never been in that good of shape again. Running into sharks and rays
was always fun while snorkeling. Cracking open coconuts and taking some to
work was also fun. I have retired to Montana and I have a coffee
friend that was a Seabee that helped build some of the infrastructure in the
mid 50s. |
| 1976-82 |
Logan, Chris My Father worked for Global Associates. I would like to hear
from anybody that knew me and my parents. You may email me at clogan-adac@cox-internet.com. I live
in Lufkin, Texas. I have been married for 15 years and have two sons ages 11 and 7.
I work for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council as a Clinical Director. |
| 1972-75 |
Loporcaro, Veronica
(Ronnie)
ronnielopo@optonline.net, Kwaj Kid |
| 1982-85 |
Lord, Laura (Seluta) 308 Blodget Street, Manchester, NH, 03104, 603-625-1402, Lauralord@comcast.net, Kwaj
Kid. |
| 1995-99 |
Lovelock,
Bill & Nancy blovelock@hotmail.com
We both worked at Kwaj Hospital. Bill worked in the lab. Nancy worked at the
front desk. I built a 25 ft. boat in my backyard while I was there and caught lots
of fish from it. Miss those glorious fishing days in paradise! We now
both work for the US State Department and are currently posted in Islamabad,
Pakistan. Regards to all you Kwaj folks past and present! |
| 1980-85 |
Lum, Justin son of George Lum (Corps of Engineers), JLum@NevBev.com |
| 1980-83 |
Lyczak-Smith,
Maureen 3051 Everglade Avenue, Woodridge, IL
60517, aakmquads@aol.com,
Kwaj Kid, 1980-83. Moved to New Jersey after PCS'ing. Lived there until
1993. Moved to outside Chicago in 1993 and still live there with my husband of 10
years. I "retired" from business life in 1995 to raise our family of 2
boys & 2 girls. We are active in a variety of community activities. Miss
all of my friends from Kwaj. Hi to everyone! |
| 1969-76 |
MacCallum,
Jeanne 3 Chestnut Avenue, Browns Mills, NJ 08015-3245, KwajJeans@comcast.net,
trailer 957, daughter of John "Mac" MacCallum, pilot. |
| 1972-79 |
Mackey, Margot Meadowlark Drive, Lewiston, ID 83501, librarian at Kwaj HS
& JH, mackey@velocitus.net,
attended reunion at Kona Kwaj2000 and visited Kwaj 2001. |
| 1965-66 |
Macvie, Fred Kenai, Alaska, Kwajalein, Kentron, Hawaii Ltd. I worked
in the crypto vault in the communications center and I thought that all the people that I
worked with would surely be active on the internet. I'm getting ready to retire in
Kenai, Alaska where I have lived and worked since leaving Kwaj. My email is fredinkenai@hotmail.com.
Thanks for keeping the memories going. |
| 1993-96 |
Madigan,
Cody 400 Parkview North Santa Maria, CA
93455, (805) 937-5098, fastcam81@hotmail.com. |
| 1962-63 |
Malone,
Greg Santa
Rosa, CA, greg@gregmalone.org,
Kwaj Kid, class of 64. Contemporary of *Dan Brigham, *Gary Cuesta, *Charles Krueger,
Cordes Finger, *Oliver McKinney and others. Served as student body treasurer beating out
Tom Dooley for the office. Campaign - more holidays, shorter school year, due to non-use
of "missile days" reserved for late night tests. Attended George Seitz for
Junior Year then on to the New Mexico Military Institute with brother Mike
"Moose" Malone who graduated in '63. Kwajalein Photographic Agency* (KPA) was a
club started by the persons with asterisks above. Also started the Air Explorers squadron
that took many SAR plane (HU-16D) trips to the atolls of Eniwetok, Wake, Midway, Majuro. A
particularly charming trip to Rong-Rong in the Majuro islands brought us into contact with
teenage Marshallese who had never seen anglos their age before. Memories of the Navy
Carnival and lots of beer. Plan to attend the 2002 reunion. |
| 1968-74 |
Mannahan,
Wanda (Smith) & Darren 1707 Wakefield Dr.
NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, (256) 533-1289, Kwaj Kid, Class of 1977, KwajaKid@aol.com. I
didn't graduate on Kwaj. My father, Bobby Smith worked for Kentron. My mother
Bonnie, worked for Bank of Hawaii and then she became the Trouble Desk Lady. I had a
sister Wendy, 2 yrs younger than I. We lived in Silver City on Redstone Rd. We
were one of the first families in Silver City if I recall. |
| 1971-75 |
Manning,
Jay P. 6800 Amstel Bluff Way, Chesterfield, VA, (804) 748-5132, chessie@mindspring.com,
Command Judge Advocate |
| 1972-74 |
Maples, Ron Kentron, Hawaii, Optic Optics Group, BC-4 Cameras, worked for
Tony Utz, ron1@brutele.be |
1965-69
1970-74
1979-81
1986-88 |
Marsh, Brett
Kwaj Kid, I graduated KHS '81. I returned 86-88 and disguised myself as
Hourglass Editor so I could fish and play. Father, Wil Marsh, worked for
IBM, RCA, & GTE over the tours. I now live in CA, married with 3 kids. I own
a few martial arts schools and have a commercial lobster fishing operation.
Not quite the same as catching Ahi off Bigej but still fishing.
bamarsh63@hotmail.com |
| 1984-86 |
Marshall,
Randolph & Paige Fayetteville, NC, pmarsh1322@aol.com.
Randolph was the Resident Engineer and Paige worked at Kwajalein Hospital. We really
enjoyed our time on Kwaj. and always enjoy hearing from old friends. |
| 1967-69 |
Martin,
Claude E. 1852 N. Safford-Bryce Rd. Safford,
Arizona 85546, (520) 428-4340, cmartin@eaznet.com, 1965,1967-69, 1965 - work study
student with Physical Science Lab of New Mexico State University. 1967-69 - Engineer
with Western Electric at TTR 4. Usual interests including SCUBA club. |
| 1993-02 |
Maurice, Jeffery jeffery.maurice@noaa.gov, I work at the
satellite earth station on Kwaj. Nancy and I got married in 1998 and she moved out there
with me. Most people remember her from dancing in the Filipino club extravaganzas. We both
miss Kwaj, and someday may return there in the future. We left in 2002 as I took a job
with NOAA on Guam and then transferred to Nebraska in late 2003. We like it out here and
will probably keep our home here for the time being. |
|
Maxwell, Colleen 4800 River St, Soquel, CA 95073, colleen@sailsantacruz.com,
working, sailing, and surfing when the water is warm enough. Miss the warm weather, and
friends. |
| 1970-77 |
May, Joyce H. 16706 Kipper Turn Moseley, Virginia 23120, (804) 739-6720, jmaystar@aol.com. Ed and I
toured Kwaj for RCA from Moorestown, NJ, with our three children. We lived on the end of
the island facing Little Buster for 7 years and loved all that Kwaj offered. We returned
stateside for the Lab., living in Harvard, Ma., not far from Haystack Site in Groton. I
returned to teaching at this time, substituting in the surrounding schools of Harvard,
Acton, Pepperell, and Groton. Much of Ed's time was spent on his commute to the Lab in
Lexington but we found our love for the area made our stay there a wonderful experience.
We happily returned to Kwaj in the early 80's again where we remained until 1990. Ed loved
his work for the Lab at Roi while I became involved in the school system, working at the
high school library, then as the librarian at the elementary school. Those years are
one of the high points of my professional life---working with the children of the island
residents and those first coming over from Ebeye, who were just beginning to be
mainstreamed into the system. Ed chose to semi-retire in 1990 but continued to work
as a private contractor for the Lab, so we maintained an apt. in Nashua, NH, not far again
from the MA site, and a home in WV. We loved the challenge and travel it
involved. This continued until Ed took complete retirement for health reasons.
Ed passed away in 1999. I continue to work for an preschool educational council in
Washington, DC conducting assessments of candidates in the surrounding states. I
shall probably never get over my emotional attachment to Kwaj, island life, and the beauty
of the Pacific Ocean. I'm considering a move in the near future to warmer climates
with hopes that there may be an ocean that is not too far distant. |
1970-77
1981-91 |
May, Matt 230 Baybrook Court, Westlake Village, CA 91361, (805)
497-2213, matt@aevitas.com,
KHS Class of 77, Kwajalein 1970-77, 81-91. |
| 1988-91 |
McBride, Robert
mcbride_r@att.net,
(210) 846-2245. I spend three years on Kwaj from June 1988 to June
1991 working in the Communication Center, Crypto Shop. I was stationed in
Seoul Korea for two years (1968-1970) while in the Army but I must say my
experience in Kwaj was far more memorable. I have a very distinct
memory of you while I was on Kwaj. I will never forget my experiences
while on Kwaj, it is a memory that I will always cherish. |
1979-80
1992-95 |
McCabe,
Mike 5571
Hobble Creek Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, (702) 547-3940, mikey3888@webtv.net,
Global, Yokwe Yuk Club 79-80, Johnson Controls, PDR Leader-General 1992-95. Boy, do
I miss those Emon Beach sunsets w/Dr. Dave Melville, LTC "Skip" English, and
some great wine !!! Those were the days !! Thanks for the memories... |
| 1976-80 |
McCarthy, Larry
I worked for Bill Turvey with Shermie Wiehe, Jim Enking,
Wayne Whitby, Jim Mazerick, Harden Taylor, Disco Duck (Dave Roderick) and many other great
friends. Best job I have ever had. Now living in Atlanta, GA, (404) 352-8538, lmccarthy53@yahoo.com. |
| 1977-79 |
McCartin, Larry I worked at Meck island as an electrician for Global
Associates. Brownsville,
Texas (956) 831-0434, kh6ity@aol.com. |
| 1982-83 |
McCollough, Edward C. Kentron International (Supply), Remember snorkeling, the
"Invasion" and how comical is was to see barbed wire on the end of the island.
Looking in my mailbox daily to see if I had a stamped pink card indicating I had a package
waiting. Flying R/C planes with Gary Crooks, playing softball and fixing bikes that never
seemed to stop rusting. Still have my bike in the basement with the Kwaj license sticker
on it. Married with two sons. Living in PA, soon to be in North Carolina. If anyone
remembers me please drop me a line. Calmcc@ptd.net
|
| 1974-75 |
McCorison,
Jim & Jan 2600 Fairview Ave E Houseboat #4, Seattle,
WA 98102, (206) 320-8534,
http://mvmanana.com, Kwaj Kid Class of 75. It was only
one year, my senior year of high school. But it was the most important year of my life.
While on Kwaj I learned more about our world, our country, and other people then I have at
any other time in my life. We've been living aboard our boat since
2002, spent '03-'04 and '07-'08 in Mexico and are presently (Aug 2008) en
route back to Washington state. |
| 1987-91 |
McGoldrick, Tom USAKA. I remember Shermie always as cheerful, friendly
and helpful. I actually enjoyed living at Kwajalein in spite of the job difficulties
and difficulties with the Pohnpeian beauty I married. I finally got around to
writing the book that Jim (don't remember his last name but he worked for USAKA and was a
Navy Reserve Officer too) and Eleanor Fisher urged me to write. I titled it Star
Wars in the Pacific as a fictionalized book about the time the black box from one incoming
missile got lost and even the Navy seals couldn't find it.. I have also written some
other books. Check out my blogs with links to book publishers/sellers http://lulu.com/tjmcgoldrick7
and http://mcgoldrickadventurenovels.blogspot.com.
If you want a read copy free, contact me at dublintom7@yahoo.com and I'll send you one via
e-mail. I've checked out the Pohnpei web site and really like the pictures
there. I now live in Angeles City, the Philippines and have lived there since July
2005. I miss my Marshallese friends Kio Ishimura and Katabang Anjolok. Thanks,
Tom McGoldrick |
| 1974-76 |
McMahon, Marilee (Bird)
mcbirds1@sbcglobal.net,
Kwaj kid email if you were there during that time. Also looking for Jackie Vice,
Jane Self, Lisa Tomsic and of course what ever happen to those Sullivan twins? My
parents are Tim and Sue McMahon and are doing fine. If you remember my brother Bill
McMahon you can email me and I will hook you up with him. Yukwe... |
| 1972-74 |
McKinney, David SFC US Army
Retired, I was stationed at Kwaj 1971-72, with SAFSEA, and left there in Dec 72.
Shermie played in my band a few times while on Kwaj. David Jr. played drums in the
band. My son and I were both SCUBA divers, davidlmckinney@aol.com. |
| 1971-72 |
McKinney Jr., David 16151 White Oaks
Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, 503-697-8507,Kwaj Kid, Class of 74.
Attended first reunion in Huntsville, AL 2002. Lived in "Silver
City". My dad was in the
Army commuting by helicopter most mornings to Meck. I worked as a lifeguard, learned
scuba and how to read a book a day it seems w/o a TV! I played drums in
the officers club w/ my dad's C&W band...still not sure how I got away w/
that Left Kwaj and moved directly to Nekoma, North Dakota (Missile Site Radar)...we
bought "coats" in Hawaii, but they really didn't work. david.mckinney@intel.com. |
|
McKissick,
John & Pat 14 Meadow Rd. Uxbridge, MA 01569, (508) 278-9838, mckissic@gis.net or John_C_Mckissick@res.raytheon.com,
Worked 11 years as CONUS engineer for ALTAIR and 4-1/2 years on site and currently
provididing CONUS engineering support for Raytheon Electronic Systems. |
|
Mears,
Don 2918
Crystal Springs Road West, University Place, WA 98466-2733, (253) 565-1316, dmears@qwest.net, power
generation mechanic worked at both power generation plants at Kwaj. I was
active in Emon Lodge FM & AM 179, the Amateur radio club (my call was KX6QO) and also
I was the MARS director for the Trust Territories for a while. After my time on
Kwaj. I went to of all places Antarctica for a tour there; from Sunny 80 degrees to sunny
-30 degrees. What a change! |
1968-72
1974-76
1979-82 |
Medeiros, Julie 6539 Willow Spring Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35806-2407,
256-830-4307, Kwaj 1968-72, 1974-76 and as single status, 1979-82, kab24@bellsouth.net. I
married Kirk Broadwater May 21, 2003 who also worked at Kwaj 1979-82. Shermie, I
remember you playing at the Yuk when I was working as a cocktail waitress with Carmen
Lucero, Evelyn Knockleby and another waitress named Jo. Yukwe! Julie |
| 1992-94 |
Melton, Lingon I used to work at Calibration Laboratory as a Production
Control Scheduler, under Don Brown, miss everyone and miss the fishes..lol...keep growing
Kwaj., nonoling@cox.net |
| 1963-64 |
Melton, Tommy My family and I was on Kwajalein. I worked for the
Military Air Transport Service, C-124.s and a contract carrier EM#, tmelton@cfl.rr.com, retired in
Kissimee, FL. 34758, Ole Tomtut! |
| 1967-69 |
Menke,
Michael
mmenke@cox.netv
El Cajon, living outside of San Diego, CA. I worked for
Kenton Hawaii, LTD. |
| 1974-71 |
Menzies,
Lydia (Ross) 155 Marsh Lane, Oxford. AL 36203,
(256) 835-7471, kwajlsr@bellsouth.net
or Kwaj64@aol.com, Class of 1975 |
| 1951 |
Messer, James messerjamesm@comcast.net I lived on Kwaj
in 1951. I had my 6th birthday there. I was a dependent of Jesse Messer whom was in
the Air Sea Rescue squadron. We lived in quarters that were on the lagoon side of the
island. There was a Japanese pillbox a few yards off the beach very close to our quarters.
It had a machine gun mounted on top of it. I used to watch the Marshalese fishermen throw
nets from the beach to catch fish. I just about had a free run of the whole island. I
spent a lot of my time playing in the tidal pools. This was a paradise for a 6 year old
kid. There was a small cemetery very close to our quarters, it was marked with Japanese
writing. |
| 1973-84 |
Midkiff,
Don & Jean 404 Clydebank Drive, Madison, AL 35758, donmidkiff2001@yahoo.com. Kentron,
Communications, Japanese Space Program, Installation Supervisor, Range Control Engineer,
Tennis Club, Golf, Prez of Scuba Club and Dive Master, Softball - BO. |
| 1985-94 |
Miller, Gary & Anne I used to work for Communications and FOM Electric and my
wife Anne worked for the Marine Dept, starting as sail maker and ending as Captain
She was there from 1985-94. We now have a small seaside resort in Placencia,
Belize. Placencia's most natural resort, Miller's Landing, http://www.millerslanding.net, phone
011-501-523-3010, fax 011-501-523-3011, mlanding@btl.net. |
|
Miller, Karen nooner2@aol.com
and http://www.4dw.net/miller/Flapper.htm,
New Jersey. I was lucky enough to
live on Kwaj in the very early 70's when I was 6 and 7. My dad, the late John Martin,
worked for Bell Labs. I am now 37 and I can still vividly recall my time spent there. Kwaj
was the most gorgeous island and holds a very special place in my heart. I cherish my
memories from there and now live in FL because I have to live near the water. (Although
the Pacific Ocean is like no other). Thank you for maintaining this website! |
1987-89
1993-95
1996-00 |
Miller,
Roger 5195
Winema Road, Cloverdale, Oregon 97112, (503) 801-3442, roger@chosen4life.com,
http://www.chosen4life.com,
Copier Technician, the Xerox Guy. |
| 1987-90 |
Milligan,
Ted & Carole 826 Lark Street, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547, (850) 862-6038, . Ted worked in Industrial
Security and Carole worked in Supply. |
| 1977-87 |
Mills,
Cathleen (Stetson) San Diego County, Bbazipp@aol.com, 1977-87
Kwaj, daughter of Jerry and Mary Stetson. |
| 1987-94 |
Mills, Richard (Buz) 1705 N. Waterview Dr., Richardson, TX 75080, (972) 783-0835, buz_mils@yahoo.com, PRC
Kentron, Johnson Controls/Dyncorp – Telemetry/GPS Tracking System – Systems
Lead, Director of Engineering Operations – Design, & testing of Cellular E911
Networks, Hobby – Fixing up 1957 Ford Fairlane 500, 4 dr, 292, automatic |
| 1997-97 |
Milyiori
(Dattalo), Michelle michelle.dattalo@c2az.com. I worked in Accounting. Presently living in Keller, Texas with three
children. |
| 1984-87 |
Mize,
Michael mmize@cfl.rr.com, I worked
the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning section of Facilities from 1984-87. I very
much enjoyed my time on Kwaj and made many friends while there. Thank you for this
opportunity to say Hello to my old pals. |
1969-71
1974-76 |
Molica Jr., Anthony PO Box 360
Hudson, NH 03051, office (603) 598-1960,
tonymolica@aim.com. I
live in southern NH, PO Box 360, Hudson, NH 03051. |
| 1988-90 |
Monette,
Jeff PO Box 632, Georgetown, Texas
78627, skreamin@earthlink.net.
I worked on Kwaj, Roi-Namur, Carlos, Harbert International reject you know the people in
that trailer park away from all other life on Kwaj life out there was strange but I don't
miss it one bit. I would never go back but I do miss a few friends and 1 special
woman both of which are long gone but hopefully I can re-join with some of those I knew. |
| 1952-53 |
Morris,
Pat P.O. Box 638, Guthrie, OK
73044, Pat@wetlube.com. |
| 1965-77 |
Moore,
Jim R. 5753-G E. Santa Ana Cyn Rd #153,
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807-3296, ,
Kwaj Kid, Seitz Class of 1965. Departed June 1965-Returned Aug 1966, Local Hire by
MZC (Roi-Namur - Altair Construction Project)-Final Departure Mar 1967 - On to College in
So. Calif., Commissioned (thru OCS at Ft Benning School for Boys-Infantry-68) US Army
SigCorp - Entered and remained in Computer Industry-Bleeding Edge of
Timesharing-then 15 years at Pioneer Electronics as their first DP Manager then Exec.
responsible for Corp. Planning - now am Independent Systems Consulant/Engineer. |
| 1992-95 |
Moore,
Jerry & Modene Jerry worked for
DynCorp, flight line mechanic. Modene (Mo) worked in the Beauty Salon. We have
wonderful memories of beautiful people. We would love to hear from those we met,
modenem@sbcglobal.net. |
| 1972-74 |
Moore,
Tia (T.L. Smith) 2205 14th Street, Huntsville, AL 35805, (256) 533-7252, graduated 1974,
KHS, Kwaj Kid. |
| 1964-67 |
Moore,
Tom 1886 Vista de la Montana, El Cajon,
CA 92019, (619) 659-3537, patti@ixpres.com or caltex@ixpres.com. Kwaj Kid, graduated from George
Seitz High School. |
| 1972-75 |
Mulder, Alan H. 8060 Counselor Road, Manassas, VA 20112-4752, (703) 791-4622, ha.mulder@verizon.net, Kwaj
kid. Feel
free to check out our family website with lots of pictures at: http://imageevent.com/mulder_family. |
| 1991-92 |
Mullenix,
Brian 602-315-5495,
brianmbmx@hotmail.com. |
1990-93
1995-97 |
Murray, Tom & Karen 403 Barrington Hills Drive, Madison, Alabama 35758. tomurray@yahoo.com. Tom worked
at Facilities Engineering and Karen worked at Supply and the Water Plant. |
dcrboyd@netzero.net, I have many fond memories of Kwajalein and would
love to return. Did a year there and had to leave in 2000. It would be
great to hear from Doug, Jennifer, Rocket, Bird pile, Bill W, Dave B,
Cassie, Drew, and so many others. Would love to go back. Maybe one
day. I would love to hear from my friends and coworkers or others. Me?
I’m still single and working as an Industrial Hygienist for the State of
California. I spent the last seven years in Carmel Valley in Central
Ca. I always have a place for you. 