Nsgd ramasun thailand was established january, 1971 station. Any 7th rrfs ramasun station alumnae on the forum post by frazeedk april 15, 2014, 12. Shop 8th rrfs 2 asa vietnam classic round sticker created by asanet. Later to be called fs phu bai the 8th rru replaces det j, 3rd rru and provides support to the macv and maf commands. The design is an arbitrary design and is in the colors of the corps. Posted on june 26, 2016 july 16, 2016 full size 1176. Details about us 8th radio research field station northernmost at phu bai hue nam war patch us 8th radio research field station northernmost at phu bai hue nam war patch add to watchlist. Armys 8th radio research field station 8th rrfs at phu bai. Arcadia soldier served in topsecret communications unit in. The patches and pins below are not in my possession and are only scaned images. Any 7th rrfs ramasun station alumnae on the forum page. Looking for usafss and asa veterans of ramasun station post by sgt. The battle took place southwest of tuy hoa near the hamlet of my phu.
Donn treese provided this unofficial 8th rrfs executioner patch. Arcadia soldier served in topsecret communications unit. A special seal designed just for those from the 8th radio research field station, the asa army security agency and who served in vietnam. Any 7th rrfs ramasun station alumnae on the forum page 4. Phu bai combat base also known as phu bai airfield and camp hochmuth is a former u. Srf ship repair facility ssb swimmer support boat, also known as a skimmer. Army and at the 8th radio research field station rrfs, phu bai, vietnam, from 1967 1968. From 19621965 the army security agency, operating under cover of the 3rd radio research unit 3rd rru, established a radio facility at phu bai in 1963, 12 km southeast of hu.
Viet made patch, pocket hanger, service medal and 1 ribbon bar. Acg vietnam war bonus article the octobernovember 2007 issue of armchair general magazine is chockfull of articles on americas longest war, vietnam, including james willbanks outstanding retrospective of the entire war, featuring acgs exclusive vietnam gatefold map. Anyway, at the end of the duty, i climbed down and stepped on a rotten sand bag on top of the trench it broke and i rolled down the berm. Phu bai 1967 my memory is certainly rusty, but i believe the order of battle has a number of errors. Published in photos of our members vietnam experiences. Lloyd kahler with rifle over shoulder standing in front of mp building prior to departure for temporary duty tdy to 371st radio research company rrc at camp evans, phu bai, vietnam 1968. Tet with tanks the nva easter offensive, 1972 armchair. Northern i corps republic of vietnam 19691970 i am collecting email addresses for those of us who were phu bai warriors. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. In 1968, hq of 101st airborne division and in apr 70, home to b2501st, 45 miles north of danang. Please call me at 9155293745 or write to billy lynn 4977 pr 2540 clyde, texas 79510. Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat. Susan oneill vietnam veteran and army nurse a vietnam veteran nurse.
We built bunkers and survived as best we could as the artillery began to assemble in some quantity. Over 40 years after most of us had served in the 407th radio research group, a former commander of the detachment, captain john osmundsen, reached out to as many as he could contact, and organized an informal reunion of soldiers who had served in the unit. John is pictured sitting on a deuceandahalf truck at phu bai, south vietnam, in 1970. The operational unit was later redesignated as the 8th radio research field station 8th rrfs. The groundsite for usaf at ramasun station was the 6924th security squadron and the groundsite at nkp was the 6908th. Jun 26, 2016 8th rrfs phu bai 1970, submitted by roger carver. Main gate bunker at 8th rrfs, phu bai, vietnam 1968. I delete anything that looks suspicious, but if i look and see you was in vn i can hook you up so you. Buy cafepress 8th rrfs phu bai vietnam baseball cap with adjustable closure, unique printed baseball hat.
It started slowly, as did most engagements, but the sporadic fire steadily increased in volume to the high pitch of a major fire fight. Members of the 6994th security squadron on temporary duty from tsn flew a series of communications collection missions codenamed project drill press from the hue phu bai airport from 1966 to early 1968. Army 8th radio research field station phu bai army veteran. Rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after reunion based upon hotel availability. May 09, 2014 3rd rru arrives in vietnam, may, 1961. The army security agency, operating under cover of the 3rd radio research unit 3rd rru, established a radio facility at phu bai in 1963, 12 km southeast of hu. These coins tokens were used in lieu of military payment certificates that only came in note form in mess halls, clubs and machines. Mail room, 8th rrfs, phu bai 1970 vietnam veterans of. Arcadia soldier served in topsecret communications unit in vietnam by don moore. I am collecting email addresses for those of us who were phu bai warriors.
The vietnam war was the reason the ramasun station existed. Find people you served with from 8th radio research field station phu bai. Patches and crests warn by the army security agency in southeast asia. The other phu bai page seems to be getting more traffic due to the reunion and such. When you call, be sure to tell them you are part of the 6994th security squadron reunion to get this rate.
Naval security group detachment was established at ramasun station, thailand in january, 1971. Mail room, 8th rrfs, phu bai 1970, submitted by roger carver. I was a sp5 and didnt think i should be up there but oooooo. Phu bai command group 3rd reconnaissance battalion moved to hue phu bai. Click here to download the 6994th reunion registration form.
Lots of different size and color combinations to choose from. Phu loi was a japanese airstrip before and during wwii. About march maybe april 1967, hmm265 relocated from mmaf to phu bai in its entirety, except for a couple of detachments at dong ha and khe sanh. Harlan, yes there is a story its the bloody truth i pulled guard duty on may 24, 1967 from 12 mid to 2 a. In november, 2008 paul maidel had a number of 8th rrfs crests made based on an original design. Army 8th radio research field station phu bai army veteran locator. In the end, the 8th rrfs was not only the largest asas unit in vietnam, but it was the largest operational element worldwide. I dont recall more than three or four us having actually served together, but we shared the bond of. He brought us together the last seven days guest book. The operational unit was later redesignated as the 8th radio research field station 8th rrfs kelley, 2002. Phu bai1967 my memory is certainly rusty, but i believe the order of battle has a number of errors. Jun 24, 2015 us 8th radio research field station northernmost at phu bai hue nam war patch stay safe and healthy.
Shop top fashion brands baseball caps at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Us 8th radio research field station northernmost at phu bai. When the mobile detachment relocated to phu bai, even closer to the northern border, it became known as detachment j. Strength detachment type military intelligence unit existingdisbanded existing description. Looking for usafss and asa veterans of ramasun station.
God is our shotgun 8th rrfs patch cia phu bai psy ops, vietnam war, 5661. Below are some pictures and memorabilia from the 8th rrfs. Shop 8th rrfs 2 asa vietnam tshirt created by asanet. Nsgd ramasun thailand was established january, 1971. The vietnam service medal was awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who served at any time between july 4, 1965, and march 28, 1973, in vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa. It was a cluster of inflatable quonsets not far from hue, the. Larry and i share a dilapidated trailer at the field station about ten miles north of camp eagle in 712. Asa 5th rru 83rd rrsou 7th rrfs patches, pins, cards. Their latest prices, policies and procedures govern the transaction. Major melson wrote the remaining eight chapters and shaped the volume into. Robin, this grouping would be one example of many groups under the 509th rrgp. Posted on june 26, 2016 july 16, 2016 full size 1181. The 8th rrfs, nicknames trai bac station or station of the north possessed some of the finest facilities in vietnam, consisting of largely permanent structures, a prefabricated operations building, and air conditioned trailers for troop billets and.
I wanted to show this group for robin, who posted the 509th rrgp grouping folling this post. Saw your site and thought i would send you some photos of phu bai. Command chronology 3rd reconnaissance battalion, 3rd marine division. Armys 8th radio research field station sth rrfs at phu bai reported that a nva. We were part of the build up of 66, and the 1st infantry division artillery was setting up base camp here.
In 1968 1967 the battalion was relocated to phu tai where it became a component of the 593d general support group on 1 june 1968 after november 1968. Lloyd kahler standing outside at the 8th rrfs, phu bai, vietnam 1968. Slides and pictures southeast asia army security agency. Smitty, got your letter you sent to me from the 71st maintenance battalion in germany, was having a hard time then and didnt answer, have always regretted it, been trying to find you for years. Arcadia soldier served in topsecret communications unit in vietnam by don moore lee st. Phu bai hue, trai back station 8th radio research field station 8th rrfs vietnam war 5c 5c vietnam 5c vietnam war not to be missed. There is a little village by that name nearby left. More tales of us spooks and spies in thailand during the vietnam war burton, m h on. Also is his id and some ration paperwork, viet engraved zippo. Jan 10, 2017 he brought us together posted on january 10, 2017 by retiredmsg over 40 years after most of us had served in the 407th radio research group, a former commander of the detachment, captain john osmundsen, reached out to as many as he could contact, and organized an informal reunion of soldiers who had served in the unit. The other phu bai page seems to be getting more traffic due to the reunion and. He was like my big brother, he was from tx and into politics, he was a very. We get a lot of people wanting to join us and place ads. Do you have pictures or slides that you would like to share with the rest of us.
Oct 26, 2011 lloyd kahler standing outside at the 8th rrfs, phu bai, vietnam 1968. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The ec47s flying out of nkp and ubon were with the 6994th security squadron, two different detachments. Tet with tanks the nva easter offensive, 1972 by frederick f. Us 8th radio research field station northernmost at phu. If you were one, please send me to yours and let me know if you are looking for an old buddy.