 VT-26 Shipmates
BOEDEKER, ATC Willis Retired ka5rgm@embarqmail.com "...I served with VP-7 (02/1960-1962) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida with a deployment to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, VS-30 (1962-1963) NAS Key West, Florida, left Navy and joined the Army (1963-1966), left Army and re-joined the Navy in 1968 serving aboard the USS Hancock (CV-19), USS Forrestal (CV-59), USS Nimitz (CVN-68) finally VT-26 at NAS Kingsville, Texas until retirement in 1981..." [08JAN2015]
BOHRMAN, Jim onetech@ptd.net "...I served with VT-26 as PN3, Enlisted Personnel Office from 1973 through 1974. Training Squadron TWENTY-SIX NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. Would like to hear from someone that I served with there..." [24JAN2001]
BROCK, AVCM(AW) James H. Retired cmcbrock@pdq.net "...I spent 29 years in the Navy Active duty and 2 years 2 months reserve. My desire was VP from day one, but during VietNam that did not happen. Began as an AOAA VT-26, VA-44, VA-55 aboard CVA 19 USS Hancock, reserve break then AIMD NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, VP-65, CNARF, CRPWL, AIMD NAS Dallas, Texas, VP-64 as CMC and finished where it all started at Naval Reserve Center Houston, TX as CMC. Retire October 1999. I'm now employed with PROS Revenue Management in Houston, TX. I miss the VP world, there is nothing like anywhere and no greater group of people to work with that the VPNavy..." [22OCT2000]
CARTER, AMCS Dave Retired truck72454@yahoo.com "...I served with VA-65 (1971-1975), Non-Destructive Inspection Lab (NDI) at NAS Oceana, VA (1975-1978), VP-30 (1979) FE School, VP-16 (1979-1983), VP-31, VT-26, VQ-1 (1983-1986), VP-49 (1986-1991), NAval DEPot (NADEP) (1991-1993), VQ-1 (1993-1995) and retired early 1995. I now live in NE Ohio..." [08MAR2013]
CASSELL, AMH1(AW) Glenn M. Retired rigger45@hotmail.com "...I served with VT-26 from February 1977 to December 1978. It was my first shore tour after a ship's company tour on Independence CV-62. I was in the Airframes shop working for AMS1 Billy Butler and the infamous AMS1 Bobby Mann. I lived in a trailer park on N. St. Mary's near the Sonic and a liquor store with my 1st wife Vickie. It was an OK tour but I shipped over and went back to sea in VA-145 out of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington on Ranger. The only real good thing I remember was the birth of my daughter on November 1, 1978..." [12APR2004]
CENQUIGRANA, Jerry cenquigrj001@hawaii.rr.com "...I served with VT-26 from 1980 to 1982 prior to going out to the fighter community (VF-21, VF-213, VFA-125, VF-154, AIMD NAS Miramar, California, and AIMD NAS Atsugi, Japan)..." [16APR2004]
CLACHER, Richard richardclacher@gmail.com "...I served with VT-26 (08/1963-1965) at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas..." [09FEB2017]
COLVIN, AN Gregory F. "Gregg" gfcncnc@msn.com "...I served with VT-26 in the 1st Lt. Division from October 1965 - April 1966..." [07JUN2005]
BERRY, ADJ5 Robert rlbobberry@verizon.net "...ADJ-5: VT-26 at Chase Field from 1965 to 1969..." [21AUG2006]
BOHRMAN, Jim onetech@ptd.net "...I served with VT-26 as PN3, Enlisted Personnel Office from 1973 through 1974. Training Squadron TWENTY-SIX NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. Would like to hear from someone that I served with there..." [24JAN2001]
BROCK, AVCM(AW) James H. Retired cmcbrock@pdq.net "...I spent 29 years in the Navy Active duty and 2 years 2 months reserve. My desire was VP from day one, but during VietNam that did not happen. Began as an AOAA VT-26, VA-44, VA-55 aboard CVA 19 USS Hancock, reserve break then AIMD NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, VP-65, CNARF, CRPWL, AIMD NAS Dallas, Texas, VP-64 as CMC and finished where it all started at Naval Reserve Center Houston, TX as CMC. Retire October 1999. I'm now employed with PROS Revenue Management in Houston, TX. I miss the VP world, there is nothing like anywhere and no greater group of people to work with that the VPNavy..." [22OCT2000]
DANNHAUER, AMH Uwe fourspeel@comcast.net "...I was stationed with VT-26 from 74-77 as an AMH sure miss those guys. Anyone recognize me please email me there are some that would like to do a Reunion someday..." [22NOV2005]
DUERING, Rick rbduering@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-22 (1971 through 1978), VT-26 (1978 through 1980), VP-40 (1980 through 1982). VP-22 was by far the Best squadron with the Best group of guy's in my entire naval career. I would enjoy hearing from all you "ole" Blue Geese. Aloha and Mahalo..." [E-Mail Updated 13AUG2001 | 04JUN2000]
FUDGE, AO1 Curtis Retired ao1cfudge@yahoo.com "...I served with VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas from 1967 to 1969 and then VP-2 from 1969 to disestablishment with deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. I was sent to VF-121 and VF-213 at NAS Miramar, California and left the Navy in 1971. I rejoined the Naval Reserves in 1982 and reported to VP-65 at NAS Point Mugu, California till retiring in 2002. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [20MAY2010]
GILLEY, AE Suzanne suzanne.gilley@tjc.edu "...I served with VT-26 (1982-1985) and VT-25 (05/1985-1986). I just looked at Google Maps and saw that my Squardon was taken down due to the TDCJ. So sad to see me pass haunt now gone ! Long live the Flying Tigers of VT-26!..." [17JUN2022]
HAYNES, PN2 William O. wohaynes@gmail.com "...I served with VT-26 (1968-1970) working in the Educational Services Office..." [21MAY2023]
HOLBROOK, Steven sholbrook1789@hotmail.com "...I served with VT-26 NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas from May 1975 til the end of my enlistment October 1978. I was a Plane Captain, in Corrosion Control and the A\F Shop. Let's get a Reunion together..." [23AUG2008]
HOLLAND, Joe jholland@swame.com "...I was assigned to VT-26 between July 1969 and July 1971. I was assigned to the Personnel Office. I have fond memories of my time at Chase Field and Beeville, Texas. I transferred in July 1971 to ARDM-2 USS ALAMAGORDO in Charleston, SC. Anyone stationed there during that time should feel free to contact me. I have been trying hard to locate Bradford McColl..." [26JAN2004]
JONES, AMCS Chester L. "CJ" Retired chesterjones84@yahoo.com "...I served with VT-26 from December 1961 to April 1964. I was a Plane Captain in the F11F-1 and later I made AMH3 and became the flight line troubleshooter. I retired as AMCS with VP-50. Me and my buddies went to Victoria almost every nite and barely made it back in time. We had a very strict marine instructor named Captain Rosenthal (a very sharp aviator). My division officer was LT Macdonald and our skipper was CDR Snowden. I remember when that F9 from VT-23 landed on top of one of our planes. It was scary but all escaped with no injuries..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 26JUL2010 | E-Mail Updated 12DEC2003 | 06MAR99]
 "...JORDAN, AMHC Donald M...My Dad, AMHC Donald Jordan, retired October 1968 after 20 years in the Navy. Dad passed in 1996, 3 days before his 67 Birthday. I have a picture of him being “piped over the side” at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. He was also given a Pewter tankard from VT-26, “The Line Ramrod.” Other assignments include the USS Henley (DD-762), USS Midway (CVA-41), FASRON-2 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey, USS Point Cruz (CVE-19), AEWRON ONE VW-1, AIRTRANSON VR-8 at NAS Moffett Field, California, FITRON ONE (Fighter Squadron 1) including VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. A few of his awards include Navy Conduct Award (5 Awards), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards)..." Contributed by Mark Jordan mmsdjordan@gmail.com [25MAR2025]
KRUMRIE, Harry krumrieharry@yahoo.com "...I served with VT-26 (1969-1972) working out of the Post Office. Looking for Mike Callahan. Jan Dane worked in personnel..." [E-Mail Updated 30DEC2012 | 05FEB2011]
LANG, Irvin il1410@yahoo.com "...I served with VT-26 (1972-1975)..." [29JUL2014]
LEWIS, Chuck  chucklewis@zoominternet.net "...Hi gang. I started out as a "Plane Capt" on F-11s with VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas, "A" School at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VP-31 for aircrew training at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NAS Moffett Field, California where I joined VP-48. I was the Squadron Radar Training P.O. as well as the NATOPS Wing Evaluator and flew as the Radar/MAD Op in Crew "B" under Corky Anderson from 1968-1970 as an AX3 then AW2. Did NAS Adak, Alaska, Japan, Midway, Hawaii. In 1978 to 1981 I flew with VR-56 as a AE1 Flight Attendant aboard C9B Aircraft. I would like to hear from the old crew. I switched uniforms in 1981 and retired, after 30+ years, as an Air Force Master Sgt "Avionics Supervisor" from the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at the 911th Air Wing, Pittsburgh PA. I also retired as a "Civilian Communications Specialist" for the Wing. I am a General Class Ham Radio Operator N3OIK..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 14NOV2011 | E-Mail Updated 06APR2005 | PIX/BIO Updated 20FEB2003 | E-Mail Updated 27FEB2002 | 14MAR98]
MILES, Curt steelcowboy28@hotmail.com "...I served with VT-26 from March 1980 to September 1983. CDR Bill Mcneeley was the Commanding Officer. I had alot of great times in Beeville and only one regret. I got married (thank the good lord that I had the sense to leave her there!) I'd love to hear from old Shipmates. I am currently working in the aviation industry and hardly ever meet any old Shipmates..." [17MAR2004]
PAYNE, AE2 Bob bpayne@comcast.net "...I served with VT-26 (1970-1973) at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. We initially flew the TAF-9J Cougar then transitioned to the T-2C Buckeye..." [12NOV2011]
QUAST, Michael E. gitrdonequiltco@gmail.com "...I served with VT-26 (1972-1975). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [23JAN2019]
REINIG, Duane J. dlreinig@iowatelacom.net "...I served with VP-19 from 1968 to 1971 with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Iwakuni, Japan and VT-26 from 1971 to 1972. I am currently farming in southwest Iowa..." [E-Mail Updated 26MAR2011 | 09FEB2002]
SAVOY, Lynn W. lynn.savoy@yahoo.com "...I served with VT-26 (1980)..." [04JUN2014]
SHURILLA, Timothy timnavy8186@msn.com "...Was stationed at VT-26 81-83, worked in the line division as Plane Captain..." [02MAR2009]
SMITH, Steve B. steve.b.smith@lmco.com "...I was at VT-26 for my shore duty from July 76- Aug 78 and went back to sea duty to VF-74. In this site I looked dup VT-26 Beeville, Texas Chase Field, but ended up with a VP-26 outfit. VT-26 was only T-2C in the late 70's. I worked in the ordanance shop as an AO2 when I left. Think the skipper was a CDR Monk in 77, we also had the marines there. Had a Maj. Woods as our maintainance officer . Thanks to him and the shore duty mentallity and being a training out fit my first class flew away before it could be sewed on. But that was o.k. sea duty was a lot better than a training outfit..." [06APR2001]
SNYDER, PN2 Stephen "Keebler" steve52@worldinter.net "...I was stationed at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, TX from June 73 through November 1976. I arrived on board as a PNSN and left both Chase and the Navy as a PN2. I worked in the enlisted personnel office for base personnel. I provided adminstrative support to Training Wing Three and VT-24, VT-25, and VT-26..." [29MAR2002]
"...STULTZ, AMSC/AMHC James C... ...Passed away February 21, 1991. AMSC/AMHC James C. STULTZ served with VP-9 (1970–1974) at NAS Moffett Field, California, VC-1 in Japan, VP-31 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California, VP-22 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas, VP-9 at NAS Moffett Field, California and VT-25 at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas. Twenty years (20 years) after the fact, I find I can post his departure from this earth into the hands of our Lord. I apologize for the exceedingly lateness. I would be interested in hearing of his service from his former Shipmates. I was very young when he left NAS Moffett Field, California and subsequently retired..." Contributed by Scott Stultz stultzs2@yahoo.com [23AUG2011]
THOMASON, Chuck j2382@gte.net "...I served with VT-26 (82-85), VP-17 (85-88), NAS Point Mugu, California, AIMD (88-91), VP-17 (92-95), VP-1 (95-96), now I am stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, AIMD, until July 99. I would like to here from any Shipmates to find out how they are doing..." [27SEP98]
VIOLETTE, AMS1 Bob rviolette@co.lubbock.tx.us "...Hi. I was in VT-26 from 1970 to 1973 as AMS-3 from there I went to Maridian Mississippi to learn about the T-2 trainers after that I was stationed in NAS North Island, San Diego, California to learn Helicopters specifically the UH-1N huey. I went to NAS Agana, Guam at the SAR Unit from 1973 to 1977. I achieved the rank of AMS-2. Does anybody remember Typhoon Pamela or Operation New Life with the evacuation of Viet Nam? I was reassigned to MCAS YUMA Az. in 1977 to 1980 and received an Honorable Discharge as AMS-1. I am currently a Deputy for the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office in Lubbock TX. Anyone that remembers me please E-Mail me. Would love to here from you..." [20AUG2005]
WELCH, PN3 Patrick G. snpwelch@icloud.com "...I served with VT-26 (1960-1951) at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas..." [01JUL2022]
WHITAKER, Terry whitaket@msnotes.wustl.edu "...I served with VT-26 from September 1968 to September 1970. I worked on the flight line for a year before moving to VT-26 Material working the night shift. I received orders in 1970 for the Naval Support Activity in Saigon. I was surprised since most of the guys I knew were transferred to VA and VF squadrons.I have fond memories of Chase Field. We were very busy in those days with the Vietnam War. I recall the "Bug Wagon" coming around the barracks every night selling beers and junk food..." [05SEP2002]
WILHELM, Alex alexfonda@comcast.net "...I served with VT-26 (1961-1965)..." [13FEB2014]
YOHE, SN Kenneth E. knyohe@aol.com "...Good ole days VT-26 1965-1966 Beeville, Texas. God bless them all..." [05MAR2007]
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