McCORMICK, Michael F. Retired nationwidemike@msn.com "...I was stationed at NAS Oceana in VF-11 aboard the USS Forrestal from January 1972 - April 1975. I was in VT-27 from 1975-1978. I was an AMS-2 in Airframes and Corrosion Control. Hope to hear from former members in VT-27 during that time frame. I left there in April-1978 and went to the F-14 community in VF-14 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy until August-1981. Then to VF-124 at NAS Miramar, California. Then to VF-2 aboard the USS Ranger, until Nov. 1986. Then to VX-4 at NAS Point Mugu, California from December 1986 until November 1991, when I retired..." [06JUN2007]

McGARRY, Charles N. cnmcgarry@yahoo.com "...I received my wings at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas in 1967 and flew P-3A's with VP-49 (1968-1971) until 1970 when we transitioned to P-3C's. Made deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines / U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand in 1968 and NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1970. Crew 12 PPC. Flew TS2A's & T28's with VT-27 (1971-1974) at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. Taught multi engine flying, including carrier landings, and T28 formation. Reported to USS Independence (1974-1976). Served Air department and flew C1A. Recently retired from Corhart Refractories (formerly Corning) after 29 years in R&D. Received 9 patents..." [16DEC2005]

McMACKEN, Patrick patrick.mcmacken@gte.net "...Received Wings September 1970, first tour at Pacific Missile Test Center. Served with VP-47 April 1973 - January 1976 as a pilot and PPC followed by tour at Comnavmarianas as Admiral's Aide then on to USS Enterprise (CVN-65) as Electronic Warfare Officer. Went to the Reserves at NAS Moffett Field, California then to CPW-2 1981 - 1982 then my department head tour with VP-22, June 1982 - July 1985, PPMC with the Blues Crew. Left VP-22 and spent the next five years in NAS Corpus Christi, Texas at VT-27 and Trawing 4. Retired in 1990. Now working in Municipal Government as the Emergency Management Director for the City of Irving Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys and also serve as the President of the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) http://www.emat-tx.org..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 02JUN2002 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 14JAN2001 | 12OCT98]

MEYERRIECKS, CDR Brian J. http://members.tripod.com/~lph9/xobio.htm "...EXECUTIVE OFFICER, USS GUAM (LPH-9) - Commander Brian J. Meyerriecks is a native of Huntington, New York. He graduated from the University of Florida in June of 1975 and was commissioned as an Ensign through the Naval Aviation Officer Candidate program in Pensacola, Florida in October 1977. Following Navy Flight Training in NAS Corpus Christi, Texas he was retained as a Flight Instructor and assigned to VT-27. He taught initial flight training, precision aerobatics and formation flying in the T-28. His next tour of duty was with VP-17 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. He completed two deployment to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and a split deployment to NAS Adak, Alaska and NSF Diego Garcia. He finished this tour as an Instructor Pilot and Mission Commander in the P-3 aircraft. In February 1984, Commander Meyerriecks reported to VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California as a Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot. He assumed duties as Pilot NATOPS Officer and conducted the Patrol Plane Instructor Pilot Course, authored a Flight Training Guide for non-instructor pilots and developed a Defensive Flying seminar enhancing flight station safety. He completed this tour as the Commander, Naval Air Pacific, NATOPS Pilot Evaluator for the P-3 Aircraft. In November 1986, Commander Meyerriecks reported to the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) in San Diego, California as the ship's Communicatioins Officer. He deployed in 1987 for an around-the-world cruise where he earned qualifications as Underway Replenishment Conning Officer, Officer of the Deck Underway and Command Duty Officer Underway. In July 1989, Commander Meyerriecks reported to CPW-10 NAS Moffett Field, California to serve as Director of the Antisubmarine Warfare Operations Center. While assigned to Patrol Wing TEN he was selected as the 1989 Junior Officer of the Year by the Santa Clara Valley Council, Navy League of the United States. Commander Meyerriecks joined VP-48 in November 1990. There he served as Training Officer and deployed to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. VP-48 was disestablished and subsequently he joined VP-40 as the Operation Officer and deployed to NAS Misawa, Japan along with numerous detachments to the Persian Gulf throughout Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. In November 1991, Commander Meyerriecks reported to the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, DC., as the VP Air Combat Placement Officer. He reported to VP-45 as Executive Officer in April 1994. In April 1995, Commander Meyerriecks took command of VP-45 and lead the "Pelicans" on a six month deployment to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, operating throughout Central and South America, setting records in Drug Interdiction and Counter-Narcotics Operations. Commander Meyerriecks personal awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, Four Navy Commendation Medals, a Navy Achievement Medal and various unit campaign awards..." [05JUL2003]

MOLINARI, James R. jmolinrnl@aol.com "...I served with AOCS Class 13-90 from May 9, 1990 to August 24, 1990, VT-27 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas from August 90 to August 1991, VT-31 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas from September 1991 to April 1992, Wings of Gold February 14, 1992, VP-30 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from May 1992 to September 1992, VP-24 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from October 1992 to March 1995, VP-40 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from March 1995 to October 1996, DLI Washington from October 1996 to May 1997; Dutch PEP tour with VSQ-320 and VSQ-321 from June 1997 to December 1999, VR-58 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from July 2000 to May 2002, American Eagle Airlines from March 2000 to November 2000, Delta Airlines from March 2001 to November 2001; and furloughed November 1, 2001. Returned to active duty (Air Force this time) from May 2002 to present (452nd Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB, CA.)..." [BIO Updated 17MAY2004 | 15SEP2000]

PLANK, Dustin L. z4pilot@roadrnner.com "...I served with VP-8 from January 1972 to August 1972 and VT-27 at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 10APR2010]

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RAY, ADR Charles P. cray8@kc.rr.com "...I served with VT-27 NAAS New New Iberia, Louisiana from 1960 to 1961 (establishment and still have my Plank Owners Certificate) and VAW-13 NAS Alameda, California from Fall 1961 to June 1963 (Honerable Discharge). I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [02JAN2009]

REES, Jeff lcdrrees@yahoo.com "...I served (flew the P-3) with VP-56, VP-45, VP-30, VP-8 and VT-27 (T-34 Instructor Pilot and as an A-Strike aboard USS Abraham Lincoln). I left active duty in 2000 for the airlines but was recalled 4 times after 9-11 serving at NORAD, HQ USSOUTHCOM and 4th Fleet. I retired from the Reserves in 2007..." [21JUN2012]

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STOTTS, AMS3 Jim jpsranch@mvtel.net "...I served aboard the USS Coral Sea (CVE 57) V-2 Division from May 1961 to August 1962 and VT-27 at NAAS New Iberia, LA from 1963 to 1964. I would like to hear from other Shipmates!..." [21OCT2009]

St. CLAIR, AK Bob r_stclai@bellsouth.net "...I served with VT-27 in New Iberia, La. from l962 to mid l964, NAS Midway Island from 1964 to 1965 (with CDR Jackson again from VT-27), and the USS Ranger from l965 to l966 in Nam. I was AKAN at New Iberia, personnel office on NAS Midway Island with ships company not squadron, and back to aviation storekeep on Ranger. Anyone out there who served in these places drop me an e-mail. I returned to Louisiana and I live in Lafayette, La. and visit Alton, Il. once in awhile to see my Mom..." [11SEP2003]

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THELEN, Kent C. KAThelen@peoplepc.com "...I completed pilot training with VT-27 and VT-31, went through the rag at VP-31. I joined VP-22 as they began their deployment to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines in November of 85. I served 3 full deployments (two to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and one in NAS Adak, Alaska I served on many crews, but the most memorable were CAC 6, in 85-86 as 3P (I learned a lot about the Navy from PPC/MC Rusty Cottrell & 2P Kirk Pointer) and CAC acey-deucey as PPC/MC during the 88/89 deployment. I'd love to hear from any Shipmates!..." [E-Mail Updated 20SEP2000 | BIO Updated 24JUL2000 | 03MAY98]

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WARNER, AT2 William R. billwar1@msn.com "...I served with ATU-402 and VT-27 in NAAS Kingsville, Texas and NAAS New Iberia, LA from 1959 thru 1962. I was an AT2 in the Avionics Division. Our skippers were CDR Jackson and CDR. Toulon. I was just curious about what happened to my old squadron..." [09MAR2006]

WINN, Thomas "Mike" Retired tmwinn1@gmail.com "...I served with VP-16, VP-30, VP-45, VP-56, VT-27, VT-31, ASWOC NAS Keflavik, Iceland, VP-16, VAQ-33 and then retired. I am currently flying with DAL F/O 767-400..." [E-Mail Updated 16FEB2009 | 18FEB2007]

WOODS, John "Woody" wood7382@bellsouth.net "...Flying for UPS now on the 757/767. Going to the same destinations Doug Gillette goes probably (Latin America). Miss flying with people like Scotty Mensen. I served with VP-10 from 1983 to 1986, VT-27 from 1986 to 1988, VPU-2 from 1989 to 1992, VP-10 from 1992 to 1994, NAVSAFECEN from 1994 to 1997 and got out in 1997. Nothing else looked enjoyable! The timing was good. VPU-2 was certainly a highlight of my career in the Navy. We need a Reunion!..." [03JAN2003]

WRIGHT, David uapilot@hotmail.com "...Trained in VT-27 circa 1985-1986, VT-28 circa 1986, and VP-30 RAG in 1987. Joined VP-11 in February 1987 and immediately was sent to that winter resort otherwise called SERE school by the training officer, LT Billy Barnes. Joined CAC-3 under Brian "Frog" McDonald who was replaced by Steve Culpepper a few months after I joined the crew. Mark "Bomber" Branstrom was my 2P, Dave "Lee Harvey" Oswald was my NAVCOM, Mike Leary my TACCO, Rob Webster my FE, AW Savage, Martinez, AO Larson....that is all I can remember. I then joined CAC-6 after my Rota/Lajes vacation in 1987-88 and served as 2P under Bomber. On CAC-6 Shemp crew, I was flying with Tom "golden boy" Reck, AD Mathy, AMS Latour, Dave Doxey and some guy as TACCO...I think he was OPSO too...as well as PPC Bomber Branstrom. Ascended to PPC of CAC-6 for a precious few months before being back stabbed out just before the drawdown "rightsizing" bloodbath in 1990 that left alot of fine people out in the cold at the hands of a few power seekers. (Hi Tony R. and Pete S....not Pete Scott). That bitter taste will never leave my mouth. Ground jobs were TAD Officer, CSM Officer (Adrienne marks where are you?), AE Branch and finally QAO. Left VP-11 in 1990 and became an instructor in VT-27...dodging death daily. Left the Navy in 1993 actively and 1996 reserve-wise. Now fly as a Captain with United Airlines on the illustrious 737 in Chicago's O'Hare and never looking back although there were alot of tremendous people, mostly enlisted, that I will remember forever. Cheers All!..." [06APR2001]

WYSCARVER, John Allan usnavalair@aol.com "...I served with VT-27 an E-3 AK (Aviation Storekeeper) from about 1969 to 1970. I was sent to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam for two tours and separated back into the U.S. Naval Air Reserves. I served with a training squadron at Ellington Field, Texas for a number of years before transferring to a P2 Patrol Squadron out of NAS New Orleans, Louisiana. I figured I was an active Naval Reservist for about 11 years before going into the Texas Army National Guard. While in Vietnam, two of my good buddies were Steve Pike and Gary Rapplejay from California. Any Shipmates from VT-27, those who serve in Vietnam, the old Patrol Squadron in Louisiana (I helped the transition from P2's to P-3's) drop me a line! I served with the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Group active from 10/18/2001 to 09/13/2002. Finally...retired. HA! Once an Airdale...always an Airdale!..." [09AUG2003]

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