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48th SPS Reunion
Cobra Flight Reunion
Los Toros de 3973rd Moron Air Base, Spain, Reunion
825th Combat Defense Squadron (SAC) Reunion
406th SPS, Zaragosa
VSPA Reunion photos
First Annual Cops of Clark Air Base ... Las Vegas 8 - 25 August 2008
Search for Unit Patches
albuquerque, New mexico the place to be in October 2008
Keep Blowin' and goin'...
Train, bus, plane or balloon
... be here!
AFSPA will be in Albuquerque, 16 -18 October 2008. For many of you who spent some time at "The Ranch" this is a familiar scene but it never grows old. If you have not seen a mass balloon ascension, this is an opportunity you will not wnat to miss.
2008 AFSPA Conference
The Pete Magwood Chapter in Albuquerque, NM (Chapter Charter #1 in AFSPA), extends a warm invitation to one and all to attend the 2008 AFSPA Conference in the "Land of Enchantment," October 16-18, 2008. Our theme is "Albuquerque is Great in 2008."
A special and unique attraction will be our annual Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, which will be held October 4-12, 2008. It is the largest such event in the world, with early weekend morning mass ascensions of 700-1000 balloons. It is credited as being the most photographed single day event. It is a "must see." We strongly recommend those interested to plan on arriving in town on Oct. 10 to best ensure they may attend mass ascension on either the 11th or 12th, allowing for the possibility of weather canceling the 11th. That also allows a few days to shop and sightsee before the conference begins.
The Albuquerque Marriott, 2101 Louisiana Boulevard at the intersection with Interstate 40, has extended our special room rate of $99 up to one week pre- and post-conference (based on availability). This is an excellent rate for this time of year and we urge you to make reservations early, as hotels fill up many months in advance of the Fiesta. Telephone number: 1-800-334-2086. Mention "Air Force Security Police Association" as your reservation group. You may register online at: www.Marriott.com/abqnm and place in group code SPASPAA.
We plan to have links or a section established on the AFSPA web site to provide you more extensive and detailed information for planning your visit. You can help plan your trip and order a free "Official Albuquerque Visitors Guide and Vacation Planner" call 1-800-284-2282.Watch for more details in future issues of Tiger Flight.
Looking forward to seeing y'all here in 2008!
Please help to get out the word. Contact your veterans organizations magazines and local newspapers to determine if they provide free announcements for annual meetings. Then give them this copy to print: "The Air Force Security Police Association will celebrate their 22nd annual meeting on Oct. 16-18, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All present and former Air Police, Security Police, and Security Forces personnel are encouraged to attend. Please contact AFSPA, 818 Willow Creek Circle, San Marcos, TX 78666-5060."
News you can use
Vietnam Security Police Association recently held their 2007 reunion in Washington, DC.They report a rousing success and as pictures are worth 1000 words you can join the crowd at:
Cobra Flight Reunion
The 37SPS/12SP/Cobra Flight reunion is set for April 24-26 in Punta Gorda, Florida, at the Best Western Hotel (941-639-1165). When making your reservation, identify yourself as being with the 37th/12th Security Police/Cobra Flight. Cobra Base Camp will be at Dale and Kathryn Hopkinson's home in Punta Gorda. For more information contact Marvin Hiller at mhiller775@charter.net.
48th Security Police Squadron Inaugural Reunion, New Orleans, Louisiana
The inaugural reunion for all members, past and present, of the 48th Security Police Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England, has been set. You are invited to meet with us in New Orleans, Louisiana, 5-8 June 2008.For information contact Richard Dixon, rdixon1956@yahoo.com.
406th SPS Reunion
A reunion of the 406th Security Police Squadron, Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, will be held July 14-16 in San Antonio, Texas. This is open to anyone who was ever part of the 406th SPS. For further information contact Colin Posey at niloc.yesop@yahoo.com3973rd CDF/CDS (Los Toros de 3973rd) Moron AB, Spain Reunion.
September 25, 26, 27, 2008 at San Antonio River Walk Drury Plaza Hotel, 105 S. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. Agenda includes social time, trips to Lackland and Kelly AFBs, and more. To make your individual reservation please call 1-800-325-0720. Specify Hotel location, reference: 3973rd Air Force Security Police group number: 2020300. CUT OFF DATE: Reservations received after July 25, 2008, will be provided on a space-available basis at prevailing rates. Questions? Please contact; Dianne Hughes, dihughes@att.net (pls. indicate 3973rd in subject line) or by phone, 561-732-3285 (EST), Ray Hughes, rayhughes@att.net, or Bessie Baker,bessbaker@fuse.net or by phone, 513-752-9975 (EST). For additional hotel information go to: www.druryhotels.com/properties/Alamo.cfm
Former members (Hardchargers) of the 825th Combat Defense Squadron (SAC),
Little Rock AFB, Arkansas are having a reunion on 17 May 2008 in Jacksonville,
Arkansas, at the VFW Post #4548, beginning at 11:00 am. Lunch
at 12:30 pm. There will be an optional dinner that evening at the Crooked Hook,
1802 South Hwy 161, Jacksonville. For more details, please contact Joe Wright,
President of the Hardcharger Association, at (501) 753-0136 or djwright1028@aol.com
First Annual Cops of Clark Air Base Reunion
The first annual meeting of the Cops of Clark Air Base and any other location in the Philippines will be 18-25 August 2008. It will be an informal affair based at the Fremont Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. If you ever served and wore a badge in the Philippines, you are welcome. This is a non-formal gathering, just a chance to reconnect and get reacquainted or meet some of your fellow cops that served in the PI at different times.
The only organized function will be a group dinner at a local Filipino restaurant one evening. We are arranging a hospitality room at the Fremont where people can sit down and relax and chat. If you would like to attend, please e-mail Larry Ryan at ryan.larry@comcast.net.
The room rates will be less than the standard $47.50 per night. We look forward to seeing everyone. This may turn into a regular event, hopefully to coincide with the AFSPA Annual Meeting.
Come meet your fellow cops. All ranks are gone when we gather.
Upcoming Events
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I am a former Security Policeman 1969 - 1976 and am trying to find my former SPS patches. Can you point me in the right direction as to where I might obtain them please. I was assigned to the 821st SPS, 37th and 12th SPS - Vietnam, 513th SPS, 57th SPS and the 10th SPS.
Thank you in advance sir.
Bill Lauchlan
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wlauchlan@godaddy.com
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