80th Fighter Squadron
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JUVAT PhotosTo view each photo in more detail, just click on each of these small "Thumbnail" photos **********************************
This photo, sent in to us 9
March 2005 by one of our original Juvat LTM's from 1971--Col John Adler, shows
our 80th TFS team that competed in the 5th AF Fighter Weapons Meet on 29 October
1971. At this time, our Squadron was in the 3rd TFW at Kunsan flying the
F-4D. Thanks to John for sending in this great photo.
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These four photos, sent in 29 October 2007 by Capt Brian
"Deuce" Wilder, show a couple of "Sweeps" and a Naming Ceremony (far right) for
one of our new Squadron members. Mr Baughman, shown in the photo at top
right, was finally named "Boar" after much discussion and thought by his fellow
Squadron mates. Thanks to Deuce for these great pics!
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Our Squadron's social/party/meeting hooch, Brunigan's, known as Bruni's for short and used for over 20 years, was torn down along with the other similar buildings in the vicinity on 9 June 2007 to make way for a new billeting complex at Kunsan. Many of the historic items & displays were kept to, hopefully, put in a new Bruni's that will be made sometime soon. These items were made into a temporary float for their 4th of July parade, and those photos, sent in by Capt Gregory 'Nailz' Collister on 12 August, are below. Many thanks to Nailz for the great pics!
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This photo of the 1974 Juvats was originally sent in by Chris "Hannibal" Hayes on 14 September 2004 and identified as follows: (L-R) Rick Blake (I think), Tom Ganger aka Kid Danger, unk, Gerry ?, unk, Dave Perron, Tom Herlihy, John Kraweic(sp), unk, unk, Chris Hayes, unk, Greg Shebest, Bruce Pretorius, unk, unk, Don Payne, Al Aimar, Robert Hibarger (Sq CC), John Fryer (my backseater), unk, unk, unk, unk, unk, Ron White, Chuck Patrum, Don Danborn aka Dandy Don, unk, Frank ?, unk, Roy Cornella, John Brown, Willie Mays (Killed in a Thunderbird accident in '82), Mike Friel, John Howard, unk Glen Owen identified the photo on 10 May 2006 as: (L-R) Rick Blake, Tom Ganger (Kid Danger), Gene Harris, Gerry
Springer, Glen Owen, Dave Perron, Tom Herlihy, John Kraweic, Roger Alexander, Steve
Cain, Chris Hayes, Chuck Clifton, unk, Greg Shebest, Bruce Pretorius, unk, Rich
Bennet, Don Payne, Al Aimar, Chris & Glen working together further identified four of the individuals. Rick Wall may have been one of the "unks" Thanks to Glen & Hannibal for the great pic!
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These 5 photos, which were on a CD given to me by Fowler "Big Dog" Cary at our local airshow on 20 March 2004, are photos of Big Dog's visit to Kunsan in April 2002. Big Dog (BD) owns and flies his own pristine vintage T-33 jet trainer at air shows around the Country, and his beautiful bird has the paint scheme of the original USAF T-33 Thunderbirds of the 1950's.
(L-R Top) (1) The LPA
(Lieutenant's Protective Association) welcome committee upon arrival. Many thanks to my good friend Fowler Cary for these great photos!
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This photo, of two of our 80th birds on the ramp at Kunsan, was sent in by Jeff Anderson on 18 June 2003. Note the one on the right is our Squadron Flag Ship.
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Squadron maintenance and pilots in
2002 sent in by the Commander at the time,
Squadron with the world famous "Snake" sign (left) and the "official" photo (right). Our thanks to Lt Col Schnitzer for sending in these three photos.
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The 2 messages and 7 photos below were received from our active Squadron on 5 January 2003. The explanation below, along with the smiles on the children's faces, are self-explanatory! Enjoy! Jaybird, For you to share with the association
on the Web site. On Christmas Day
2002, the Juvats combined with the Pantons to donate
Shoes, Food, Gifts, and $1700 for the local Orphanage.
This was the 23rd annual Christmas that we have donated to the
Orphanage. Since this is
such a long tradition, I'm sure many of our members will have fond memories of
donating to the orphanage when they were stationed here. This
year the visit was organized
by Lt Bart "Kid"
Wilbanks. It was a huge
success. I'm not sure which
the children enjoyed more, the gifts or playing with their
visitors. I've attached several photos for you
to use as you see fit. This is just another great example of
what fine people we have serving
in the 80th Fighter Squadron. Juvat Lead ERIC J. SCHNITZER, Lt Col, USAF Gentlemen, How many places do you think you can
send out an email and raise $1,400 in a matter of a few hours? Well, the
Juvats did that! I had people hunting me down to give me money. I
didn't even have to try. Between the two squadrons we raised about $2,200.
That's awesome!! Thanks for the 23rd Annual
Juvat/Panton Christmas Orphanage Trip. It definitely made my Christmas to
be able to do that for those kids. 1Lt Bart "Kid" Wilbanks
Thanks to all in our active Squadron for carrying on our great tradition of helping the kids in this orphanage. As you can see, it's truly a worthwhile cause.
When I was there in '79-'80 we used to dress up in our Sweep shirts (see the two photos below this paragraph) with blue jeans and our flight boots, jump on our motorcycles, and ride over as a Squadron to visit! We looked like a swarm of bumblebees!! We got a lot of smiles from others on the road over and back. The kids would squeal with delight when they saw us, and we would spend the afternoon with them playing and giving rides around their compound. They had a ball---and so did we! Great memories for me, and these photos rekindled them--thanks!! JayBird ***********
These two photos, sent in by Richard "Rookie" Rook, were taken during a "Sweep" in late July 1979.
(L-R) Brian "Mac" McDonald,
Tom Blaikie, Rookie,
Dick "Batman" Swope, Rookie, Pacman
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The two photos immediately below were given to JayBird at the Mesa Reunion in April 2004 by Joan Fudala. I never knew these photos existed! Joan, who is the wife of Gene Fudala, worked in 8th TFW HQ in 1979-1980 when Gene and I were in the 80th together. My many thanks go out to Joan for these two personal photos!
JayBird (R) being congratulated
by
JayBird (L) turning over the Squadron
Squadron in 1992
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Photos from 1988
Millennium New
Years
Juvats with the Dallas Cowboy
Punks at Pinto's
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Photo cir: 1975
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