OAE's - VXE-6 - Antarctic Development Squadron

1960's

Lyle Barstow (1964-1966) - Chesapeake, VA   I was with VX-6 in 64-66. I wintered over 65-66. It was one of the high lights of my navy career. I was an AE-2, worked the Hill the first summer and the Strip the second season, with three months at Byrd Station and a C-117D aircraft.

Stephen C. Kapantais (1965-1966) - USS ATKA - AGB 3 - Salem, MA USA 

Ted Kobziak (ski) (1966/69) - Mesa AZ.   I was in 6 from 66/69. Got there as AMS1 made AMSC in 67. Spent 1st 2 seasons at Willy Field. The last in CH-CH. I retired in 76 from VP-44. Worked at the Warwick P.O. retiring in 99. Great tour of duty.

1970's

Arland A. (Ralph) Adams  (1969/1970/1971) - Elverson, Pa. USA    Excuse ME!

AMHC Willie C Barr (Flight Crew - 1970-1974) - Woodbridge VA. 22192  I made four Summer tours to New Zealand. Made numerous flights to South Pole and other sites on the Antarctica Cont.

Jack Bazydlo (1975-1978) - Clifton Park, New York    I miss the beer in ChiChi, and the opportunities to learn talking to the scientists about their research, going to the Kiwi hut, and of course the Dirty Duck. I'll be happy to hear from anyone from any time period.

Jim Chock (1971-1976) - Hortonville    was an "AK" and the first to make the trek from NAS Quonset Pt. to Oxnard Ca.

Earl "BEEF" Dickey (1969-1970 1970-1971) - Sarah, Ms USA    I was a Helo crewman. My Rate AMS-2

John Hemstreet (1978,79,80) - New York 

Jerry (Waylow) Hernandez (76-80) - Covina, Ca.   Remember Christchurch NZ, white heron, and of course the Ice. Was AMH3 C130's Remember close friends Danny Garcia (loadmaster) Bill Howard AD4, Hey guys rec'd email from one of our CMDR's that any connection with the flight of that DC10 that crashed into Mt Erebus that we can be up for unit station from New Zealand if you email me I can give you that info. I would love to go back for a month or so. We ate good didn't we??

Michael Johnson (1977-1981) - Colorado Springs Co.  - email available

Don Leger (1971-1973) - Natick, Massachusetts USA    Served with VXE-6 at Willy Field as chief operator of KC4USX amateur radio station, summer support 71-73 It was an honor and thrill to have walked in the shadows of the giants of Antarctic exploration.

Kevin McClure (1975-79 - Pt. Mugu) - Phoenix, Az.   I was an AE/flight crew and made 4 deployments (1 det to Greenland) I was on the repair teams for 320 (1975) and 319 (1976) "parked" at dome "C" big fun.

Robert Paine (1975/ 1976) - Highland, California 

William Preston (1978 - 1981) - Dallas, TX    I was an Aviation Electricians Mate back in 1978. Did three tours through New Zealand and the Ice, and loved every minute of it. What I wouldn't give to have those days back.

Bill Vogel (1975 - 1978) - Murrieta, Ca - email available

Paul "Paulie" Walters (1970 - 1973) - Lake Elsinore, Ca    Served in VXE-6 from 6/70 through 3/72. Served two seasons on the Pole. First season served in the Cargo Yard loading C-130's. Second year was a plane captain/crew chief on the UH-1N. I was a jet mechanic ADJ-3.

Jim (TEX) Walthall (74 to 78, 80 to 83) - Ft. Worth, TX  Helo crew rules! Great parties in the Red Room! - email available

Frankie Williams (1975-1980) - Visalia, CA 

Al Yoas (1971-1974) - Dallas, Texas    I was an Aircraft Electrician & crew member of Hercs including the last flight of 917 at Pole Station.

1980's

Mary Amerson (Bolner) - St. Petersburg Fl    I was in VXE-6 for DF81 as an AZAA - AZ3.  Loved the ice - spent it all at McMurdo in Maintenance Admin.  Only did one deployment but I'll never forget it!  I've given lectures at a few schools about my time there and what it was like.  Awesome!

Kara Barnes (Summer Support 1988, 1989, 1990) - Sacramento, CA  

Belinda Flanary Brown (1989, returned 1995) - Spokane/Washington   Would love to hear from anyone who knows my husband Russ Brown or myself.

Jeff Brown (1983-1986, VXE-6 Helos) - Savannah Georgia 

Andy Daniel (1985-89) - Abu Dhabi - email available

Daniel (Doc) DuBois (1987 - 1990) - Kaneohe HI,  HM2/1 stationed with VXE-6 

John C Ingram (1982/1986) - Irving/TX/USA  I was the VXE-6 medical dept leading chief, Was able to go to Byrd Surface Camp in 82 for 6 wks, we did open up old bryd camp an got to explore it several times. Will never forget my friends OAE's live on. HMC /USN RET 92 - email available

Rex Irish (1984-1987) - Alexandria Minnesota - email available

Larry Johnson AD2 (80-84) - Phoenix Arizona,  Hated it then, miss it now.

Norman R. Karo (1986-1988) - Fallon/Nevada - email available

Allen Libby (1980-1983) - Port Charlotte, Florida, 

Mike Ranum (84-88) - San Antonio, Tx.    Loved the all u can eat King crab legs every weekend on the ice, loved Christchurch for other reasons!!!!

Doug Smardz (1983-1984) - Fredonia, NY   - Looking to find Charlie Kitts (ABH2) if anyone can help!!

AD2 Chris Sutliff (1986-1990) - Hesperia, Ca - 

1990's

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