OAE's - VX-6 / VXE-6 - Antarctic Development Squadron
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VX-6 - 1955-1968   |  VXE-6 - 1969-1999

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  

Howard Bates (VXE-6, Helo's - 86-90) -   Plano, Texas

Allen Biggs (VXE-6, 1979 thru 1982) -  Candler NC 28715  

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 

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

Keith Carpenter (85-88) - Seattle, Washington    Looking for contact info on "Freddie" Also mid 80's deployment.

Mark Dahl (VXE-6 - 1979-1983) - Ventura, CA.  

Mike "Bubba Drewski" Drew (1978-82) - Redondo Beach, Ca.   

Lee Gerardi (VXE 6 Helos - 1984-1987) - Cookeville TN   

Ernie Grenz (1982-1985) - Gilbert, Az.

Dana Byron Harvill (1980-1984) - Cameron Park, Ca.   I wish I could find Dennis Ulliberri, my chief of AME shop

Gary D. Heaton (1979-1983) - Carson City, NV  Was an ABH1 while in VXE-6 and was a loadmaster.  Got orders to Rota, Spain and was really glad I got my loadmaster training in VXE-6.

Bill Hicks (1986-1990) - Kathleen Ga.   Had a great time on the ice wish I could do it again. met my wife of 22 years there and we have two great kids.

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

Larry Johnson AD2 (80-84) - Phoenix Arizona,  

Colin Kirby (MWR Christchurch - 1984 till now)  - Christchurch New Zealand    Still with the Antarctica program Working in the old VXE6 Hanger.

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

Nelson Locke ('84 - '87) - Lathrop CA,  

Jim Marispini (Spini) (1986-1992) - Lakeville, MN   Worked in the paraloft as a pr2 also won king of Antarctica one year.

Mary (1981) - St. Petersburg Fl    Did one tour and loved it!

Rick Morales (1979 to 1984) - Los Angeles, CA. USA  Worked at Willy Field as an AE on C-130's and also served on the Para Rescue Team during 2 of my 4 deployments down to the ice. I spent half of my time in Christchurch during two of those deployments.

Larry Neureither (1979-1981) - Simsbury, CT  Served as the dental officer for 2 deployments. Was there for the DC 10 crash my first year. Lots of good people and memories.

Mike Raitt (1978-1982) - Pine Knot, Ky,  Made four trips to the Ice. Lived and worked on the strip.

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!!!!

Ray Schneckloth (1986-1989) - Billings, MT,  

Rebecca Shea (1989- 1992) - Michigan    I never thought I would miss those days - but alas here I am!

Ivan Silva - Colombo (Mc Murdo station- VXE-6 - 79,80,81,82...summers) - Longwood, Fl. -  Any fellow VXE-6, Kiwis or USARPS....would love to reconnect.

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

Bruce "Cheeseater" Smith (1981, 1982) - Battle Ground, WA   A sad day today with the loss of life in ChCh and destruction of the Cathedral due to the earthquake. Prayers go out to all affected - 22nd Feb 2011.

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

Bruce M. Thompson (1983-1986 - VXE6 Point Mc Gue) - Temple city.   

Robert R Vinas (1977-1981 & 1984-1988) - Drummonds TN  US Navy Retired

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