Category: The “News”
Sembach to develop a net-zero energy master plan
December 9, 2011 Vision 2025: USACE, Sembach develop net-zero energy master plan SEMBACH, Germany — Representatives from Sembach Kaserne, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District and Parsons architecture and engineering firm met earlier this month to kick off an energy-based master planning process aimed at achieving net zero …
Sembach Kaserne gets communication upgrade
November 23.2011 By Elizabeth Casebeer, U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg www.army.mil/article/69805/Sembach_Kaserne_gets_communication_upgrade/ HEIDELBERG, Germany — A $7.1 million voice and data infrastructure project to upgrade communication capabilities began recently at Sembach Kaserne. In early November, Denise Miller, deputy to the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, took part in project’s groundbreaking ceremony. The …
Sembach residents to see increase in services
Kaiserslautern American http://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/article.php?i=18398 November 16, 2011 Sembach residents to see increase in services by Dijon Rolle U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg Public Affairs It’s the newest “gem” in U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s crown of Army installations. Last October, Installation Management Command officially acquired Sembah Kaserne, formerly known as Sembach Annex, from …
Grünstadt – Jost Brewery Picture
August 24, 2011 Bob, thanks for sharing the photo! Russ From: Robert Bolton Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 To: Russ Reston Subject: Jost Brewery Picture From 1900 Russ, Friday for our 45th Wedding anniversary, one of the things Ingrid gave me was an old, out of print book, on Grünstadt, …
Query re Capt. William R. Malone
July 24, 2011 I just received a query from Scott Malone, son of Capt. William R. Malone, 38th TMW, looking for folk that might have known his dad / family). If you can help, please contact me. Thanks! Russ Reston To: Sembach Missileers From: Scott Malone Date: July 24, 2011 Hi …
Martin Service News
Photos courtesy of John Mulac – 587th MMS / 38th MMS Click on images to enlarge.
Guidance System Test Set
Photos courtesy of John Mulac – 587th MMS / 38th MMS Click on images to enlarge.
TM76A Ground Support Equipment
Photos courtesy of John Mulac – 587th MMS / 38th MMS Click on images to enlarge.
Goodyear Aircraft Corporation
Promotional brochure (Goodyear was the developer of the TM-76A’s ATRAN guidance system) Submitted by John Mulac Click on image to view document – 32 pages
TM-76A Radar Plot
From: John Mulac Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 To: Russ Reston Subject: Mace A Radar tracking plot from Holloman, April 1959 I could send you my copy of a TM76A radar plot from Holloman in April, 1959 so you can post it on your site. It’s too large (26 X …
ATRAN Map Matcher Test Film
From: John Mulac Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 To: Russ Reston Subject: ATRAN Map Matcher Test Film I came across some old ATRAN Map Matcher test film that was used to calibrate and test our MACE A guidance systems in 1959. It gives you a chance to see what the …
JB-57 Missile Simulator
March 7, 2011 Some interesting information and photos from Fred Horky. Thanks Fred!!! From: Frederick Horky Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 12:48 PM To: Russ Reston Subject: Sembach Missileer Stuff Russ, As mentioned, I’m trying desperately to cull through all my treasures to cut the bulk down some before our …
Sembach Kaserne
Wikipedia – Sembach Kaserne Effective 1 Oct 2010, the Air Force handed over control of Sembach Annex to the US Army, who then renamed the site Sembach Kaserne. Sembach Kaserne is part of what is called the Kaiserslautern Military Community [KMC]. It is used for housing American Army military personnel. …
1959/60 Photos from John Mulac
December 19, 2010 From: John Mulac Subject: My stint at Sembach 1959-1960 Please add the enclosed photos to the 587MMS tab as I don’t see any others from my unit. I spent 13 months at the base, setting up the AANC Maintenance section on the flightline. We never had a …
Sembach Annex Loses Its Last Aircraft
December 6th, 2010 Since 1973, an F-86F Sabre has been displayed on the plinth across from the Sembach AB Chapel. The very same plinth that was formerly the home of a Mace missile. Now that U.S. Army has assumed control of Sembach Annex, the F-86F is being relocated to Ramstein …
Our condolences to the family of Albert Stroud
April 27th, 2010 ALBERT E. STROUD (former 822nd TMS Launch Officer, Crew #7-21) Oct. 31, 1930-April 27, 2010 Albert Edward Stroud, 79, went to be with his Lord Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Faith Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dann Patrick …
Recently Submitted Photos
Photos submitted since December 1st, 2010 Photos courtesy of: John Mulac – 587th MMS / 38th MMS – 12/19/2010 Robert W. “O’B” O’Brien – 587th MMS / 38th MMS – 3/25/2011 Click on Thumbnail for larger image.
TAC Missileers 2011 Reunion
Plans for the 2011 TAC Missileers Reunion are starting to take shape! The reunion dates and hotel have been chosen and we are hoping for a great turnout. As usual, a good time is in store for all attendees. Please put these dates on your calendar and contact the hotel …
Our condolences to the family of Lynn Wheatcraft
Our condolences go out to the family of Lynn Wheatcraft. During his Air Force career, Lynn was assigned to the 822nd TMS / 587th TMG and served as the Crew Chief for Long Count Launch Crew #4, and later as the Crew Chief for RFML Launch Crew #7-9. Lynn Delong Wheatcraft (1932 – …
Our condolences to the family of Bob Bland
Our condolences go out to the family of Bob Bland. During his Air Force career, Bob was assigned to the 822nd TMS (Site I / Mehlingen) as the Crew Chief for Crew #7-21 and later as a member of the 38th TMW Launch Crew training team. Click on image to …
Darrell Bryant’s Photos (38th MMS)
I recently received the following email and photos from Dave Bryant (son of Darrell Bryant, 38th MMS). If you can identify the people in the photos, please send me an email. Thanks, Russ Sept. 15, 2010 Russ, I found your link on the Sembach Missileers website after getting a phone …
MAST Photo – Info Requested
Griff Herren (son of Griffin Herren – 587th MMS) sent me this photo taken at Sembach AB in May 1959. Al Groft (587th MMS) was able to identify it as a photo of the MAST organization (Missile Automated Supply Technique). If anyone is able to provide additional information about the photo, …
Our condolences to the family of Dick Johnson
Our condolences go out to the family of Dick Johnson. During his Air Force career, Dick was assigned to the 887th TMS (Site III / Grünstadt) and served as the launch officer for Crew #3-10. Many of us that attended the 2009 TAC Missileers reunion in Dayton were able to spend some time …
Shear Bolts Will….
From: Jack L. Attebury (822nd TMS) Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 To: Russ@SembachMissileers.org Subject: Shear Bolts Will Russ, I did not know there was a picture of this incident but I was on duty when this happened and it was my bird. I had to get up inside of the …
Martin Mace Firing
Preparation of Martin Mace for Firing Holloman AFB – 2 September 1959 –28 minute video — White Sands Missile Range Museum Archival Holdings Courtesy of Mike Alexander
Army to take charge of Sembach Annex
By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes European edition, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=67510 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The Army will take control of Sembach Annex from the Air Force by the end of the fiscal year, ending months of rumors and speculation on the future of the base east of …
Sembach Dependent School Staff – 1966
Contributed by Tom Conrad – 887th TMS (Click on images to enlarge.)
Darmstadt Audio Club
Contributed by Tom Conrad – 887th TMS “Thought you might enjoy seeing the “Darmstadt Audio Club” Price List from June 1967. I was shocked at the prices. I remember what a bargain their prices were. It shows you how much electronic prices have come down.” How many people can remember …
Capt. Park E. Johnson – Info Requested
Can you help? Can you identify any details about the following photos? Capt. Park E. Johnson’s daughter, Stephanie, is donating the original photos to the Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin AFB and would like to provide as much information as possible about the photos. Capt. Johnson served at Sembach …