Hi,
I was in Crete from 1968 – 1972 as a linguist.
Greg

Greg, that’s about the time we were there. I remember living offbase close to a bakery and a woodshop.

I was station on Crete for 6 years,1963 to 65 and 1966 to 70.Been back 3 times.Loved it back then and still do now.

Served as PMEL support outside the compound at IAS Crete. 1975 to 1976 only in the compound twice to work on electronic equipment. It was not until joining the cretestock group on Yahoo.com that I became aware of how much information was gleaned from our Silent Warriors. Great web site!

Daniel

My dad, the SSgt Jimmy A Coley was stationed at Irakilion from 1970-72 in the 6931st SS.. We lived off base for ayear and then moved into the “new” base housing. I attended the elementary school onbase (Kearns) for 3rd and 4th grades. My dad retired out of Keesler in 1982 to Georgia. I am just now finding out about what it was my dad REALLY did all those years in the USAFSS

Teri, sounds like you and I had similiar circumstances. My dad, MSgt Edward Kephart was stationed at Iraklion AS from 1970-1972 in the 6931st SS. We also lived off base in Iraklion for a few months prior to moving into the new base housing. We lived in quarters 812C. I attended Kearns for the 2nd & 3rd grades, seems like my teachers name was Ms. Forsythe. So we were classmates! The main things I remember was living close to the beach, eating coffee ice cream, the bowling alley, playing baseball, going to the movies, eating souvlaki’s in downtown Iraklion, and picking fresh grapes from the locals. I also remember visiting the ruins of Knossus palace. It was the best place to live, and I hope to go back someday and visit.

At the 6931st from Feb. of 1964 to Aug. of 1965. Anybody remember SSGT Edward G. Frankenstein? No joke, his real name! Or TSGT Thuot or TSGT Herridge?

I was a 292×1 stationed there from Feb 67 to Aug 68. I really enjoyed by time there. Especially the two summers. Went back in April 08 with my wife, son & daughter-inlaw. Was a thrill to be back again. Wow, have things ever changed. Most of the old buildings have been trashed since the closing in 93. Malia was almost recognizable. St. Nick’s has really grown, but the little beach we used to visit is virtually the same. I would love to hear from some old friends from those times. Would love reunion.

Hi! I just wanted you to know that I am on Crete at this very moment (Aug. 6, 2009). I arrived here on Aug. 2, 2009, and will be here until Oct. 31, 2009! Can you tell that I love Crete? I stayed here last year for 3 months as well – for all of May, June and July. I already have plans in the making to return here next year for another 3 months! I think I am addicted to Crete! Well, at least that isn’t against the law! Vist my blog at http://www.bobscretanadventure.blogspot.com to see what I am up to! Take care and stay well.

Your Friend,

Bob Armistead

Hello.

My father, Lou Hansen, was stationed there in 1964-1966ish. 6931st SG. He is still alive and well. Anyone work with him?

CPT Niels Hansen
US Army

Last comment was from my son Niels. I was at Iraklion from June 65 to Dec 66. Linguist. Anyone there around66 remember the phrase Allison Wonderland, (Base cmdr Herbert Allison)? Aerial photos of Crete sure make it seem like a changed place. Lou Hansen USAFSS

I was stationed on Crete from Aug 67 to April 69. I was a “ditty-bop” on Able Flt. Great place to be. I envy Bob Armistead’s 3 month visit and enjoy reading his blog posts. Check it out.

Was assigned to Crete beginning in 1971, played a whole of softball, volleyball,etc.. Compared to Clark AFB, Crete was a Country Club. Had a terrific time there, met a great deal of really good people that had a lot of fun after our work was done. Greece is a special place on this earth, and lately it’s been on my mind due to John Payne’s passing and all of the correspondence surrounding it, starting with Arthur Sharon.
Anyone reading this, hope you are well and enjoying life. Me, I’m in the Pacific NW, amidst weather that’s bordering on winter conditions, wet and windy, no snow yet.
Eric Gunderson

I was stationed on Crete from may 1967 until October 1968. I believe I do remember Butch Kuykendall. Does anyone remember james Prince from Louisana. He owned a new MGB convertible. I coached little league baseball and also played on the softball and basketball team. Colonel Kozina was our base commander and I remember playing basketball with Captain Gunkel and Mike Halterman. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at the same time.

I was stationed at the 6931st from December 1968 through March of 1973 as a 292 on Baker Flt.We had several flt commanders during that time. I remember Lt. Leveque, Lt. Jeffrey Blair and Lt. Charlie Jordan.It was a great assignment!

My wife, daughter, and I were there from 1963-1964 (our son was born while we were there, but they shipped his mamma down to Tripoli to giver birth). I was a 702×0 on Baker Flight (an eternal E4).

I’m very interested in contacting other people we might know from there – particularly a Stanley Gilliett or family.