Comments on: Dad holding Me in Okinawa

By: Steve Nance

Steve Nance — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:55:58 +0000

I was a diddy bopper @ Onna Point ni ’69-’70. Great tour, nice little base and the best dining hall on the island. My best friend nd roommate in the old single story dorm was Dick Burda. I would lovw to find him. He was from southern california. We went through Keesler together and then to Okinawa together. I was at Kadena in ’76 after a stint in Thailand (NKP and Korat, closing those bases down). Took a run up to Onna Point and it appeared the Marines to over the site. On satellite pictures it appears the whole base has now disappeared. Loved snorkeling at the point. A good friend of mine, MSgt Ben Williams drowned there July 4th, 1976. It was a very sad day.

By: Lou Claytor

Lou Claytor — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:47:47 +0000

Was there in 57 and 58 as a admin. clerk. I made the mistake of getting ” short ” and came state side. Loved every moment at Onna Pt. and the USAFSS.

Lou Claytor

By: John Yingling

John Yingling — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:54:16 +0000

I was at Onna point 1961and2.Took good care of you Ditty Boppers.

By: Bruce Helm

Bruce Helm — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:50:40 +0000

I was a hospital corpsman at Camp Onna Point 3rd recon., around 1973 to 1974. This was my first duty station with the Marines Corps. I was only 21, and I have fond memories of that place. I was treated extremely well by the marines there and also the Okinawans that lived near the base. We were all so young. I remember going on a tour with my platoon on the USS Okinawa. What a wild fun trip that was. I am proud of my time with the Marines.

By: Jimmie Carter

Jimmie Carter — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:57:42 +0000

Mr. Minnick your saga sounds exactly like mine,only mine occurred thanksgiving of 1957. I honestly don’t remember how Harold LLoyd and I got to Keesler, but pulled KP on Thanksgiving 1957. To this day can not stand cranberry sauce. Jim carter

By: steven minnick

steven minnick — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:07:56 +0000

I was at Lackland 9-8-58 to 10-09-58. Moved to keesler in the dark.I did casual assignments until class started 12038. Graduated 06039. Left for Okinawa July 3rd. Train fromBloomington,IN to Chicago, then to San Fran.,ca. got to Travis early the next day. Took off, 11hrs later landed At Hawaii,etc,etc. was on Able Trick living in the new nike barricks. I started copying general admin. 2months later I was advanced to copying hard to read sites. May,1960 voluntered for a special mission. I now know this unit was working for the CIA out of Thilof July,1960.and. To tell you how deep we were is another book. I can say if anyone is interested, We can communicate email–
Returned to 6927th rsm The end

By: Jonathan Dodge

Jonathan Dodge — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:37:50 +0000

Was a “202″ from June 68 until
December 69…Great guys ..good
duty…enjoyed the football,
softball and sitting on the
bench watching our good base
basketball team…

By: Robert (Bob) Jeter

Robert (Bob) Jeter — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:06:04 +0000

Served over 20 years in USAFSS. Great tour at JSPC, Torii Station, 64-67. Great memories of tour, friends from Onna Point, Jim Norwood, Santiago Vega, and others. Daughter born in Army Hospital in 65. Still in contgact with old friends, Jim Norwood, Dick Winegar, Jim Hurley and others. USAFSS people best of the best.

By: Jim LeVangie

Jim LeVangie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:19:25 +0000

Love the comments–hot rolls at the NCO club!!! I just gained 2 pounds thinking of them. Was an Air Policeman at the point 1965 to 67. I remember “role call” at the Club Boston after mids, and that our mess hall was heaven for the Army Nike guys up on the hill above us. Also basketball during typhoons–you could toss the ball full court!! I returned to Oki as an Army MP in 1974 at Zukeran.

By: phil (Thunder) Thornton

phil (Thunder) Thornton — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:31:33 +0000

Was a dity booper on C flight at the Point from 12/66 to 8/68 Went to San Vito, Italy until 12/69.

Lots of good memories–scuba, shooting the “V”, base softball, and mid-day breaks.