Guam Photo Gallery by Henry Taitano at pbase.com

Guam

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Dave Hoffman		05-Feb-2012 02:58
Enjoyed the pictures and comments very much. I was stationed at NCS Guam from late summer 1953 until Jan 1955. Ther was alot of jungle then to explore with a good friend George Gates who since I have lost track of.I have about 150 pictures which I treasure and will be willing to share sometime.

Rhea and Becky Cooke		04-Feb-2012 21:55
My future wife, Becky Gibson, and I were Air Force Brats at Andersen from the summer of 65 to the summer of 67. Those were great years for Guam. I too was a South Seas Searcher and made many dives in Apra Harbor. Great pictures. We would love to go back.

barry adams		05-Jan-2012 00:44
howdy, i was on Guam at Finegayan june 1964 to December 1965... while i was there December 1965, there was a "Base Alert" over a "nuclear doo-dah"... also... looking for buddies james fort, dave britton (sp), Stewart.... others... remember "Brass doors' on the blockhouse inside the Blockhouse... to protect the computers... from montana, barry adams... tks.

Kathy Paulson		28-Dec-2011 04:30
I was a waitress/bartender at the Duva Den in 1976. If anyone has pictures from then, I would love to see them. I also lived in NCS base housing.

Vance Graham		26-Dec-2011 22:14
Steve, I was stationed in Guam 1972-1974 and was also with the South Seas Searchers. Probably one of the toughest dive groups a person could get in. It was taught on the same basis as Air Force pararescue dive course. On one dive I found a perfectly intact Jap Zero and as far as I know it is still there today. One of the other divers that was with me was later that year eaten by sharks and all I have left is the name of another diver that was with us. Guam is perhaps one of the most beautiful dive sites in he world.

Steve Brickman		03-Oct-2011 14:45
Henry these are great shots. I was in the 54th 1957-59 as airborne radio op. Col Dale D. Desper was CO.,WB 50 was the aircraft, and I did get a novice dive ticket with South Sea Searchers. Are they still around? I have a friend who is now stationed at the Navy Base and would like to do some diving. Guam sure has changed. Steve B

CLIFF WILSON		20-Aug-2011 00:26
I FORGOT TO PUT MY EMAIL IN..ANYONE WISHING TO EXCHANGE STORES EMAIL ME. DIANIEL TRUNDY WE WERE THERE AT THE SAME TIME AS WAS THOMAS LONHCAR AND ROY SANNELLA..WHO KNEW MY DAD..TOM WE WERE IN THE SOUTH SEA SEARCHERS DIVE CLUB TOGETHER, I DON'T THINK I GOT STARTED TILL EARLY 63. WE LIVED ON PALAU LOOP DOWN BY THE LAGOON... EMAIL IS ISP456@LISCO.COM LIVE IN IOWA NOW CALL ME 6418914560

Henry Taitano		18-Apr-2011 02:56
Ron, Would love to see your pics of Guam...

Neil Harris		13-Nov-2010 14:49
I was there from '70 to '71 and Spent my 19th B'day in the Duva Den. Prob'ly had too many Singapore Slings. One half of my RM "A" school got orders for Burmuda, and the rest of us got Guam. I was disappointed until I got there and still think we got the better duty station. I'd go back in a minute.

Edwared Bloom		20-Oct-2010 08:36
I was stationed at NCS from November,'53 unil Jan.'55. I've got 40 0r 50 slides that bring back a lot of memories.

Edwared Bloom		20-Oct-2010 08:35
I was stationed at NCS from November,'53 unil Jan.'55. I've got 40 0r 50 slides that bring back a lot of memories.

Roy Sannella		03-Aug-2010 03:04
To Cliff Wilson, I knew your dad. I was the Navy Exchange manager from 1960 to 1963. I was also entertainment director for all Navy service clubs. I booked the ink spots and many bands from Manila and Japan. I wrote two books and many stories are about Guam and Typhoon Karen.

guest		20-Jun-2010 18:56
I lived in guam from '77-'80. Dad was stationed at Anderson, but we lived near NCS. Was on the NCS Seahorse swim team. Must say it was the best place we ever lived. Great pictures, made me smile about childhood memories

daniel trundy		19-Jun-2010 04:42
there is a facebook page Anderson Air Force Base Guam Alumni if you want to check it out.I was there in 1961-1963.I saw the last post that wanted to know about nco base housing streets.If you send me a e-mail i can send you back a link of a map of anderson with some of the base housing streets on it.I lived on Midway dr by the back gate in capehart housing my e-mail address is 49erdan@sbcglobal.net

frances young coffey		15-Jun-2010 18:21
My family lived on Guam 1964-65. We left in February 65. I have a set of twin sisters. We went to GW High. Some of our friends were Johnny Vonderleith, Barbra Sause, Pat Patterson, Connie Jessup..I married Fred Coffey a GI after we came back stateside..I was Frances Young...Loved the pictures. Do u remember any of the NCO housing street names? My dad was Ed Young Your Dad might remember that name. thanks for the memories..fran young coffey.

CLIFF WILSON		01-Jun-2010 21:58
NICE PICTURES..I LIVED ON GUAM IN 1962-64, WITH MY DAD STATIONED ON AFB HE RAN THE NCO CLUB. I WAS IN THE 9th AND 10th AND ALSO BELONGED TO THE SOUTH SEA SEARCHERS DIVE CLUB LIKE TOM LONCHER..AND YES GUAM HAS CHANGED A LOT SINCE WE WERE THERE, I WENT BACK TO A CLASS REUNION IN 2005 (TUMON HS) IT WENT FROM A JUNGLE TO REGULAR CITY LIFE. BEACHES WHERE I SWAM NOW HAVE HIGH RISE HOTELS ON THEM. I ALSO WENT BACK SNORKELING ON THE AIR FORCE BASE WHILE BACK AND ALL THE REEF CORAL IS DEAD AND WATER ANIMALS,SHELLS AND FISH ARE GONE NOTHING BUT SLUGS. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED. I WAS GLAD I GOT TO DIVE IN THE WATERS AROUND GUAM WHILE I WAS THERE..IT WAS A CHANCE OF A LIFE TIME..AND THANKS FOR YOUR WEB SITE!!!!!!!

daniel trundy		18-May-2010 08:46
i lived on anderson afb 1961-1963 and i also survived typhoon Karen and we lived in capehart housing not far from the front gate.I loved the outdoor movies also.So summer get back to me and we might have known each other. my name was danny trundy my e-mail address is 49erdan@sbcglobal.net

Bill Robinson		23-Mar-2010 22:13
I was stationed at NCS in 1967-68 and worked in Circuit Control. Great winters and fond memories remain. I'd like to go back and see it now.

Dave Williams		02-Mar-2010 06:42
Very nice gallery. I was stationed at NCS 1967 and 1968. I am looking for any base photographs as mine were lost as a result of several moves. I visited Guam in March 2009 and have new photos and video as it is today. I could not get on the base but had a burger at the McDonalds outside the main gate. Things have really changed. Thanks.

Summer		18-Feb-2010 17:18
I lived on Nimitz Hill and survived Typhoon Karen. I loved living on Guam as a kid ...we used to go to the outdoor movies. I have seen the changes in the Island and it just makes me sad I miss those good old days!!!

Thomas M. Lonchar		18-Feb-2010 15:20
Great photos! Apparantly, Guam has changed a lot since I was stationed there at Andersen AFB from 1960-1962. During my time there, I belonged to the base diving club, The South Sea Searchers. The water over the reefs at different points on the island was fantastic! You were required to go through a two week training course, and qualify for a navy SCUBA pass to dive. Also, no one was allowed on the island unless you were a Guamanian, stationed there in the military, or had official government business. Also, Japanese soldiers were still living in the jungle. The ones that were captured were returned to Japan as heros. While I was there I lived with my family in Yigo, in the Wilson Homes Air Force housing. Guam was Good!

richard ortega		07-Sep-2009 17:46
Thats when I left Guam, Back in June of 1986.I also left avery special friend that I have been trying to reach since then(Janet Salas)from agana or Dededo. if any information please e-mail me at koala-02@hotmail.com Thank you

Frances Santos		02-Aug-2009 01:10
Frances Santos The last time I visit Guam was in 1986.Wow love your gallery. IIt sure makes me homesick!!!!

David Dong		23-Jun-2009 01:53
Good gallery, excellent documentary, great work.

Kim		02-Jun-2009 22:49
Amazing gallery, interesting and beautiful! V

Henry Taitano		14-May-2009 20:36
Guam has changed alot. Im sure you remember the FAA housing, well, there's no longer any house there. Big changes.

chcusn		14-May-2009 17:00
I was the Station Chaplain 1967-1969. Captain Delaney wa Skipper. Our first child was born at the Naval Hospital. We will always have fond memories of NCS and of Guam. These are beautiful pictures. When I showed them to my wife said, "let's plan to go back there." Probably not but it would be nice. LM LeFils

Marwan Habib		25-Feb-2009 22:15
Nice serie. It makes me want to discover Guam.

Randy "Jay" Dalton		10-Feb-2009 13:15
Henry, You have a great talent and have created some excellent images. Spent three years on Guam in the 70s. Haven't lost my love of the tropics since.

Guest		08-Oct-2008 17:22
I was stationed at NCS Finegayen from 67-69. When you walked out the door of the Duva Duva Den, you were looking at the base chapel (coincidence)! Miss Guam of 1968 was a gorgeous young lady named Eileen Camacho. Guam was as near to paradise in those days as I ever got. Vietnam came next.. Excellent website....Ray S. Alabama ROLL TIDE/WAR EAGLE...

Ryan S.		10-Sep-2008 03:27
I am currently stationed at NCS Guam (now known as NCTS Guam). I have not heard of this "Duva Den" It was most likely closed, NCS has been massively downsized, there are only about 27 or so military personnel stationed here, and the base has changed a lot since the 60's. Feel free to contact me for more information about the current state of the base or pictures.

Mike R.		28-Jul-2008 00:44
I was stationed on Guam 1967-68 at NCS Finegayan. Only two warm winters I have ever lived through. Duva Den was a nice place on base to kick back

Ev Holz		28-May-2008 21:41
Thanks for the memories served on Guam 1965-1967 was at the grand opening for the Duva Den

Dave DeMaw		17-Jan-2008 00:34
Donn Nemchick - I also would like to know where Duva Den is now and if there are any pictures of it. I was at the old NCS Guam in 67-68 and we had a Duva Den on the base.

Dave DeMaw		17-Jan-2008 00:34
Donn Nemchick - I also would like to know where Duva Den is now and if there are any pictures of it. I was at the old NCS Guam in 67-68 and we had a Duva Den on the base.

Rob Legeland		31-Aug-2007 22:12
This gallery gives a splendid impression of a beautiful island. Very well done!

Lisbeth Landstr�m		31-Jul-2007 20:40
It has been a real pleasure to look through this gallery! v

frank_1112		31-Jul-2007 09:17
GREAT GALLERY

Ali Majdfar		26-Jul-2007 20:17
Spectacular collection, excellent shots. GMV

maximzar		27-Jun-2007 10:59
Great photos Henry! Big vote

POMAH		21-May-2007 06:10
Great gallery of a beautiful place!

Ben Cox		17-May-2007 19:58
Donn Nemchick, so you tend bar in the Duva Den. I was there in 1967 and the den was located between the barracks and the place we worked. Not the one surrounded by the antenna but the other building. Where is it located today

Jeremy		08-Apr-2007 12:39
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures of Guam. I have visited Fiji before, but not Guam, and your gallery has provided me an excellent arm-chair tour of the island. Cheers.

Donn Nemchick		01-Apr-2007 15:40
I served on Guam at the NCS 71/72-before the commercial buildup. McDonald's was built on Marine Drive, we ordered 60 Big Macs for the watch section. Good pictures, thank you for sharing. I tend bar at the Duva Den EM Club if anyone wants to contact me.

frank morrill		02-Feb-2007 00:00
I was there in 1946...Apra Harbor....US NAVAL RECEIVING STATION....not enough time to explore................beautiful place.........

Mike		19-Jan-2007 08:49
I lived on Guam as a child. My father was in the Navy and we lived on the NCS base -- this was from 1970 to 1974. Guam was a great place to be a kid. I enjoyed your photos very much.

Guest		22-Oct-2006 04:05
Thank you for sharing the island beauty with the rest of the world! You see the island as I do. Keep up the good work.

Rosa		03-Oct-2006 23:21
Guam is such a beautiful place to be. However, I've not yet visited Guam or toured. But my grandpa has been there many of times. He used to tell me it was a place of peace because of its natural beauty! I like your gallery.

chris allison		27-Jul-2006 20:21
Nice gallery- I lived in Yigo from 2000 to 2001. One of my favorite assignments- planning to return some day

Harald Schillhammer		25-Jul-2006 12:19
Nice gallery. I'm suddenly in the mood for a holiday .... Cheers Harry

Guest		01-May-2006 16:28
henry, i lived in guam as a child and have such wonderful memories of the island! thanks for sharing these, they really hit a chord and took me back to another place and time. warm regard and thanks for your comments in my gallery! -m

Tony Babauta		27-Feb-2006 00:13
Hafa adai! Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing.

Bob White		21-Dec-2005 04:59
Thanks for sharing --- beatiful gallery and it looks a beautiful place Regards Bob

ArminB		11-Dec-2005 08:07
Thanks for sharing this lovely profil of a beautiful scape! Cheers, Armin

Utsav		10-Sep-2005 13:17
thanks for a wonderful tour of guam.. you have a great country and a nice talent to show caseit so well cheers

Mark L		23-Aug-2005 06:58
Great gallery Henry, I had no idea what Guam looked like. I might have to add it on to my very long list of places I want to visit.

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