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Photo Gallery of NAS Keflavik

This is where the 932d ACS resides today.

Panorama - View of the town of Keflavik From Base	85th Group	The Three Flags	The ICRC & ISSF (ICRC on the left)
The ICRC & ISSF 2	The 932 ACS (ICRC) Building	The 932 ACS and ISSF	Bird Housing Rooftops.JPG
Housing View.JPG	It's Not Always Sunny :o)	Sideways Rain

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Guest		08-Feb-2012 21:29
I was in 1st Platoon from 1964-65. I don't remember the name, but would probably remember the face. You might contact Tom Wolf @: tomwolfsr@yahoo.com . Tom was in 2nd Platoon and might remember him.

kiddyjonsdottir		03-Feb-2012 14:23
Hi everyone,does anybody remember Jerry Carroll(marine) stationed in Kef 1964 until1966?

jmilne		02-Feb-2012 00:55
As I've commented before, I was an AO2 with FASRON 107/NAF Keflavik in 1960. I'd still like to hear from anyone who served there at that time. Also, for Icelandics reading, have any of you heard of Irna Jonsdottir? She was a singer that used to appear at the NCO Club at that time. Thanks, Jim jasmilne@yahoo.com

Guest		25-Jan-2012 18:26
I had a great time on the rock in 71. Great crew to work with and beautiful women to boot. "Crackers"

Guest		20-Jan-2012 10:30
Hi, I did not serve but I found this site while searching for information about the base. I live there now and it's a school campus. Just wanted to comment here and tell you guys that even that you're gone, you're not forgotten. It's amazing to see all the things that the army left behind and really easy to picture how life was here back then. Inga from Iceland :)

Dick Hichens		18-Jan-2012 20:25
hello, I am Dick Hichens, stationed at nav sta kefice, 1971-72, worked at bakery and then at security police, enjoyed the stay up there, many buds, blew my knee out, med vac out to Bethesda Naval hospital for 9 month of work on my leg, then out. if you were there then , email me dhichens@yahoo.com Dick

Guest		11-Jan-2012 22:56
OTA2 Jimmie Cornelius. I served at NAVFAC from Aug 1992 to Jan 1994. Wow what a run. I meet my wife OTA2 Sandra "DENISE" Mixon who was also my sponsor there, still married. It was a different kind of life, especially single. I had many fun days and many wanting to beat up the Navy days there. From parting at the Sand Hut, E-Club and out at Hotel Iceland to laughing at people slipping and falling on "snow-snakes", boy there are so many memories. I tell ya, I wouldn't trade my days there for nothing.

Guest		11-Jan-2012 22:49
OTA2 Jimmie Cornelius. I served at NAVFAC from Aug 1992 to Jan 1994. Wow what a run. I meet my wife OTA2 Sandra "DENISE" Mixon who was also my sponsor there, still married. It was a different kind of life, especially single. I had many fun days and many wanting to beat up the Navy days there. From parting at the Sand Hut, E-Club and out at Hotel Iceland to laughing at people slipping and falling on "snow-snakes", boy there are so many memories. I tell ya, I wouldn't trade my days there for nothing.

James Nalley		11-Jan-2012 17:18
Jim Nalley (Station at the Rock from Jul 82 to Jul 83) Great photographs. Great times, good friends. Big hello to Jeff H, Louis F and Laura V. If any of my fellow 462's out there drop me a line. jnalley57@yahoo.com

james allen		08-Jan-2012 15:49
AZ2 Allen 1981-1982 it's hard to remember anything about Iceland. Spent to many nites at em-club. I do have a few crazy memories with the OMD crew. The exception wood be chief Ole. You didn't make it much fun. Like to say that Jim Carter and Ann Bearfoot, kept life interesting

Guest		15-Dec-2011 19:29
Hello. I was stationed at NAVSTA Keflavik, as a radioman. I am looking for a fellow Navy RM I worked with named Mike Rogers. Thank you for posting the pictures. R/ Mary (Applewhite) Todd

Chuck Abraham		12-Dec-2011 06:00
I was stationed in Keflavik 64-65. I was an E-3 and worked for Navy Special Services in the hobby shop between to the snack bar and the pool hall and across the hall from the EM Club. Great duty and made some good friends. I always wanted to go back for a visit.

Bill Douglas		09-Dec-2011 00:41
The same to you and your family, Bill

Guest		08-Dec-2011 19:27
I`ve got Tom`s email and live just 30 miles from him. I was in the top floor of the barracks and roomm with Foster and Shea, too many year`s have went by just can`t remember alot of the names. I live in Holly Ridge NC. I hope that you all have a great christmas

Guest		08-Dec-2011 19:27
I`ve got Tom`s email and live just 30 miles from him. I was in the top floor of the barracks and roomm with Foster and Shea, too many year`s have went by just can`t remember alot of the names. I live in Holly Ridge NC. I hope that you all have a great christmas

Bill Douglas		03-Dec-2011 16:01
On second thought, Bill, you can just scroll down this page and you'll find Tom Wolf, Sr's post and his email.

Guest		02-Dec-2011 19:56
Hey, Bill, If you're not in touch with Tom Wolf, I've got his email address. I was there from Jan 1964 to April65....1st Platoon and Admiral's driver. I didn't know Tom until I saw his post here. My email is: annasjarhead@gmail.com Bill Douglas

Bill Ray		02-Dec-2011 15:10
Was station there from 64 to 65 in Marine barracks with Tom Wolf- Mike Shea-and John Brown. I enjoyed my year that i was there and would like to go back some day . Would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time frame .

Donnann Dillard Bailey		27-Nov-2011 03:39
I was a Navy dependent living on base from 67-70. Funny, I still remember our address, 1075-F. It was directly across from the Guard Shack. Wonderful memories! Anyone from that period remembering any Dillard's, fire off a email to me! deebaile@yahoo.com

Sydney Viard		21-Nov-2011 03:37
Hi, my grandfather Bob White (Formerly Bobby Joe White) from Oklahoma was stationed in Keflavik sometime in the 1950s before my mom and uncle were born. If any of yall recognize his name it would be great if you contacted me at Sydneylviard@att.net it would be a great gift to reconnect him with his old buddies. Please contact me if you recognize his name at all or were there around the same time he was :) thanks!

Sydney Viard		21-Nov-2011 03:34
Hi, my grandfather Bob White (Formerly Bobby Joe White) from Oklahoma was stationed in Keflavik sometime in the 1950s before my mom and uncle were born. If any of yall recognize his name it would be great if you contacted me at Sydneylviard@att.net it would be a great gift to reconnect him with his old buddies. Please contact me if you recognize his name at all or were there around the same time he was :) thanks!

randy canoy		17-Nov-2011 15:27
My name is Randy Canoy. I was stationed at Marine Barracks, from 1974-1975. I loved Iceland and hope someday to go back for a visit. I'm interested if finding fellow Marines who served during that time period. My email address is rancancook@comcast.net. Thanks, great pictures.

Guest		13-Nov-2011 23:42
My father, George G. Crispin, was in the 1st Marine Brigade that landed in Iceland on July 7, 1941. When war was declared, while enroute to the States on a US Naval Vessel, he applied for duty in the newly formed Paratrooper special forces. After arriving in San Diego, he was accepted into the Marine Paratrooper program and completed training at the Marine Corp Base in San Diego and Tower training at Camp Galespie. After completion of training, he was shipped to New Zealand on the William P Biddle. He was among the Marine Paratroopers in the 6th Marine Division that was injured in a night training jump in New Caladonia (Numea). He spent one year recovering from his injuries and was discharged in 1944. He went on to have a succesful career with Santa Fe Railroad and is still healthy and active at age 94 and lives in San Leandro, California. easyoops@aol.com

Guest		08-Nov-2011 21:43
Bill, thank you so much. I will email him. Sherry

Bill Douglas		07-Nov-2011 19:20
For Sherry: A Marine by the name of Jim Flowers arrived in Iceland with the same provisional brigade as your Dad. His e-mail is listed below: jmf497@earthlink.net He may be able to give you some info, good luck.

Sherry		07-Nov-2011 16:24
Hi, my daddy was there in June 1941 with the 5th Defense Battalion. They came back to the states in March 1942 and then shipped out to the Pacific. His name was Dickie Crawford. Does anyone know him? I have pictures he took in Iceland.

Bill Douglas		05-Nov-2011 23:48
Sully, you should include your email address so those of us who were there at the time can contact you.

Guest		05-Nov-2011 20:48
Hi, My family and I lived in Keflavik in 1964-66 when my father got stationed there. I was in Jr High at the time. It was truly a great place to be. Back in those days the Air Force flew the F-102s and the Navy ran the P-3 anti submarine planes. My dad ran aircraft maintainence for the Navy. They used to bring the astronauts up there to have them practice walking on the tundra and volcanic rock in space suits to simulate the moon. We got a chance to meet them and they signed our yearbooks. At the time we were there our Admiral was Admiral Weymouth. His daughter Tina was 3 years ahead of me in school. After Keflavik she later went on to fame in the rock band "The Talking Heads" of MTV fame. I remember loving music and my buddies and I would hang out at the Enlisted Men's club when the bands would play. The MAA was a nice guy and would let us sit by the outside door in chairs to listen to the bands until a bar fight broke out and it was time for us to leave. When the giant ice chunk broke off from Greenland and headed into the sea lanes, Dad would ferry scientists out to the Ice Island by plane to conduct scientific research. National Geographic did a story on the Ice Island. One day the scientists gave Dad a chunk of ice which he brought home to our quarters in Keflavik, just adjacent to the O' Club. He was chopping up the block of ice when I got home from school and the Admiral and all his buddies were coming over for drinks. As they drank Dad informed them that the ice used in the cocktails was around at the time of Christ. They about fell over. We would spend each summer in Europe and fly over in a C-121 or C-54. The seats faced backwards in those days and a box luunch was the meal for the trip. Dad piloted one of the trips and I got to go up to the cockpit and look out the window. We flew over Surtsey the active volcano just south of the base and I watched lava ooze into the freezing Atlantic Ocean. Our school principal was Mr. Robert Peck. He was the principal for all the schools at the time. He had come from the Subic Bay Philippines base school back in the early 60's. After Keflavik, we went to Pax River NAS and then on to Subic Bay for most of my high school. I found out that Mr. Peck has passed away from our Subic website. I always wanted to get back there but never did. I am sorry to hear about the base closing. I have so many stories of Keflavik but too many to put here. Sully

Ron Prothro		18-Oct-2011 01:04
Wow, what a blast from the past! I was assigned to Rockville 03/82 to 02/83 as telephone installer/repairman under 1913CG, Det 2 OL-B, then we were re-assigned under 932ACWS. We had some real parties w/ SSgt Steve Lamb, SrA Steve Burnbaum, Sgt Robert Tinsley and so amny others. I brought my Toyota 4WD and had great times off-base. Worked in the evenings cooking in club. Washed out my windshield washer fluid tank and carried vodka w/ blue food coloring. Made an ugly screwdriver, but oh so good. Best time of my life! Hope I run into others who were there. Ron Prothro

jmilne		14-Oct-2011 14:01
Dave Suiter's email address works as he posted it. Sorry, must have been a glitch in the system or I suffered "fat finger" syndrome. Anyone else out there from Fasron 107 in 1960?

jmilne		13-Oct-2011 16:17
This is for Dave Suiter, below. The email address you showed does not work. The email was returned as undeliverable after two days in the queue. I was also at Keflavik in 1960. If you'd like to get in touch I'm at jasmilne@yahoo.com Thanks.

F. E. BUD WATTS		11-Oct-2011 15:58
WAS THERE IN JAN 63 TO JAN 64 ASSIGNED TO CRASH CREW ALSO PLAYED BASKETBALL WITH THE AFRTS TEAM. REMEMBER VICE. PRES. JOHNSONS VISIT. THE GLOOM ON THE ROCK WHEN THE PRESIDENT WAS SHOT. love to here from anyone who was there then.

Dave Suiter		11-Oct-2011 15:01
AN attached to FASRON/NAS in 1960. Does anyone remember poem "If ever a sailor you chance to meet, wlaking down a dimly lite street holding a rock with the greatest of care"?? Please email to daves62gp@comcast.net.

Guest		04-Oct-2011 17:44
Gene Bedford Air Traffic Control Chief, Jan 1975-Dec 1976. I remember trhe bi-centennial parade and party that night. The Top of the Rock and Chiefs Club plus the Fleet Reserve. My entire family hated to leave the Island. The R&R flignts were G R E A T !!!!!!

Debbie Huggins McIntosh		01-Oct-2011 17:54
I was a dependent there '68-'69. My dad was Majot Bobby Gene Huggins USAF. Anyone have any stories they can share about him? Debbie Huggins McIntosh texaspow@yahoo.com

George wood (woody)		30-Sep-2011 20:40
I was stationed there from dec 69 to dec 1970 as a L/Cpl with the Marine barracks.I loved my time there and I miss it and my many friends I had there.

George wood		30-Sep-2011 20:38
I was stationed there from dec 69 to dec 1970 as a L/Cpl with the Marine barracks.I loved my time there and I miss it and my many friends I had there.

Guest		30-Sep-2011 20:37
Forgot to give my e-mail. mammyof9@yahoo.com

Linda Strohl		30-Sep-2011 20:33
My late husband was GySgt. Strohl, Admin Chief at the Marine Barracks from 6/75 to 6/78. We loved our three years in Iceland and was sad to hear the base closed. Our kids Tammy, Suzanne and Tom Jr. went to A.T. Mahan school. I would love to hear from poeple we knew in Iceland. I worked at the base nursery.

Guest		30-Sep-2011 15:26
Guest My name is Earl Suchomelly,my brother Steve, was a Sgt. E-5 In Iceland in 1964.Don't remember excat dates. Anyone who had contact with Steve,I'd appreciate any info you have on your contact with him.email is etsuch@ptd.net. Tks Sempr Fi Cpl Earl Suchomelly (long time ago)

James Flowers		30-Sep-2011 00:05
I was a Marine PFC who landed in Iceland 1941 to s.ecure the island from German occupation. Outside of Reykjavic there was only one paved road in the entire country. We slept in metal nissen huts from the British supply. One movie house Majstic had American movie on Sat. only. My e mail is jmf497@earthlink.net I sent some photos and material a a man who has a museum in Iceland

Mike Meffen		28-Sep-2011 23:39
Enjoyed your pictures. I was stationed there from 1974-75, Marine Barracks. I made corporal on November 10, 1975 just in time for the 200'th Marine Birthday Ball. That was a party!!! Thanks for the memories

Mike Meffen		28-Sep-2011 23:39
Enjoyed your pictures. I was stationed there from 1974-75, Marine Barracks. I made corporal on November 10, 1975 just in time for the 200'th Marine Birthday Ball. That was a party!!! Thanks for the memories

Guest		16-Sep-2011 17:18
Bill PYLE I was stationed 57FIS as line chief F4E's 6/78-6/79

Guest		16-Sep-2011 17:16
Bill PYLE I was stationed 57FIS as line chief F4E's 6/78-6/79

Guest		16-Sep-2011 17:15
Bill PYLE I was stationed 57FIS as line chief F4E's 6/78-6/79

Jeff Cooper		13-Sep-2011 01:06
Stationed there from 93 to 94 with Air Force, 4557th Tanker Support Flight as Jet Engine Mechanic, We were in the same hangar as the HH-60's. Should have been a 2 year tour but was cut short due to medical issue. My family and I enjoyed the time we were there and would like to go back just to see how things are now. Great pics.

Doug Wilson		10-Sep-2011 01:52
Agnes Nolan, please contact me. I'd like to know how you're doing along with your family and Agnes Horn. Today is my 66th birthday and I feel like I'm getting old and want to talk to people in my past before it's too late.

Tom Oswald		21-Aug-2011 16:17
(12/68-12/69) Greetings shipmates. I was a LTJG assigned to NAS Keflavik. I was the Education and Training Officer, Disaster Control Officer and Personnel Officer. Does anyone know what ever happened to Master Chief William E Conroy. This man was a credit to his country as well as to the US Navy. He was also responsible for keeping my butt out of trouble! Thanks

jmilne		11-Aug-2011 06:32
I was assigned to Fasron 107 as a brand new AO2 in 1960. I "derossed" a few weeks early to meet a school convening date in January 1961. Fasron became NAF Keflavik sometime in "60". I roomed with Jesse Guerrero, AO2, and Clark A02. LTJG Finkelstein was the Ordnance Officer, Chief Yaggie AOC, headed up the crew consisting of Dan Gray AO1, Lawler, AO2, McCoy AO3, Morgan AO2, and Jacobs, AN, as well as me and my two roomates. Schoonover, AO2 arrived a few weeks before I left and Jesse made first class at about the same time. (I apologize for misspelled names and/or forgotten first names.) Liberty in Reykjavik was difficult to impossible. Had to submit a three part special request form five days in advance, wear the uniform while on liberty, and be off the streets and in the bus terminal by 2100. As a result I only left the airport to go to Pat Ramp to check our munitions storage area. (If there was some incident or agitation in town the Icelandic Police would start harassing us at the gate so we would hang EXPLOSIVES signs on our pickup or truck.) That always got us a quick wave through. I made two or three weekend R&R flights to Denmark and a two week leave in Frankfurt and Copenhagen in Oct. '60 cost only $400. There were no Marines in Iceland at that time. The word was that they were not allowed. Definitely, African Americans were not allowed. Two or three times an African American was sent up by mistake. They were escorted off the plane by the Air police and confined to their command duty office until the plane turned around and they could be sent back. As one young man said. "I told them back at the Receiving Station this was a mistake but no one would listen to me." We worked 5 1/2 days a week to, as Clark put it, "Keep everyone from laying drunk all weekend." None-the-less not much got done on Saturday mornings! Our crew got along well together. We all chipped in a few bucks every pay day and rented a private room at the NCO club every month or so with a buffet spread, but we bought our own drinks. The NCO Club was the center of social life. lots of local women got signed in, especially on weekends. Irna Jonsdottir was a singer with her own band. I was "in love" with her. Asked her to dance once during one of her breaks and she turned me down...Oh well. I went from there to AUW School at Key West, then to Lake Champlain, CVS39 and then to Duxbury Bay, AVP38, and to the Persian Gulf. In 1962, after eight years and another stripe, I'd had enough and got out I'd like to hear from any of the men I served with, or anyone who knew them. Thanks... Jim Milne jasmilne@yahoo.com

Guest		11-Aug-2011 01:14
Awesome site bringing back fond memories. I was a dependant kid there from Jul 76 to May 78. Great times at AT Mahan. I worked 2 - 3 hours after school every day at the shoppette (next to the dry cleaners and Navy Lodge) and full time during summer months. I remember the Bicentenial Logo painted on the white rock in front of SF building at the Y intersection, and the Concord landing there and being able to walk through it...and the Super Guppy! Amazing times...

Doug Wilson		03-Aug-2011 02:15
Hi to Agnes Nolan, who I saw commented on this page. I would love to talk to you again. My email is dougnshelb@comcast.net and phone 410-529-2342 Doug Wilson Baltimore Md.

Doug Wilson		03-Aug-2011 02:03
Hi Larry Hathcock, I don't remember your name but I was also sent to Keflavik in May '64 til Aug '66. I also made RM3 there and worked Crypto center in the hangar on base. Visited Iceland in '78 by myself for a weeks vacation and loved it. Wish I could find some of the guys I worked with but some I don't remember their names.

Guest		23-Jul-2011 22:22
My name is Paul Rozycki and I was a HT2 that worked with the sea bees from 1980 - 1982 trying to find a Dan Bishop I think he now lives in Florida? My e-mail is Treeguy61@hotmail.com.

Guest		13-Jul-2011 01:05
I loved it there, but someone who posted reminded me what I hated, not just the hell they put me thought but the not being able to get away from the base to have some life other than sleeping in the smae plces with the same people you worked with. There were many great people I met, just none that I worked with.

Kelly Clark		11-Jul-2011 16:05
Oh yeah!! A Shout out to all my buddies that were in VP-10! Bobby Brissette, you out there??

Kelly Clark		11-Jul-2011 16:00
I was there as an AK2 assigned to supply in 1980-82. I remember Mike Trenga... I always tried to keep him out of trouble. Top of the rock had GREAT Chateau Briand!! Anyone remember me? Drop me a note... Kelly Clark e-mail kelandrenee@yahoo.com

Sue (Gillihan)		06-Jul-2011 17:09
My family was stationed there in the mid-50's for about 3 years. My father was a field engineer for NASA. I was pretty young, about 7 or 8 when we got there. My sister graduated from high school there. It was a great place for us, and we loved it! I have unique and wonderful memories of Iceland. Unfortunately, I have never been able to return.

Guest		02-Jun-2011 16:45
I was a marine stationed in Iceland 64-65 and Igo ther every summer fore 8-12 weeks I love the Island Tom Wolf

Zip Pritchard		30-May-2011 20:09
Greetings. My name is Zip Pritchard. My dad (CMsgt Elliott Pritchard) was at Rockville from '71-'74. Was his only remote assignment in 32 years where the family could join him. My sister Lynda and I graduated from Mahan in '74. My mom Shirley worked at the Aero Club on the flight line for a couple of years. Allowed us great access when the SST started flying through, saw Air Force One a couple do times, etc. Great memories of lots of trips to Reykavik, and other cities. My first drivers licence was an Icelandic license I got afrer several "lessons" with an Icelandic police Sgt. Good times.

S�var G�slason		21-May-2011 13:29
hello, my name is S�var and i�m a student in Iceland. I�m living now at the former base in what i hae been told so called "Flower housing" number 1219 apartment 3b, i�m a little history freak so if any one can tell me a little about these apartments, what where common proplems around these houses and i�m tallking about mold that seem to be a proplem here, and somthing about the people who lived there. Thank you

John Youngman		05-May-2011 00:59
I was stationed there fro Nov 71 to Nov 72 at the Marine Barricks. I remeber the t-shop and all the good times still trying to talk my into a visit. Cpl. John Youngman jyoungman@charter.net

Larry Hathcock		03-May-2011 05:30
Stationed at "Sunny Kef by the Sea" March 64 to March 65. Arrived as an RMSN direct from Radioman "A" School, San Diego. Worked in Communication Center for Commander Naval Forces Iceland and made RM3 while there. Saw my first active volcano, Surtsey, while in Iceland. Returned to Keflavik as a civilian in 1970 with my wife on out way to Germany. All the bases and ships I served on are now gone. I must be getting old.

Guest		23-Apr-2011 21:01
Was with AFI Hq Sq Oct 62 Nov 63....do enjoy reading all the comments about Keflavik....would enjoy receiving any pictures from that time frame. Bill Whargis34@gmail.com Thanks

Guest		19-Apr-2011 13:08
Hail, I was a Radioman 2nd class in the ASCOMM from 1979 - 1981. Lots of good memories from Keflavik. Looking for RM1 Ken Smith and RM3 Frank Coup. That was our watch section. 2-2-2-80 RM2 Watkins Bless......

Gerald Vaughn		17-Apr-2011 03:01
I was stationed at Keflavik in the USAF from Sept 72 to Sept 73 in Aerospace Ground Equipment, AGE, I remember President Johnson died while i was there and a serious volcano erupted on the island to in Jan. '73.

Guest		14-Apr-2011 22:16
Wayne Harless. I was at rockville july 1974 to july 1975. Showed tthe movies with Dick Clayton. It was a HOOT! Anyone know the wehereabouts of Rick and Beth Gerrits, Pam Benawits or Ron Orr? my email is: papaw323@aol.com

len serio		31-Mar-2011 21:30
Len Serio Was in the 57th when we replaced the 82nd in November 1954

John Alex		27-Mar-2011 01:38
to the Marine who was stationed at Whale Bay in the late 60's and maried to an Icelandic. thanks for your reply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but......I had a problem.................. Please resubmit you reply to my last post...............My computer "crashed' while I was in the process of reading your reply and I could not finish reading it or reply...........

John Alex		22-Mar-2011 04:58
Forgot to enter personal info in my post............... John Alex,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jkalex@frontiernet.net

John Alex		22-Mar-2011 04:45
Hi All..............I was assigned to KNAS from Sept,1964 through June,1967........was with 57th FIS Jet Engine Maintenance Shop..........Accomplished Hot Sections and Engine Overhaul and TCO's...............I lived in the dorm for 2 months until my wife and two little daughters got their pass ports and I finally found a house off base..........they arrived just before Christmas, 1964................I found and old farm house about 8 miles south of the base a few miles past the town of Hopnar( old road toward "Black Beach") We shared the rent ($35.00 each) with Navy Chief Wilson who worked in air/Sea Rescue) We lived upstairs, shared the downstairs toilet and had no running water, packed water from the Base every day in 5 gal milk cans.........heated with an oil stove which heated a huge tank of water in the attic of the house.......pipes in the stove were heated by the stove which were then routed to water radiaters in each room. Worked great.............We did a lot of beach combing on Black Beach and visited the old lighthouse further down the road.........Had a great view of the ocean.anyone remember the smell of Kefevliak Cake (Dried Fish)............Got snowed in a few times.................Was a great tour...................... We spent a lot of time at Whale Bay,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the US Marine Munitions Station was outside of Keykjavik...............It was an R&R stop................did lots of Whale Watching as the whale boats came in and the Icelanders disected the whales...............smelled real bad.............did lots of sight seeing around that area...................stayed in quasent huts that were set up for families...............watched movies,spent time in the "Animral Locker" Club............................got fed great chow in the Navy Mess Hall,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the kids slid down the hills on cardboard boxes.....................Marines were real good to the kids and treated our wives with respect...............Also bought a Voltswagon "Bug' and made a trip all the way up North to Akureyri,upper North tip of the island.......camped out in a tent we rented from Special services..................was a great trip..........We finally got to move on base after about two years....................lived in a queasant hut by the BX area.....Anyone remember having to check in and out at the gates for any contraband???? They had a Marine Gurad and and Icelandic Policeman who could check your person and or your vehicle............................I believe they both knew all of the places your could hide any contraband................Depending on their mood at any given time.they somtime would just wave you past the Guard Station or...........they would stop you and do a search...... Kids went to school on base.............................My wife was a Girl Scout Leader while we were there........................Lots a wonderful memories, and movies and color slides of our tour........................Retired in 1976 with rank of E-8.....................Living in Montana, We finally got to m

Guest		21-Mar-2011 22:36
RM3 Pat Fenex, stationed at Navcommsta Kef, from Nov 1979 through Aug 1980. Where is Jim Gutierrez, Jim Hammond, Tim Karl? Of course, I need to know where Ellen Bolan is. Although, I'm sure that her last name is changed by now.

Guest		09-Mar-2011 13:44
Hello I'm Paul Ellis Brown and I was stationed at AFI HQ Squadron from 1987-1989. I worked at the Air Force Finance Office and at the Four Seasons. Big shouts out to the Navy guys and gals, Leon, Chris, Big O, Big D, Baby D, Cool Joe, Otis, Rachelle, J Robb, Pareese. Greatest times of my life working with the world's greatest and most professional financial management specialists Ken, Jeff, Ron, John, Pam, Leon, Kevin, Shelly, Sherrie, Rut and Nina. This is the "bestest" place on earth because of its beauty and its people. My first assignment and boy did those orders scare me. I ended up extending my tour so I could watch the northern lights and leave the Top of the Rock at 2 am in broad daylight. if you were there from 1987-1990 email me paul.ellis.brown@gmail.com

Oliver Sundby		03-Mar-2011 23:23
Stationed with 57th FIS Black Knights 1972 and 73 LC Tom Sawyer commanding. Any old guys with that bunch still around? What an interesting part of the world.

Michael Schwartz		24-Feb-2011 16:27
My name is Michael Schwartz, and I was stationed at the Security Department at the Naval Station from November 1975 - November 1977, as a 3rd class Petty Officer. To say it was 2 of the best years of my life would be an understatement. I loved Iceland!!!! I lived in barracks 746 and then 761 when it was finished being built. Oh, the USO fish fry! The hot dogs at the taxi stand! The Top of The Rock! The people and friends I had. Paul Rose, and all the gang at Security. I fell in love with the Navy in Iceland and spent the next 20 years trying to get stationed there again. VIKINGGIRL059@yahoo.com I think you were friends with my girlfriend Chris Cuthrell who's dad was an Air Force Chaplian. I want to re-visit the base but I believe I would get depressed knowing that those days are so very long ago and can never be re-lived. If anyone else was in Kef during my tour, please feel free to contact me at ignitewithfaith@yahoo.com. Thanks for the memories! Michael

shelley mclean		15-Feb-2011 04:57
hey people im the daughter of ssgt mcleans he ran the mar bar from 1987-1990. i lived at 925 2b 3a. its crazy to remember my address. i loved every part of my experience in iceland. although comming back to the states was a major shock. i loved the snowdrifts a.t. mahan and the many fond memories. the mcleans will always miss iceland! get in touch if your looking for any of us wrv28645@yahoo.com

Randy Farley		13-Feb-2011 07:34
Hi All - Randy Farley here, stationed on Kevlavik June 1977-August 1978. A lot of fond memories of the place. Celebrated my 21st birthday at the Radar Station, drank enough tequilla to forget my name, pulled the bar off the floor and woke up with ny head in a trash can. Finally ate enough cake at the mess hall at 5:00 am in the morning to make it back to Kevlavik. I worked with a great gang of people in Supply. Made quite a few Icelandic friends remember working in DP, and EMS. I can still say hello and will you dance with me in Icelandic. The gym on Kef was the best. The swimming pool was great, the first indoor Olympic sized pool I ever swam in. Had fun on the Ground Defence Force - shooting 55 gallon barrels with an M60. I remember dinner at Christina's, couldn't attempt eating the sheep head main course, playing soccer barefoot in her backyard and nearly breaking toes on the volcanic rocks just under the grassy surface. Icelandic's are a great people who value friendship. If you guys ever had filet mignon with bernaise sauce, I can personally attest that the Navy cooks on Kef made it the best. Have never had it better, since. The Club - what can be said: A great melting pot of the US armed forces, and Icelandic Girls. Hello Sigrun, Gudrun! I think of Iceland quite often, having only touched the surface of many great times at Keflavik here and would definitely recommend a visit for everyone. Thanks for this site and the memory lane moments, from everyone , take care Kef Alumni. Randy Farley, email: farler@hotmail.com

Guest		08-Feb-2011 03:05
I know this may be a real long shot, but I was wondering if anyone happened to know the physical address of the F-15 alert building? I'm doing an SF-86 and "they" want that information. Also, the address of the billeting would help too. Really appreciate it.

Russ Blakeman		02-Feb-2011 22:46
Russ Blakeman stationed there with my wife and kids from Dec 31, 1980 to Dec 31, 1982. I was assigned to 57th FIS, worked first in the Patterson Field munitions/missile shop then we got our own new facility for ammo and missiles near the F-4E Alert barn. F-15 facilities were just being laid out when we left. Wife was in AFI Supply and she separated when our third son was born in the base hospital in Oct 81. We lived on the first floor next to the laundry room in 3 Birch. My last shop NCOIC was Mike Schillace who's from western NY (Buffalo I think). Anyone AF, Navy or Marines that knows me or was there same time drop me a line.

Guest		27-Jan-2011 02:23
James LaCroix here again. I thought my email address would show so here it is. j54lac@yahoo.com

James (Jimmy) LaCroix		27-Jan-2011 02:20
I was at Rockville (932d ACWS) from 11-75 to 11-76. I would love to hear from any A.F. personel stationed there at that time. Like many of you, I'm sorry to hear that they've closed it all down.

Guest		20-Jan-2011 04:30
I served in iceland from 1958 to january 1959 as a 2nd class airman. I worked for Gen. Henry G. Thorne Jr. commander of the base at that time. I also worked for Colonel Dellert of the Army, this was a NATO base at that time. my duties mainly consisted of filling in for MRS. NAOMI O'LEARY the General's civilian secretary. it was a wonderful expierence for me and wish i had stayed in the air force. the food in our mess hall was great. we often traded mess cards with the army guys so they could have a good meal. The officers in our office were the greatest. I found that most of the officers who were of higher rank are the best in the world, and that includes all of the branches of services. the greatest treat of my life, was the Secretary to Gen. Thorne made me a birthday cake on my birthday. I was sent on an errand by the Aide De Camp (Lt.Smith) USAF, and when I reutrned everyone was gone from the support offices and I could locate no-one. when i went into the generals office, there were all the officers and Mrs. Oleary waiting to celebrate my birthday. I was just a youngster and was scared to death. Gen. Thorne had to cut the cake for everyone. I have attempted to find people i knew from that time and as of yet, have had no luck. anyone reading this and remembers me please drop me a line at mcbroomclaude@yahoo.com Thanks for the memories. mac

Hans Wagner		19-Jan-2011 07:31
Great photos, I was a crew chief and also pulled alert duty, worked at the USO club cooking part-time....nothing is like the rock.....hitting the bar in the barracks and waking up wondering if it was day or night.....and hitting the bowling alley....great fish but what a smell from Kef Katie......!!!! working on the oldest F4C in the world, 74-75....

Hans Wagner		19-Jan-2011 07:31
Great photos, I was a crew chief and also pulled alert duty, worked at the USO club cooking part-time....nothing is like the rock.....hitting the bar in the barracks and waking up wondering if it was day or night.....and hitting the bowling alley....great fish but what a smell from Kef Katie......!!!! working on the oldest F4C in the world, 74-75....

Jeffrey M Guerrero		18-Dec-2010 19:19
Jeff Guerrero Was ststioned from Nov 87 to Nov 88, assigned to MOCC when I first stepped off the plane-- did'nt know it at the time but thank goe for that! After 6 mnths I requested to be transfered to the flt line too work on 15s as a crew chief cause thats what I did. Nothing like being a part of a scramble and watch those 15s take off like a bat out of Hell..turn and burn baby!!! P.S. sad day when we lost Twiggy in Vegas

Guest		17-Dec-2010 20:54
Was stationed there '75-78, worked at NCS Kef., RM2 att, name Quinn, Sherlin, called Bud. Wife Chris ran butcher shop at commissary, she worked for Chief Spafford. Two sons went to A.T. Mahan, Dennis graduated there. If anyone that remembers us wants to email me, please do so, sgqecq0669@yahool.com. WE HAVE EXTREMELY FOND MEMORIES OF KEF.

Dave Hardin		16-Dec-2010 04:50
Was there 78-79 and Damn just when I almost got the smell of Ma Kef out of my memory I find this site. USMC the best thing that place did for me is I didnt drink again for 20 years, I swear.

Guest		12-Dec-2010 05:36
sorry, thought my email would show Helen84@aol.com regarding Bohdan Martyszyn

Helen Martyszyn		12-Dec-2010 05:33
Hi, my brother, Bohdan Martyszyn was stationed in Iceland in the 70's, I think. I was wondering if anyone remembered him and the helicopter crash? Just trying to gather information about him. I believe he was known as Boh and Marty, please contact me if you knew of him.

Helen Martyszyn		12-Dec-2010 05:33
Hi, my brother, Bohdan Martyszyn was stationed in Iceland in the 70's, I think. I was wondering if anyone remembered him and the helicopter crash? Just trying to gather information about him. I believe he was known as Boh and Marty, please contact me if you knew of him.

Steve Hueber		24-Nov-2010 07:51
Class of 1975-76. USAF, I was a jet eng. mechanic F4/T33. Remember 63576 with the white tail. Remember 63534. Had a fuel dump problem for awhile, Looked like a roman candle in burner on takeoff!! Worked part time at the USO, nite cleanup crew. Remember the 4th of july party! parties like that should be illegal. Do you still have your pet rock? Taxi rides $2, and when those seals werent painting lines for the submarine races, them squids could party! I loved the flightline and test cell/trim pad for the thrill and the moss fields for the quiet,and the fish factory forwatching mywait,HAHA. The beauty of the people, the country, the northern lites,etc. could blow your mind if you paid attention .I was the first airman {1} striper sent since the ice froze.

Guest		20-Nov-2010 04:14
It's A Bless Certificate Dated October 1967 to October 1968.

Guest		20-Nov-2010 04:12
I forgot my email address on that certificate I found. Email me at davidsr@bex.net

Guest		20-Nov-2010 04:05
I forgot my email address on that certificate I found. Email me at davidsr@bex.net

Guest		20-Nov-2010 03:38
I forgot my email address on that certificate I found. Email me at davidsr@bex.net

David		20-Nov-2010 03:37
I found this huge certificate dated October 1967 to October 1968 For the USNS Keflavic in the Icelandic Domain. It congratulates the serviceman named Terry (aka Tony) McGurk for his service and it has over 50 names and congrats comments wrote on it in ink. Would love to see it go back "Home" to it's rightful owner. Drop me a line if you can be of any assistance. If you served during that time I bet your name may be on this. I found it in a barn in Ohio just last week from a 96 year old lady that didn't know where it came from.

sissy long		01-Nov-2010 16:19
message to Nancy Sparks. My name is Sissy Long and last name was Mergner in 1965. I remember your family and the time the whole base went into mourning. Your Dad was very much respected with a wonderful reputation. It was a sad time. Thank you for bringing back a remembrance of him. sissymaylong@gmail.com

Guest		28-Oct-2010 00:50
Pam I didn't realize such a site existed! I was stationed at Keflavik with the Air Force, 1981-1982, Supply Squadron. Boy, such great memories! Loved the fish (was it called Ysa?) and the Cordon Bleu at the Top of the Rock. I lost contact with a great friend . . . Gunna Markusdottir. If anyone has any information on her, please let me know! Some people in Supply I worked with: Israel Johnson, "Littlejohn", Bob "Tang", Msgt. Doan, Jaime pam@thelogsdons.com

Bill Bailey		02-Oct-2010 13:54
My first duty station as Marine. Never been out of kentucky what trip. Was ther from nov 1979 till nov 1981. Good times at the top of rock night club. I was 17 yrs old and since i was in the Marines I could drink there and at the Marine club. Hope any Marines at the barracks during this time will respond I remeber some of the Marines David Knotts, Sgt Firm, Tom Howell, We had some good times at that place. Sure miss all my good friends. If anyone remebers my Bill Bailey please, text my at b.bailey78@yahoo.com. Thanks for the help Sgt Firm you made time there alot easier. Semper FI!!!!

Carol Smith		25-Sep-2010 02:13
I am one of the many Icelandic-American families that grew up in Iceland. I am from the Woods family. John is my dad's name. I am Carol. He worked for many years at the Public Works Department on the base. I used to love visiting him at his office. I even worked there for a brief stint when I was 14. He worked until he was 80 years old, retired to Arizona and passed away two years later. His work was his life and he loved every day of it. He had countless friends and was a member of the Baptist Church that sat at the bottom of the hill before you went up to the base. The left hand side. Because there were two entrances. There were many families like mine. American men married to Icelandic women. The Skowronski's, the Nolan's, the Guidice's to name just a few. We grew up in Iceland, had friendships on and off the base because we lived both lives. We grew up speaking both languages and now we have all moved on. I still have family living in Iceland and I think closing the base was a big mistake that will be regretted later on. It doesn't feel the same for me. I left Iceland and joined the Navy. Got my first base of preference. Iceland. Spent two wonderful years there as a PN. This was in 80-82. I also worked part time as a bartender at the Officers Club (after work), which is where I met my husband. It was amazing to see my country in a different light. As someone in the military. I did all the fun things. Went to the Top of the Rock...partied till.....well, not dawn... because it never came. stumbled across the moss covered rocks to my room. Went on the tours like I had never lived there before and saw things with a different perspective. My Dad asked me once, Carol, do you regret that you are from Iceland? I gave him the most horrific look and said.......Father, how can you ask that? I love where I am from. This is the most unique and beautiful country in the world and for me to say that I am from there and I have heritage there is the best. Things I remember......seeing Jaws at the base theater. Scared me to death. My history teacher Miss Nixon. Having a hot dog with everything at a taxi stand. Licorice. Real Icelandic chocolate. Sirius LMAO...calling the Icelanders Mojacks......even tho I was one. (there is a story behind that one) Walking outside with the air still and snowflakes falling. White Outs.........loved those Almost crawling to work during those to get to work at the Personnel Bldg. Northern Lights. So beautiful. Getting stationed back there and visiting AT Mahan and seeing some of my old teachers Icelandic Ice Cream and Skyr. I could go on. If anyone has remembrances......I am Carol Woods Smith.......email is vikinggirl059@yahoo.com

Charles Wilson		11-Sep-2010 20:16
I am Charles Wilson, Msgt retired USAF, stationed at Kef 1978-1979, in the 57 FIS. Have some great memories of the place. I worked in A.G.E. on the flight line. I was there when the C-121 burned. I remember the great USO fish fries on friday and saturday nights, the wonderful people who staffed the USO and the great lost friends from the little Baptist Church I went to on the station. I also remember the snow drifts that covered the dining facility at times and the wind that would blow so icey cold right through you, the Bear Alerts when all you could do is hear the F-4 taking off but not see them due to the white-outs, the Icelandic hotdogs at the taxi stand on the station and laughing to see the "Mojacks" Icelandic gate guards changing shifts...the big , tall guys crawling out of the Ford Mavericks. The long days of night and daylight was an interesting experience too. I also remember how the AF guys used to battle the Marines over the painting of the white rock outside of the Marine barracks. Oh, I can't forget waking to the smell of the burning fish from the local fish factory...KEF Katty. I was just a Buck Sgt then and looking back at it all after a long career in the military, being at Kef reminds me more of a vacation than a job but I still think it was a marvelous assignment. And to you, Sir, who generated this website..many thanks for bringing back the wonderful memories!

Richard Kamka		23-Aug-2010 04:29
Dick Kamka Bob Sarka , Ken Pape , & I celebrate the 1400th OPS. GRP. , at Keflavik Airport, as well as the streets of Reykjavik as we knew them, 50+ yrs. ago , every March in New Orleans . We ' re looking for others who were there then , esp. Roger T. Minor , James E. Morse , Bill Crosswhite , Gus Gonzales , Robt. F. Stone , William E. Ginn , "Foof "Harris , Morton Burton , & BobThibideau .

Tim Gilbert		31-Jul-2010 05:25
I was Crew Chief on the F-15s for the 57 FIS from Oct '87 to Oct '88. I also manned the Alert Barn for a while. Launching Eagles after Bear bombers. Good times with great people! Plenty of fond memories like driving to work in a white out, Closing the Mar Bar, and putting on sun glasses to walk back to the dorm at 2am, and cooking Christmas dinner in the dorm with a bunch of friends. I was sorry to hear that the 57 FIS got deactivated.

Lee Rudbart		30-Jul-2010 14:01
Stationed at NASKEF 1988-1989. Worked Base Security. GREAT place to spend some time. Spent many off hours 4-wheeling around the country in my CJ-7. Still friends with people I met while there. I was very sad when I heard that they were closing the base a few years back. (My first base, Orlando, has been closed, NASKEF is gone, and my ship, FFG-15, USS Estocin, was sold to Turkey! What a history!)

Guest		22-Jul-2010 21:51
hi im stephen romeo and i was stationed at the marine barracks from jan 1976 to december 1976. i had a great time and crazy memories. my email is wolfromeo@optonline.net

Vanta Greenwood		11-Jul-2010 03:40
My husband (Scott Melhuish now deceased) was stationed in Keflavik from 1981-1983. I joined him in 1982. It was a beautiful place and some place I tell everyone to visit. I have many wonderful memories from there and hate to think that those places are no longer there. I have some wonderful pics I would love to add if I could ever get them transfered to a computer. Thanks for the site and Iceland...Thanks for the memories.

Tom Wolf sr.		04-Jul-2010 13:23
Tom Wolf Was stationed in Keflavik in 64-65 as a Marine, trying to get up with other old guys that were there at the same time. Found one so far, also wont to get up with Nancy Sparks. Please e-mail me: tomwolfsr@yahoo.com Loved Iceland so I married an Icelandic and we spend our Summers there.

Guest		29-Jun-2010 03:28
My name is Polly Bernhardt and my husband's name is Daryl. We were in Iceland twice--in 67-69 and 71-73. He was assigned to Base Supply and I was the secretary to the Col Sowers, the Base Comander. We enjoyed our assignment so much that Daryl volunteered to go back! Our children also liked Iceland. We had a lot of parties in our home for many unaccompanied personnel. If any of you remember us I would like to hear from you. Unfortunately, Daryl passed away a year ago. It was good to read your stories and I am glad to share ours. pbern4@yahoo.com

Rick Bernhardt		28-Jun-2010 21:37
My dad was stationed there twice when we were kids...67-69 and 71-73. Great place to be a kid...in the summer we'd be out playing in a field across from our house at 1 in the morning, the sun shining just as bright as could be..of course we paid for all that sunshine in the winter but we had a blast. Got to try out both A.T. Mahans...they had built a new one when we went back in 71. Loved to ride around on the base bus...Andrews Theater...we'd go out to Rockville for the buffet on Sundays...I remember they had signs next to the road on the way out..."Up the road...around the bend...you'll find a site...of professional men" Good times...

Guest		26-Jun-2010 06:10
Paul Bramlett What great duty".A woman behind every tree"So they say.I was there from 62-63 on Combarforlant staff Radm Moore and A genuine wwII Navy hero,Radm Paul Bouie.So sorry that the base was closed down.Had many good friends and good times at the viking club.

Ken Craig		15-Jun-2010 15:07
Stationed from 5/66 to 5/67 at the communications station in the hangar. Loved playing ball at 2am after watch and not needing the lights. Met some great Icelanders while stationed there. All in all, not a bad place to build character (which I needed). Ken

Bobby Shemp		03-Jun-2010 21:54
I was stationed there from 1986-1989. I'm glad it closed down. That place was a horrible place to live and the personnel drank and played all day ! It was a U.S. shit hole ! Good bye for ever !!

Robert Miller		27-May-2010 04:33
Does anyone remember when the rescue team into the mountains to "rescue" a bunch of stranded people from base November 1991? I was one of those people. Too bad the Captain and Admiral got all pissed off about some supposed bad PR for the base. I left the 960 AWACS in Nov 1992. Guess the powers to be thought I was going native! I was! Hello and farewell to all former Rocky Road Four Wheelers! lipbrother@yahoo.com, Robert Miller, MSgt (Ret)

Guest		10-May-2010 19:56
I remember coming out of the bar at night when the sun was still up - that was strange! That�s where I learned to put aluminum foil on the windows to get some sleep! That winter I remember when the snow covered the road with big drifts and I ran my car into one of them with a quick jolt before I realized what happened to me � LOL! The worst memory I had was the smell from the fish remains being burned just down the road from my apt. I paid $.30 for a pack of cigarettes on base even though they were over a $1 off base. I swore I�d quit smoking if they ever cost me that much! We played Euchre nonstop and even wore out one of my rings pulling the handle on the slots! On duty one night the wind blew a P-3 into a hangar � it was the pilot�s last flight before he retired. One of the other pilots lost his finger and he brought it inside OPS in a plastic bag on ice. Those 12-hour shifts were a bear! The best memory was visiting Gullfoss and Geysir hot springs, and driving out in the countryside where you had to stop to let the sheep cross the road. It was so quiet you could hear a person talking a mile away.

Ernie Raeon		09-May-2010 21:43
I was at the H-2 site in 1969, I remember the club and the shuffleboard table. Also going down the mountain in the spring.

Stephen Moose Miller		01-May-2010 19:01
Stephen "MOOSE: Miller I was station in Iceland Jan 81 to Jan 82

Guest		26-Apr-2010 04:13
My name is Joan (Carr back then) when I was stationed in Keflavik as an ATC from Aug. 1975 thru July 1976. I have pictures (not digital) and a newspaper from back then if anyone is interested. I'm also looking for Andy if he reads this and remembers me and Wayne back then. Thanks for the gift for our baby son that was born after we left there, even though the gift was for a girl - who knew! Lots of memories of ropes to hold onto during the winds and a VW bug and a dumpster rolling down the street! If anyone was there during the time, please email me at: bunny4@suddenlink.net

Guest		25-Apr-2010 19:13
I was stationed at Kef 1969-1970 as part of the AFRTS team. I'm looking for any photos of the quanset huts that AFRTS occupied during that time. I enjoyed my time on the Rock, partially because as a native Floridian, it was SO different from anything I could have imagined! I particularly recall the wind and the northern lights. Retired USAF Warren G. Pappen (sp?) was in charge of AFRTS during that time, and he and Mrs. Pappen were wonderful people to know. Brad Barfield, USN (1967-1973) rb_barfield@yahoo.com

Agnes S. Nolan		24-Apr-2010 23:05
Unfortunately I made a mistake with the web site for Eyjafjallajokull Go to www.boston.com/bigpicture and click on Eyjafjallajokull Have fun!!

Agnes S. Nolan		24-Apr-2010 22:54
It is so nice to hear how much people appreciate our small but magnificent country.My name is Agnes Sigurbjorg Nolan and Iceland was my home. I along with my siblings, Elfar(Bill), Joey, Oli(Brian) and Margret were raised there till we were of age to go to college. To this day we say we had the best of times there. I still keep in touch with Agnes Horn and Cathy Hurley, two very good friends. For those of you who want to see more beautiful pictures go to Bostglobe.com and see some awesome photos of the volcano, Eyjafjallajokull, which wreaked havoc for so many. Bless Bless Agnes Sigurbjorg Nolan

Rakla		23-Apr-2010 21:37
Does anyone out there have any information about John Robinson stationed in Keflavik in january 1963. Please contact me. rakla01@gmail.com

Guest		22-Apr-2010 08:56
Hey Gunny Sam...if you stop by this site again...did ya know a Louie Mauras (marine)?

Guest		20-Apr-2010 15:07
Walt Carpus: 1st tour=Aug63-Aug 64. I was a real "twitgit" then. Worked in the old hanger as a boot RMSN. Second tour-Jan 80-Dec82 in different building. Wife worked as OR nurse at hospital. Left there for NAS Jax. Retired in 87' as RMC. Now live in Bean Station, TN on Lake Cherokee.

Guest		19-Apr-2010 05:26
Wow...the memories! My very first duty station as a Navy OS was CFK (ASWOC), 80 - 81. It was snowing and below zero when I arrived and snowing and below zero when I left... I never knew what time of day it was...ha...ha (I'm fm south central Texas). I had a blast and met some awesome people. I remember the "club" in the marine barracks where tough marines sat watching "101 Dalmations" and the "Rock" that had to be remodeled everytime a squadron left. I remember almost getting sucked up in a P-3 engine trying to cross the ramp to go to work. Good times!!

Guest		15-Apr-2010 20:03
Dave Frederickson - I was stationed there from 75 - 78 at the ASWOC as a DS2. During my "visit" I can remember seeing an F-18 on its way to the Paris Airshow, a diverted SST, a hiijacked plane, and an EC-121 break a wing strut and burn up on the ramp.

Guest		01-Apr-2010 16:12
I was a Radioman 3rd, stationed at the navcommsta from Nov 1979 to Aug '80. My name is Patrick Fenex. Those stationed with my such as Jim Hammond, Jimmy Gutierrez, Tim Karl (animal) and others remember the incredible legal and illegal party favors in our barracks. I won't say anymore. Hopefully, everyone is doing well and eventually they will discover this site and post.

Guest		18-Mar-2010 11:45
great photos

Gunny Sam		13-Mar-2010 03:43
I was with the Marine Security Forces (Marine Barracks) from 1979-1980. Seems like such a long time ago. Had some fond memories and alot of cold memories guarding the various facilities in sub-zero tempertures with the winter months. Was never so cold in my life as when I got off of the plane in Keflavik having traveled from California. I remeber walking to base heated swimming pool, only to find the roof had been blown away the night before.

Harold Crawford		12-Mar-2010 15:50
I was stationed at NASKEF from July 71 to Feb 73. I was attached to Special Services ( Recreation Dept). Ran the Gear Issue and also worked at Andrews Theater for a while. Our Dept had the Base Champion Bowling team in the Summer of 72 The Wreck Crew. My wife worked at the tour office during 72. Had a great time in Iceland built my foundation for my 27 yers in the Navy.

Guest		11-Mar-2010 16:35
Greetings: I was stationed there from mid-'71 to mid-'73. I ran the EM club, "Midnight Sun Club" for most of that time, and would love to hear from anyone, including the unruly drunks ejected from time-to-time. I hope that our Club made your stay a little more enjoyable. Ron Witkowski ("Ski").

Guest		03-Mar-2010 02:59
My name is Larry Jeseritz and was an OT and stationed there for 2 years (1970-1971). I had a car and signed my own passes so I was able to enjoy all my off time around Iceland. I even got to see Led Zepplin in concert in Reykjavik. Great pics-thank you.

Indyfrick		23-Feb-2010 12:42
Thanks for the pictures. I was the Air Boss here during the Base closure, really miss it there.

Tom "Lou" Lewis		08-Feb-2010 18:58
I hated this site... cuz I missed the people! I was a Marine at KEF...1987-1988! Most all my pay was invested into the Top of the Rock, MARBAR slot machines, The Europa Dance club in Reyk! Hello to BOB AND MARY MARTIN, OPIE BEARD, HICKS, DAVE CROSS, LARRY MCMURREN, JOHN JACKSON, then MAJ. WEIMANN AND SONYA! I seriously do NOT miss stripping and waxing the floors (STARBOARD), and the ladder wells! To Gina D. - you broke my heart... and I miss you still. You contacted me stateside then left me high and dry! I should call you a b####...but I can't even now. I miss the base....the pride I had in my comrades there! The song "HOME SWEET HOME" at the Rock the night before the "rotator" flight took off still makes me kinda sad. Everyone was singing along with lighters lit!! If you remember Marine L/CPL Tom Lewis from TEXAS by GAWD! Drop me a line at barney_fife0@yahoo.com ... I'm 49 now and still fighting...I am in Afghanistan as PLT SGT for RECON/SCOUTs.... I wonder if the "kid" story was ever true or not!!! Ya'll find me dammitt!!! Semper Fi !

Guest		31-Jan-2010 06:29
I was in the Height Finder shop at Rockville from 78 - 79 working for Merle Brocksome. What an incredible time I had with some of the guys like Reggie Blanding and many others whose names escape me. Since my ex wasn't command sponsored, we lived in Keflavik in a nice 2nd story apartment. A major in ops lived in the building across from me, and I would ride with him during crappy wx since he had a Jeep 4x4. What an incredible assignment. Jim Shelton

TSgt (Ret) Patrick Hitt		21-Jan-2010 15:59
Great to see Keflavik the way I remember it. I was stationed there from May 93 - May 94 with the 58th FIS as a vehicle mechanic/training manager. Iceland was by far the best assignment I had, even though it was a short tour. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour meeting great people. I'm sad to see it closed.

Michael Gresham		20-Jan-2010 01:31
I was an Air Force S.P. on the Rock from 95 to 96! I had a great time and made great friends! If anyone was there during that time email me if you knew me! greshammichael@yahoo.com My nickname was Krazy Mike!

Valger�ur J�l�usd�ttir		17-Jan-2010 21:26
Can someone give me information about man that was called Dino that was stationed at NAS Keflavik from around 1948 to 1950. Please send the information to valgerdj@internet.is.

Guest		12-Jan-2010 18:50
FRANK MURPHY ....curracloecg@gmail.com

FRANK MURPHY		12-Jan-2010 18:45
Hi my name is Frank Murphy from Wexford Ireland, and unusually on this great site i am not ex US forces but rather was a Radio officer on British Deep Sea Trawlers that fished all around Iceland, was there from '71 to '75 ( during the Cod Wars ! ) and used to listen to AFR KEFLAVIK for my sanity during those long dark winters, what a great station , many memories indeed were flooding back when i accidently found this site whilst checking out on internet radio if AFR KEFLAVIK was still about , I was saddened to hear about the Base closure as everyone else is having read the numerous comments which were very interesting , I was jealous to some extent of you landlubbers ( especially during the many Storms at sea which were quite hairy ) as you got the chance to see a great Island which we could only see in the distance except for one medico visit to Seydisfjordhur on the East coast and that was a real experience sailing up through a Fjord for miles to a small town at journey's end. We also by chance were sailing close to Surtsey the new volcanic Island near the Vestmann Is, shortly after its eruption and that was quite a sight a real smoker !! land of fire and ice indeed. Now i am living back home on Curracloe Beach made famous in '97 by Spielbergs Saving Private Ryan ! had acess to all areas during filming as i am OIC of the local Coastguard Unit, that was a real blast being up close to Hanks andf co. Have many pics of that and some offshore ones at Iceland. Cheers and good luck to all, email supplied.

Bill Douglas		10-Jan-2010 05:59
My e-mail is: ice2us@verizon.net (just in case)

Bill Douglas		10-Jan-2010 05:40
I was a member of Marine Barracks Keflavik, Iceland from January 1964 to April 1965. I viewed Nancy Sparks entry above and am pleased to say that I do remember her father, Capt Robert Sparks,USN. I was the Marine driver for R/Adm Paul D. Buie and his successor,R/Adm Ralph Weymouth. Every morning, at 0900, there was a briefing for the Admiral which all of the unit commanders throughout the base had to attend. Capt Sparks, being the base commander, attended every morning. I remember him as being a very squared-away, no nonsense, straight-to-the-point gentleman. He was always very cordial and well thought-of by all personnel. I was very sad to hear that both he and my C.O., Lt/Col. A.E.House, also a very fine officer, were killed along with several others in a helicopter crash a month after I derossed. I'm sorry that I can't come up with any anecdotes for you, Nancy. I did drive your dad and Capt Sampson into the American Embassy for a reception one evening, but, I'm afraid that was my only contact with him other than the briefings and an occaisional sighting at the PX or American Express (bank). Yes, Nancy, I remember him well.

claudea		08-Jan-2010 05:54
From Danang, Vietnam to NAS Keflavik, 1968-Feb21, 1970. My wife arrived a couple of months after I did, and our first thing to do in even the wet Spring was to head out in our little '59 green Volvo for all the open country we could find! Then our first child was born at the NAS Hospital -[making a memory book for that son brought me here!]- in august, and I extended my tour to have the next Summer for touring. During that Winter, our son loved to stop his fussing and go to sleep when I'd take him out in the Hump-back Volvo, and skim over the high snow drifts! Never got stuck, but now I look back and see how dangerous it was! Sea Bee downsizing caught me, and I was unable to stay the next Summer. I was a floor mechanic in the Base Utilities Shop, the old converted WWII Hanger. Memories!

Guest		07-Jan-2010 19:40
Alonzo Cruder Stationed at Naval Hospital from 1987-1990. Great duty station. Met a lot of nice people.

Roger Schmiedel		23-Dec-2009 16:11
My Dad was stationed there from �54 to �56, Army, my mother, sister and I came in �55. It is how I remember it, just trying to figure out which unit we lived in. Love the photos; it is as I remember it from childhood. Roger

Karl Phillips		23-Dec-2009 16:10
Hi. I am Karl Phillips and I was the all night DJ at AFRTS - 1484 at the base in Keflavik from February 1971 to February 1972. Hello to all that might remember me.

Gene Brussman		21-Dec-2009 03:45
Gene Brussman, I was stationed at keflavik may 60 to May 61. I worked passenger service. At the time I was there Russian planes would come thru on the way to Cuba. It was a very interesting year.

Gene Brussman		21-Dec-2009 03:45
Gene Brussman, I was stationed at keflavik may 60 to May 61. I worked passenger service. At the time I was there Russian planes would come thru on the way to Cuba. It was a very interesting year.

Don Martin, MSGT, USAF, Ret		18-Dec-2009 14:27
Keflavik was one of my best assignments. I was there from 1985 until 1990. I ran the communications section on the E-3 AWACS and was one of the AWACS Command Post Controllers. I loved watching the northern lights, playing on the black beaches and eating the fish at the USO on Fridays. I would love to go back and see Keflavik, Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon and Gulfoss on the Golden Circle tour again!

Bill Erow, TSgt, USAF, Ret		14-Dec-2009 16:27
Thanks for the pics! I was stationed at Kef from 80-81 as my remote with the AF in the financial office. A great experience and I wish I could go back and do more than I did, take advantage of all the great things and places. The people were great and friendly.

Loren H. Dudley RM1		27-Nov-2009 21:49
Make that Sept 61 to Oct 62

Loren H. Dudley		27-Nov-2009 21:48
I was station at NCS Kef Sept 61 to Oct 72. Lots of nice people. Moved the commsta from hanger to BLDG (Old Air Force Comm sta) Was sent to NCSW Panama during cuban crisis, did not have any summer clothes boy was it hot in dress canvas. Went back to NCS Kef 1968 for over two years had family up there with me. We lived in the yellow housing. Spent almost month in hospital (quonset hut) with bleeding ulcers. Had a young corpsman by name of "mouse" stayed by my bed. Anyone remember him? Doctor name was "Pelligrini" or something close to that. Almost had collison with a P2V on the apron. The wind cought my car and pushed it across black ice and ended up under the wing. Don't know how I would have explained that to my ins people.hehe. Thanks for great pictures.

Ken Wyrick		12-Nov-2009 03:53
Ahhhhh Kef !! Great Pics....Thanks for bringing back some of my favorite memories during my Navy Tenure. Was stationed thre at the Naval Hospital from 84-88. Actually didn't want to leave. Saw also a couple of names that worked within the Hospital during my time there, Dave Anson and My good associate "Magnus Magnusson" (Mikey). Mikey gave the nickname of "Kenrickson" because he thought my last name was weird or he actually probably couldn't pronounce it. (Haahahaaa) I also use to profess that I was the first Black Icelandic because I loved it so much there in all its beauty & splendor. I was especially fond or the year round temperature. (Never was much for hot weather) so Kef was ideal for me and my family. Anywaaaaay as I rattle, I was an HM1(AW) working in the Pharmacy at the time. Would like to see more pics,tales,and experiences while in "The Land of Fire & Ice". Thanks again Ken... V/R HMC(AW)USN RET - Ken Wyrick (Kenrickson) FuldaWyrick@Aol.com

Jeremy Johns		07-Nov-2009 09:36
I tended bar at the Pub and the Top of the Rock from 2002 to 2005. What a trip that was. I knew then and there that those would be some of the best times of my life.

Bob McInnis		28-Oct-2009 03:31
Was one of original RM's sent right out of RM"A" Norfolk in 1961.....Stayed 1 1/2 years and picked up in Reyk by Carrier Wasp in "62"...Worked in Hanger and handled mostly "Z" dispatches of UFO's...Didn't know it at the time...but it was great...Some of the pix's are new to the time I was there but others are right on....Nice job....

Nancy Sparks		27-Oct-2009 05:09
We were stationed in Keflavik in 1965. My dad, Robert R. Sparks was the commanding officer of the base. He was killed in a helicopter crash in May of that year. I was only 11 at the time. Did anyone know my dad who could tell me stories about him?

John Sullivan		25-Oct-2009 16:41
I was reading the comments and saw Doug Wilson's comments on him being there from 1964-66. I was there too and in going through the old high school yearbook the Agnes he refers to I believe is Agnes Nolan. My dad worked in that hangar he worked in during those years.

Rachel Lathangue		17-Oct-2009 14:08
I work in the NEX cash office 93/94. I loved living in Iceland and meet lots of wonderful people there. Shame it's closed now, pics are exactly how I remember it.

Hans Johnson		15-Oct-2009 19:40
Hans Johnson (former Ht2) I was ther 1984-85 and ran the base gym for MWR.awsome duty!

Doug Wilson		21-Sep-2009 21:49
I worked in the hangar at Keflavik airport on the base as a Radioman; made RM3 while I was there. I was there from May '64 to August '66 and I had a half-icelandic girlfriend most of the time.Her name was Agnes and she went to high school on the base.Would love to talk to some of the guys I worked with but don't remember too many names anymore. I had a close friend from Islamarada Florida(one of the keys)and I think his name was Richard(he had a nickname) and I remember Brian Richardson and a black guy named Leroy. I have alot of great memories of Iceland.

Scott R. (RM3)		21-Sep-2009 02:32
Was at NAVFAC Kef from 94 to 95. Wow these photo's bring back some memories. I was wondering if anyone knew where to find any list of personnel at the individual commands. Looking to expand my Facebook Friends list with some old shipmates.

Craig W		20-Sep-2009 07:09
Was there with 960 AWACS from 86-87. LOVED IT

Trevor Ness		13-Sep-2009 01:47
I was there 17 May89 to 17 May90 with the 57FIS engine shop. I remember wondering what the hell did I do, but in time I met some of the best people I have ever had the honor of knowing. Tom Frost, Tim Ortung, Tammy Ortung, Ralph Finklea, Charles Hardin, and so many others. It's a real shame to see Keflavik close, many good memories, many good friends. Thanks for posting the photo's and bringing back the memories for all of us.

robert schellberg		09-Sep-2009 01:47
was stationed at kef from sept 63 to sept 64. i was the flt mechanic on the c-54 doing r&r flights to frankfurt. does any one have photos of that era. would be appreciated email them to rjs1966@optonline.net thanks bob schellberg usn

Bill Smith		07-Sep-2009 01:27
I was with the 57th in 76 and 77, went to William Tell in Fla. for a month. I was a WCS tech on the F-4C.

Mac		07-Sep-2009 00:41
I was stationed there from 1997-1999 with the US Navy. I met my husband there. He was a Marine. I would love to go back one day. I really had great memories of Iceland. Does anyone remember the name of the little shop that sold the Icelandic clocks? They were in the shape of Iceland, but had the Marine Corp emblem. I purchased one for my husband, but it has since broke and looked to purchase another one. Can't seem to find them anywhere. I know that it was not the NEX where I purchased it. Just can't remember the name of the little shop.

bob klingmn		20-Aug-2009 18:17
i was stationed at kef from feb 1954 to feb1955 lot of good times, ill always remember, a lot of icelanders did not like us mostly men but the girls sure did like us, i used to go to theblue frontin downtown reyjavik, i remember clauss leverman who was a good friend.a lot of memeries. BOB WA8WUR

DP1 Alan Miller		19-Aug-2009 14:29
Great Pictures. I worked at the comptroller from 89 to 92. My daughter was born there. I miss the place.

Gibby Gibson		14-Aug-2009 12:18
Gibby Gibson Enjoy your site. I was at Keflavik Oct 89 - Oct 90. I was an F-15 Jet Engine mechanic over in the F-15 Phase Dock. Spent many nights at the MARBAR, and the Top of the Rock. Sure do miss the fish fry night at the USO. Man what some good times.

Russ Caron		12-Aug-2009 21:15
Spent 350 days at Keflavik from January 14, 1968 to December 31, 1968 and, althought not assigned to the Radio Station there, I hosted a light night music program usually from midnight to 2AM. Great memories and was very happy to find your sight.

Brad		09-Aug-2009 03:08
I was there for a year in 1967 and LOVED it! Being a native Floridian, everything was so different, but the main thing I remember were the Northern Lights, the wind, and the quiet at night. Absolutely incredible!

Josh Doyle		08-Aug-2009 05:35
I lived here in the mid 80's from the ages of 9-13. I have never in all of my life been anywhere as amazing and beautiful as this place. Since i left (almost 20 years ago) not many days go by where i dont think about this place and dream of going back. I had some of the best times of my life here and i have been all over the globe, both before and after Keflavik. I have heard some stories about everything being closed and the base being given to the russians in some financial rescue deal for the icelandic banks, not sure if that ever happened. Anyone know an AFFORDABLE way to get to and find lodging in Iceland, please let me know. My wife hates the cold but i think she would make an exception for this place since she knows how fond i am of it. Anyway, i know most of you people actually worked there and i cannot relate to that as i was too young, but i went to AT Mahan high school and my dad was a weapons ordinance officer. MAN!!! good times. great site, thanks! joshua.doyle@hotmail.com

Rebecca Johnson Oxley		08-Aug-2009 04:30
Love the pics. Stationed at Rockville NAS 87-88 with 982 ACWS. Wish I'd stayed in Iceland longer. Maybe I'll drag my cold-hating husband there someday......

Rebecca Johnson Oxley		08-Aug-2009 04:29
Love the pics. Stationed at Rockville NAS 87-88 with 982 ACWS. Wish I'd stayed in Iceland longer. Maybe I'll drag my cold-hating husband there someday......

Ted Davies		24-Jul-2009 17:32
I was stationed at NASKEF AIMD from '85 through '88. My daughter was born there. We brought a cat back when we transferred out. That cat lived for 20 years. Good cat, good duty.

Randy Herd		22-Jul-2009 19:25
Comm Flight Commander for the 85th while there from 93 - 95. Lived in family housing unit that housed NATO officers for the most part. Had two teenagers at AT Mahan. (Lived between a Dane and a Canadian). Beautiful country -- black sand beaches at Vik, Gullfoss, Geysir, Blue Lagoon, Garden of Eden... Neat being able to start a July golf tourny at 2200. My daughter and I had our own "golden circle" tour every Saturday -- NEX, commissary, quick shop, Wendy's.

Joko Tasich		25-Jun-2009 15:49
Wow I was there too, Jul 1985-Jul 86 with the FIS. was part of the cadre for the conversion from 4's to 15's. Maintenence controller (job control) As stated before, the best of times and the worst of times. Missin my old buds Lampson's Stewarts, all the folks at the chapel. I also did the youth group there for the year...(heavy sigh)Scot Morgieu and Tatlock, good ol Doug Strunk.

Ben		21-Jun-2009 08:20
My dad was Air Force and was stationed there 20-plus years ago; I have to say that these photos look exactly like what I remember from when I was a kid living there.

Max Reinhardt		07-Jun-2009 18:44
Hello there. Wondeful photos. Brings back memories. My second job was at the Officers club washing dishes... :) I worked at NAS Keflavik Billeting Department from 1996 to late 1999. went to 3 clubs on base a lot. forgot the names though. lotsa fun. best time of my life. Iceland is the most beautiful country in the world. MS3 Max Reinhardt maxwreinhardt@hotmail.com

Bragi Josefsson		19-Apr-2009 18:57
I�m a professional photographer in Reykjavik Iceland and I�m working on a photo book about the army base in Keflavik after it was abandoned. I�m looking for a short text/stories from people who lived there to include in the book. Check out www.bragi.is for some examples on my work on the base. Please contact me at bragi@bragi.is Thank you Bragi Josefsson

Carol Reilly		29-Mar-2009 16:38
What happened to the Naval Hospital when the base closed? The chapel at the hospital was named for our infant son who died at birth. The chapel was named the Kristjan John Reilly chapel. My husband, Lt. Col. John Reilly was the CO of the Marine Barracks, Keflavik from 1972-74. We have many wonderful memories of our time in Keflavik. Carol Reilly

BedandBreakfast, " Billeting "		26-Mar-2009 01:21
Hello now this area is part of Iceland. We have opened guesthouse at old Billeting office. If you plan to visit Iceland, check out price at our guesthouse. gistihus@internet.is Bed and Breakfast, Keflavik airport.

James Mac		01-Feb-2009 21:33
James Mac Stationed Keflavik 75-76 57th FIS. Mountain climber and visited geologic sites around the Island. Gysers, black beach, thingvaler (spelling) several water falls and viewed the smoke from Vestmaannoe Island volcano from the southern tip of Iceland. Generally tried to keep warm.

Guest		26-Jan-2009 16:51
I was stationed on the rock from approx. June 1961 till Dec. 1962. I extended for six months because it was terrifc duty. Was a USN plank owner and worked out of the line shack driving "Follow Me" trucks. Sure was busy during the Berlin crisis, never saw so many fighters refueling at once. Still remember the terrible headache that Brenaven could give you. Also, the wonderful odor of fish drying on the racks outside the base.

Guest		18-Jan-2009 20:22
northern lights!!!! I was there from 78-80 RM3 ASCOMM (I extended)I will try and visit this year for sure.

dino		17-Jan-2009 02:07
Cool pics. I was there at SATCOM from 95 to 99. Had a pretty good time there. Great command....... Drank alot of beer. :) I have some pretty good pics if you'd like to see them.

Steve Hovies		16-Jan-2009 20:53
Good pictures Ken. I was stationed in material control as AK3 from 4/68 to 9/69. Also work at the Chief's Club as a Bar back and a Bar tender. My Chief was the Head Bar tender there. Read Jeff Kregers comment about the C47J (tail#187). It had a crash landing delivering supplies at the radar site at the northern tip of Iceland in 8/69. I and two others (AM & AE) spent two weeks there salvaging everything from the plane and crating it up for shipment. When we left only the fuselage was left on the ground. I saw a picture of it on the internet sitting next to the gravel runway where we left it. Good times and good memories.

Carlos Solinap		07-Jan-2009 05:07
Stationed on "The Rock" from Aug 1996 - Feb 1998, Central Billeting Office, SUPPLY Dept. So many good memories, many, many good friends. Sad to see it has closed. I have always wished I could have gone back for a visit. I met my "Bagtit" thier at BLDG 757. // MSSN Solinap - CS1(SW)Solinap

Greg Meyering		01-Jan-2009 16:43
That should have read Oct.'67-Jan.'69

Greg Meyering		01-Jan-2009 16:39
Oct.'68-Jan.'69. Navy communications. Better than my time aboard ship! Got to go to Europe. Spent 2 mos. @ H-2. Good times for the duration at main base and H-2. Made good friends plus my brother was there (2 years).Midnight sun and northern lights...what memories.

JAMES HOUSDEN		28-Dec-2008 20:50
STATIONED DYE-5 APRIL 66 TO APRIL 67, STRAIGHT OUT OF ET SCHOOL GLAKES. MADE ALOT OF FRIENDS. SOME, I SAW MUCH LATER IN THE NAVY. ICELAND WAS ALMOST AS GOOD AS NAVCOMSTA LONDONDERRY. BOTH WERE GOOD DUTY STATIONS. BETTER THAN NAM. BOTH BASES NOW GONE. JIM

Guest		17-Dec-2008 00:54
Yes I was in Keflavik and Grindavik in the 70's ND 80'S working with NATO Base.

Andri		11-Dec-2008 01:55
I would like to address to those of you who used to work at NASKEF that there is a group on Facebook called "NASKEF" - please join!

MaryClare		07-Dec-2008 04:05
This was my first assignment in the AF, from April 2002-April 2003. I worked as a surveillance technician at Loki, the 932 ACS. I can't believe it's closed. What have they done with all of the empty buildings on the base? Has it caused an employment issue with all of the jobs lost? Has the actual town of Keflavik suffered because the base closed?

Jim Hoover		05-Dec-2008 18:06
I was there from Feb 86 to Feb 87 with Marine Barracks. I can still remember the Northern Lights & the wind. Had fun at the Blue Lagoon. Hard to believe it's been 20 yrs ago. Keflavik is a place you can never forget

Guest		30-Nov-2008 04:36
I was stationed in Kef three times. Once in 76-77 with the 57th FIS as an Avionics Instrument Sys Specialist working on F4Cs and HH3s. Lived in commissary housing. Second time was 81-84 again working for 57FIS in a different job in PMEL (test equipment cal). Again in commissary housing. Third and last time in 86-87 again working in PMEL. This time in barracks next to USO without the family. Retired in 96. Obviously I enjoyed Kef. I volunteered to go all three times. Those three times in Iceland had a profound positive effect on my life. Sorry to see it close. I believe we will regret that decision as the Russian Bear is once again beginning to growl. Bless.

Dee		18-Nov-2008 22:17
I was there 1980-1982. I was really young, 19, married to Ric Fairbanks..he worked security. I enjoyed it for the most part..was a once in a lifetime thing, thats for sure! I learned how to bowl pretty decent..Sad that it closed I think..I would have liked to go visit again.

Mark Gordon		18-Nov-2008 02:26
Looking for Cpl/Sgt Glenn Young. He was my first squad leader in 1978 and 79.

Guest		13-Nov-2008 14:25
Does anybody knows about Jonathan who was staioned at Rockville 1969?? please Help...

Larry Bolger		19-Oct-2008 19:19
I made one trip on a training flight from PAX river, It was a memorable trip, Our wheel fell off while taxing for take off. Got a photo to prove it>

Guest		28-Sep-2008 19:15
Hjalti Gustavsson from the land of BJORK: I remember Heimir,Jon,and Cris(Kiddi)We were all there climbing the Big poles at the Grindavik site. I wonder if any of there worked at the AFI Supply Storage and Issue or A and A. I spend lot�s of time there cool people there. They turned the Base upside down now close to 2000 thousund Icelanders settled there alredy and I'm driving the puplic Bus there.Best regards to all that was stationered here on the land of Ice,Polarbears and Fier. Allt he best Hjalti H.J. www.mitt.is/hjaltig www.vf.is News from Keflavik

Guest		16-Sep-2008 01:56
I was stationed at NAS Keflavik from Apr 68 to Apr 69. I was assigned as the "Baby Blackshoe" for the OMD division. I joined the flying club there and was able to fly myself around the ROCK, visiting many towns, meeting lots of people. I would like to take a trip back to Iceland to visit it again.

Mr. Bill		03-Sep-2008 22:22
Dang Y'all, To close Kef is a travesty to all that is, or was sacred! I was there, way, way back when we rotated in and out of Kef on the EC-121, both out of Sacremento CA,and then from Homestead with the Reserve of Det 1, OLAA 20 AD, etc, or some sort. (I'm Old, cant' remeber all that stuff)Anyway, I wonder how many of that ole bunch still have fond memories of the TDYs we all spent there. My most fond memory ids the Christmas when we came in and all the crews comenserated together of families missed, warmer weather in Florida, and that total sense of (Why ME?!) Yes, fond memories......

Danny Clark		02-Sep-2008 00:50
Stationed on the transmitter facility in Grindavik, originally for 18 months, ended up staying for two extensions,from 90-93,loved it, will never stop telling people about my time there.

berylgosney		25-Aug-2008 15:49
Stationed at Naval Station Keflavik (1971-1973) and was a Material Expeditor as an E-4 and E-5 before transferring to NAS Whidbey Island in my home state. I loved every minute of my Icelandic Tour and would love to go back. First thing I did in 1971, was buy a bright yellow Super Beattle Volkswagon, outfitted it with 4 studded snow tires and saw every inch of the the Island. What a beautiful country. Miss my many Icelandic friends who worked with me in the Supply Dept. Inga Petersdouttir, are you still there? And Manny, gosh you were the main stay of the Supply Department and quit the jokester --- I am sure you have passed on dear friend as you were in your late 50's then I believe --- I was there during the eruption and evacuation of those people when the volcano erupted out of the sea. Remember all the livestock that got helo'd to safety. And the residents who refused to leave their home with molten lava flow all around them....Yeah I remmeber the ICEDEF - our little exercises defending the base...I was a machine gunner...and AKCS Gary Shite, AK2 Gary Guy, where are you today? Contact me, I would love to hear from you. I went on to be the Material Expeditor Master for the Navy, served 27 years military/civilian before finally retiring in 1998. If ever there was a place I wanted to visit again and again, it would be Iceland. What beautiful fond memories --- the shetland ponies, the whaling stations, and that awful pudding, natives seem to like...awh the whale steaks were great (dont knock it unless you tried it)... I was one of the few fortunate people in the 1970's to live on base. It's all in who yo know. I rented a quansit hut (about 700 sf) from a Icelander at the fuel farms and had the best of housing....I later turned it over t0o my friend, Gary Guy who I never have heard from since...wish he'd find me as I've tried to find him...He's in Virginia somewhere. I remember the Russian Bears and the most haunting Military aircraft of its time, the German Vulcan ---- I remember when it landed at this International Airport, and all these military surrounded it to provide security of this stealthy looking aircraft. Geez the pilots climb to the cockpit must have been 20 feet...its was huge and the struts were at least 10 feet it seemed.....a truck could drive under its wings....huge for the time....anyone remember the same things I mention...and of course the steam venting from the group, "Jules Verne" journey to the center of the earth originated here, I walked the glacier, seen the gorgeous waterfalls, we could go on and on...

jim		11-Aug-2008 04:34
jim mccarthy my friend was staying in iceland for a couple of days on her way to england.i told her to go to the marine barracks to visit,and have a few beers @ the marine club.i was stationed there 73-74 (no club,no marines, no NATO base!)i was floored! i even finished high school there A.T Mahan H.S. THE BASE H.S.i had many good times.......

Guest		20-Jul-2008 21:51
hello my name is scott h. clayton i was stationed there 1980 1981 57 tac figheter sq

Troy		18-Jul-2008 18:35
I liked there so much I did two tours. Apr 88-89 and Sep 91-93. I think this was one of the coolest (no pun intended) places to be stationed.

maggim		22-Jun-2008 02:13
Hello Renee, Maggi here, used to work with the Comptroller at the Hospital. How are you doing? Hope all is fine with you and yours. Maggi.

Renee Coker		21-Jun-2008 22:00
I was sorry to hear that the base closed. My family was stationed there from 2000-2002. My Navy spouse worked at CFK and I worked at the hospital as the Tricare rep. My kids had a blast there.

tf3xon		02-May-2008 22:26
NAS Keflavik was very unique in all aspects. I was employed there for over 25 years (19 years for the Navy) and have nothing but good memories of friends and co-workers. Flo Marino, and others I knew, welcome to my website: http://tf3xon.org Best wishes, Jakob, NAS Security Dept.

Christina Coler		27-Apr-2008 20:53
I was at the 932nd from Jan 2003-Jan 2005. I enjoyed my time there and was sad to see the base close. Would have liked to been able to get stationed there again.

mike krywokulsky "SKI"		07-Apr-2008 12:08
WOW, I can not believe it is closed. That is a shame. This was my favorite duty station of all. I was there from 2002-2003, AF Security Forces. HUAH....

maggim		24-Mar-2008 22:14
Magn�s Magn�sson. Worked at the Naval Hospital from 1977 until the end. Would be great to hear from ex co-workers. Saw an entry from Dave Anson, remember you. magnusm@hs.is

Andri Freyr Stefansson		24-Mar-2008 21:41
Nice to run into a side with photos and comments from people who used to be involved with NAS Keflavik. I used to work at NAS Keflavik as a LN Civilian with Law School as an Assistant Contract Specialist at Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) and Facilities Support Contracts (FSC) from 2002-2005. In 2005 I started working at Navy Housing Department (HSG) as a Project Manager and in 2006 until the base closed in 30 Sep 2006 I was working at ROICC as a Contract Specialist and at HSG as a Supervisory Neighborhood/Project Manager and Personnel Support. Working at NASKEF was great and I miss the people (both US and LN) and the operation! Hi Flo and Jim Marino :) Andri Freyr Stefansson � andri8215788@msn.com

Jean Howe		15-Mar-2008 16:30
Ah, the memories. My first duty station out of RP-A school. You can't really put into words how to describe the exeprience. The Northern Lights, the weather, everything.

Eric 'Joe' Mathias		13-Mar-2008 18:03
Great memories! This was my first USAF assignment. I was a weapons loader with the 57th FIS from Jan 79 to Jan 80. I remember waking up at 6 o'clock and not knowing if it was AM or PM. I enjoyed getting together every weekend with the dorm rats and partying...we called it "chior practice". Hello to Joe Falcon and Charles Oneal! Thanks Ken!

Chip Sparrow		04-Mar-2008 22:10
I flew with the 57th back in the mid-70's. It was the best and worst of flying. We didn't get shot at but I had fellow pilots in the squadron say they would rather get shot at than fly in that weather! But on a beaufiful day it was flying at its best - you can't fly like that anymore back in the States, or even then. My wife and I were glad to leave and get back HOME, even though I do miss much of it.

J.Romeo		15-Feb-2008 12:49
2003-2006 It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. At least I can handle the winters a lot better at home now.

Allen and Dawn Frederick		25-Jan-2008 21:18
My husband Allen Fredrick and I were stationed in Kevlavik from 1987-1989. He was with the 57th FIS. Really miss those years. I so much enjoyed these photos and have many regrets for not taking photos. These photos brought back many memories and tears of joy. I remmeber one year trying to take the kids sled riding on Dead Mans Hill, when a strong wind came up and blew our sleds away. It was all we could do to get the kids back home. I was a school bus monitor on base and enjoyed getting to know the Icelandic bus drivers. Maurice was everyones favorite. He was always great to the kids and spoke very good english.I also have many memories of alcoholic nights at the Rock. It does seem as though there was not much to do but drink. If anyone remembers Sgts. Becky and Phil McCandlish, I still keep in touch with them. I also keep in touch with SSgt. Philip (Mike) Fox. I have many friends from there that I have lost contact with, so if any of you were stationed during this time frame and would like to chat, just please email me at dawnfred@hotmail.com.

Brong		25-Jan-2008 01:21
NAVCOMSTA calibration lab and test equipment repair from Mar 83 through Mar 85. Loved the fish fry's at the USO. Bowling and gliding on the ice. Color Arouras Jason Brong

Forney		19-Jan-2008 06:31
Was there from 90-92. Made many trips to Reykjavik (every weekend). Met a lot of good friends I trying to locate now. I'm back in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

Flo and Jim Marino		07-Jan-2008 01:05
Found this site by accident but really enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading comments from NASKEF alumni. We were stationed in Iceland from December 1990 until base closure on September 2006. I worked at the Iceland Defense Force JAG office and my husband worked as the Commissary Director. It broke our hearts to leave such a beautiful contry and the many Icelandic friends we made over the years. I still get teary-eyed whenever I think about the years we spent there. It is definitely one of the most beautiful places on earth. We are now stationed in Lajes, Azores, Portugal, and although this place is also beautiful and has better weather, it can never replace Iceland in our hearts. Hi Trey -- this is Flo. I do remember you and all the other guys from the Provost Marshal's office. Rey Roura -- give my love to Leung. Some of the Icelanders I worked with during my time there are Gudni Jonsson, Fridthor Eydal, Halli Stefansson, Saevar Lydsson (Deputy Magistrate KIA) and also Jakob Kolbeinsson from NAS Security. I worked with many more but these are the people that I worked on a daily basis, not including those from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik and other Icelandic agencies. Thanks again for these beautiful pictures. It really made our day. Bless -- The Marinos

Joe Woods 74-75		29-Dec-2007 23:41
Joe Woods Hi everybody!! I was an allnight DJ at AFRTS Keflavik - July 74-July 75. So many memories, so little space. Remember those HUGE chunks of Icelandic Deep Fried Cod on Fridays? I've never tasted anything so good since. And the Icelandic Women? They tasted pretty good too. 3 mnths TDY at Hofn made me mighty hungry! Here's to all those crazy Marines staying up all night on guard with nothing better to do than rock out to AFN Keflavik! And Kristen Gunnarsdotter, wherever you are

DOUG		28-Dec-2007 08:02
Great first duty station also my first visit to CAC, good times, good friends. Sorry to see it go.

Guest		27-Dec-2007 22:21
Nice site was at Kef from Nov 79 to Oct 82. AFI Security Police.

Micah & Heida Reed		27-Dec-2007 07:30
Just have to say that we love the photos on this site. I was stationed in Iceland from Jan 94 -Jan 95 and it is really sad to see the fact that the place was shut down.

Joe		13-Dec-2007 18:24
I was stationed at Keflavik (USAF) from 1987-88 as Deputy Staff Civil Engineer. I was involved in the remodeling of the old civilian air terminal into new offices for AF Personnel and other staff functions. I have the sign (a knife, fork and an arrow) that showed were the restaurant was in the terminal. It still hangs in my kitchen today. Probably the cruelest trick the Air Force ever played on me was flying me to Iceland on a chartered Hawaiian Air flight! I will miss Kef but not the sideways rain or constant 40 mph winds. Great site!

Jeff Kregers		21-Nov-2007 02:02
I spent 13 months there on the Navy side, working at AirOps, from Feb67 to Mar68. We were separated from the International Terminal by an "honor" door. As the newbie, I got to serve on the "Ground Defense Force" until relieved by the next newbie. The station C54 went down so often that it was called the "station bus". C47J (tail#187) was the reliable one, then, but I understand it was abandoned as a derelict about 6 years later. I looked forward to the visits by the Danish PBY and the RAF Shackleton. Most of my shipmates spent every off-duty hour drunk and miserable. To appreciate Iceland, you had to get out and meet the people, see the country and learn the history. (They still drove on the left then, the switch took place a few years later.) It was one of my most memorable duty assignments. It was also a jumping off place to visit the rest of Europe. I was saddened to hear it was closing. I would like to visit there again. I used to letter the "Bless" certificates for the troops rotating out, and the "Bluenose" certificates, to earn a few extra bucks (before personal computers). Life was good then, and expectations were less.

Michael		09-Nov-2007 02:53
I was stationed at Kef from September '01 to February '03. I got there just three days before 9/11! I will always have such fond memories working at the Naval Media Center as a JO doing radio and TV news, and especially MediaThon.

Guest		07-Nov-2007 05:29
Was stationed at the Grindavik transmitter site 1980-81 (RM2 Puryear), a bit remote but lots of great memories, made many American and Icelandic friends. Caught "the rotator" out in Dec. '81 in the middle of a blizzard. So sad to see the base close down--a move that we will some day regret. In any case, thanks all for sharing the memories! To Hjalti Gustavsson who posted on this site: do you know Andres Thors, Heimer, Sveinn Guðmundsson who also spent time at Grindy?

HN Trover		05-Nov-2007 00:38
I was there from 2001 to DEC of 2003. That place was awesome. Used to work at Top of the Rock and Parcheezies when that is what it used to be called. A lot of good times. It really is a loss

Dave Ogg		31-Oct-2007 01:26
Guest My name is Dave Ogg and I was stationed in the 57 FIS from July 10th 1984-July 10th 1985. I was NCOIC of the NDI/JOAP lab and worked at the USO as a duty manager. It was a most interesting assignment. Too bad it's closed.

Hjalti Gustavsson		21-Oct-2007 16:40
Hi y'all I am Hjalti Gustavsson member of 85 squadron Air Force Keflavik Iceland working as a civilian in Storage and Issue Section and Equipment Managment Section made lots of friend�s there also I worked as Aintenna Rigger at Grindavik site.My dad was an Icelandic police on base for 43 years and delt with the army police a lot.It would be great if I found one of my friend out there like Richard Challiet,Ramires,Anna M Ferreira,Jack Rubin,Tom Grill Over and out. All the best Best regard�s from Keflavik,Iceland I was in Clint Eastwood�s Flags of our Father as a soldier on the beach nice and polite man. Please see www.mitt.is/hjaltig

Guest		12-Oct-2007 13:32
I was stationed there from Jul 92 to Jul 93 while in the USAF while assigned as a Town Patrolman in the Iceland Defense Force Provost Marshals office. I worked with a great small group of people that included a total of 2 USAF cops, a Navy cop, a secretary, and the Provost Marshal, Maj. Phil Henning. We were in charge of the customs policies and procedures as well as patrolling the club district in Reyklavic, the capitol of Iceland, along with the Reykavic PD. It was a wonderful assignment, and I miss the friends that I made. Great job on capturing the scenes of the base...it has brought back great memories!

RM2 Dave Kammler		06-Oct-2007 22:38
I was stationed at the ASCOMM facility from May 1984 until April 1987 and made many friends there. Unfortunately I've only managed to keep in contact with a few of them over the years. I was very surprised and unhappy to hear that the base is closed. )= Anyone stationed during this timefram is welcome to email me at DaveKammler@yahoo.com formerly RM2 Kammler at ASCOMM.

David Anson		01-Oct-2007 21:52
Ken, wonderful pictures. I was a hospital corpsman stationed at the Naval Hospital from 84 - 85. For years I have been trying to tell people what it was like there and the best way is to live it. The times I had in that one year I'll never forget. Your friends become your family while being there and to this day I am still in contact with many of those I served with. Last note, I hated walking out of the clubs at night into sunlight! Great web-site!

John		01-Oct-2007 13:58
I was with the Marines (MCSFCO) in Keflavik from 99'-00', what a way to start my enlistment! I guess I am not suprised to hear that the base shut down. Me and the other Marines used to have a blast going to "Rake". We also spent a great deal of time @ the "Casino" in Keflavik. My friends and I can take responsibility for the blacklisting of the "Shooters" establishment

Guest		24-Jul-2007 22:56
I was stationed in Iceland from 2001 to 2005 as a dependent. Loved my stay there and could not believe they actually shut it down. The pictures are wonderful.

Alan Campbell		02-Jul-2007 17:10
Arrived Keflavik on 30 Nov 88 for my first assignment following USAF Basic and Tech School. Assigned to 57FIS Ops Desk. Departed 29 Nov 89 for Scott AFB and returned to Keflavik on 17 Sep 94 and left again on 16 Sep 95. Got to close the 57FS and help stand up the 85OS. Great Times at this wonderful base, long live Kef!!

Rod Bauer		24-Jun-2007 23:47
I was stationed in Kef in 1980 with vp-23 I consider that time one of my great adventures.It is impossible to tell anyone that has not spent a tour there what it was truley like.I was able to be there for both seasons DARK and LIGHT hee hee. Theres no woman that sticks with you like MA KEF! Many great times at the TOP OF THE ROCK! Best Wishes to All.

NICKI BEAL		23-May-2007 20:19
I WAS STATIONED ON THE "ROCK" FROM MARCH 2005-JUNE 2006. I MADE TONS OF ICELANDIC FRIENDS, AS WELL AS SOME AWESOME MILITARY FRIENDS. ICELAND QUICKLY BECAME MY NEW HOME. IT WAS MY ONLY OVERSEAS TOUR SO FAR, AND IT WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.

Guest		26-Apr-2007 05:06
Comm Tech 963rd / 965th AWACS 1981-86. Made 7 trips to "The Rock". Fond memories, like the time we were scrambled and once we got airborne the weather closed down Kef. We ended up diverting to RAF Mildenhall - it was the night befor Prince Charles and Lady Di got married so of course we had to stay over and watch it on TV the next day. There was also one time at the end of a rotation we got to ride back to the States on General Chreech's plane (without the General). Never did find out what that plane was doing on Keflavik ........

Papa Bob		15-Mar-2007 17:47
I was on "The Rock" Nov. 85 thru Nov. 86. NAS AIMD in the Airframes/Hydraulic shop. I got there just a few days after the were commissioned as an "NAS". I will likely someday lose most of my memory...but I will never forget KEF.

OldBat		13-Mar-2007 20:48
We were there Dec 1979-Dec 1981. Got my bluenose enroute to the Netherlands. Had my last child there, so he's a dual citizen. Lived in the townhouse housing. When we were there, scuttlebut had it that there was A tree somewhere on the island. Has anyone found that to be true? :)

Guest		05-Mar-2007 15:00
I was stationed there from November 2001-June 2004. Awesome duty station! Lots of great memories.

Louis Patrick		04-Mar-2007 13:15
I was stationed with Air Forces Iceland Supply, Keflavik NAS as NCOIC of Technical Research from Jul77 to Jul78. So many memories! In addition to my USAF duty, I was a Bartender at the O'Club for almost the entire tour. The stories I could tell! Man, I will never forget getting stranded in the middle of nowhere in the USO microbus and having to stay at a Russian manned power plant. The Rock, the Viking, the O Club, so many friends. I can still recall walking down along a barren stretch of beach and marveling at the solitude. Exploring Icelands remote interior! The people, places and times spent in Iceland will always be with me.

Jeff Green		02-Mar-2007 03:17
I was stationed in Kef 91-92. Lots of good times, travel, and friends. Worked on the station P-3 for awhile then other things. Sorry the place is closed now.

Tim Desmond		01-Mar-2007 19:49
Nice Site. I was station in the 56th RQS squadron from 1 Feb. 1993 to 1 Jul. 1995.

Robert Mullin,MD		26-Feb-2007 22:53
Roberft Mullin, Captain(MC)USN/Ret I was stationed there from 1963 to 1965 as NAS Medical Officer (OIC BAse Hospital) and IDF Surgeon. Also had a daughter born there. It was a great two year tour.

Sgt. Michael Templeton		19-Feb-2007 20:58
I was stationed in Iceland from May 76 - May 77 with the 57th FIS (F-4C/D's). Anybody know what ever happened to SMSGT J.D. Lloyd? He was the Flight Line Supt. when I was there. He was a good NCO and Supervisor. He taught me alot when I was there.

Guest		19-Feb-2007 01:09
was stationed there from 72-73 nas maint div power plants...loved the place and miss it!

Guest		12-Feb-2007 21:09
I was stationed at Keflavik from December 1970 to December 1971. Fresh out of AT School in Millington, TN and In-Flight Radio School in Jacksonville, FL. I was assigened to the Operations Hanger crewing on the C-118, the UH-34's and C47,s. During down time worked for VK MIller in the Admin Dept and Chief Andy in the Maintenance Control Department. Kef was a great place to be stationed. I had some great trips to Europe, seen alot of Iceland and it's culture.

Stad		12-Feb-2007 04:07
Such a shame to shut it down, I was there 1992-1994 85th Tanker Support flight.

Guest		06-Feb-2007 23:43
I was statione at NAS Keflavik from Aug 2005 till it closed. It was a shame that it closed. FUN Times. Walt/

Norm Brooks		21-Jan-2007 23:01
Was there from Jan 89 to Jan 90. Worked at the MOC with the 57 FIS. Didnt even know it closed. Sad ain't it.

keef		15-Jan-2007 18:40
i was stationed at the hospital from sep01-feb04. would love to talk to anyone there from then

richard creel		07-Jan-2007 22:12
Stationed at Kef 85-86 in what was then Air Forces Iceland (AFI). Worked in QC for the Radar sites. Office was located above the Navy Exchange. Spent alot of time at the USO, and the "Blue Lagoon". VP of the "Letfeittey" (sp) running club. 10 members ran 5 mile legs from Hofen to Kef USO (325 miles) to celebrate July 4 85. Visited the "Rock" and Hofen every month. Soooooooo many fond memories. Retired 93. Kef was my best assignment, and I have had alot of good ones.

Jon Beach		31-Dec-2006 04:07
I was there Jul 87 to Jan 90. Lived right around the corner from the Rock. Don't remember bldg #. Maybe 928?? Worked at the old dental clinic, which is no longer there according to google earth. Sad thought thinking about that whole base sitting there empty. Fun times.

Max Pelkey		29-Dec-2006 13:13
I was there from Aug 87 to Aug 91 working in the Phase Dock with the 57th FIS. I got my F-15 ride there. Kef was indeed my favorite assignment in the military. Can you imagine getting there and saying to people 207 Tator's to watch....one to ride. Hawaiian Air. How ironic. I bought a brand new 1989 Skoda 120L. $3,589.00 ..... as the tears start to flow...I had better go. God Bless......(Ssgt)Max D. Pelkey

Bruce Carlson		28-Dec-2006 02:59
Thanks for the memories. I was attached to the Fleet Weather Facility 1965-69. My son was born there and I played on the base basketball and softball teams. Have many fond memories of "The Rock". It was a great experience and met lots of nice people. Bruce Carlson (bccarl06010@yahoo.com)

Wags		08-Dec-2006 19:28
Thanks for taking me back to the good days, I was part of Weapons Dept. FM 98'-2000 - sure going to miss it - sucks they closed it.... Great shots.

Bill		26-Nov-2006 00:07
I just recently closed NAS Keflavik on the Air Force Side. It sucks man i really miss that place i am soon planning a visit back to see some of my local friends i truly cant wait! Good call on the site man. -bill

Ryan		17-Oct-2006 20:41
Wow, some of these photos almost made me sick with nostalgia. I grew up on the base (father was with SATCOM - the golf ball!), spending about 7 yrs. there. (91'-98'). Some of the best times of my life. Thanks for the post!

Guest		27-Sep-2006 20:58
Does anyone know if Soviet aircraft ever used Keflavik NAS for fisheries partol as part of an agreement between the USSR and Iceland's government? I remember long ago seeing a picture of US aircraft (P-3s?) in the foreground and Soviet aircraft (An-12?) in the background on the same ramp in Iceland.

FAHOOME, Richard P		24-Sep-2006 01:18
thanks for the memories, Ken. i was radar ops nov 90-91, and the photos made me shiver. since i now live in fla, i'm sure it wasn't the cold, but more likely dread:) used to tend bar in the club, too. did anyone find anything to do but DRINK? just curious...

Dennis Lee		20-Sep-2006 09:19
Great Pics. I was stationed there from Apr 01 - Apr 04. Had a great time and saw some cool stuff.

JOHN ACUNA		03-Sep-2006 04:17
I WAS STATIONED THERE 7 JUL 71 TO 23 MAY 72 I HAD A GREAT TIME THERE I MET A LOCAL GIRL NAMED CHARLOTTE ANDRESDOTTIR SHE LIVED OUTSIDE KEFLAVIK. I REMEMBER BOB WISE, FRANK VALENTI, RON BLACKSTOCK, SSGT HOLLY, COL SAWYER, THE NIGHTS ON POSTS 5 & 5A, THE ALERT BARN, ICELANDIC ICEBOX (BARRACKS WINDOW) THE LONG WINTER AND SHORT SUMMER. THE BURGERS AT THE USO CLUB. TRIPS TO REYKAVIK, THINGVALER. AND JUST AN ALL OUT GREAT TIME. SURE DO MISS THOSE NOISEY F-102,S. ALSO A GOOD HOTDOG FROM THE TAXI STAND IN TOWN.

Rob Sargent		23-Jul-2006 08:23
Enjoyed you galleries, thanks for the memories...I was stationed at Kef Jun79-Jun80, was in 552nd AWACWg, Det 2, which became 960th AWACSS working our rotational E-3A aircraft...Lived in Bks 751, next to the 'Windbreaker', which at that time we had the barracks bar called the "Sentry Saloon", I've lost all my photo albums of my time spent there, remember Gulfoss, Skogafoss, the black beaches around the city of Vik...Remember many nights at the "Top of the Rock" Club, staggering to the USO for the fish fry every Fri and Sat nights...wasn't the fish called 'Ysa'? Retired AF in '94 having to work for a living now, hehehe

Rey Roura		16-Mar-2006 23:57
Hey Ken. Been a long time. Want some news? All US will be moving out of NAS Keflavik by 30 Sept 06!! Got this today. Nice pics. Hope you're doing well. Please say hello to the family!!

Guest		16-Mar-2006 03:00
Enjoyed your site. I am a digital phot artist and was stationed in Keflavik in the 60's. Spent some time at h2 and h3 and have converted a couple of pics of the h3 chapel into digital artists renditions. Bob (RW)Carey. www.rwcarey.com

Pat Hite		01-Feb-2006 16:48
Hello...I really enjoyed these pictures. Having been stationed there in the mid-late 70's, it's fun to look for things familiar. At that time we lived off base until housing was available on base and were among the first tenants to move into the then brand new three story family housing. What a treat to go from living in a basement apartment that leaked to the new housing! I was a civilian employee, the commander's secretary, at the 932nd ACSW (at Rockville). Fun memories! Anyway, thanks for the pics!

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