I'm a fellow SP (73-87) and NKP SP, assigned from 03/75 to 10/75 rode the last bus out the gate. I recently attend my 2nd NKP reunion at Fort Walton Beach and have been reconnecting with multiple SP's during the past reunions. I've volunteered to make a presentation during our next reunion and I’m trying to collect as much information as I can on the security operations conducted throughout the operational period of NKP from 62-75. But, I’m running into a wall when it comes to historical information. I’ve with USAF Historical Research and their all about FOIA’s and paying for information. Any historical information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. I was going to start with the 1st security functions ever recorded around the base but no luck. I’ve reached out to VSPA, NKP Thailand, SP’s past and current in an attempt to gather pictures, stories and information on our times at NKP. I worked mids during the Mayaguez and was part of the recovery operations. Thank you for any assistance you may share/provide, I’m thinking my presentation will cover approximately 90 minutes long and I plan on setting up a display as well.
Guest
21-May-2012 23:20
hi mike, i'm joe escobar and i was at nkp june 69-june 70 assigned as a radio operator with the 23rd tass. i was also an augmentee and remember the base went on alert just before xmas 69 for about a week or two? 4 individuals had come over the fence and tried to blow up the ammo dump. i think only one got away? i was stationed on the perimeter for a couple of nights. also guarded aircraft and a full bird col during other augmentee assignments. also pulled route security duty for bob hope x-mas show from the flight line to the outdoor theater. just ordered my military and medical records. am planning to file va disability for heart desease. had quad bypass in 1995...
michael jackson
24-Jan-2012 20:44
hi mike, my name is michael jackson and I was at nkp from june 69 to april 70 I mostly worked the main gate. and I remember a lt. fuhs ( I think that is how it was spelled.) also one of the guys married a thai wife while I was there but I don't remember his name. also I guarded the p.o.w. camp on base. does anyone remember it?? also worked the perimiter and of course with e.o.d. running thee villigers off so they could detonate the ordinance. I remember when we got our first armored car, with bullit proof tires. a lot better than the duece and a halfs. if anyone remembers any of this please contact me at iburpaljackson@aol.com
paul rondina
02-Dec-2011 17:33
Mike, I was @NKP 9/69-9/70. I was in both LE and Security...worked the Main Gate, Perimiter, Cobra Patrols. Dont remember many names...Leroy Starks, Lon Kruger, Mould, Peyton.
