Military Dependents
Message Board - Clark Air Base

43 Messages Since 1-1-2000

Posted 12-29-00
Barbara Brown (Valintine), 63 - 65
valentinebarbara@hotmail.com

I had the time of my life in P.I. I was 15-16 years old and my mom organized all kinds of things to keep the teenagers out of trouble. You may remember me as the dancing fool at the teen club. You may remember my brother "Norman Brown" who at age 14, won all the pool tournement tropies. You may remember me as a Rainbow Girl in the Masonic Lodge with Connie and Judy Brown. You may remember swimming with the syncronized swimming group my mom had perform for the Marco's in Manila. You may remember getting our water safety assistants badges with the Red Cross. I even volunteered with the Hospital Unit that Vietnam Vets came back to. Mom taught them to play bridge and I taught them restaint! I now work for the city of Austin Texas and will retire in 4 years.

Looking for Christopher Knight or Bill Jolley or anyone involved with the syncronized swimming group who performed for the Marcos' in Manila at the Olympic Pool during that time.

I can also be reached at 1-800-214-1225 after 4pm 512-493-2013 work.

Posted 1-27-01
Donna Reed, 69 - 71
catmama2@mindspring.com

Just looking for people who lived on base during these years and attended V.I. Grissom with me. My name is Donna Reed and my family lived on Thomas Street.  I remember having so much fun on the beautiful base, horseback riding, the movies, pool, and hobby shop.  My father's name is Charles B. Reed and he worked on the flightline.  Our housegirl's name was leticia "lettie" Dagdag.  We have lost touch with her over the years and often wondered what became of her.  Would love to hear from other brats who lived at Clark!

Posted 5-11-01
Stephen Taylor, Lily Hill, March 1978 - March 1980
staylor@semi.org

I am looking for anyone  who went to school at Lily Hill Middle school around the same time as I did. My sister's name was Tammy Taylor. My mother and father's name are Linda and TSGT Melvin F. Taylor Jr.. My dad was in the CES squadron. He worked in the Entomology Building. Thanks!

Posted 8-31-01
Teresita Berino Collier
collier@oakharbor.net

I am looking for my cousin Rosario, Rosita, or Rosa Delgado.  Her Dad's name was Abdon Delgado.  Mother's name was Pasing, Pasita, or Tasing Malinog or Nabaonag Delgado.  Her brother's name is Oscar Delgado.  My name is Teresita or Dayday Malinog or Nabaonag Berino.  My mother's name is Coning or Cornilia Malinog or Nabaonag  Berino.  My Dad's name was Antonio or Tonying Berino.  My brother's name are Rody, Intong, Sosimo, Jonging Berino.  My sister's name is Liticia Berino.  Our family came from Bario Baras and went to school in Bario Cinco Catbalogan Samar.  I hope you can remember me and my family.  I am married and settled in Whidbey Island Washington. I would appreciate any information to locate my cousin.  She was married to an Airman from Clark Air Base around the time frame 1972-1975. Thank you.

Posted 1-9-02
Christine Turner ('78 -'80)
turner_christine@yahoo.com

I attended Wurtsmith Elementary for kindergarten and 1st grade.  I lived in Diamond subdivision off the base then moved to Masbati street on the base before we left in 1980.  My neighbor was Lynn Lara and my best friend was Annette Juco and Chris Baker.  I had Mrs. Brent as a kindergarten teacher.  Annette was her daughter.  I had Mrs. Taft for 1st grade. 

I am now working as a chemist in Louisiana.  Just wondering if anyone out there may have some stories from that time.  I sure missed that life.  School and playtime were the best. Especially having our own personal maids.  I am really interested to get in touch with Annette again.  If there are any other brats out there, give me a holler in Cajun country.

Posted 4-21-02
Bob Anderson, 73 - 77
5150gizmo@dslextreme.com

Hello. I attended Wurtsmith Elementary School back in 1973 (First Grade) until we left there on August 11 1977. I remember being a crossing guard until a teacher found out I was only in the Third Grade! Going to the NCO Club with my parents on the weekends and playing the arcades there. When we would run out of quarters my dad would sends us out side to play in the hills behind the NCO Club. We would find bunkers that were abandoned from WWII in those hills while looking for the Barrel of Gold buried by the Japanese.

I remember the 1976 Bicentennial Air Show on Clark AFB and swimming on base on those hot days. How about the Aircraft Bone Yard on the base where the locals used to come in and dismantle the planes from the Vietnam War for scraps. We lived in Diamond subdivision off the base on Batangas Street. Presently located in Highland, California. Drop me a note. I would like to hear from you Air Force Brats!

Posted 5-4-02
Marvin V. Carmical, 68 - 73
MARVEL78@msn.com

We were stationed at Clark A.F.B. from 1968-1973 & consider it one of our best assignments.  I attended Virgil Grissom Elementary 4th - 6th grade & 7th Grade at Wagner Jr. High.  Some of my teachers were Mrs. Walters, Mr. Lipoff, Mr. Giles, Mrs. Miller, & Mrs. Coffeen.  We also attended Clarkfield Assembly of God.  We lived at 1853 Ernest St.  My best friend, Steve Creamer, lived behind me.  His parents were Pat & Rene Creamer & he had a brother Michael.  They attended Clarkfield Baptist church.  They left Clark & went to Holleman A.F.B. N.M.   I have been looking for him for years & would love to locate him.  I would also like to hear from other students who attended Virgil Grissom or Wagner Jr, High from 1969-1973.  I would like to hear from fellow classmates who might have had classes with me & fellow church members of Clarkfield Assembly of God.   Clark was an awesome assignment!

Posted 6-8-02
Kim Knerler, 68 - 77
Taz71098@aol.com

We were stationed at Clark between (off and on) 68 - 77. The only school I went to was V.I. Grisson. Everyone else went to Wagner H.S. and Middle and Cinderella Pre-School. Anyone who knew us... all 7 kids... the Kneler girls (Beverly, Kimberley, Becky, Gretchen) and Ron Bennett, Bill and Mike Kemp. We lived on Bong Hwy 5575 to be exact. We are looking for the Janszaks. They had 3 daughters and a son.

Posted 6-26-02
Amilyn Sweasy 87-91
lillyams@hotmail.com

I went to Lily Hill Middle School and looking for my friends, Aileen Scully and Joanna Pantig.  Or anyone that went to Lily Hill at the same time I did.   I just want to know where and what happen to them.

Posted 7-8-02
Michele Keough, 80 - 84
nd_4_spd10@hotmail.com

I am just looking to get in touch with those that were in the 374th FMS between '80 to about '84. I am the daughter of William S. Keough who served there.  He was a Tsgt. The only buddy of his I can remember is Gary (A to Z) Antoniewicz(sp?). Also lloking for anyone who went to V.I. Grissom Elementary School or who lived on Susanna St. in Plaridel II Subd.

Posted 9-21-02
Rob McIntire, 1971 - 75
rpmcint@hub.ofthe.net

I have a lot of really fond memories from living on Clark AFB.  I lived there when I was 9-10 years old.  I attended 4th Grade at Wurtsmith Elementary.  As I recall, Lily Hill Middle School opened while I was there, anyway that's where I attended 5th Grade.  I remember having Mr. Arrington as my 4th Grade HomeRoom teacher.  In 5th Grade, Mrs. Mann was my HomeRoom & History Teacher.  From 5th Grade, I also remember a Mrs.Roberds and Mrs. Salter.  I was in the play "Oliver" as one of the "street urchin boys" which we rehearsed and performed at Wagner High School.    My dad was a Major and flew the F-4.  He worked at 13th Air Force Headquarters at one end of the Parade Field.  We lived just behind the Officers Club, which at that time ('71-'73) was right next to the Parade Field.  I lived on Wint Avenue.  I remember swimming at the Officer's Club pool many mornings before going to school.   I have a laundry list of people I'd like to correspond with from that era:  My best friends were Lance Lindsay and Mike Trout.  I remember a family named Pritchard, who had about seven kids.  The one closest to my age was Mike Pritchard.  I also remember Debbie & Mark Robinson, Mike Brinker, Gary Greer, Katy Hensley, Rich Taft, Jeff Carnell and Larry Trout.  All of these people would be around forty now (2002).   If you know any of these people, please let me know.  I can be contacted at (806) 745-0008 or 799-8504.

Posted 10-18-02
Jessica Vanselow, 1981 - 1991
Dependent Of (RET) MSgt Robert John Vanselow Jr.
BRATTY1201@aol.com

I am a military dependent. My family was stationed at Clark Air Force base from 1981-1991.  I was born there and I lived there up till I was 11.  Even though it has been 11 years since I have not been there I miss home and I miss my old friends.  Darrell Clifford and Michelle Balfoggs.  They were my best friends. I went  to Grissom Elementary School.  I still remember the smell and what the Philippines looks like.  My mother is full Filipino. She has me remember what the Islands look like and what the good old days were like.  I wish that the hands of time would go back so I can say good-bye to my friends and my Grandmother who past away after we left. I never got to say good-bye to my house and friends.  But I know that I cannot live in the past.  That is why I am writing this, so that my remembrance of the Philippines lives on in my heart.  My father plays a video of the volcanic eruption that he took while he was in the Philippines for the year that we parted.  It shows all the sad things that the place I still call home was destroyed.  But I have that to remember the good times. I hope that those friends that I named could see this and to know that I am looking for them and I would like to contact them sometime.

Posted 11-25-02
AO2(AW) Cracknell Allen USN
Attended Wagner High School from 1986 to 1989
akngac@y-comm.com

I am trying to locate the former Clark AFB Base Commander, Col. Cardile (1985-1988) and family. I was good friends with thier son and daughter and have had no success in locating them. I have tried my alumni page for Wagner High School but every link ended up at a dead end. If you could help me with my frustrating search, I would be extremely greatful. The sons name is Frank Cardile and the daughters name is Kimberly Cardile. I believe the fathers name was also Frank, if my memory serves me right. I could be wrong about the fathers position as Base Commander. He may have been Commander for the 374th TAW Clark AFB. He was refered to as the Base Commander by his children several times when I hung out with them. Thank you for your time and Best Regards.

Posted 1-01-03
Robert Weymouth 65' - 80'
Schools attended: Wurtsmith Elementary, Grissom Elementary,
Lilly Hill Middle, Wagner Middle, and Wagner High.
RobityRob@aol.com

I was a dependent growing up in the P.I. just about my whole childhood until late in my high school years. My father, Kenneth Weymouth (MSgt, Retired) served 5 tours to Clark AB. My mother is from Angeles City, which going back and forth to Clark was just fine with her. I will never forget my years growing up there. We always lived in Diamond subdivion (Banahaw, Dalia, Susanna streets) Some of the other dependents I grew up and hung around with were: The Rizya brothers, Robby Jenks, Rodney Duff, Leonard Riel, Mike Versoza, Brian and Adrian Montes, Ron Noriega and his brothers Randy and John, Edgar Gill (I wonder where he is now) just to name a few. We all use to play football at the parks in Diamond. I also have two sisters who grew up there as well; Deena and Marissa. If anyone remembers me or my sisters or any of the above friends I've listed, please drop me a line.

Posted 3-9-03
Dale Huling, 1972 - 1973
Looking for....
dlhgoldwing@yahoo.com 

I am looking for Tina Moreno,  She was 17 years old at the time and her father was a SMSgt.  They lived in base housing.  I was an A1C and stationed at Wallace Air Station in Northern Luzon and would visit Clark AB and Tina when I was on break.   Her and I had some great talks and walks all over the base.  I would love to get in touch with her again.  I was stationed in the PI from Jan 72 thru Feb 73.  So it had to be in the summer of 72.  She left the PI, after graduating from High School and went to Vermont to live with her boyfriend of the time.  He was a SSgt and a good cook in the Military.  Last I heard they lived in Vermont and she was a Chamber Maid and he was a Chef at one of the Ski Lodges.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Her Family treated me very well.  Tina and I shared a good friendship that summer before she left. Thanks. 

Posted 8-18-03
Ernest Eiselstein, April 1974 to 1980
ex4eiselstein@aol.com

My father was a U.S. Army retiree who decided to stay with his family in the Philippines. I am looking for fellow dependents who went to school off base etc: A.U.F.- Holy Angel and Holy Family between 1974 thru 1980. Remember FEN "The Far East Network Philippines" TV channel, everytime I hear that song from Johnny Nash "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" I always remember the carton animation of the man kicking the stone that turns into a wheel barrel and then into something else or the anoying emergency test, "This is just a test". My favorate time on base was the "Happening on the green" by the olympic pool and bamboo ball and also the bands from off base that used to play like (Judas) the band from the bar Jean close to Johnny's supermarket. Hope Herschell Crittendon, Mike Payne, Don Fields, Robbie Thorsteinson, Karen Stewart, Lisa Templeman, Lonnie Tincknell, Rory David I hope you guys see this.

Posted 10-20-03
Candy, 1949 - 1951
LarryandCandy@aol.com

I am searching for anyone that may have been at Clark in 1949 thru 1951 and knew guys from the 24th Motor Vehicle Sqdn, 6208th Deposit Wing.  I am specifically looking for information about Master Sgt. Ralph Ross and his family.  I have a brother that was adopted in 1950, and have been searching for several years for any info about that adoption.  The names Col. Kinney and  Col.? Peterson have surfaced, but I need more info. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Posted 12-27-03
Carla Seevers Mullins
cmmm@bulloch.net

My name is Carla Seevers Mullins.  My father, Clarence "Rocky" Seevers served at Clark in 1967-?.  I am seeking info from anyone who may have flown with him to Nam to pick up injured soldiers.  This info is not in his military records.  It is needed as my mother has filed a claim with the V.A. to receive agent orange benefits.  My father died in 1996, the cause of death was prostate cancer. If anyone flew with him, all that is needed is some documentation to that effect. Thank You for all your help.

Posted 11-27-03
Frank Miller, 1983 - 1991
fwmj@fwmj.com

Hi. I was reminsicing and searched on google for pictures of where we used to live.  Just looking for anyone that went to V.I. Grissom or MacArthur Elementary School from 87-91 to play catch up. I'm currently a junior/senior (somewhere in between) at Rice University in Houston Texas.  I used to live on Simon Street in the NCO Barns and Postal Street in the newer NCO housing. Specifically looking for Andrew Wells, Billy Lancaster, Ben McDaniel, Robin Coacher, a Stephanie & Jennifer (who were always a pair) who came to my birthday party at Burger King, and Robbie Puffingburger.

Posted 11-27-03
Tony Montes, Wagner Middle, 1970 - 1972
tmontes@tmontes.net

I lived off base in Villa Angela. Some of the Teachers I remember were Mr Boucheck (Biology) and Mr Hacker (English). I would like to find a school annual for WMS for that period. I would be happy to scan it and send it back. I remember Becky Short, Liz and Joann Krystal, Ernie Cisneros, Steve Clayton, Mike Hawkins. I am sure with a little memory jogging I will remember more. Those were fun times. I'd like to hear from anyone that was there during that period. I have older and younger brothers that may have known somebody there. http://tmontes.net

Posted 11-29-03
Jenny Garber, was Cazel, 1982 - 1985
Jennybugsmom@aol.com

Hello!!! My name is Jenny Garber, was Cazel, and some of my best memories were of Liliy Hill Middle School.  I attended early 80's  82-85? My father would remember, I'm sure.  I would love to get a hold of former classmates.  I can actually remember tons of names from the 5th grade through 8th there.  I am currently 30 years old and married to a small business owner.  I remember walking in the first day of homeroom to Mr. Beecroft 5th grade, all the way to Mr. Mariuzza 8th.  Would love some input or contact info.  Thank You!!!

Posted 11-29-03
Kim Cugno, Lily Hill, 1987 - 1991
Kcugno@yahoo.com or flippernshamu@aol

My name is Kim Cugno and I attendended Lily Hill from 1987-1991 to the day Mt. Pinatubo errupted. I would like to get in touch with all my friends that were evacuated to different bases at the time of the erruption. I would appreciate it if you would post my name along with my e-mail address on your list of students who attended Lily Hill. I appreciate your help. Thank you.

Posted 12-25-04
Jeremy Kyle, 1982 - 1988
Wurtsmith Elementary and Wagner Middle
Jacks0308@aol.com

Dependent of then Capt. Mark Kyle USAF now Col. Mark Kyle USAFR. We lived at 158 14th Place (the horseshoe) in the western Hill housing area. I can still remember the phone number 29332. Though it looks smaller on the ariel photos now.  Clark AB was my entire world from the ages of 7 thur 13.  Looking back at that time, starting in the trailers with the windows painted black, all the way to Marcos's strangle hold on the people being ripped from his hands, I enjoyed my time in the P.I..  No where else in my military childhood did I have so many things to do; youthcenter, bowling, football, soccer, basketball (Dad coached), baseball, boyscouts, golf, a BMX bike track (where a Nigreto was kind enough to leap over "The Wall"  grab my brand new dirt bike and throw both it and himself back over the wall, neither to be seen again)  two movie theaters,  endless jungle to explore in search of  W.W.II leftovers (although not by Lily Hill because there was supposed to be old landmines still waiting for their victims up there) the list goes on and on.  My twin brother Jason and I had many friends.  You gained new ones and lost old ones to "The States" throughout the year.  I would like to know what happened to the following people: Billy Gates, John and Calvin Wolfe, Pascal Felix, Joyce Liecup, Mike Roberts, Michael Violet,  Ben Unaver, DR. Parsley, James "Games People Play" Jernigan, David Roads, Jennifer Flowers, Broody Groover , Joe Pride or anybody who knew Jeremy or Jason Kyle the twin boys with almost pure white hair or if you knew any of these people or if you ever braved the entire lenght of "The Jungle" a.k.a. the FM washout please email me. Jeremy Kyle Jacksonville,FL

Posted 2-22-04
Criss Castle
crisscastle@cox.net

Hi! I was born at Clark and lived there for about half my life. I belong to an alumni association for Clark Air Base dependents, friends and family who went to school at Clark. The website is http://www.whoa.org  Peace, http://www.ercilia.com

Posted 8-23-04
David Clark 1976 - 1978, 1982 - 1986
Wurtsmith, Grissom, Lilly Hill, Wagner Middle
davtclark@yahoo.com

My Family (Father--RET SMSGT David B. Clark, Mother--Pam, and Brother--Michael) was stationed at Clark Air Force Base twice.  We lived off base in Diamond the first tour. The second tour we stayed at the "trailers" for a moment till we got settled into our home off base in Plaridel II.  Stayed there for a while and moved on base at 2403 Postal Street.  That was great because I made more friends very quickly because I played sports year round and recognized people that I played against; and because we didn't have to drive on base to get drinking water and heat water up to take a bath. Things I remember at Clark:  H.O.G. (the parachute ride, the craps table--gambling for tickets, the fireworks, the Masonic Lodge Fish Fry booth), Four Seasons,  the new Youth Center, Chicken Coop, FEN, the Bamboo Bowl, the Olympic swimming pool & the other big pool--forgot the name, typhoon season, the day Burger King opened.  Just to name a few things; and of course my friends.  That being said I would hopefully like to get in touch with ANYONE that remembers me or the following people:  John, Jason & Kevin Van Blarcom, Richard & Robert Blink, Richard & Ray Rogers, Neil Glover, Leonard & Matthew Holsten, T.C. Tripp, Lynn Clark, Marjo Versoza, Everyone I played sports with and ANYONE I went to school with; and anyone on Jeremy Kyle's list.  Hopefully someone knows somebody and so on.  Thanks to Sgt. H. James for puting this site together. 

Posted 8-23-04
John Phillips, 1971-1973
jplegend@erols.com

I attended VI Grissom in 1971….I was 10 at the time. Attended Lilly Hill when it opened…1972-73 school year. Lived in Hill Housing on Johnson Avenue….Regional Relay Facility civilian housing. Would love to catch up with pals Rodney Maxwell, Robbie Stoughton, Tim Tarpley, Karl Turner, Martin Ludwig, or Keith Olsen, Mark Saldivar, Richard Lopez, Dale Wooten. Would also love to catch up with teachers Ms. Schmidt and Ms. Miller from Lilly Hill. Would love to hear from ANYONE who attended those schools or lived in that area at that time.

Posted 8-23-04
Marvin V. Carmical, 1969 -1973
marv1978@centurytel.net

I am Marvin Carmical & my parents are Vernon & Estell Carmical.  We were at Clark from 1969 -1973.  My Dad worked in the PMEL Lab.  I attended 4-6th grade at Virgil Grissom Elem. & 7th at Wagner Jr. High.  We lived off base in L & S subdivsion & on base on Ernest St. in WWII "barn" housing.  We attended Clarkfield Assembly of God where the Cecil Culbreths were our Pastor.   I would love to hear from anyone that might have known us then!  Clark was my favorite assignment!

Posted 8-23-04
Jean R Farquhar, A1C, 3rd CRS, Oct 1981 - Oct 1983
jrf61163@yahoo.com

Looking to find Staci Miller, 17 year old dependent daughter of SMSGT Miller 3rd CES. I met you coming back to the base after a night on the town. You were with another dependent female friend whose name I do not recall but she was blonde. I dated you for a little while and spent time with you and your family. You were from Arizona. We would go down town on my red Honda XL 250 motorcycle, and i do recall one time we were supposed to go to the Bobbit theater and ended up down town... later your father came looking for us and found you with me at the flying machine. please contact me at jrf61163@yahoo.com

Posted 4-10-05
Phil E Baker, Civilian Assignment, 1967 - 1971
kathibarrett@hotmail.com

My father was assigned to Clark for a four year period. I have many fond memories and loved the Philippines. I am trying to locate two A/F men that were regular visitors to our home. If you have contact with Dale Mickelson or Bill Kontz, or know of their last where abouts . . please contact me or pass along my email address. I would like to contact them for my family. Kathi Baker (age 4 - 9 at time of PI life)

Posted 9-18-05
Carlito Cartago, 1984 - 1991
babiesdaddy@sbcglobal.net

I attended Lily Middle School from 1984 to 1988 and went to Wagner High School from 1988 to 1991.  I would have graduated in 1992 at Wagner.  The evacuation of Clark AB, then from the Philippines was an entirely exhausting and emotional experience.  I left everything behind, from family to lots of friends.  Over the years, I have been fortunate in meeting up with a lot of old friends, and I am still best friends with Leo Arsitio.  I am looking for a hello from anyone who I am lucky to have befriended in the past, whether it was at Lily Hill, Wagner, or from anywhere else at Clark.  God bless everyone and I hope to hear from some old friends!

Posted 9-18-05
Nikki "Webb" Johnson, 1982 - 1988
Wurthsmith/Grissom Elementary & Wagner Middle
nrjohnson76@hotmail.com

I just wanted to say how happy I was to see this site because I grew up on Clark. I've lost touch with everyone from Clark but I will always have my memories. If Rhoda, Tracy, Terrence, Debbie, etc... from Masbate Street ever see this, HELLO!!!! I'd also like to say HI to Ms. Ford from Wagner & Ms. Covas from Wurthsmith. :)

Posted 9-18-05
Jeffrey Moore 1980 - 1989
Jeffrey.Moore1@wpafb.af.mil

I attended McArthur Elementary School and can remember nothing but great memories in the PI.  I am going back this March for 10 days and cannot wait though it will be a shock as to how different it will be.  I can only remember one name and that was my best friend there: Steven Brunner. 

Posted 9-18-05
Medora J. Anderson (Widow)
manderson@ccis.com

I’m a Dependent (Widower now) of former Clark AB – TSgt Roy D Anderson, Sr.   I have a copy of AF Form 626 and Block 12: Purpose of  TDY COMMANDO DOMINO FIRST SGT DUTIES  -  OPLAN C107B N1A 016A.  FROM: CLARK AB PHIL  TO: 6217 CSGP, CCK AB TAIWAN.  Roy (called Andy) was in Hanoi and later was in Taiwan with Gen Ying.  I would receive letters from him but unfortunately they were lost in so many moves.  I am having problems proving that my husband was in Vietnam.  We were told several years ago that his records have been released.  I have sent via efile for his records.  Do you know any place else I could go to acquire this information? My husband recently passed away suddenly do to heart failure (V-Fib).  This year would have been our 27^th Anniversary.

Posted 9-18-05
Julian McFadden, '66 - '69
julian_mcfadden@hotmail.com

I don't remember what school I attended, but I do remember Mrs. Marks as a teacher that really had an impact on me.  I was there from the last part of my kindergarten year through 3rd grade, and somewhere along the line I was in Mrs. Marks class.  I recall how excited I got when I discovered reading through her.  I come from a big family, that at the time of our stay at Clark, included my dad, Capt then Major Julian McFadden (Ret. as a Col.), mom, Rebecca (she was Hawaiian), sisters Ku'uipo, Mary, Kaleo, Nahaku, and Keahi (she was born there), and brothers Arthur and John.  Don't remember the road, but we lived on the ring of houses that bordered the huge parade ground that led up to the 13th Air Force HQ, on the same side as the Officers Club.  I guess my dad had a difficult time putting them up, but the first christmas we spent at Clark he hung lights around the eaves of the house and they never came down till we left.  Me and most of my siblings were on the base swim team, and my brothers and I all played baseball.  It was convenient that many of our baseball practices were held on the parade ground right outside our front door.  I also remember my mom, along with other transplant Hawaiians, putting on luau's and Hawaiian shows that us kids all had to dress up to dance and sing in.  Just thought I'd share some of my fond memories of Clark.

Posted 9-18-05
Jim Currier, 1964 - 1967
jtijc@mounet.com

Lived at Clark 1964-1967, first off base and then in the Officer's North area about the first circle from FM hill... used to play down behind the housing area behind fence... which was a no-no... Remember one HS student used to hang with... David Rescuarl {sp?} we snuck off base over the fence a time or two, and some APs jumped us one night... that was scarry... saw all those .45's drawn... in the days of the Huks.   I think his dad was an air force sergeant, also a boy - last name Diehl(sp?) who had a Honda 50 he was awful proud of... I Attended Wagner Middle and High Member of the Wagner HS Aux. Band went to Manilla for a concert... went to Baquio and the beach up at San Fernando (?)... My dad was a private pilot and he and I flew to Corregidor and the Concrete Battleship in Manilla Bay and around Mt Arayat a couple of times. Dad was a civilian attached to the Air Force at RRF down in the antenna field ... looking for anyone who attended Wagner during those years... email me at the address above. Thanks for some of those awsome pictures on your web site.  Believe it or not, I am now an elementary school teacher getting ready for retirement. Dad is gone, but Mom is a snowbird living in Idaho and Arizona, sister in California. I have one son living and one son died after Christmas of this year.  My wife is a teacher/librarian.  We live in Southwestern Virginia. You sure drug up some memories.  Thanks.  I'll see if i can dig up some Clark pictures and email them to you.

Posted 9-18-05
Susan Gunderson, Lilly Hill, 1972 - 1976
jlduff@surewest.net

Hi.  My family and I were stationed at Clark from 1972 - 1976.  Our last name is Gunderson (Debra, Carl, Susan, and Tracy)  Our age range now is 38 - 44.  If any of you remember any of us, we'd love to hear from you.   I have so many wonderful memories from the Philippines (don't miss the cock roaches).  We lived off base for three years, in Paridel II, on Quirino Street, but my brother and I, along with about 70 other kids had to get rabies shots, so my parents moved us on base.  But we made it to the Stars and Stripes for that one!  When we moved on base we lived on Whitman, right down the street from Lilly Hill.   Between the four of us, we attended every school.  I attended Wurtsmith, Grissom, and Lilly Hill.  Debra and Carl spent the majority of the time at Wagner Jr. and Sr. High Schools.  They were in a band that sang at Wagner High School dances.  I still remember them singing "We're an American Band".  Yep, I just dated myself.  Getting old...  Tracy went to Grissom and Lilly Hill.    I still remember a lot of the names; the Bedsole family, Bradley and Randy Heath, Mari Davis, Sue Brock, Blase Gaude (I just spoke with him over the phone yesterday), Jacqui Clarke (she and I have kept in very close contact and visit with one another yearly; she's in SC and I'm in CA), Harvey Wilber (I used to protect him from bullies), Tim Dillon, Bill DeCaugh (I know that I'm not spelling his last name correctly), John Walker (my fourth grade heart throb), and many more.  I often wonder where everyone is now.   My brother and I used to sneak up on Lilly Hill to try to explore the caves.  I remember feeding stray dogs who made a home on the hill.  I remember the bomb scares at school.   My family and I loved going to the Happening on the Green.  My mother was always involved with the planning and operation.  And I remember the air shows and the very poignant moments when we got our POWs back.  I wrote to one of them for a while before I lost track of him.   I could go on and on...If any of you remember any of us, we'd love you to drop a line.  We're all in Northern California now.  I'm in Elk Grove.  Maybe some of you are right under our noses.  I hope to hear from our old friends and I hope you are all doing well in life.   Su Steurer-Duff 

Posted 12-27-06
Thomas Utts, 13^th Air Force Public Affairs Office, 71 - 73
zcap@usa.net

Hope most of you will be interested to know that my new Clark Air Base history: GI JOE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE is now available. The book covers the entire history of the base from the founding of Fort Stotsenberg to the act-of-God ending with the Pinatubo eruption with stories told by those who were there. For more information go to :http://zcap.freeyellow.com/clark.html Please tell your Clark friends.

Posted 12-27-06
Paul Bright, Wurtsmith Elementary, 81-84
pbrite@hotmail.com

I am Paul Bright. I attended Wurtsmith Elementary from 81-84, and then Wagner middle school in 85. 2nd through 5th grade for all of them. I was in the TAG classes with Mrs. Sherwood, and I had Mrs. Hinton for 2nd grade, Mrs. Parsley for 3rd, Ms. Espinosa for 4th, and a million others for 5th grade.  I lived in Don Bonnifacio at first, but then we moved to Villa Gloria. I remember playing with a girl named Litty, and I was good friends with Ricky Uy. Other names I can recall: Pascal Felix, Randy Flores, 3 brothers named Eric, Jeremy and Allan, Mrs. Weir (she taught French), Mr. Parsley.  Please contact me, especially if you have pictures from back in those days. Take care!

Posted 12-27-06
Neal Capuchino, Grissom Elementary, 65 - 74
ncapuchino@tampabay.rr.com

We lived on Ernest street and I had two other brothers (Sean and Tim) and two sisters (Carrie and Debbie). I remember my brothers and I would go up into those hills and search around, I also remember thtat big fire. My sisters had horses at the stables.  I do remember the good times as a kid. Anyway if anyone remembers us it would be great to hear from you. Take care.

Posted 12-27-06
Ray Stump, Grissom Elementary, 1968-1970
rrraymundo@verizon.net

Ray Stump, son of MSgt Ray Stump, attended Virgil I. Grissom Elementary, 1968-1970. I remember Ms Mallory there. My first crush was Janet St. Claire. This site brings so many fond memories. Diamond Subdivision: trekking over the cinder block walls separating the houses; climbing over the wall surrounding Mt Arayat; finding scattered WWII spent shells, tank treads; buying colorful slingshots from filipino boys who canvassed the neighborhood; visiting the flight line with my dad; Baguio, Subic Bay Naval Station; the "Stolen from Clark AB NCO Club" ashtrays; our maid, Nelly; learning to dance between long bamboo poles; learning to golf from Rudy.... I'd love to share memories with you. Please contact me.

Posted 12-27-06
Laurie Cook, McArthur and Grissom Elementary, Lilly Hill Middle School, 1984-1988
holmes19@sigecom.net

I was extremely excited to find this website. I called my dad immediately. He was in the 3rd Transportation Squadron. It is nice to know my brother and I were not the only ones that have great memories of the growing up in the PI. I would love to hear from anyone that knows me or my brother, Johnny Cook.

Posted 12-27-06
Jan Heidbrink, 1972 - 1975
janheidbrink@yahoo.com

Hi!  Just found your site...wow.  My dad was stationed at Clark 1972-1975.  Great time to be a dependent...age 13-15.  Movies at the Bamboo Bowl...the bowling alley...horse stables.  Worked the "Baby Lift".  Good luck to all!

Posted 12-27-06
Debbie Gonzales, Wagner High School, '68-'69
dgirard@nyc.rr.com

I spent my junior and part of my senior year at Wagner High School.  I am trying to locate a couple of people who went to school with me--Joyce Powell (who married Skip Coppola) and Jeff Chambers. I vaguely remember that Jeff's dad was a civilian working for the Air Force?  Actually, so was Joyce's dad.   Help!  I have tried in vain to locate either one of them. I am to reconnect with them soooo bad!  If anyone has any information about either Joyce or Jeff, please let me know.  I regret not keeping in touch with them after I left Wagner - what can I say?  I was a flighty 17-year old! But I have come to realize over the years that friends are everything and especially these two.  So if anyone can help me locate either of these people, I would really appreciate it.

Posted 12-27-06
Sharon Jackson, 1968-1970
tsasial@yahoo.com

My name is Sharon Jackson and my family was stationed at Clark from 1968-1970. My father was Staff Sargent George Jackson (aka "Jack") and was a prop mechanic, my mother was Bettye. I don't remember the Hanger he was assigned to but I do remember the he did have a part time job working at the Officer's Club as well as the NCO Club as a bartender. My mother was a regular at the Hobby Shop. We also took Judo classes and swim lessons. I also remember going to the dances on Saturday mornings at the NCO Club with all of the kids ordering Shirley Temples at the bar. My older sister Joyce and brother, George Jr. (aka "Junie") attended Wagner. I as well as my two younger brother's, Ronald and Scotty attended V.I. Grissom.  The only teacher that I can really remember is my 4th grade teacher Ms. Zimmerman. One of the most exciting things that happened while in school was when we experienced earth quakes and had to run outside. We lived off base in Don Bonnafacio Sub Division on Don Pedro St. and on base too, I don't remember the street name but we lived right by the Officer's Club by the golf course. The kids in the neighborhood use to take the golf balls off of the course, and we use to run through the fog of the fumigator truck that use to pass by every night. (Pretty stupid, huh!) I wonder what ever happened to Paul, -I don't remember his last name but we lived in the same sub-division off base and I think his dad was a Captain. We caught the school bus together and we were play-mates. He use to come to my window early Saturday mornings and wait outside of it until I was dressed and ready to come out to play.(Remember when you were escorted to my house by your Dad to apologize to me for being mean.) and also, a girl I use to play with while living off base, was is Asian girl I think either Japanese or Hawaiian who was fascinated with my African American dolls. My brother was on the Football team the "Brown's" and my sister and I were cheerleaders I don't remember what team my sister cheered for but I cheered for the "Packers". If anyone remembers me or my family please contact me at my email address or phone. 201-424-5826

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