Author Archives: Guy Fisk

I just received 2 Obits from former VP40 people. They are posted on this site. I am sorry to hear of them. I suspect there are more that I am not aware of.  Lets ALL meet at the 2025 Reunion in Branson Mo. and remember our fallen comrades and those of us still kicking. see … Continue reading »

James (Jim) John Lawlor, Sr., died May 3, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. He was 84.  Jim was a voracious reader, particularly of American history and aviation, and a voracious collector of all related things. He was an all-weather pilot, military enthusiast, and animal lover. He was also an eager participant in family shenanigans, adventures, … Continue reading »

LaVerne Carlos “Skip” Atteberry, 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 in Munford Tennessee. Skip was born in Galt, Iowa to Harold Thomas and Naomi Ethelda Atteberry, on February 24, 1931. Since 1950 Skip loved being in the Navy and serving his country. He retired an E-9 Master Chief. During his Naval career, he … Continue reading »

Finally the reunion is ON for this year. I am emailing and snailmail the registration form for you to fill out and hopefully send back and ATTEND it. Date is Sept 25-28-2025 in Branson MO. I will post it also on our reunion page on this website today. PLEASE respond if you are attending or … Continue reading »

I am finally ready to announce we have a date for our 2025 reunion. It will be held in Branson MS from Sept 25-28,2025. As I am sure you are aware the cost of everything has increased and that will include this event as well. Although the hotel price is $109/night plus tax, which is … Continue reading »

I just learned from John Hall that Larry Kauble passed away om Oct 23,2023. Although Larry was not a member of our group I am sure a l lot of us remember him. He was an ADR3, worked in the shop I do not think he was in any flight crew. Someone can correct me … Continue reading »

I received this today. I need to report the passing of your shipmate Malcolm F. Swall on 3,2,2025. Sincerely, Sylvia Bate-Swall, his wife. Mike was in VP40 as a LTJG from 1955-1958. You can contact his wife Sylvia @ ggsylvia2@gmail.com here is his Obit. Birth: 1932 Death: 2025 Malcolm “Mike” Francis Swall OBITUARY Captain Mike … Continue reading »

I wish all of you and your families a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEARS. se ya’ll for our 2024 reunion in Branson, Mo. sept/oct time frame. more info when available.

Here is link for more info published by VA https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/publications/agent-orange/agent-orange-2023/index.asp please read and pass it on Guy

Another successful reunion comes to a close. We had 30 people attend our 2023 reunion in Nashville, Tn. 9/11-14/2023. Although I must say our drinking has vastly diminished. (which is probably good for us). The Grand Ole Opry was great as usual. At our business meeting we voted on hosting our 2024 reunion in Branson, … Continue reading »