Author Archives: Guy Fisk

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 »

Our VP40 reunion is a month away and we only have 30 people signed up. The time is NOW to “get er done”. or as my grandad used to say “shit or get off the pot” We still need 15 more room nights to make our minimum. Otherwise they will charge us $400/day for our … Continue reading »

The web site is back up and running. Still some repair work to do, but it is working now. TheVP40 reunion is still on for Sept 11-13 in Nashville, TN. We are staying at The Inn at Opryland (615)231-8808. Tell them you are with the VP40 reunion for a special rate. If you plan on … Continue reading »

Fred Malick has had a surgery that was very unexpected. He went in for a hernia  operation and because of blood clots, he wok up with his right leg amputated just above the knee. Please get in touch with him and wish him well.  He was in VP40 from 1964-66 He is a good friend … Continue reading »

Our 2023 Reunion will be in Nashville, TN. Sept 11-13. The hotel is the The INN at Opryland. More info will be posted on this website. It will also be emailed to all our members. SO make sure I have your current email address or you will miss out on all the fun. If you … Continue reading »