FTVA 2003, San Antonio, TX

2003 San Antonio, Texas
Annual FTVA Reunion

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Annual FTVA Reunion
San Antonio, Texas
September 24-27, 2003

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Wednesday morning starts with a hearty breakfast at Wilford Hall.
L-R: Bill and Jane Doolittle, Jim Stephens, Buster Donahue.

Bill & Jane Doolittle, Clara Coultrap and Buster Donahue just prior to teeing off in the King's Lounge Tournament.

2003 AIA Remembrance Ceremony Program Cover

Jim and Alice Kaus pose together at a famous landmark in San Antonio - or so it would appear. Actually, Jim took Alice's picture, then Alice took his. When they got home, Jim lifted himself out of one pic and put himself along side Alice! Gotta watch this guy.

BJ and Tomiko Cook enjoy a few 'refreshments' at King's Lounge.

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Jim Stephens, Jane & Bill Doolittle, and Buster Donahue huddle up at the Jammer Wednesday evening for a group picture.

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Wayne Babb and Jim Kaus display their trappings.

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Charles Holmes and Ben Whitten bowled together in Misawa way back in 59 on a base championship team and had not seen each other for 43 years - until the FTVA.

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Alice and Jim Kaus in their matching Misawans in America shirts designed by Jim, with a big smile from Hilda Holmes in the background.

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Wayne and Fran Babb prepare to renew old acquaintances.

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Buster Donahue and Jim Stevens never seemed to be too far apart at the Jammer - lots of catching up to do, no doubt.

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Mrs. Hennis, Hilda Holmes, and Alice Kaus are all smiles tonight.

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Caught red-handed!! I'm not sure caught doing what, but Danny Hartnett sure looks guilty, doesn't he??

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Jim Willis and Jim "Pete" Herbst likely trading a few tales.

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Buster Donahue caresses a cool one.

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The Doolittles, Jane and Bill, pause a moment for an inpromptu portrait.

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BJ Cook hoists the beer mug designed especially for him my Jim Kaus.

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Four well-known figures man a Jammer table. L-R: Ben Whitten, Wayne Babb, Fred Teschner, and Jim Willis. A brown paper bag full o' Makers, Ben?

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Up close and personal with Jim Kaus and Jane Doolittle.

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Like the sign on the wall says, "Life is Good!" Charles Holmes (red shirt), his wife Hilda (blue top) and Alice & Jim Kaus (white shirts).

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Three steady customers at the bar Wednesday night: L-R: Ike Young, Buster Donahue, and Jim Stephens.

Fisher, Gendolfe, Marculier, Shepard, Bruce

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Roundtable discussion in progress between (L-R) Jerry Fisher, Ken Gendolfe, Ron Marculier, Dave Shepard, and Beep Bruce

Windjammer ~ The 8 o'clock Wednesday night Misawa Alumni Roll Call at the 'Jammer

Remembrance Ceremony

An airman looks on in front of AIA HQ during the Remembrance Ceremony

Remembrance Ceremony

The Highlanders Pipe and Drums perform at the ceremony

Remembrance Ceremony

The Highlanders Pipe and Drums perform at the ceremony

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Fly Over at the Remembrance Ceremony

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AIA Commander addresses the crowd

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A 5-man Honor Guard in formation in front of the wing of the C-47.

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The Honor Guard marches past the C-47.

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The Honor Guard at Attention

Stapleton Park Picnic

L-R: Lloyd Graham, Bill Doolittle, Jim Stephens and Buster Donahue

Stapleton Park Picnic

Jim Kaus and Ralph Pittneger - who both look like they just cracked open a green beer!

Stapleton Park Picnic

Jane Doolittle and George Binkley have no problem mustering a smile

Wednesday

This reunion united these two old friends - Chuck Holmes and George Hennis

Stapleton Park Picnic

Jane Doolittle and Jim Stephens colorful enough to be their own color guard!

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Pete Herbst and the Doolittles share a shady spot during the picnic.

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Walt Ritter found time to attend the picnic and down a cool brew

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A rare close-up of the illusive Ed Weidig

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Fred Teschner pours over his considerable collection of memorabilia

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Jerry Freeman sure found no good reason to frown

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Doing his best Winston Churchill impression, BJ Cook signals, "Four brews - comin' right up!"

Stapleton Park Picnic

Vi and Jim Stephens accommodate the photographer. Man, that is one shirt that's tough to miss, Jim!

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