Check Six: 1985 Gun Firing – 32 years ago

Posted on May 9, 2017 in 1980's, Check Six

Tom Kato and David Snakenberg at the 1985 Gun Firing Camp at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station. Operations ran out of tents. The 154th Composite Group flew F-4C Phantoms at the time.

Tom worked on the flightline who worked on F-102A Delta Daggers, the F-4C Phantoms and the F-15 Eagles. Tom passed away on February 22, 2016 – review his Taps post.

Dave moved through the ranks. eventually becoming the 154th Wing Vice Commander and retired as a colonel.


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