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SP4 Bill Ehwa:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

74 - 76

Designation:  

Army. Newspaper staff 
Duties:  

NA

Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

  
Midge England:   

1971

 

 

1997

 

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

1970 - 1971

Designation:  

Camera operator - Student volunteer
Duties:  

Ran camera for "The Afternoon Show with Uncle Bob" and news broadcasts. 

Also own and operate the SCN website since 1997.

Trivia:  

Was in the CZ from 5/69 - 6/71.

Married SCN radio & TV announcer Chuck McCann in 1972 and later divorced in 1977. Had one son, Marcus. 

Biographic Details:  

Worked for Studio SEE as a camera & telectern operator in 71-72. Volunteered at WILK radio in 1974 developing and building music library filing and index system. Worked for WNEP TV in 1975 as an illustrator designing promos and spots for new season layout.

In 1976, went to work in telecommunications as an engineer & Technician.

30 years experience detail engineering from hands on engineering and technical to senior and executive level management in nearly every aspect of telephone and communications systems including landline, PCS wireless, LD, CLEC, ILEC, IT, Data, Central Office switching systems, VM, Broadband, HFC, Internet, DC Power systems, Grounding systems, Quality Assurance, Marketing, provisioning, Network design, detail engineering, Planning, Budgeting, Contract management, corporate partnership and joint venture negotiations, vendor management, OSP fiber optic LAN design, strategic business development, patent R&D, NOC, you name it.

Owned telcom engineering & installation company.

Most recent info:  

Retired due to medical problems. Own & operate the SCN website and list as well as several other domains.  
Last known Location:   Currently living in North Dallas TX area since 1998. 
Last known EM:   {midge56aolcom}
  
SGM Lloyd Eyre:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

75 - ?

Designation:  

NCOIC
Duties:  

Replaced Ed Waddell. He strove to be the first broadcaster/journalist "E-10" (Command Sergeant Major).

Lloyd felt that things were too sloppy and that uniforms should be worn when on duty at all times (referring to weekend/night duty).

Did on-air work. Anchored the TV News on weekends.

Trivia:   Lloyd was a bachelor and lived in Curundu.  
Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

   
Paul Felsch:

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

Early 70's

Designation:  

SCN Newspaper
Duties:   Worked on the SCN newspaper staff
Trivia:   A redhead nicknamed Fluffy.
Biographic Details:   NA

Most recent info:  

Currently a Project Manager for the Leon County school district in Tallahassee, Florida
Last known Location:   Tallahassee, Florida
Last known EM:   {felschpmailleonk12 flus}
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NM-11 Ibero Fernandez:

 

Current Status:  

FOUND but has not contacted website

Tour of Duty:  

Late 70's

Designation:  

Spanish newspaper editor
Duties:   Replaced Julio Briceno when he left
Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:   Currently lives in Panama 
Last known EM:   NA
 
Denis Fink:

 

 

 Denis as "Uncle Bob"

 

Current Status:  

Deceased

Tour of Duty:  

1970 - 1972

Designation:  

Army. Radio DJ & TV's "Uncle Bob" production
Duties:  

Worked on production as well as the Afternoon Show as Uncle Bob.

Also an announcer on the SCN "East of Midnight" radio program with popular music of that era. Many times, Denis could be seen in the studio late at night, working in candlelight, playing his personal collection of records on-air because the popular heavy rock albums had not been approved by the military and were not otherwise available in the studio for public consumption. 

Trivia:   (Web note: One such photo of Denis working in the radio studio by candlelight can be seen on this website at http://www.scncz.com/photos/DenisFink2.jpg  ... keeping in mind that I used a flash which lit up the dark room when I snapped the photo.)
Biographic Details:  

Denis returned to Michigan where he continued to work at several radio and TV stations in the Lansing area. Denis continued his "Uncle Bob" show in addition to creating new characters. Denis also brought back the popular "East of Midnight" radio program. Denis was very imaginative and talented which served him well throughout his career. 

He was always a gentle and kind person, well liked by those who knew him. Denis met his wife Linda, a teacher in 1976. Denis was a devoted family man and spent a lot of quality time with his wife, Linda and daughters, Elyse and Emily. 

Most recent info:  

Denis passed away in Lansing, MI on June 5, 1996 from lung cancer at the young age of 47, leaving behind his wife Linda and daughters who were ages 11 and 14 at the time.
Last known Location:   Lansing, MI
Last known EM:   NA
 
John Fisher:

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

Early 70's

Designation:  

Radio DJ
Duties:  

NA

Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

John had a PhD in Mathematics

Came from the tri-city area of Tennessee

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 
2nd LT LuAnn Fortenberry:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

Late 70's

Designation:  

Deputy OIC / Director, Newspaper
Duties:  

NA

Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 
MSG Robert J. " Bob" Foster Jr:   

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

Late 70's

Designation:  

TV Anchor, NCOIC Broadcast News
Duties:  

NA

Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:   {rjfoster4homecom}
 
TSgt Pete Franquet:   

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

68 - 72 & 74 - 75

Designation:  

USAF. Radio DJ, Bilingual newscaster Radio and TV. 
Duties:  

One of the most fluent bilingual broadcasters during his time at SCN.

Was the voice for the TV and Radio production of "Learn Spanish." 

Trivia:   NA
Biographic Details:  

In the early 80's, Pete worked at the USAF PA regional office.

After retirement, Pete became a flight attendant on United Airlines flying the Central/South American routes.

Most recent info:  

NA
Last known Location:   Currently in Florida still working for United Airlines.
Last known EM:   {PFRANQUETaolcom} 
 
Gerry Fry:  

1965

2000

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

1964 - 1976

Designation:  

Program Director
Duties:   After 12 years in commercial radio and TV in the Pacific Northwest and California, Gerry became Program Director of SCN in 1964. Served 12 years under 10 officers in charge. Both daughters were born at Gorgas. During his tenure, they established the first videotape facilities, color television, live satellite events from the states, and stereo FM service.
Trivia:   NA
Biographic Details:  

In 1976, Gerry was selected to be first Program Director of the Navy Broadcasting Service in the Pentagon; served six years living in Northern Virginia. 

Appointed Director of Programming for the worldwide Armed Forces Radio and Television Service in Hollywood in 1982. Served 14 years until the AFRTS Broadcast Center was moved to March AFB in 1996. 

Most recent info:  

NA
Last known Location:  

Rather than move, elected to retire and continues living in Thousand Oaks, CA with family.

Last known EM:   {gerryfrygtenet}
 
PFC Ching Garron:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

1970's

Designation:  

Army. Newspaper staff 
Duties:   NA
Trivia:   Married to Barry Garron
Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 
SP5 Raymond R. George:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

Late 70's

Designation:  

Radio
Duties:  

NA

Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 
Ken Gilder:

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

Jan 71 - July 72

Designation:  

Radio & TV
Duties:  

Ken was assigned to SCN from 1971 - 72, and worked in Radio and in Television.

Trivia:   NA
Biographic Details:  

From Panama, he went to Ft. Huachuca, AZ, and then, to Thailand, and AFTN.

He got out, got his degree, then re-entered the service as a reservist with a Public Affairs Detachment in Tampa, Florida.  

As a reservist, he spent three two week tours in Washington, one with OASD, and two with OCPA.

With credit for 24 years, he was involuntarily retired for medical reasons.

Most recent info:  

NA
Last known Location:   Ken currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Last known EM:   {FLPBPressaolcom}
 
SP5 Deborah Glassford Taylor:

 

 

Current Status:  

Deceased

Tour of Duty:  

mid to late 1970's

Designation:  

Army. TV Anchor, Broadcast News
Duties:  

One of the most recognized female anchors in the community. 

An accomplished performer

Trivia:   Her hair styles were always an issue with senior NCOs outside the network to see if they were within the army standards.
Biographic Details:  

Born November 20, 1945 in San Diego, CA. 

Married Lee Taylor in Albany, NY on August 29, 1980. She attended Penn State and Western Washington University, graduating with a BA and MA in Theater.

Deborah acted and directed at Bellingham Theater Guild and WWU, and taught Theater at Whatcom Community College for 12 years.

Most recent info:  

Died on Jan 20, 2003 in Bellingham, WA. Survived by her son Thomas G Taylor and husband Lee. 
Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

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SP4 Joe Godines:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

1974

Designation:  

Army. Newspaper staff
Duties:   NA
Trivia:   Came from 193rd for a short duration
Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 
NM-13 Ronald L Goldberg:

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

1977 - 1980 & 19?? - 1988

Designation:  

Program director
Duties:  

3rd PD at SCN. He replaced Gerry Fry who was PD for 12 years.  Ron was PD the first time during the treaty negotiations era.  He brought the recognized, "Looking out for you" image package that was very popular throughout the command.

Ron did another tour of five years late 80s to the early 90s.

Trivia:   NA
Biographic Details:   He left the network and went to work at Fort Clayton’s building 95 and USARSO where he stayed until retiring in 1999.

Most recent info:  

NA
Last known Location:   Ron is now retired and still trying to break par. 
Last known EM:   {RGold4404aolcom}
 
PFC Dave Golden:

  

No photo available 

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

Early 70's

Designation:  

Newspaper staff
Duties:   NA
Trivia:   Was at SCN a short time before returning to CONUS. 
Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

  
Terry (Charles) Goyette:   

May 1971

 

2008

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

May 71 - ?

Designation:  

Radio & TV Announcer
Duties:  

Radio DJ at SCN

Conceived & developed the SCN program "Que Pasa" and built the first sets with Lee McGowan who produced and directed the program

Trivia:  

Changed his "air name" from Terry Goyette which he went by at SCN to Charles Goyette. 

Has 2 sons

Biographic Details:  

Prior to SCN, started in radio at the NAU campus in Flagstaff, AZ

A well known, public Speaker at Seminars on economic and national policies

His career included an Investment business and owning a radio station in AZ

Over his career, Terry (Charles) has been a well known radio announcer in most major AZ cities

Most recent info:  

A long time popular announcer on KFYI radio in Phoenix, AZ can now be heard on KFNX. Charles was recently seen being interviewed on national major cable news networks and has his very own page on Wikipedia
Last known Location:   Phoenix, AZ
Last known EM:   {charlesgoyettecoxnet}
  
Barry Greenberg:

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

1971 - 73

Designation:  

Air Force Sgt
Duties:   Originally stationed at Howard. After leaving Air Traffic Control Barry cross-trained as a broadcast journalist and was assigned to SCN until he separated in December ’73. 

Had at least one radio program of oldies called “Yesterday Once More.” 

He was with SCN for about a year. Assistant NCOIC of Radio at one point

Trivia:   Barry lived in the SCN barracks at Ft. Clayton
Biographic Details:   After returning to CONUS, he did not stay in broadcasting.

Most recent info:  

However, today, he is a Talent Executive and Talent Producer for television, most notably TV Land (MTV Networks). Barry has been in talent for about 26 years and also served for many years on the Secretary of the Air Force-Public Affairs Advisory Board. Engineering
Last known Location:   NA
Last known EM:   {barrygcelebconncom}
 
SP5 Craig T Grogman:

 

No photo available

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

Late 70's

Designation:  

Engineering
Duties:  

NA

Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 
John Gross:  

 

Current Status:  

FOUND 

Tour of Duty:  

69 - 71 

Designation:  

SCN TV Sports Announcer 
Duties:   An excellent announcer and good at sports; from Wisconsin. Anchored the 10 o'clock news "Focus" with Don Molino until he left. 
Trivia:   NA
Biographic Details:  

Originally from Iowa.

NBC Sports Director for NBC in Dallas

Traveled with the Dallas Cowboys

12 years at ABC in Detroit

4 years at ABC in Minneapolis, MN

Has published a story in a best selling book "Chicken soup for the sports fans soul"

Most recent info:  

Currently works for NFL Films and is a Photojournalist for KTSP-TV in Minneapolis, MN and the Vikings.
Last known Location:   Minneapolis, MN
Last known EM:   {Jgrossat5aolcom} 
 
Ralph Grover:

 

Current Status:  

Missing

Tour of Duty:  

71 - 74

Designation:  

NCOIC of Engineering
Duties:   Replaced Eddie Henley
Trivia:  

NA

Biographic Details:  

NA

Most recent info:  

NA

Last known Location:  

NA

Last known EM:  

NA

 

          

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