| Griffiss AFB |
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| dominick , New York | I served with the 2856 air base group ( base supply) 1969-1970. Loved it. Somewhere on a main street was the hero shop where they made long hero with all kinds of things in it. Great memories. Bless you all 02/23/2010 @ 17:59 [ref: 9271] |
| Andy Morris Whitney Point, New York | I worked at Utica College in 1981-82. Apparently we were on the landing pattern for Griffiss AFB in nearby Rome, NY. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to look up and see B-52s going low and slow with full flaps out on their way home. I'd see F-106s too. The most amazing site I ever saw were four C-141s flying nose-to-tail in an incredibly tight formation. I have visited the B-52 on display at what is left of Griffiss (near the Rome HS) Great way to honor all those who served there. 01/24/2010 @ 18:25 [ref: 9243] |
| Jim Petty Rome, New York |  Happy New Year to everyone. Well some sad news for you folks that were here at the Griff. They demoed all the old dorms and chow hall. There is nothing left. From the library to the bowling alley. Had some good times in those dorms and wish I could still grab an old greesy cheeseburger from the chow hall. Miss it and the people.... Take care all. Jim 01/08/2010 @ 17:47 [ref: 9222] |
| scotty loyd st. louis, Missouri |  I remember jim petty, 416 SPS, I was stationed there Griffiss AFB from 1971 until 1974; loved the region.. The people.. Met the best people ever, only left due to being transfeered Loring AFB, Maine.... I will always wonder how things look since then, the fort being rebuilt, the town and its folks, the forests, the land.. best thing to do head up to the mountains; loved it... loved it... hope jim petty is well and God blessings to all the folks in Rome, NY.... 11/11/2009 @ 08:41 [ref: 9160] |
| James A Bellamy-Pilgrim Syracuse, New York | I was station at GAFB from 1973 to 1981 it is nice to have found this site. see you at the Ramada. 07/28/2009 @ 08:19 [ref: 8832] |
| Neal Renton, Washington | Stationed at griffiss in 70+72 then again for a short time in 73. Spent most of my career on KC-135Q's but just missed them in 73. Lived in Bldg 452 Room 121 in 73. Wish i could go back, peharps some day. 07/08/2009 @ 14:32 [ref: 8814] |
| Joel Traeger Durham, North Carolina | My Father SMSgt John Traeger was stationed there until he retired in 86. 416th Bomb Wing. I sometimes miss the sounds of the engine testing at night. Was a good experience. 03/17/2009 @ 08:21 [ref: 8748] |
| Dale Hirschmann greenville, Pennsylvania | I was there from 1978 thru 1982.it was probably the best time's of my life.the things we did and the people we meet unforgetable.416sps 03/05/2009 @ 16:05 [ref: 8718] |
| Barry Wormsley St. Johnsville, New York |  I was stationed there from 1979-1985 I was 17 yr. old in the USAF I worked as a A/R Tech. I didnt know much then but I learned there were alot of good people there I want on to be a good mech. and ret. in 1999. I live back here now. The ACFT.they have on display I worked on the fltline. Acft 0225 B-52. thanks. 01/01/2009 @ 07:04 [ref: 8594] |
| Mark E Walton Salem, Oregon | My time at Griffiss AFB was October 7th to October 26th of 1972 while TDY with the KC-135Q tankers supporting the SR-71 during the Yom Kippur War (1973 Arab-Israeli War). Did not get to see much of the surrounding area and base but I do have some pictures of the base and the BOQ. What I did see was very scenic with all the fall colors. 11/28/2008 @ 13:45 [ref: 8538] |
Last updated: 02/14/00.
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