tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.comments2017-11-06T14:47:22.419-06:00US Taiwan Defense CommandDonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071798130626903767noreply@blogger.comBlogger1700125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-85471400008668597782014-11-17T22:11:02.408-06:002014-11-17T22:11:02.408-06:00Current report on this topic for CCK, I always kne...Current report on this topic for CCK, I always knew my physical and mental health issues had more to do then just exposure to Jet Fuel exhaust and vaccinations; always wondered about Agent Orange. Recently found a new Facebook site, CCK Air Base, Taiwan. In conversation with others there, found one TDY C_130 inspector who asked the question when he first got to CCK, what is the oily stuff on the wings. he was told, oh just Agent Orange, no big deal. Came across one who came to CCK after me, he found out that the Mosquito spraying unit had been written up for not cleaning its spray tanks after spraying herbicides, was it Agent Orange of 2 4 D or etc. So we went around the base breathing in more then DDT or Etc. <br /><br />The other day ran into a Viet Nam Vet who had been TDY to CCK Air Base, a maintenance mechanic for C-130s, he asked after arriving, asked, what is the yellow green powder in the wheel well area, was told, residue left over from Spraying Agent Orange.<br /><br /> Today at Golden Corral, DAV Vets appreciation day, came across a Navy Cook who served 3 tours in Nam, he said everyone knew that the Taiwan Air Force Bases were know for their spray runs of Agent Orange.<br /><br />David JohnsonDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632785288526440644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-88344283307091898062014-11-12T16:49:26.615-06:002014-11-12T16:49:26.615-06:00I was a member of the Army Finance Detachment on T...I was a member of the Army Finance Detachment on Taiwan from 1976 to 1979, and we were paid in U.S. Dollars. When I sold my Mercury Monarch auto (at a profit) after two years on-island, I received a "brick" of NT. I deposited the many thousands of NT in the local post office, where I received a modest return. I gradually spent those NT on rent, food, etc. until I ran out about six months before I departed in March, 1979.Bfamily96noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-8787891406542250902014-11-12T15:42:54.294-06:002014-11-12T15:42:54.294-06:00I was stationed with a small Army Finance detachme...I was stationed with a small Army Finance detachment in Taipei from January, 1976 to March, 1979. This was the best assignment in my twenty-year career. Our unit was a detachment from the Finance Office out of Camp Zama, Japan. We had a six person military office with three ROC civilian employees. With just six military members we had just enough to put together our bowling team. We were always good enough to vie for first place. Even though I was a mediocre bowler at best, I recall having one night where I could do no wrong, and I ended with a 300 game. Our Finance Officer was a Captain, and he was one of our best bowlers. Over the years I progressed from Staff Sergeant to Sergeant First Class. So initially I was the second ranking enlisted person to finally being the ranking enlisted person. After the draw-down began, all our personnel were gradually disbanded and withdrawn except for myself. I moved to the Navy Disbursing Office on West Compound where I performed as the lone Army liaison between Navy Disbursing and Camp Zama Finance. In addition to payroll processing, my expertise was travel reimbursement. I computed all Army travel payments, and the Navy Disbursing Officer reviewed them for accuracy. Occasionally I would make minor mistakes in computation of travel, and the Navy Disbursing Officer would point them out. This p-ssed me off no end. An Army Finance Officer would never have had enough expertise to do so. I had vast respect for him. I met my future wife at the China Seas Club. I recall very fond memories of this time. After dating her for more than two years, I finally convinced her to marry me. Unlike most tales, my Mother-in-Law is great as she helped convince her daughter to marry. We were married in Taipei only a few weeks before I was finally one of the last military members to leave in early March, 1979. We had our Honeymoon in Hawaii. We have been happily married for 35 years. Although I recall a few incidents of locals protesting the U.S. recognition of the PRC, I don't recall them being really dangerous. What I do recall is that the punishment for robbery with or without a weapon was often death, so the ROC government kept the protests in control.Bfamily96noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-12854490030709273482014-11-11T17:33:04.451-06:002014-11-11T17:33:04.451-06:00Pat, I was stationed with your dad in Kaohsiung. ...Pat, I was stationed with your dad in Kaohsiung. He left there in early 1964 to retire. There is a whole long story regarding the deputy dog symbol used on this flag. <br />Roger Ramsey, SHCM, USN, RETIREDRogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-68245100627999294122014-11-07T16:02:41.134-06:002014-11-07T16:02:41.134-06:00Hi Everyone -
Love this blog... What memories!
L...Hi Everyone -<br /><br />Love this blog... What memories!<br /><br />Looking for old photos of the HSA West non-denominational chapel and the Mormon chapel in Tien Mou during the 1968-1978 time frame.<br /><br />If you have any, please email to: martymayo@gmail.com<br /><br />Also looking for any dependant photos from those years for those kids in Boy Scouts or who hung out at either the Tien Mou or Grass Mountain Teen Clubs.<br /><br />Thanks a lot!Single Vegas Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754862004133200321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-82059237278713496892014-11-03T20:47:18.750-06:002014-11-03T20:47:18.750-06:00This one appears to be from Taipei Taiwan. My fath...This one appears to be from Taipei Taiwan. My father was stationed there with the Army, we were there from 1968 to 1970. In 68 these were all over town, In 69, the Govt started issuing new red taxi-cabs to replace all Pedicabs. By 70, they were becoming rare. As a result, many soldiers purchased them and sent them to the U.S. With their household shipment. We did as well. <br />Ours is still operational but requires some restoration.Emmett Shaffernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-91992694376081763232014-10-29T15:46:51.478-05:002014-10-29T15:46:51.478-05:00I lived in Tien Mou and was a member of the Tien M...I lived in Tien Mou and was a member of the Tien Mou Teen Club from 1976 to 1978. Played many a game of pool and enjoyed dances with live bands of Chinese musicians. You could go to the stage and give the lead singer a tip, usually 10 NT, and the band would play whatever song you selected out of their notebook of lyrics.<br /><br />I also attended Boy Scout Troop 91 meetings in the same area and received my Eagle Scout Award prior to our family being reassigned from Taiwan.<br /><br />I attended Dominican School with my sister and brother. We were not Catholic but my parents thought we would get a better education there versus Taipei American School. After one large typhoon, members of my scout troop helped clean up TAS after a dike at the back of the campus broke and flooded the entire campus…quite a mess.<br /><br />My father was a Marine Corps pilot and served in the United States Taiwan Defense Command. He also flew the Navy Admiral's plane on occasion.<br /><br />Besides my memories, I still have a bit of Taiwan with me every day as my parents purchased a Chinese Wedding Bed for each of us children. Mine is in our bonus room and overnight guests always love the experience of sleeping in a 3 sided bed with a roof overhead. My children and wife love Chinese food and cringe when I tell them about all of the noodle stands and night market vendors that I would eat food from…food was always great but the sanitation was not to the standards my wife and children have grown up with. They also find it hard to believe that for 2 years I did not drink water from the tap or brush my teeth using water from it either.<br /><br />I also keep in touch with my longest known friend who I met in Taiwan. We see who can call each other up first to wish each other Happy Double Ten Day every year. We also visit each other at least once every 5 years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133467131676313236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-65998112942872604232014-10-17T18:50:27.886-05:002014-10-17T18:50:27.886-05:00Just happened to come across this posting. Fascina...Just happened to come across this posting. Fascinating. Want to maybe clarify a couple of things. I spent one year there with my father and family. 1953-1954. Yea, I got old. My dad was a Lt.Col. Army. The MAAG compound in Taipei was all Army, to my recollection. Someone mentioned maybe a club 6 or 63, being up by the Grand Hotel. When I was there we used to go up to the Grand Hotel all the time. I believe that Madam Chang still owned it at the time. There was no Military facility of any kind, to my knowledge, in that area at that time. Also understand that when I was there our APO # was 63. So this would kind of think that there was no club 6, there was an Officers Club in the MAAG compound which could have been called Club 63, but I'm not sure. Lastly, someone mentioned a Navel Hospital at Tien Mou. Well when I was there we lived in a Military housing location (believe Officers only) in Tien Mou. No Hospital at that time guys. I did get sick once and they took me to the Medical Section at the Compound in Taipei. Hope this helps clarification from someone who lived there in 53-54.John Arasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-42929181438275821352014-10-11T06:51:04.786-05:002014-10-11T06:51:04.786-05:00This page, and your whole site, is a great testame...This page, and your whole site, is a great testament to those who served Taiwan for the U.S. military. Our time on Taiwan was life-changing and obviously unforgettable.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />John Des Portes (son of TDC Chief of Staff Brig. General John A. Des Portes)<br />Tucson, ArizonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-46828970912001704162014-10-07T12:06:26.320-05:002014-10-07T12:06:26.320-05:00The 1954 version is in an album on my FB page. Re...The 1954 version is in an album on my FB page. Rena Wight Edelen The entrance was very different than this one but still of the original school in Taipei which was across the street from my house. Billet #102<br />Rena Wight Edelennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-48250393829895333162014-09-28T19:36:09.812-05:002014-09-28T19:36:09.812-05:00Boy Scout 63-65 from Tainan. Enjoyed Camp McCauley...Boy Scout 63-65 from Tainan. Enjoyed Camp McCauley summers of 64 & 65. One of those years our troop was a little wild....had a great time. Did the Order of the Arrow there and learned a little about survival training. Also did a 50 mile hike to Silver trail and than had to turn around due to landslide. Nest year took 6(?)Tainan Girl Scouts across the Silver Trail by myself. Took us 5 days. Hopped a train to Taipei when we came out and then the daily cargo flight home to Tainan. Great times for a very young kid.<br /><br />David WilliamsDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990136354747261857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-33230175106450525002014-08-25T14:21:06.745-05:002014-08-25T14:21:06.745-05:00I was stationed at Taipei Air Station from Jan 68 ...I was stationed at Taipei Air Station from Jan 68 to May 69. When I got my orders, I had never heard of the place. I was with the 327th Air Division, AOC. Your slides brought back memories. I recognized a lot of the locations. Thanks a bunch.Mac from arkansasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-55567829549777772442014-08-01T12:05:59.897-05:002014-08-01T12:05:59.897-05:00This is a wonderful blog and I hope it never close...This is a wonderful blog and I hope it never closes.Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-27189383005458932452014-07-23T20:26:44.525-05:002014-07-23T20:26:44.525-05:00We lived in Tien Mou from 1963- 1969. I was in Boy...We lived in Tien Mou from 1963- 1969. I was in Boy Scouts I remember we'll camp McCauley and our hike to camp mcauley and pack 50 miles and back embroidered on my scarf I still have. We also did a JFK memorial 50 mile hike to Linkou drank cheese way ( not sure how to spell )and sarsaparilla . We also went hiking to Ali Shan and saw. The aborigine people . They were shocked to see 'adoga' our troop masters were green beret . I remember being air evacuated because we were stranded during typhoon on a river. My father ran the NACC anex . We we were The Valley,s Monic, Marci, Chrissy, and me Frankie. Ww went to TAS my sisters were cheer leaders and in sorority Delta Alpha Gamma. We all settled in Texas Austin San Antonio area . My sisters still go to TAS Reunions just had one in Austin. I miss. Those days <br />Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-46094371333793701942014-07-21T00:11:28.931-05:002014-07-21T00:11:28.931-05:00Ken D,
The President Hotel referred to in this a...Ken D, <br /><br />The President Hotel referred to in this article was located at #9 Teh Hwei Street, Taipei, near the U.S. Navy's Headquarter Support Activity East Compound.<br /><br />I don't recall the picture that you're referring to; it most likely was taken in Peitou. Those kinds of thing went on regularly there. (or so I have heard.) <br /><br />Johntitojohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11439961002930293736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-72955094176425096722014-07-16T22:29:04.462-05:002014-07-16T22:29:04.462-05:00I lived in Wellington Heights 69-72.
I also rememb...I lived in Wellington Heights 69-72.<br />I also remember the PX, Movie Theater, Officers club with pool... on North Chung Shan Road. There was also a bowling alley. I loved living in Wellington Heights and went to Dominican and was a sophmore at TAS.<br />Rode the buses a lot. They were so cheap. Loree DellfousLoree Claryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165501327940767293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-64414301562769838362014-07-12T20:26:20.694-05:002014-07-12T20:26:20.694-05:00While I doubt that I will get an answer, I must as...While I doubt that I will get an answer, I must ask: Is this the President Hotel that was in Time way back when? The one that is some distance from downtown? The one with the famous picture in TOME magazine of a G.I. soaking in a tub with 2 girls washing him? If so I have BTDT and it was very nice indeed. <br />Please answer<br />Ken David aka gullyfoyle38@gmail.com<br />ThanlsKen Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-4701680201047883452014-06-14T08:57:41.701-05:002014-06-14T08:57:41.701-05:00served on USS O'Brien DD 725 and during Taiwan...served on USS O'Brien DD 725 and during Taiwan Patrol 1965 they had a country singer perform @ em club. Does any body remember who it was.<br /><br />William L. McCarnannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-32030150052978137832014-05-01T00:27:20.607-05:002014-05-01T00:27:20.607-05:00The location was the front gate of the Police Head...The location was the front gate of the Police Headquarter in Taipei, which was adjacent to the Executive Yuan and still is.<br /><br />The person in uniform was Mr. Cheng Wei-Yuen(鄭衛元). His rank at that time was Captain, indicated by the one-bar four-star badge on his chest. Mr. Cheng graduated from the Military (Army) Academy (陸軍軍官學校), 15th class (15期). He was transferred to the police force, which was common during that period of time.<br /><br />At that time, Capt. Cheng was the company commander within the Police Division of Transportation and Roadway Management, and served as the liaison coordinator in charge of the communication protocols between the police command and the motorcades.<br /><br />It should be noted that the color of the S-belt was white, instead of the standard khaki color for the typical police uniform. The use of white color was arranged to be consistent with the belt color of the military police, which also matched to their white-color Harley-Davidsons.<br /><br />In addition to the sidearm, Ray Ban sunglasses was part of the standard issue, which was quite rare in other groups at that time, except the fighter pilots.<br /><br />He also wore the rank badge at the wrong side. The normal setup should be at the opposite side above the right pocket. We could also note the small badge on his left pocket, below the rank badge. That was the ID tag for the secret service staff.<br /><br />Regarding the cap, the decoration system in fact came later. During the earlier years, there were no decorations on the caps for either the police or military. It came later when the US style uniforms were adopted.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-91351330247306811812014-05-01T00:25:48.159-05:002014-05-01T00:25:48.159-05:00The location was the front gate of the Police Head...The location was the front gate of the Police Headquarter in Taipei, which was adjacent to the Executive Yuan and still is.<br /><br />The person in uniform was Mr. Cheng Wei-Yuen(鄭衛元). His rank at that time was Captain, indicated by the one-bar four-star badge on his chest. Mr. Cheng graduated from the Military (Army) Academy (陸軍軍官學校), 15th class (15期). He was transferred to the police force, which was common during that period of time.<br /><br />At that time, Capt. Cheng was the company commander within the Police Division of Transportation and Roadway Management, and served as the liaison coordinator in charge of the communication protocols between the police command and the motorcades.<br /><br />It should be noted that the color of the S-belt was white, instead of the standard khaki color for the typical police uniform. The use of white color was arranged to be consistent with the belt color of the military police, which also matched to their white-color Harley-Davidsons.<br /><br />In addition to the sidearm, Ray Ban sunglasses was part of the standard issue, which was quite rare in other groups at that time, except the fighter pilots.<br /><br />He also wore the rank badge at the wrong side. The normal setup should be at the opposite side above the right pocket. We could also note the small badge on his left pocket, below the rank badge. That was the ID tag for the secret service staff.<br /><br />Regarding the cap, the decoration system in fact came later. During the earlier years, there were no decorations on the caps for either the police or military. It came later when the US style uniforms were adopted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-5997790803722907392014-04-30T22:21:05.378-05:002014-04-30T22:21:05.378-05:00The location was the front gate of the Police Head...The location was the front gate of the Police Headquarter in Taipei, which was adjacent to the Executive Yuan and still is.<br /><br />The person in uniform was Mr. Cheng Wei-Yuen(鄭衛元). His rank at that time was Captain, indicated by the one-bar four-star badge on his chest. Mr. Cheng graduated from the Military (Army) Academy (陸軍軍官學校), 15th class (15期). He was transferred to the police force, which was common during that period of time.<br /><br />At that time, Capt. Cheng was the company commander within the Police Division of Transportation and Roadway Management, and served as the liaison coordinator in charge of the communication protocols between the police command and the motorcades.<br /><br />It should be noted that the color of the S-belt was white, instead of the standard khaki color for the typical police uniform. The use of white color was arranged to be consistent with the belt color of the military police, which also matched to their white-color Harley-Davidsons.<br /><br />In addition to the sidearm, Ray Ban sunglasses was part of the standard issue, which was quite rare in other groups at that time, except the fighter pilots.<br /><br />He also wore the rank badge at the wrong side. The normal setup should be at the opposite side above the right pocket. We could also note the small badge on his left pocket, below the rank badge. That was the ID tag for the secret service staff.<br /><br />Regarding the cap, the decoration system in fact came later. During the earlier years, there were no decorations on the caps for either the police or military. It came later when the US style uniforms were adopted.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-43743545172067224282014-04-30T22:16:05.640-05:002014-04-30T22:16:05.640-05:00The location was the front gate of the Police Head...The location was the front gate of the Police Headquarter in Taipei, which was adjacent to the Executive Yuan and still is.<br /><br />The person in uniform was Mr. Cheng Wei-Yuen(鄭衛元). His rank at that time was Captain, indicated by the one-bar four-star badge on his chest. Mr. Cheng graduated from the Military (Army) Academy (陸軍軍官學校), 15th class (15期). He was transferred to the police force, which was common during that period of time.<br /><br />At that time, Capt. Cheng was the company commander within the Police Division of Transportation and Roadway Management, and served as the liaison coordinator in charge of the communication protocols between the police command and the motorcades.<br /><br />It should be noted that the color of the S-belt was white, instead of the standard khaki color for the typical police uniform. The use of white color was arranged to be consistent with the belt color of the military police, which also matched to their white-color Harley-Davidsons.<br /><br />In addition to the sidearm, Ray Ban sunglasses was part of the standard issue, which was quite rare in other groups at that time, except the fighter pilots.<br /><br />He also wore the rank badge at the wrong side. The normal setup should be at the opposite side above the right pocket. We could also note the small badge on his left pocket, below the rank badge. That was the ID tag for the secret service staff.<br /><br />Regarding the cap, the decoration system in fact came later. During the earlier years, there were no decorations on the caps for either the police or military. It came later when the US style uniforms were adopted.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-35898690536209942812014-04-11T17:47:00.709-05:002014-04-11T17:47:00.709-05:00Wow! Great walk down memory lane. We were there in...Wow! Great walk down memory lane. We were there in 63-64,dad was at the MAAG. Lived in the Green Garden hotel, then govt quarters on Grass Mountain,and finally in a house in Tien Mou on the main drag. Did second grade there at the American school. Hmmm, some names of classmates - Norman Horn, Melinda Klinger, Christine Eckert....can't believe I remember this names!Butchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-60558093764148058152014-03-24T21:52:11.746-05:002014-03-24T21:52:11.746-05:00Bruce Adams,
I went to TAHS from 1967-69. I don&#...Bruce Adams,<br />I went to TAHS from 1967-69. I don's even recognized the place. No more dirt roads. I can remember the HS rock bands, the DSL Trio, and the Self Winding Electric Alarm Clock. I had an amazing time there. Was friends with Pam and Pat Ballou (Last name may be misspelled. P. O. Box 450, Greenwood, Fl 32443.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437843777727608461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863461026990087355.post-79004138995697365382014-02-25T21:32:25.632-06:002014-02-25T21:32:25.632-06:00Our BOT house also got hit by city bus #3 on Chun...Our BOT house also got hit by city bus #3 on Chung Shan Bai Lu jumped the divider and threw the brick wall and plowed into our carport and into kitchen where our aahma and baby were. <br />This was either late 1973 or early 1974. The photos are lost but it caused quite a commotion in the neighborhood when the military police asked my husband if it was his house that hit a Chinese bus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com