I went to ATC "A" school in Glynco in 1963 and loved the base. I remember the WAVES barracks were above the chaplains' office and during the day we were careful not to make too much noise. I loved Glynco, Simons Island and Shoney's. I took my four kids back to Glynco in 75 and found that all of the blimp hangars had been taken down and the base had been given to the U.S. Marshalls. The gate guards let me drive through the base, though, and, sadly, a lot of the places I knew were gone. Still lovely, though. -
I first arrived at NAS Glynco on Jan 1, 1969 after dark, I was checking in after P school in Millington, TN. I saw the lights on top of the Blimp hangers and remember saying to myself,( I didn't know they had small mountains in GA, LOL) I was always amazed at how big they were, and how we had to dodge the pigeon droppings from above. Spent 2 years there and had some great times out on the flight line as a plane captain on the TS-2A, super connie line. Thanks for the pictures!
I was stationed at Nas Glynco from aug69 till sept71 and also lived on St. Simons Island.. it was the best duty I ever had..I worked nights in the recip division in the electrical shop. worked nights and went to the beach everyday on the island, it was a dream. I ended up out at Nas Lemoore Calif...I sure hated to leave georgia I loved it there..those blimp hangers were torn down in 71 when I was there..
I was stationed at Glynco NAS from Jan-May, 1972 for ATC school. Glynco was my first duty station out of boot camp, and I loved every minute of it. Stayed in the barracks, thumbed rides into town, or begged rides from friends. Disappointed Glynco was closed, but not surprised. The Air Traffic Control school was about all that was happening during my stay. Glad to see some pictures to remember some good days of the past!
I was stationed at Glenco in the Fall of 1964. I worked in the drafting department while I waited for my school (Photographers Mate) to start in Pensacola, FL. It was my first time away from home and the main thing I remember about it was the smell of the wood pulp mill in the area. Anyone who remembers me, I would appreciate a shout. Ken Wenck email: sarg0106@gmail.com
I was stationed at Glynco from Sept 65 to July 66. I was waiting for CT school in Pensecola. First duty station out of boot and first place away from home. Loved the area, the beach, the forests south, between Brunswick and Jax. Worked in Base Supply, next door to the SKs and across the street from the tracks. Learned to use a forklift there. Had a civilian as a boss, can't remember his name, but he was easy to work for. I remember a SK2 by the name of Todd that loaned me his truck, so I could go see my girl. Remember so many things about the base, the swimming pool, mess hall, Laundromat, base store. Also, learned to drive a deuce and a half. Fun times for a 17 year old. Got my first driver's license while stationed there, from the state police barracks. Brings back so many memories. Went to Pensecola, Adak, and Norfolk from there. Went reserves in 1970.
I was stationed at Glynco for Air Traffic Control "A" School in spring of 1967 and again in fall of 1969 for Ground Controlled Approach School. I still have a lot of great memories!
Remeber the hangars well. Went through GCA school in '64 and CCA school in '69. The only safe place inside the hanger where the classes were held was around the outside next to the class rooms and offices. They had the center all roped off because stuff was alway falling from the roof. Plus when it rained which was almost every afternoon the roof didn't stop much.
Gordon Renfeld AFCM RET I arrived at ZTG (Lighter than air Training Group) In November 1958 as a AMHAN. They placed me into training as a Aircrewman in both the ZSG-4K and ZSG-5K. I was advanced to AMH3 December and received my Aircrew Wings June 1959. December 1959 we were told we would be Decommisioned and started deflated the Blimps and boxing them up for preservation. I was assigned for 2 months to work on rhe WV-2 aircraft on Air Station before being transfered. sdrenfeld@gmail.com
I was 19, in my first year of duty in the United States Navy, and away from home and on my own for the first time. In the middle of the Vietnam war, I was lucky to have shore duty at a small Navy base in Georgia. I was an RD3 (Radarman 3rd class) assigned a staff position at Glynco Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC). For all of 1970, I called Glynco home.
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I went to ATC "A" school in Glynco in 1963 and loved the base. I remember the WAVES barracks were above the chaplains' office and during the day we were careful not to make too much noise. I loved Glynco, Simons Island and Shoney's. I took my four kids back to Glynco in 75 and found that all of the blimp hangars had been taken down and the base had been given to the U.S. Marshalls. The gate guards let me drive through the base, though, and, sadly, a lot of the places I knew were gone. Still lovely, though. -
I first arrived at NAS Glynco on Jan 1, 1969 after dark, I was checking in after P school in Millington, TN. I saw the lights on top of the Blimp hangers and remember saying to myself,( I didn't know they had small mountains in GA, LOL) I was always amazed at how big they were, and how we had to dodge the pigeon droppings from above.
Spent 2 years there and had some great times out on the flight line as a plane captain on the TS-2A, super connie line.
Thanks for the pictures!
I was stationed at Nas Glynco from aug69 till sept71 and also lived on St. Simons Island.. it was the best duty I ever had..I worked nights in the recip division in the electrical shop. worked nights and went to the beach everyday on the island, it was a dream. I ended up out at Nas Lemoore Calif...I sure hated to leave georgia I loved it there..those blimp hangers were torn down in 71 when I was there..
I was at A school and GCA school oned there from Set. 73 to end of Jan. 74. We had class parties on the beach.. nice memories.
I was stationed at Glynco NAS from Jan-May, 1972 for ATC school. Glynco was my first duty station out of boot camp, and I loved every minute of it. Stayed in the barracks, thumbed rides into town, or begged rides from friends. Disappointed Glynco was closed, but not surprised. The Air Traffic Control school was about all that was happening during my stay.
Glad to see some pictures to remember some good days of the past!
I was stationed at Glenco in the Fall of 1964. I worked in the drafting department while I waited for my school (Photographers Mate) to start in Pensacola, FL. It was my first time away from home and the main thing I remember about it was the smell of the wood pulp mill in the area.
Anyone who remembers me, I would appreciate a shout.
Ken Wenck email: sarg0106@gmail.com
I was stationed at Glynco from Sept 65 to July 66. I was waiting for CT school in Pensecola. First duty station out of boot and first place away from home. Loved the area, the beach, the forests south, between Brunswick and Jax. Worked in Base Supply, next door to the SKs and across the street from the tracks. Learned to use a forklift there. Had a civilian as a boss, can't remember his name, but he was easy to work for. I remember a SK2 by the name of Todd that loaned me his truck, so I could go see my girl. Remember so many things about the base, the swimming pool, mess hall, Laundromat, base store. Also, learned to drive a deuce and a half. Fun times for a 17 year old. Got my first driver's license while stationed there, from the state police barracks. Brings back so many memories. Went to Pensecola, Adak, and Norfolk from there. Went reserves in 1970.
I was stationed at Glynco for Air Traffic Control "A" School in spring of 1967 and again in fall of 1969 for Ground Controlled Approach School. I still have a lot of great memories!
Remeber the hangars well. Went through GCA school in '64 and CCA school in '69. The only safe place inside the hanger where the classes were held was around the outside next to the class rooms and offices. They had the center all roped off because stuff was alway falling from the roof. Plus when it rained which was almost every afternoon the roof didn't stop much.
Stationed there for about six months in 1958. I learned to write backwards on the "Status" boards at CIC School.
Gordon Renfeld AFCM RET
I arrived at ZTG (Lighter than air Training Group) In November 1958 as a AMHAN. They placed me into training as a Aircrewman in both the ZSG-4K and ZSG-5K. I was advanced to AMH3 December and received my Aircrew Wings June 1959. December 1959 we were told we would be Decommisioned and started deflated the Blimps and boxing them up for preservation. I was assigned for 2 months to work on rhe WV-2 aircraft on Air Station before being transfered.
sdrenfeld@gmail.com
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