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Flagpole Project Accomplished

Dec 31, 2011 at 7:35 pm in Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 4 Comments »

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The RAFBHA had committed placing Flagpoles at the Museum facilities. (see “Flagpoles for the Museum” article). I’m delighted to report this project has now been accomplished.

We want to give our thanks, not only to all the RAFBHA Board Members, but to Gerry Giles (Board At Large), Jorge Gonzalez (Museum Associate Director) and a superb WASCO Team. With all these “boots on the ground” there was no doubt the project would end as a “Mission Accomplished”.

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Dragon Warriors take over Museum

Dec 2, 2011 at 12:35 am in Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 3 Comments »

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A very special visit had been arranged, by no other than Don Agustin Martinez (see “I Was Here In 39” story), to visit the Museum facilities. Dragon Warrior Unit 2011 was landing at the Museum.

 

 

Agustin and other parents organized this group to give their children and other kids, from the historic City of San Sebastian, a sense of civic responsibility.

 

 

Among their activities are PT drills, field trips and assignments of responsibility. In general they provide the kids with an awareness  [read more →]

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Flagpoles for the Museum

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:58 pm in Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base, Uncategorized by Ricardo Busquets · 1 Comment »

Pedro "Pete" Garcia and Angel Galvan, both USAF retirees and Museum volunteers, hold the Museum Colors

During a recent RAFBHA “Skype” Board meeting it was suggested the Museum was missing some flagpoles.

This proposal came from At Large member Fred Mischke to include the Associations “Spirit of Ramey” colors. A motion was presented and was passed unanimously.

Pedro "Pete" Garcia and Angel Galvan, both USAF retirees and Museum volunteers, hold the Museum Colors

At Large member Garred Giles volunteered to place the order and yours truly presented the “Spirit of Ramey” graphic artwork, provided by At Large member  [read more →]

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Museum to assist Boy Scouts achieve Aviation Merit Badge

Oct 24, 2011 at 3:12 pm in Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · Leave a Comment »

The Museum facilities became the place of gathering for their third event meeting and will be available for future assemblies

The Boy Scouts are having their 2012 Jamborette at good old Ramey. A combination of 5000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures and family members will be attending the three day event

The Museum facilities became the place of gathering for their third event meeting and will be available for future assemblies

 

Pablo Cuevas, in green, is the Scoutmaster organizing the 2012 Jamborette

 

 

Attending were BSA Council Members, Scoutmasters and Scout Leaders

 

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Ramey AFB Map Bonanza !!!

Oct 22, 2011 at 12:00 am in History of Borinquen-Ramey AFB, Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 1 Comment »

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A gentleman by the name of Joseph Laws contacted the Association, thru our website, to mention he had a map of Ramey AFB he would like to donate to the Museum

Joseph stated the map was designated as a “Grass Cutting Areas” map

    

When we received the map we were utterly speechless. The map illustrates Ramey AFB, as established, 22 August 1951

 

The map is priceless and has provided an incredible wealth of information

  

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