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Vicki Bandy Goes Home Again

Feb 9, 2012 at 7:04 pm in History of Borinquen-Ramey AFB, Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · Leave a Comment »

Vicki Bandy was in 7th grade when her parents were stationed at Ramey AFB.

Vicki contacted the Association, thru our website, to mention she was going to be visiting Ramey. She wanted to visit the Museum and visit her former home.

There was one problem though. Vicki did not remember her home address. As most children her age she just remembers having a lot of fun at Ramey.

Vicki did remember one thing… she walked to school from her house. She also remembered [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

B-52 Cold War Navigator

Jan 13, 2012 at 9:25 pm in History of Borinquen-Ramey AFB, Members, Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Planes, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 3 Comments »

Lori Mischke forwarded a message from our website. Pat Allen and his wife Ginger were going home to Ramey again. After a few e-mails it was all set.

Pat and Ginger arrived at the Museum right on schedule. This I’m sure to the fact that Pat was a B-52 navigator while stationed at Ramey. I was so focused on Pat’s story that I forgot to take pictures of the Allen’s at the Museum. That’s a first for me!!!

Now to the Allen’s [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

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 »

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”.

Before we continue with our comments [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

Ramey AFB Tour-ist Certificate

Dec 27, 2011 at 9:12 pm in History of Borinquen-Ramey AFB, Museum, Pictures, Planes, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 1 Comment »

The RAFBHA received an e-mail from Mr. Pat Donnelly. The message was received thru our website and forwarded to the Museum by our webmaster and RAFBHA Board Secretary Lori Mischke.

Pat wanted to donate his father’s pieces of history to the Museum. Pat’s father, SMSGT Brian J. Donnelly, was stationed at Ramey AFB from 1964 until 1967. Among his many assignments, before being stationed at Ramey, was photographing “Operation Crossroads” at the Bikini Atoll.

SMSGT Donnelly has passed away but his son [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

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 »

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 →]

by Ricardo Busquets

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 →]

by Ricardo Busquets

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 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

We are pleased to be part in the development [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

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 »

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

A mundane titled map, a not [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

First School Visit to BQN FIELD/RAMEY AFB Museum

Sep 27, 2011 at 12:50 am in Museum, Museum Activities, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 1 Comment »

Museum Associate Director, Jorge Gonzalez, answers questions about the B-29 wreck off Ramey AFB

Field trip to Borinquen Field/Ramey AFB Museum

The main reason for the Museum existence is to create an awareness of Borinquen Field – Ramey AFB place in history.

Museum Associate Director, Jorge Gonzalez, answers questions about the B-29 wreck off Ramey AFB

Bringing future generations to the Museum is a sure way to continue the “Spirit of Ramey”.

Hurricane Hunter uniform, anyone…

All mission narratives and photograph captions are in English and Spanish for all to enjoy. Stay tuned for the Museum section [read more →]

by Ricardo Busquets

Museum Collection

Sep 22, 2011 at 9:08 pm in History of Borinquen-Ramey AFB, Museum, Pictures, Puerto Rico, Ramey Air Force Base by Ricardo Busquets · 3 Comments »

25th Bombardment Group – Borinquen Field 1939

The Borinquen Field/Ramey AFB Museum just acquired a photo album which holds an extraordinary significance in the history of the base.

The album belonged to Pvt. R.M. Lahti of the 25th Bombardment Group. The 25th was the first Group to be stationed at Borinquen Field in 1939.

Airman Lahti documents in photographs, not only the arrival of the 25th to Borinquen Field, but the continuous development of the Field.

The images from this [read more →]