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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

 

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

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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

  

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

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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 →]