Reunion. This deserves its own paragraph: Tom MABRY (DSN 333-4237/Comm 719-333-4237), our 20th reunion coordinator, has had the preliminary meetings with the AOG. He's also "cornered several Class of '80 folks here and 'volunteered them' to help me (no one has protested too loudly yet), so we'll have enough bodies to help." He's asked me assist in canvassing you, by way of this article, to consider donating some kind of gift to USAFA at our reunion on behalf of the class. USAFA has a "wish list," but other classes have also generated their own ideas. Tom stresses we need financial commitment before proceeding very far, so let him know what you think. Tom says, "Maybe someone from our class has made his/her first million (not me), but I suspect we'll have to collect lots of smaller contributions to meet some target." Just imagine the presentation at half time of the football game when '80 Proof gives a bronze casting of the largest Burger King Whopper in the world! (OK, maybe something else would be more appropriate.) Actually, if some ideas don't come from the field, Tom will give us some good choices I can publish next time.

Late Chirstmas Cards and January Inputs: Judd KELLY, lawn dart (F-16) pilot at Hill, tested the silk and was recovered by an Army National Guard helo afterwards. Judd, you could have at least flagged down a civilian vehicle -- rather than let the Army grab the glory. Dave (Cindy plus six) PRAHST continues to fly KC-135s for the ANG between stints with US Airways; Cindy is homeschooling kindergarten through grade six. Chuck (Net plus four) MILLIGAN is likely making reconstruction projects on the Hill the best thay can be as Net gets her degree in art. Peggy (Bob) (DENNIS) CARNAHAN moved across town but still has the T-37 squadron at Randolph. Between Bob's world trips with World Airways and Peggy's sorties to ... Wichita Falls; they hit the family circuit. Peggy spent a week "roughing it" in an RV with her mother as well as going to the dedication of the Wormen in Military Service to America Memorial. She sent a list of all you folks going to service schools this year, but I'm going to wait for the photograph you send (hint).

Got a blast from Scott PAPP regarding one Mark Murray of CS-12 fame. Seems Mark was with us until summer of '79 when he awoke to find it tough going. It was M.S. (which has hit a couple more of us through the years). Anyhow, Mark is confined to a wheelchair but his spirits are high. He'd love to hear from old friends.

Jim (Shelley plus four) EASLER is still with TI ... I mean Raytheon with the JAVELIN missile program. Shelley remains a speech therapist with the youngsters. After much searching, the found a house to suit their needs -- and claim it's "still just minutes from the airport." Bob (Susan plus three) ALLARDICE sent cheer from Montgomery, where he's enjoyed the fellowship with other classmates through the course -- and especially some great family time. Bob's mother-in-law insisted he wear the "bib and tucker" for Susan's parents' 50th; hence the picture of the guy in uniform next to Susan.

Carrie (Brian '79 plus two) (BANWELL) KOECHEL is settled in Seattle-ish where Carrie works for Scitor supporting Boeing 757 and 737 contracts. Brian, when not busy distance running, administers contracts for PRIMEX. Both are still involved as LOs. Evidently their 11-year-old daughter is also quite the runner -- even outdoing her dad on occasion. Sue KOHUT started by apologizing for not putting me on her Christmas card list -- like many of you have gratefully done to give me fodder for these articles. Life with son David is busy, along with her work as a civilian for the AF in San Antonio. Her M.S. is under control and she's been able to get out and play some sports again. To add spice to their lives, they got a new critter, Cuddley-the-ferret.

Chris SEAVER seemed a bit alone at NAS Corpus Christi. He's tired of flying "jointly" with our brethren and wants a job in the Springs. When prompted, Rick THIELE gave his only stats: "flying American A300s out of Miami, hired July 87, switching to left seat 727 this year, divorced, two kids, see ya." Bob EISENBERGER fed me just a bit more: Bay area with Lockheed Martin on the THAAD program. "THAAD is the 'bigger and better' version of Patriot. Been working THAAD for six years and we're still trying to get our first hit." He's busy with two young ones; attending games, coaching, and such. Bob's also an LO, along with Eddie FOLSOM and Joe FERNANDEZ. Tim MORRISON recently hired on with THAAD. An article on Phil RUHLMAN's squadron at Luke touts the revolutionary pilot briefing program that "made even Armstrong Laboratory sit up and take notice." Good on you, Phil! Ray (Donna-Lee plus two) LISTA moved from Dover to north Philly to make his commute to NYC with American easier. He's still with the C-5 Reserves and will quit when the clock hits 20.

February and March Inputs. Scott (Jan plus two) CARROTHERS, with his Christmas letter said, "We're not late -- we're on island time." He went into a description only Scott can manage of how Kasey wanted very badly to have some baby chicks (Dr. Doolittle and Cheep-Cheep) and ducks (Buzz and Woody), and what ensued when they got bigger. All is well on the Big Island, however.

Clark (Mary) BURTCH enjoys the good life at Tyndall. "We're the initial training for F-15s and actually belong to AETC. In my opinion, this is the finest assignment in the world ... flying, beaches, warm weather (I haven't owned a snow shovel in 10 years now)." I wonder if he was directing that last part specifically at me.

Michael "Gerz" GERZANICS beamed me down a few sentences from San Francisco. He left with a pension at 15 from Edwards and continues the test-pilot thing at United, where he's typed on the 727 through 767 and the DC10. His group does all the stuff you never see as passengers: flying aircraft to overhaul, diagnostic flights, ferrying broken aircraft, and acceptance of new aircraft. "We are not associated with the line pilots, but a separate group. They call us management, but we aren't." Richard BIEDERSTEDT says it's been almost 15 years since he's updated anyone. He left the AF after five years in missiles, joined a young upstart called MCI, and is now VP of Marketing for Gematria Products, a small company in Carlsbad, CA. On the side he's trying to sell a couple of screenplays and a business book. Bill PETERSON is now at CENTAF Security Forces Staff at Shaw. He's having trouble with his recent promotion to O-5 because he starts looking around for somebody else whenever he hears someone say "Colonel."

Reach Out XI. Drum roll, please. If you can tell us about these folks, please do so: Donald C. RALPH, Steven M. RAINEY, David J. QUINN, Jerry R. PUYEAR, Craig J. PRICE, and Robert W. PORTER.

If you're in a city and feel all alone, make sure you look up old acquaintances. Be good.

Don Myers
AOG members: 40 percent