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Hey guys. I was one of the guys repelling and working the mountains back in 78 – 82 as a rescue swimmer/crew chief. Seeing this site brings back some great memories. Do you all still occupy vultures row on occasion?

HM3 Sarah Tait is my sister & I would like to put the article from October 9, 2008, "NAS Fallon SAR Team Rescues Hiker off Ledge" By CHRISTY LATTIN, LVN Community News Editor in our local papers; the Clay County Progress & Cherokee Scout. Who do I contact for a press release?

Thanks,
Monica Cook

I just want to commend the Longhorns for their part in rescuing me the other day in the backcountry of Heavenly. I made the dumbest decision of my life thinking I could snowboard through the 4 feet of fresh powder down nearly three miles of backcountry, even though I'm an intermediate at best. I basically ended up trying to walk down through chest-high quicksand like powder before I became exhausted, wet, then frozen. I gave up and called 911. The Longhorns showed up in a helicopter and flew me to a hospital where my temperature was 93.1. This was after I'd been warmed up a bit. I would not have survived much longer out there and I knew it was a horrible way to die. Thanks Longhorns, for saving my life.

I'm DEP'd into the Navy and currently working with a SEAL to pass some type of preliminary PFT before I am accepted into aircrew, or even eligible for rescue swimmer school for that matter. I've been trying to find some solid resources on Navy SAR but it seems that all of the information I'm coming across is Coast Guard related, and that doesn't help me. I did however stumble upon the physical requirements page here on Navylonghorns.com and it at least helped me establish my minimum goals. Are there any websites or books you can recommend I read to further educate me before I ship out for boot camp?

I have heard via the grapevine that Apr 3 will be the last flight of the Navy UH-1N. Do you have any information on it? Will there be a ceremony afterward? Any details would be appreciated.
Thanks
An Old Whidbey Angel SAR Officer

I was stationed with the Longhorns from 87-91, Seeing this site and photos brought back some good memories. I was there when we turned the maintenance over to the contract guys.

I'm building a Scale RC heli with the UH-1 rescue helis as my model. Do you have any good photos of the nose (straight on would be best) and the tail. need call letters and layout. Any detail pics you could email would help.

Thanks
Brian G

I am requesting a high resolution (300 ppi) jpeg of your logo for use in the NAF El Centro Air Show program. I am a graphic designer at the Imperial Valley Press, http://www.ivpressonline.com, and we are working with NAF EC on the official program that will be available at the show.

Sure would appreciate it if you could e-mail a larger version of your logo (the version available off your web site is not high enough resolution to be used in our offset printing process.) Whatever you can send, I can make it work.
THANK YOU!

@SCPO Phil Kline (Ret): Phil, I was there from 1980-1983 as a SAR Corpsman. I have so many fond memories of Fallon and I wish I would have found this site earlier as I would have loved coming to the last flight of the Huey.

Dear Longhorn SAR Team,

I recently had the pleasure of observing your SAR Team static display at the Gathering of Warbirds in Madera, California. Your professionalism and congeniality in meeting and greeting the public was commendable. Watching children investigate you and your aircraft was especially rewarding and gave me an idea.
Is it possible to have your team do a demonstration at my school here in Fresno, CA.? I am coordinating a Migrant Education Summer Session for 11 days in June, 2010. Our focus is California Social Studies with an emphasis on geography, compass skills and a culminating field trip in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.
Your visit would be a once-in-a-lifetime event for my kids and a life-long memory.
PS I have 2 sons in the Navy. 1 aboard submarines and 1 in P3s.
Go Navy! Beat Army!
Hopefully yours,
Liz Pianetta
Director Student Services
West Fresno Elementary School District
2888 S. Ivy Ave.
Fresno CA 93722
559-289-0471

I am looking for a good POC for possible medivac standbys for my BN while conducting range operations at Bravo 19. With the Army National Guard, would rather discuss details via email…

Good Morning,

I am hoping to find somebody who can help with a request. My son (turning 14 this Friday) is hoping to go to Fallon Air Base for his birthday and maybe visit the facility. If not posible, he'd be happy just to watch fighter jets take off for exercises. I called the base and was advised that group tours can be arranged but there's a minimum of 10 people. I was told that the only other possible option is to find somebody who has a base sticker and maybe ask if they could help.
Jacob is a big aviation fan and is determined to join the navy after high school. He's already taken a few steps to reach his goal. He's currently a member of the Civil Air Patrol and had signed up for JROTC when he starts as a Freshman.
I would really appreciate if somebody can help us put a big smile on this kid's face. If not, I would still appreciate any suggestion. If it's not classified info, can somebody suggest a good day and time that I can drive him to the "memorial park" where we can just park and watch the jets take off for exercise?
Thank you and I look forward to a reply.

Hello Gents,
I am currently building a scale RC heli and wanted to build it to mimic the longhorn huey. I am having some trouble finding good pics. What I am looking for is a pic from each angle (side, top, bottom, side) and or perhaps a diagram of all the markings, logos and decals….Thanks a ton!