This is a combined Sep/Oct entry for two reasons:

1) I was PCSing and didn’t get off my rear end fast enough to take care of September a month ago, and

2) I only received six light emails during Sep anyway, and figured most of you were in the same boat I was!

Well, then along came October, with almost an email per day average! YEEOWWZA!

But first let’s start with an actual surface mail letter from Frank Patrinostro’s wife, Patrice. Confession time: I don’t remember getting this in the mail anytime recently, and based on the ‘Happy New Year’ found at the end, I do believe this fits in the ‘No Excuse Sir!’ category!

Patrice (wife of Frank) PATRINOSTRO

I’ve enclosed a picture of our son Joey who just turned a year old. Frank and I recently moved to Edwards AFB. He is now assigned to the 412th FTS flying the Speckled Trout (sp?). It is a wonderful opportunity for him for not only will he be flying Gen. Ryan all over the world, but he also will be testing and experimenting equipment found nowhere else in the Air force. As afar as I’m concerned, anything is better than Grand Forks! Happy New Year!

p.s. – Frank’s parents described the picture of Joey as "A Chip off the Old Block" (Joey is in a mini flightsuit, leaning against a helmet)

Sep 1: From Paul GRIMM

After much deliberation and self-analysis, the search is over. I will accept an offer to work with Perot Systems, an information technology company led by Ross himself. It will be a change from anything I've done before; even my engineering degree will only be of limited use/applicability. Don't know where I'll work yet, but I'll give you my new address sometime in Nov. My e-mail will stay the same (of course)

Sep 12: From Russ MAJOR

My family and I are now settled at Travis AFB. I am the maintenance supervisor for the 60th AGS (C-5s) and it is providing quite a challenge. For those that don't know, I have three kids. Two girls, Sydney age 6, Shelby age 3, and one boy, Colton age 2. A lot of folks come through Travis so if you are in the area, look us up.

Sep 13: From Anna (VINCENT) ADAMS

Howdy folks, greetings from HOT southwest Oklahoma. For those of you who don't recognize the name, it used to be Anna Vincent. I married Paul ADAMS of the class of '87 in July '94 and we have one son, Nolan, born May 16, 1998. We PCS'd to Altus in Aug '97 after spending 4 years in Charleston, SC. I'm flying the C-17 at the schoolhouse here in Altus so if you're ever passing through for a TDY, look me up. Other 91ers flying the Globemaster III include Gary HIGGENBOTHEM, Mike KAZLAUSKY, Rodney LEWIS, John RIORDAN, Doug SOHO (who's here at Altus as an IP as well), Derek OAKS. One great thing about Altus is so many people come through here for training. Just saw Dan MALLES a few weeks ago, out here for KC-135 AC school. He's stationed at McConnell, is married and has two children. Hope all is well with all of you.

Sep 27: From Dave DAMRATH

I joined the Team in Training marathon team for the Leukemia Society to raise money for research and I am doing it in memory of Ed (MOODY).

I asked Dave to tell us a bit about the marathon team.

Basically, you get asked to be on the 'Team in Training' which is a marathon team that runs all over the place. You pick a race or races and then raise $2800 for the Leukemia Society in memory of someone. I had been thinking about something to do since Ed passed away and this seemed right up my alley. I will have to write up a testimonial on Ed and I. I plan on wearing a special shirt with something about Ed and the Class on it. Sounds hokie but I don't care. I had to turn in my money ahead of time so hopefully I raise enough to cover. If not, it's still more than worth it. Ed and I were our first sparring partners in freshmen boxing class. We tooled on each other hard. Listen to this one and pass it along: I went to a wedding in Kansas City this weekend for a guy I grew up with. One of his bride's best friends was Paul WALSKI'S Ring Dance Date! She is married now but we talked a lot about the ring dance and stuff. She was at our Graduation also.

Sep 29: From Jorge MUNOZ

Maria Elena, Antonio Enrique and of course Jorge Alberto are extremely happy with the new addition to the family: Monica Ester. She was delivered naturally at 0220 this morning (29 SEP 98). Maria Elena had walked into the hospital at midnight feeling abdominal pain that I had ignorantly blamed on last night's Mexican food. That was some Mole Colorado! Well, Monica Ester and her mom will be home tomorrow, and meanwhile Antonio will have to subsist on the diet of high calorie, extremely high fat, and overty high cholesterol foods I'll be indulging in while Maria Elena is away.

Sep 30: From Todd KINROSS\

In a past Checkpoints, I mistakenly reported seeing Todd at SOS in February 98.

Carson, I would have to admit that my being seen at SOS would be a long shot. I am out of the Navy after six years and doing the civilian life in Cincinnati Ohio. After cross commissioning into the Navy at graduation I moved to San Diego where I started the Navy SEAL program, but did not finish. I still have a floating bone chip in my foot as a memento. Anyhow I got to spend a few months at school learning about Navy things, and then I was assigned to a ship where I spent the next 3 years. After a few trips to Hawaii (it takes 7 days to get there via the Navy method) and a great 6 month cruise to the Middle East I found myself working with a Spec Ops Marine Corps Company as a Navy Liaison. While I was there, lo and behold Jim "Snoopy" SZEPESY CS-18 was assigned there in-between Cobra squadrons. My wife Karen, daughter Allison and I spent a couple of days with Jeff HENTZ CS-40, his wife Heather and daughter Samantha here in Cincinnati not too long ago. Jeff is flying C-130'sout of Arkansas, but is overseas for a couple of months. Mark HOELSCHER and his wife Kim are over in Italy while Mark flies one of those lawn darts around. Mark HOEHN CS-40 is flying f-15's out of Florida last I heard, and Hank CORMIER just recently PCS'ed to Florida. Sorry I don't have the exact bases or planes for everyone, but anything that went over 30 knots was too fast for me to care about. I saw Colleen (MCCRARY) LESTER CS-25 at the Wright Pat marathon last year and she is now expecting, she may have even had the baby by the time you get this and take excerpts from it. Max TORRENS CS-25 will be returning from across the Atlantic to get her Masters in Washington (state not DC) to return to the Zoo and teach. I told her AOC's make rank faster but she said her Major was English not Home Ec. Tauni (SEARCY) CREFELD CS-21, her husband Jon (CS-21 '93) -- who are both civilians now -- and their son live in New Jersey. I've gotten a couple of emails from the 'Buddies' of CS-25, but I don't think that the info I got is very reliable, especially since the beverages seemed to be flowing freely. At least that is what the e-mails sounded like. Well it is time for me to check on my sleeping daughter (I'm flying solo tonight). Feel free to use anything from this e-mail you want, and feel free to paraphrase and put it in your own words. Todd Kinross

Oct 1: From Jason CRANDALL

As for me, I'm flying the C-17 at Charleston with many of our classmates. I'm not married, but I've been to quite a few of our classmates’ weddings and they were some great parties. I think someday I'd like to have a party like that or something. All of the football players from '91 owe $100 to the last one to get married. So I'm holding out for the cash. There is only a few of us left. I only have 2 1/2 years left on my commitment, but I'm one of the few, proud, company men.

Oct 2: From Jim SIMMONS

I am here at McChord to run the first C-17 maintenance flight. Plenty of 91 guys here flying 141's... John VAUGHN, Ray ROBINSON, Chris COLLEY, only to name a few.

Oct 7: From Al WANSKY

Hey guys, I have 3 days left of AF work and then I'm off to Atlanta. I'll be on terminal leave thru 15 November, but I start my new job at a company called Sapient, in Atlanta, on 2 November. Here is my new data. Please update records accordingly: Mr. Allan M. Wansky 5345 Manteo Inlet Norcross, GA 30092, 770-662-5514 wansky@iname.com (new email!!!)The Norcross address and phone number is temporary until I get my own pad.

Oct 8: From Dan EDWARDS

My wife Kimberly and I welcomed our first children into the world on July 4th. Jillian Rose and Kaelyn Mary were born early, but we now have them home safe and sound. Dad upgraded to KC-10 Aircraft Commander this past spring, but hasn't been doing much flying lately. He's enjoying the long sleepless nights with the twins!

Oct 11: From Don YU

I got back from the desert a few weeks ago. I got to see several of the 91 guys out there mainly in the chow hall. So, what's the latest and greatest with you these days. I 'm still doing thatU-2 thing and staying out of trouble. I got an e-mail from Ryan FARMER a few weeks ago. He says he's PCSing to Wright Patt. Anyway, just wanted to say hello. Take care and let me know what's going with you.

Later….

I didn't realize that Matt (EAGER) and Rob (BLOCK) were also at COS. It really is a small air force. I got to meet Rob ERICKSON who's flying 15's out of Langley doing that DCA stuff out there as well as Scott COTOIA who's flying KC-135's out of Fairchild. I’m sure I've seen others but I can't remember exactly who. It seems like sooner or later everyone ends up doing a desert tour. As for me I'm still the same old guy just doing my job. Right now I'm getting ready for 2 checkrides coming up in the T-38and the U-2. Not my idea of a good time, oh well. It comes with the territory. Are you going to stick it out for 20 in the air force? What are your plans after the Zoo?

From Andy WILSON

Departed the Air Force from Moody AFB in May, 1996. I live in Orlando, FL with my wife, Jennifer. I started working for Frito-Lay right out of the military as a Financial Analyst/Controller of a manufacturing facility. I really don't miss the AF much, except for the few that really cared about doing things right. There are so many opportunities in Corporate America. With effort, anything can happen.

Oct 12: From Joseph RUBLER

I just got back from another wonderful 6 weeks at Altus AFB, OK going through airdrop and formation air refueling class. I ran into Chris SULLIVAN (aircraft commander school, kc-135, Fairchild), Rick WILLIAMSON (C-17, aircraft commander school), Sarah BEYER (C-5, instructor pilot school, Travis), Todd CARLSON (C-17, aircraft commander school) and Tim MCCAFFERY (C-141 aircraft commander school, McChord). I ran into some other folks at the TCU game: Rich FOGLE, Aaron TROXELL and Mike BLADES. All seem to be doing well. I was out at USAFA for Greg CINDRICH'S internment and memorial service and ran into Dan FLYNN receiving the Jabara Award. He told me that Rick LESAN is an instructor in Pol Sci (I think). Kevin CARLIN and his wife Renken moved to McGuire about a year ago, maybe a little more, and have two little boys. That's about it. I hope everyone is doing well. See ya around.

Oct 13: From Lynn GAWELL

Sawadee!!! Greetings, thought I'd drop you a note from the Pacific. I'll be leaving this wonderful island and all the associated shopping districts of Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Alaska, Diego, Guam and Mainland Japan; sometime in early 99, heading to the 1000nm beaches of Altus OK. Andy (FREEBORN-92) and I will start to torture eager young navigators and pilots in the KC-135. We've recently celebrated our 6th year of marriage--of course I was in Alaska and he was here on Okinawa at the time. No kids except for2 ferrets living with my parents until our return to the states. We are both working on our masters. I did SOS and saw lots of 91 and 92 types and partied a bit. Most of all I enjoyed the shopping. (see a theme here). Anyway, my squadron/group figures the primary reason the Asian economy is down is because I have been unable to go shopping as much as normal. Partied at the Kadena O’Club last week with Dan Flynn. He had just returned from USAFA doing some award thing--too much alcohol and loud music to make sense. As you know, Dan is a special ops 130 pilot and I'm a 135 nav. Anyway last December, I was scheduled to "do" him (Air refuel) and get him and a few others on board recurrent in AR. I lost my radar and there was lots of weather in the area-especially Kadena. We canx the mission and Dan started begging over the radios to do the AR. Every time we meet in the club (1per month) he gives me shit for not doing the AR and suffering a little wx. Not to complain but, I really don't like using the grey sky vs. black sky means of wx avoidance. Haven't seen too many others (91) out here. A couple of F-15 types and occasionally Angie PURICHIA. Hope you're having fun and all that. Later! Lynn Gawell PS ran into Don YU in the Songtan market in Korea last Feb. He's out at Beale doing the U-2 thing.

Later, she sent travel advice for Asia:

Explore the far east when you get a chance. Enjoy the food, people and sights. Thailand- great shopping--bargaining is a must--great prices for gold, and top quality jewelry. Try Venus Jewelers in Bangkok or check their web page www.venus-thailand.com. Try the Rose Garden, near Bangkok if you only have a short stay to explore Thailand's unique culture, or travel around Pattaya is interesting, Khorat is near the silk center and pottery center--Dan Kwuin, and Chang Mai is said to be great. Clothes purchases: recommend at least 2 fittings for all suits and watch out for "special price" (cheap) Food: its great, can be spicy--if you're a meat and potatoes type go simple at first; otherwise could create a bad experience I've never had a problem with pickpockets here. One last thing, money, travelers checks are the best way to go, however, Venus Jewelers generally will cash checks for military members. Singapore: wonderful place, kind've expensive. Must see, the Night Safari. Great eating at Clark Quay and Boat Quay, foods from around the world. Outstanding prices on computer/electronic stuff--try Funan Center. Also a short hop to Malaysia to get computer stuff also. Also, good shopping for Photo equipment. Cash machines that take American credit cards have been a problem to locate for our crews. There were only 2 cash machines located in the city last time I was there. (could have gotten more access by now) You can cash checks at Paya Lebar at the Navy PX and the club facility. Transportation is very easy--bus, LRT and walking Korea; Lots of great shopping, Good food and some great sightseeing opportunities. Osan/Songtan: recommend Mr. Bo's for you clothing needs however, like Thailand, you need at least 1-2 fittings. Top quality material and prices. Leather goods are great here. Avoid buying jewelry here unless you really know the store owner well and can trust them. Food, try Bulgolgi-- or any other local cuisine. Also, Yakimundo is very good-although heavily salted and fried. Sightseeing: temples, beer factories, DMZ tour--if you plan ahead Japan-Lots to do, and see, depending on where you are. Tokyo has a great transit system and the people are generally willing to help you. Try exploring in Asuksa, or Roponggi (home of Hard Rock Tokyo), Shopping is everywhere, If you only have a little time get directions to Kanda's BOQ for Japanese prints (good investment) Okinawa-Check out Gate 2 street or B-C street Diving/snorkeling is outstanding year round. Try and find a friend or take a tour to sightsee; especially, Shuri Castle. Food, try the teppenyaki --their type of BBQ, soba--noodles or for the adventuresome type--sushi/sashimi. The one thing to remember about far eastern foods, is yes, they are different, however, when you are starving anything prepared properly with enough liquid refreshment is good. It's amazing what you discover you like after awhile (it took me 3 years to start eating sushi). Keep an open mind. The shopping is some of the best I've seen and I've seen alot. (Its one of my specialties) Anyway, most people don't generally deploy out here. They travel through. If you get a chance, take it and enjoy. things to bring: Pepto Bismo, travelers checks, credit cards, bugspray, umbrella and aspirin. During the summer, most of the region is warm. Reminder, not all places have air conditioning, especially, Misawa. Watch out for Typhoons from July-Nov. Can upset your travel plans. Also, depending on rainfall, Okinawa has problems with water-rationing. One last thing, unlike what AFN says, It's generally hard to blend in this region for most of us. Just try to be a good neighbor and don't draw alot of attention to yourself if you can help it.

From Dan GREENE

Anyone looking to separate and want to get in with the greatest company in the world, check out the Junior Officer Leadership Program (JOLP) at GE Power Systems. Feel free to send resumes to my work address. Civilian life is a change for the better so far.

Oct 15: From Jim MCDONALD

How's it going? I'll be in Saudi Mar-Apr for our annual rote. I just submitted my info for the page. I think it's a great idea, and I appreciate [Angela] maintaining it. Here's some info on some people here at Dyess flying C-130's. Besides Scott STEWART, Tracy SZCZEPANIAK, and Michelle CLARK, there are a lot of other people here. Ted TREFFEISEN is an IP in the 40th AS; Jason MCDONALD is also in the 40th (I think he's working an assignment to Germany); Mitch MCDONALD was an IP in the 39th, but he just left for Australia as an exchange officer. Jeff HARRISON is an IP in the 39th. Keith GREEN is upgrading to AC and he's in the 39th (he's at school in Little Rock right now). Scott STEWART and I just upgraded to AC in the 39th (Chris BOW from Pope and I were flying partners at school in LR). Terry FRADY was an Instructor Nav in the 40th, but he PCS'd to Little Rock last month; Matt BAKER is upgrading to AC in the 39th; Pat (Joseph Patrick) REED was an IP in the 39th, but he PCS'd to LR and is now an IP in the 62nd AS; Mike MURRAY is an AC in the 40th; Pat CLANCY is flying in the 40th, as is CJ HEMMER (as an AC) and Jay BRAWKA; Dave COOPER just showed up at in the 39th from Ramstein (as an AC); Julie VENABLE (nee SLAWSON) is an AC in the 39th; Jon WATSON is a CP in the 39th. I've probably left somebody out, but that's the best I can do right now. There are a lot of people from our class here, and lots of grads from other classes. And one last sad note: Kim HARMON, who was a CP in the 39th, was killed in the crash of Havoc 58, the C-130 crash at Jackson Hole, WY two years ago. At Little Rock I ran into JD (John) DAVIS, who is now stationed at the Rock after getting spoiled in Elmendorf. I also saw Ben KAM, who is a Flight Surgeon in the LR Flt Medicine office. I also know Missy LEOS is flying C-130s at Pope, as is Mark LIVELSBERGER, who is at LR going through AC school right now. Kevin VANDEWATER is flying C-130s at LR. On a side note, Jay OSURMAN, who is the USAF maintenance exchange officer in Quito, Ecuador, visited Dyess two weeks ago with his Ecuadorian superiors; their Mx exchange officer is in the 39th AS. He and his wife Lisa are expecting their first child in February. Jay is hoping to PCS to Hawaii after his tour. Most people that I've listed from Dyess can be reached at one of the following phone numbers: 39 AS: DSN 461-2177; 40 AS: DSN 461-2641, if you want to update their phone numbers on the lists. Those are the duty desk numbers at the respective squadrons. Hope this helps you out and that you're doing well. That's all the gossiping I'm going to do. Cheers! Jim ("Dorward") MCDONALD

Recap:

39AS, Dyess

DSN 461-2177:

Dave COOPER

Jeff HARRISON

Julie SLAWSON (VENABLE)

Jon WATSON, Jr?

Kim HARMON (deceased)

(Jason) Scott STEWART

(Dorward) Jim MCDONALD

Keith GREEN

Mitch MCDONALD

Matt BAKER

40 AS, Dyess

DSN 461-2641

Ted TREFFEISEN

Pat CLANCY

CJ HEMMER

Tracy SZCZEPANIAK

Michelle CLARK

Jay BRAWKA

Jason MCDONALD

Oct 16: From Paul GRIMM

I will be moving to Minneapolis, MN with Perot Systems working with their National Rental Car account/data center. My time left in OK City can be counted in days. I'll give you a mailing address/phone #in the next month or so.

Paul ran this year’s Ironman; I asked him for a picture for Checkpoints.

Since I was triumphant in the Ironman I'm not ashamed to send you a picture. You can watch the Ironman on NBC on 12 Dec. Please enjoy a beer while you watch; I'll probably throw a party. Grimmster

Oct 17: From Kit BOBKO

I separated in 96 and finished a MA in Philosophy at South Carolina. After spending a little time in Los Angeles I decided to give the law school thing a try (that's what we do if we don't fly for the airlines, right?) and am in my second year at George Washington University in DC. It is a grind, reminiscent of the Zoo in a lot of ways. I'm having a good time going to school and living in DC, but I'm really looking forward to graduating. But then I have a mountain of student loans to pay off...A couple of random sightings: I saw Joe GAY and his wife in February 98' when they were visiting DC. He has two kids and a mini-van, I think. He's flying heavies at McGuire. Art DAWKINS and his wife Cindy were living in Ohio and have (I think)gone back west to Vandenberg where Art is doing missile mx. They have a daughter named Summer. Dave DAMRATH was in Washington in the spring and had dinner with me in Georgetown. Dave is working for Proctor and Gamble and is living in Arkansas. He is still single -- he owns a cool boat and a truck to pull it -- and is doing great. Unfortunately I was feeling a bit sick the nite he was in town and we couldn't go out and do anything we could truly regret. I have been in contact with Brian WILLIAMS who is in med school at Univ. of So. Florida in Tampa. Tough assignment. Willi claims to be studying, but being from Tampa, I know there are a lot of things thereto keep you away from the books. And you, [Carson]? What are you doing at the UW? I spent a summer working in Seattle as a consultant and fell in love with that place. I thought about going to law school there, but the winters would kill me. Ok, that's all I can think of for now. Cheers

Oct 21: From Pat Reed

Hey How is life @ U Dub? I am staying busy here as an IP in the C-130 FTU at Little Rock. 2 kids ages 3 and 1(boy, girl).

My wife's name is Melody and I dated her while at the Zoo.

Spent my first 5 years @ Dyess, seeing the world or at least the @#$## parts of it, the desert a lot.  I have been here for a year.   Here are some notes I know about friends of ours

Don YU:  at Bealle doing the U2 thing.

Brad TEBRUGGE: his mom is sick and he got a hardship PCS to Randolph.  Flies the T-1

People I knew at Dyess:

Mitch MCDONALD:  130 IP too, 2 kids, on an exchange program with the Royal Austrailian AF

Jason MCDONALD: 1 kid and one on the way. 130 IP at Dyess. Was at Yokota

Matt BAKER: AC at Dyess.  also 1 kid and one on the way

Jeff HARRISON:  Dyess, IP no kids or wife, but always looking

Geoff MAKI:  he and Jen are expecting.  He’s in the fighter crossflow and is @ viper RTU

Thats all I got time for know.  Good to see you at SOS.  Hope all is well and your not doing to many keggers at school. 

Oct 22: From Ryan FARMER

As I am preparing to depart for my new assignment, I thought I should info e-mail everyone in my "address book" before I clean it out. I will be departing for Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio on November 2nd. I will be working at ASC/XRA, once again working with the Thunder campaign model, but supporting a different chain of command. The phone number of where I'll be working is DSN 785-4343, or commercial (937) 255-4343. I can only guess at the e-mail address: ryan.farmer@ascxr.wpafb.af.mil. Try it around mid November--I should have some kind of e-mail by then. I already have a home in the Dayton area, and Paulette and the kids are already there. The address is:10630 Putnam Road Englewood OH 45322phone: (937) 836-0361 The last time I'll be checking e-mail at Langley will be 30 October. I hope to hear from you all at my new e-mail address. Take care!

From Margo WILLOUGHBY

I have just recently separated from active duty and went into the Reserves. We now live in Bellevue NE near Offutt AFB where my husband Chris is assigned. We are expecting a baby in November and I plan to stay at home and play Mom for a while before checking out the civilian job world.

Oct 24: From Mike VENERI

I am on my to SOS. I have been TDY so much that I haven't checked our webpage since it first came out. I will check it before I take off to Montgomery. In any event, my email venerim@accs42.dm.af.mil ormveneri9@yahoo.com. Just an update from D-M--Jon DERESKY just arrived back here to fly EC-130's after C-21's at Stuttgart. Scott RYAN, Dave CORBY, Mike DOYLE, and Manny CANDELARIA are all pilots in my squadron where I am an airborne intelligence officer. I have been extended another year down here so I don't know what my next move will be. I hope the Intel world treated you nicely and I gather you will be heading to USAFA to teach now that you are in grad school. Good luck with it all, Carson and thanks for being the class POC. Dan GREENE separated as well and works for GE now. I will be in touch. Take care

Oct 27: From Laura (GREY) FOGLESONG

As of 10 Sep, Lois (BAIRD) is staying home now with Baby Calvin Mark TRUE!! He was born 7 lbs, 7 oz and 21 inches. So, her email has changed to the above. Calvin has already had his first cold. Mom and Calvin are now living on Andrews AFB in training to be a great Dr's wife! They live on a quiet loop with many kids--Lois and Mark are thrilled! We saw them at an OCF dinner last night at Andrews AFB. As of Friday, 23 Oct at about 2100, Jen also has a Baby Erin Elizabeth COS and now is home as well. She is Csprings-bound 13 Dec and husband Alex will be there already. USAFA needs good otter pilots so Alex is anxious to help and be able to jump again (I'm envious)! Can you imagine Jen living on base at USAFA?? She'll have that place in shape in NO time!

Oct 29: From William GLASCOE

I'm have way though the fall semester at UC Boulder (distant learning). I'm trying to study there in residence under the educational permissive TDY Operation Bootstrap Program. I'll know by late November. What's our class web address?

31 Oct: From Laura FOGLESONG

(I’d asked her whether those in the DC area were talking about the reunion)

I'd not heard anything specific yet. However, I'm excited about seeing everyone again. I guess with the COS' going back there, I'd been thinking about it more and more. The freshmen ladies from 39 are already here in DC (except Tauni) and it has been fun to catch up and see each other again. Going to Navy games has also brought back many memories. I must say when compared, they always seem to come out on the short end of the stick much to the frustration of my husband. (They did win last week though, it was their homecoming)David and Alex COS are both '90 so Jen and I may have some suggestions. Then it will probably be too late. When is homecoming planned in 2001 or has that even been thought about? While we were there (it was all a blur), it seemed like many reunions occurred and not on the same football weekend. I think most get-togethers were in late Sep/October. (I really do not want to drag out a parka and have to run to the restroom with Kathy (Green) JOERS to warm up every 15 minutes. I can't even remember who we played that game but I'll never forget that snow! Does anyone else have any specific thoughts? At this point, I have NO idea where we'll be at then. We just got the new AFAS brief yesterday and if TOS varies by rank and AFSC we could leave as early as Sep 1999 (we arrived in DC in 1997) or anywhere past that. All depends on what they call TOS now because we PCS/PCAed to the Pentagon in 1998??! Maybe they'll have the bugs worked out by then. (Hey, I'm an optimist)Take care and sorry I couldn't be of more help. That is why I'm soliciting feedback from the other 91ers. I just thought it was better to start talking about now.