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Class Notes: GMI Alumni Armed Forces Veterans — Classes of 1967–68 * Gretchen Wiltse : U.S. Air Force/Colonel; Commander of the 512th Mission Support Group, an associate Air Force Reserve Command Unit, located at Dover Air Force Base, Submit Class Notes online Delaware; the senior officer responsible for at www.kettering.edu/alumni. the 800-person organization which supports the Air Mobility Command’s worldwide airlift 1952 mission operating C-5 and C-17 cargo aircraft. RALPH R. MCCOY passed away on July She graduated from the U. S. Air Force Academy 29, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 55 in May 1989. Prior to her current position, she years, Donna McCoy; two daughters; six held various aircraft maintenance positions and grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a commanded the Field Training Detachment at brother; a sister; and several nieces and McChord AFB, which was recognized as the nephews. He worked as an engineer for best FTD in the Air Force. Overseas assignments General Motors and the Ormet Corporation and as a plant manager for Ernie Green included Lajes Field, Azores, and Aviano Air Base, Industries. He was a 46-year Mason, member Italy. At Dover, she was selected to command of the Dayton Antioch Shrine and the Ancient Dover’s first C-17 reserve aircraft maintenance Accepted Scottish Right, Valley of Dayton. He squadron. Daughter of Kris and Bob Wiltse GMI enjoyed travel and watching sports, and was 1967 (ATO). an avid golfer. Walt Zych: U.S. Army/Spec .5; 3/82nd 1955 Artillery supporting 196th Lt. Infantry Division MICHAEL J. TAHY, president of Michael J. Americal–Viet Nam 1969–70. As a jump battery Tahy and Associates, is hoping to locate a copy forward observer operated fire director computer of the book, The Good Old Days at the Buick, by Lynn Ruester. The book was published in for 105mm cannons; served in combat areas of 1990. Anyone who has a copy and would be Queh Son and Hiep Duc Valleys including the city willing to share it can contact Michael Tahy at of Tam Ky between Chu-Lai (Americal HQ) and Da (248) 652-1044. Nang. His organization, A battery, 3/82 Artillery, received two Presidential Unit Citations in 1970 JOHN MAHONEY passes on this note: “May and he was personally awarded the Vietnam 15-17, 2015, will be the 60th reunion for the Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Class of 1955. It doesn’t seem that long, but as they say, do the math. I received a lot of Medal, Army Commendation Medal, two Overseas interest from fellow classmates and we hope Service Bars, and numerous awards for fire to plan something fun and meaningful for this accuracy and timing. great opportunity to reunite the class. Let me know your interest in attending and any ideas for making it a memorable occasion. Perhaps we can set an attendance record. Best wishes to you all, John Mahoney, class of ’55 secretary, email - johnm3430@comcast.net; phone – (248) 214-5061; address – 3430 Devon Rd., Unit B, Royal Oak, MI, 48073.” SPRING 2015 25