The birthday greetings are going to be a big part of our history and so far it tells an important part of our story.
Still time to get yours in!
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Thom Whetston
- Thomas Whetston
- From 1972-97 I was a radio announcer, mostly in the Northeast. I had the most fun with Armed Forces Radio first in Korea then in Panama. A lot of the time it was spontaneous or improvised and that made for a great learning laboratory. The network DJs, Charlie Tuna, Wolfman, Kris Erik Stevens, Jim Pewter, LaRita Shelby and the rest were so consistent, it was and amazing thing to hear. Then to Massachusetts and WEIM, WKNE, WKBK, WFGL, WMDK, WKBR, WCGY, WSRS, WGAW. Most of them don't exist as anything that resembles a radio station. I'm always ready to trade war stories... Thom Whetston afrts@live.com 612-356-AFRS (612)356-2377
What a great idea and to hear old friends Ed Tooma and Gary Thompson. Great job Thom!
ReplyDeleteJim Johnson
AFN Bremerhaven and Wuerzburg
SEB Livorno
AFKN Seoul
Dinfos R/TV Instructor
Well Thom my boy, you did good man! This is a wonderful thing you're putting together indeed! Merry Christmas to all the folks who made AFRTS
ReplyDeleteso great! Jim Gough
C'mon Jim Johnson, we need you on it too..
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WOW....I remember Linda (Blake) Thompson from her first days at AFN Stuttgart as a fresh DINFOS grad and then transferring into news at HQ in Frankfurt. Wonder if she has any air checks from those DJ days she wouldn't mind sharing?
ReplyDeleteIf had re-upped for 71R and stayed in for awhile, I sure would have been able to write my own ticket anywhere....and have a good career.
SGT E5 RET Mark(Abbott)Erdman
Long time AFRTS lover and veteran 28 year civilian broadcaster now PT with WDUX AM/FM Waupaca WI
I echo Jim Johnson's comment. Truly a GREAT job. I also agree with Thom that we need Jim Johnson (and perhaps Lips Malone) on it too!
ReplyDeletemike kehoe - SEB
What a great birthday card! The time I spent in New York and Taipei was truly memorable. I even moonlighted at WOR - TV's master control on the 82d floor of the Empire State Building. In 1965, it took about eight people to air "The Million Dollar Movie" including a live announcer in the booth.
ReplyDeleteThe whole production is finally done. Thanks to all.
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