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390th IS
Kadena Air Base, Japan
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for people in the unit, past and present, to reflect on our rich history," said Senior Master Sgt. Leroy Miller, superintendent of communications information.
The 390th is planning three days of festivities for Sept. 4, 5, and 6, to include a golf tournament, open house, a unit picnic, a Rivet Joint static display and tours of historic sites.
The highlight of the 30th Anniversary will be the formal Dining Out Sept. 6. Keynote speaker is the founder of the 390th IS, retired Maj. Gen. Doyle Larson, national president of the Air Force Association.
The 390th was truly born in battle. Founded July 15, 1967, by then Lt. Col. Doyle Larson and 20 Security Service personnel as the 6990th Electronic Security Squadron, to directly support RC-135 Combat Apple operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. The 6990th also supported C-130 operations at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam, and Korat Royal Air Base, Thailand.
Today, members of the 390th are recognized worldwide for their continued excellence. They participated in operations during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Our commitment in the Persian Gulf continues through ongoing support of Rivet Joint contingency operations in Saudi Arabia.
The 390th is also know for its competitive spirit and operational excellence in exercise operations such as Green Flag, Cope Thunder and Keen Sword. Unit members have helped national-level leaders establish critical policies for battlefield commanders in directing forces for both exercise scenarios and real world conflicts and aided local commanders to improve day-to-day operations.
In addition to the founder, the 390th IS will have the privilege of hosting several past commanders and has extended invitations to most of the AIA commanders in the Pacific.
Other events and activities are still in the planning stages as well as the construction of a unit web page. Up-to-date details and scheduled itineraries will be posted as soon as they are available. Mark your calendars to join the 390th for the celebrations.
For more information on the 390th 30th Anniversary celebration, contact 1st Lt. Dave Myhre via commercial telephone 011-81-611-7344-1234 or DSN 315-634-1234.