Good times
by DanKWent to Okinawa first time when I just turned 20 years old in 1968, TDY to Kadena, 4252 FMS (Hydraulic shop) working 135’s and B52’s for 4 months. I knew I had found paradise. Working 12 hour shifts and partying the rest of the time. Gate 2 st., BC st., Naha, Ishikawa, Nago, and everywhere in between. After I got back to the states all I tried to do was get back. After a few months I went back TDY for another 4 months. Got my PCS orders to Okinawa in the mail. Back to the states, processed out and went back to the 376 FMS and stayed until May 10th, 1972 (5 days before reversion). Went back to the 18 FMS in 1974 and stayed until 1978. Somebody here mentioned Charlies Tacos on BC St., that was one of my favorite places. Made many trips back from 1981-1986 while stationed in the PI. Man, that was a great place in the 60’s and early 70’s. Of course some of the best times of my life. I married an Okinawan (note, not Japanese) girl and we have been married for over 34 years. If Rich Coffell sees this send me a note.