The Basic School Alpha Company 1-80 Reunion

08/14/2026

Concerning the reports on Robbie Robertson, I just want to say that while his current situation really stinks, he has always been able to find some way to overcome the adversity!
Probably gonna stink for a while Robbie, so make sure you have a good seal!

08/11/2026

I talked to Bruce Carrico today and he confirmed that Robbie had a stroke and that his left side, leg and arm are not currently functioning. His mouth is still working just fine, evidenced by the fact that he redirected the medical airlift to his hospital of choice, letting them know “he wouldn’t take his dog” to the one where they were taking him .

Robbie Robertson is currently at:

Robbie Robertson
Medical City Fort Worth
NICU room 2224b
900 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Please take a few minutes and mail him a Get Well card. We responded with lots of cards to both Ken Bomgartner and Dane Vaughn and a few others and heard stories of how impactful they were when received. Please take the time to do it and keep him in your prayers.

08/10/2026

Gentlemen,
Bob Houk just sent us this update on Robbie Robertson. We’ll be trying to get an address for where we can send a card. In the meantime, please keep Robbie in your prayers.

08/04/2026

Happy Birthday Terry! Sweet sixteen and never been kissed.

07/09/2026

Reminder, we have a ZOOM call tomorrow night. You should have gotten an email from Terry with the codes. If you didn’t, contact one of us and we’ll hook you up. See you tomorrow!

06/21/2026

Bruce Cornish and myself Robert (Bob) Houk had a delightful coffee meet up this morning as I made my way across Louisiana. Hadn’t seen each other in 46 years! As expected, we talked about our dogs, our family, and our health!
When I pulled into the coffee shop parking lot, I knew Bruce was already there because there was a big Ford dually truck in the parking lot. The expected ride of a old horse trainer and tanker! Then confirmed when I saw the Marine Corps Vet plates.

06/07/2026

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If you plan to be in the Camp Lejeune area, be aware that the Carolina Museum of the Marine will be opening tomorrow, June 8, 2026. Dedicated to the legacy of Marines and Sailors who served in the Carolinas, it hopes to inspire future generations with values like honor, courage and commitment.
All of us have stuff that our wives say “doesn’t fit the decor” of our fancy schmancy residences . They might fit well among the ancient 782 gear, busted rotor blades and Court Street souvenirs that belong in places like this. Consider visiting and donating.

05/28/2026

If you came through NAS Pensacola back in the 80’s, chances are you made your way downtown and made the acquaintance of a gentleman informally known as Trader Jon. His establishment was the informal home of the Blue Angels and was frequented , from time time,by pretty much all Naval Aviators. Trader passed in 2000, but his “collection” is housed (since 2016) in the Museum of History on Jefferson St in Pensacola. I stopped by today and saw the exhibit for the first time. Impressive

05/22/2026

https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/william-parks

Fair winds and following seas old friend.

View William Earl Parks's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/19/2026

Gentlemen, if you saw Terry’s email from last night, you know that we lost Bill Parks on Saturday. When I last spoke to him his attitude one of thankfulness for all that he got to see and experience in this life and a willingness to accept what would likely be his ticket to the next.His faith was huge.Juan Figueroa spoke to Jo Anne today and the eulogist is asking for any stories that we might have concerning Bill’s time in the Corps. The service is likely to be in a couple of days, so if you have anything at all to share, please send it most rickey tick. Please send anything you may have to Juan, or if you can’t reach him, call me and I’ll repeat all calls more distant from the guard house than my own.
Semper fi