Hamilton AFB History

My name is Robert Zimmer, born 1942, stationed at Hamilton AFB 1966 - 1967. It was a beautiful base and well groomed. Last time I visited was around 1994 after it had closed. It had a devastation look to it. Buildings weathered and green areas were all grown over.. Sad to look at. We always took pride in our bases. robertzimmer@hawaiiantel.net

I was stationed at Hamilton from July of 1950 to Dec of 1952. I worked as a clerk in 78TH air Base Group Hdq. My name was
Alexander Phillips,and I was wondering if anyone I knew was still alive.My email is alxphll@aol.com.

Hi David,

I learned how to swim on the team and it has served me well over the years. I never swam at a meet though. There was this kid, my age, that was half my size and just about swam two laps to my one.

As a paratrooper, I was once asked to tread water in my gear and thanks to my time on the Voodoos, I was able to do it longer than any one else that day.

We lived at 42 Paterson Lane and I miss wondering the hills, and the base in general. As an eight to eleven year old. I was allowed a lot of freedom there, and always felt safe.

I wish someone would come up with a book on the history of Hamilton. There are lots of bits and pieces but so much of it is lost or will be shortly, as people who lived there pass on and memories are lost.

Happy Trails,

Craig

Looking for information on Combat Training for SE Asia Mar-Apr of 1966. Frist Prime Beef team to be trained.

HI...I was born at Hamilton in 59 and lived on Young Ct. I don't remember anything about the base and parents are now gone. Capt.Billy G. Young and info would be appreciated

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I was a crew chief and flight mechanic in the C-123B squadron based there from Jan 1963 to July 1964. I'm surprised that there is no mention of the C123 squadron any where on this site or in other sites listing the base history. I believe we had about 10 aircraft in the squadron. We carried all the spare parts, missiles and tools for the fighter squadron when they traveled for an exercise. Anyway I have great memories from my time there. I was also a member of the base aero club and got my pilot's license while based there. I'll have dig out my old photos and post them. Are there any other C123 squadron members out there?
Jerry Impellezzeri

Hi Beth,

I was about eight, when I was on the swim team but what I learned there helped me in my own military service. I loved swimming in both the main and officer's swimming pools. I'm sad to hear that they are both gone.

It is to bad that we've lost so much history there.

Happy Trails,

Craig

I was stationed at HAFB from 1971-1974 and was a radar operator/ATC. I was a radar operator, and rode my bike to work from base housing (660 Ignacio Blvd). My son was born at Marin Hospital in San Rafael.
This was the best assignment I had in my 9-year career. Richard 'Rick' Cranswick, Everett WA

My step father was stationed on Hamilton AFB in the early 70s. I used to deliver the Daily Bulletins, swam on the Hamilton Voodoos swim team. I started as a cub scout and was a Boy Scout there as well. It was cool walking from the old WW2 barracks we had meetings in to the Bowling alley afterward.

We lived at 42 Paterson Lane,

I loved that base and totally miss it.

My question is; my step father took us out to a base in the boonies. I remember it had a baseball diamond as you entered. I’m hoping that someone remembers it. I’m guessing it was a dispersal site in Central California.