Ramey ATC Tower Cab Update II

We continue to work on the Ramey AFB ATC Tower Cab The Rex Oxide paint is doing the job of protecting the cab from the salt spray environment We’ve gone as far as we can and now it’s time for the use of a “Cherry Picker” so we can finish the job. Our mentor WASCO […]


Puerto Rico Emergency Response Team

The Puerto Rico Emergency Response Team and Cadets visited the Museum facilities The PRERT is an all volunteer organization whose mission is to provide real time support during weather emergency situations As a matter of fact FEMA and Governmental Organizations depend on the PRERT for initial situation reports so action can be taken in the […]


Ramey ATC Tower Cab Update

The Museum crew has begun prep work on the Ramey ATC Tower Cab. First we cut off any loose material and spent some good time removing rust. We wanted to make sure no falling debris could hurt anyone as we continue to work on the Cab. Once done we gave her a real good water […]


ESPN VISTS MUSEUM

Yes that’s correct, no typo, Cable Sports Giant ESPN visited the Borinquen Field/Ramey AFB Museum. Why would ESPN do so, well…. here’s the story. Sports Leagues and the Military have organized sports events to be held at various military installations home and abroad. USCG Air Station Borinquen will host an “Armed Forces Classic” game between […]


Debriefing Orders, 1964

A surprising email arrived in my inbox last week from A/1C Larry Avenson. He and I served in the 72nd A&E Squadron at the same time and lived within hailing distance of each other in Isabela. We even shared the same landlord, Juan Mendez. Larry, after reading blog posts on this site began searching his […]