2010 MACS-8 REUNION
Posted on Oct 1 2010, by jim liston
The 18th annual MACS-8 reunion will be held September, 2010 in St. Augustine FL. Make your calendar now to save the dates.
Posted on Sept 24 2010, by jim liston
On Sunday, September 19, 2010 Pearl Cantrell, wife of Frank Cantrell, passed away in Gallatin, TN.
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Squadron History


During Korea, the USMC had outfits called Ground Controlled Intercept Squadrons.
These were the predecessors.

A full writeup of the Marine Air Control effort begining
during World War II can be found by clicking here.

1956 to 1971 = 15 Unique Years!
Location
From
To
Remarks
MCAS Miami, FL 1956 1958  
Page Field, Parris Is., SC Prior to Dec59 Feb60
NS Cubi Point, P.I. Feb60 Jun60
NAS Atsugi, Japan Jun60 Mar61


MCAF New River, NC May61 Mar64
On transfer, remainder redesignated MACS-5
NAS Atsugi, Japan May64 Jan65
Camp Schwab, Oki Jan65 May65  
MCAS Cherry Point, NC May65 Oct66+  
     
Camp Schwab, Oki 1969 Apr71
MCAF Futenma, Oki Apr71 l5Jun7l
Redesignated MACS-4 (Historical Br, HQMC)

 

Here, it is hoped, is where the saga of MACS-8 will be recorded and published.
Not one of us served the squadron for its entire lifetime.
Therefore, contributions from all sources are eagerly solicited.

 

List of Contributors (to date):

  • Tom Asbjornson
  • Larry Bevil
  • William Stinson
  • Marge Redus
  • Edward Cole
  • Ray Folley
  • E. A. Cole
  • Zed (zz) Smith III
  • Bob Gruber
  • John Smith