OV-1 MOHAWK ASSOCIATION
Dedicated to All Who Serve
By Maj. Gen. James C. McConvilleNovember 14, 2012
NOTE:
A November eBlast has just been sent to all members who have given us their email address. If you don't see it, please check your JUNK email folder or contact us at ov-1mohawkassociation@outlook.com
REUNION 2025
FIRST PHOTOS
"Heads Up Mohawkers!
The PX is now closed for the time being. Norm is busy preparing for the Reunion and packing things up. It is not known if it will re-open post-reunion as Norm's tour of duty will end Dec 31. To date, no replacement candidate has stepped forward.
There will be PX items available at the Reunion.
You may want to do your Holiday shopping early.
Flying the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
Bill McNease
COMING SOON...ALASKA
WHERE'S MY BUDDY REQUEST
Does anyone have information:
My father, LTC (Ret) Donald Babin, served with the ASTA Det, later
redesignated the 73rd Aviation Company, from Dec 1964 to Nov 1965 i
n Vung Tau, VN.
I am seeking information on the unit during this time and about two members:
1LT Charles Dale and SPC David Demmon, whose plane went down on
9 June 1965.
Pete “RePete” Harmon (USMC Ret.)
I am writing to make a connection between the OV-1 Association and Pete “RePete” Harmon (USMC Ret.) who hosts a fantastic Podcast about military aviation called “So there I was.”
Pete and his Co-Host are former Marine aviators and their show preserves the incredible stories of military aviators. I recently suggested to Pete that they bring on an OV-1 pilot and they followed up asking for help connecting them with pilots willing to be on the show.
To explain where I fit into this, my dad, George M. Szokoly, was a high time OV-1 pilot who passed away in 2022. I am a lapsed member of the Association and served as its legal counsel for some years.
With all of that out of the way, I’m happy to make the introduction and would be happy to help if there is anything I can do to assist.
Very truly yours,
Nicholas A. Szokoly | Partner
Murphy, Falcon & Murphy
One South Street, 30th Floor | Baltimore, MD 21202
MAIN | 410-951-8744 DIRECT | 410-951-8778 FAX | 410-539-6599
nick.szokoly@murphyfalcon.com| www.murphyfalcon.com
Anna Campbell-Liepold is searching for COl Kevin Peterson
5755 E. Tompson Peak, Hereford, AZ 85615-9057
Possible Phone Number: 480 963-4999
I used to fly with him. Retired, he was last located in FL or moved to AZ (?).
I was an Aerial Intel Specialist (right seater) in Germany during Desert Storm. 1988 - 1991. I am now a civilian, working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Thank you,
Anna Campbell-Liepold
If you have info please respond. If you cc Terry Clark, terryclark.florida@yahoo.com, he will include the info in the "Where's My Buddy" section of the website.
DUES
You can mail a check to:
ROY SHEFFER
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
PO Box 80
Bremond, Texas 76629
E-Mail: roypsu@yahoo.com
Or click on the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APP tab, fill in the application and select to pay online.
FROM SECRETARY JON MOLDOVAN
I recently received an updated “2025” version of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors. I wanted to share with you all as it provides some great information and contacts. You can access it on the VA BENEFITS 2025 tab.
FROM OUR MEMBERS
CALLING ALL AUTHORS
We are looking for members who have published books or articles about the OV-1 Mohawk or other military experiences. Please include contact information, the name of your publication, a brief summary, and where it is available.
Please send the information to:
Terry Clark
Communications Director
Events remembered, funny stories, letters from home, letters to home or anything you want to share.
Send info to Terry Clark, terryclark.florida@yahoo.com.
THEN/NOW
Tell us in a couple of sentences what you did then and what you are doing now.
Also send a picture of you then and one of you now if you like.
This information will be published as we receive it.
Do send Terry Clark pictures and text if you would like your profile displayed.
WHERE'S MY BUDDY?
Looking for Someone you have lost touch with? Post here.
If you are responding, please copy Terry Clark to have your reply posted here.
We said a sad goodbye to Johnny H. Towler USArmyCPT(retired) on Tuesday March 25. Dementia won it's battle but he triumphed over it all. There will be visitation and a worship service at 1 pm on Tuesday March 4 at Meadows Funeral Home in Monroe GA. Military Honors will be provided by troops from Ft. Eisenhower at Graveside in the Towler Family Cemetery, Social Circle Ga. One more faithful Mohawker has soared off into the freedom of clouds and blue sky!