Sampson AFB Vets Assoc

The Long Island Sampson AFB Vets squadron was formed on May 29, 2008 at a luncheon at the 56th Fighter Group Restaurant in Farmingdale Long Island, NY with 53 vets in attendance. Six of the men were at Sampson when it was a Naval Training Center in the 1940's.

Forty six were there in the 1950's when it was known as Sampson Air Force Base and one was there in the 1960's as a park supervisor when it became Sampson State Park. Most of them did not know each other before the luncheon. All in all everyone had a great time. Many exchanged phone numbers.

Harvey Reibel LM 3818, LI Squadron Commander.

Luncheon/Meeting held on Monday June 21, 2010

On June 21st the Long Island, NY Squadron held our Summer Luncheon at the 56th Fighter Group Restaurant. This luncheon was a great success with the gathering of 16 Navy, 2 Army Air Corps, 2 Marines and 68 Air Force Veterans.

As has happened in the past, there were several attendees that had not seen each other since leaving Sampson over 55 years ago.

We had 3 speakers that day, one of whom, Col. Floyd J. Carter, was a Tuskegee Airman. He spoke of his early training and the obstacles that the Tuskegee Airman had to overcome. Col. Carter was accompanied by Artherine, his wife of 67 years. He retired from active duty after 32 years of service.

Our Long Island Squadron is growing. For a group that started out with 9 men, we now have a Roll Call of approximately 153 members.
Respectfully submitted, Harvey Reibel

Fall Luncheon Monday October 4, 2010
The Long Island, N.Y. Squadron will hold it's Fall Luncheon on October 4th at the 56th Fighter Group Restaurant, in Farmingdale, Long Island, New York at 12 noon.

Contact Harvey Reibel at 516 455-2710