Lt Col Dennis T Tharp, US Air Force (Retired)

Denny served three tours in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict, including one in Vietnam.  He was commissioned as a Distinguished AFROTC Graduate, and holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering, as well as a BS in Math Education. His service included serving as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy.  He has ‘combat time’ flying the KC-135 (Refueling) and EC-47 (Electronic Warfare/Radio Detection Finding) Aircrafts.  After retirement from the USAF, Denny worked for the next 28 years as an Senior Program Manager for the Harris Corporation of a variety of Avionics and Space Programs.

Topic: Remembering Vietnam In the EC-47

• The TMBC is held every Thursday at the Indian River Colony Club, At Ease Club, in the 19th Hole Lounge.  The meeting starts promptly at 0800 and ends just as promptly at 0900.  Enter through the main gate at IRCC at the intersection of Murrell Road and Freedom Drive in Viera and ask for directions at the gate.

• The Breakfast Club is an informal gathering to keep informed on happenings in Congress, at the VA Clinic, the Patrick AFB Exchange & Commissary, sister veteran's organizations and more. The meeting is filled with humor and stories of members experiences in war and life. Welcome new members! Come add your two cents. Despite the name there is no breakfast, just great camaraderie and fun.

• For questions email at moaacapecanaveral@gmail.com

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