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# RED HORSE & Prime BEEF Association Home Page

RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Retirees Membership & More

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## Posts

- [The Legend of "Chargin' Charlie"](https://rhpba.com/news/the-legend-of-chargin-charlie/) - Did you know that the 820th RHCES had a poem: The Legend of “Charging Charlie?” The “Legend of Charging Charlie” is a poem written by CMSgt Alfred “Lindy” Gothia, USAFR (Ret), to honor the legacy of the 820th RED HORSE and the steed known as Charging Charlie. It blends military tradition, personal duty, and the symbolic power of the
- [LATE-BREAKING SCHOLARSHIP NEWS!](https://rhpba.com/news/late-breaking-scholarship-news/) - (2026 BG “Tom” Meredith Honor Scholarship) Application submittal date extended to June 30, 2026 in order for graduating high school applicants to receive final transcripts.As a reminder, eligible applicants include students attending or about to attend vocational and technical institutes.
- [Save the Date: RHPBA Convention / Reunion Sep 21-24, 2027](https://rhpba.com/news/save-the-date-rhpba-convention-reunion-sep-21-24-2027/) - Planning for the RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association (RHPBA) Biennial Convention / Reunion is underway with a schedule date of Sep 21-24, 2027, in Colorado Springs, CO. The RHPBA Board of Directors plan to meet in Colorado Springs this fall to finalize the hotel/convention location. Further info can be obtained after Nov 1, 2026
- [Prime BEEF Origins](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/prime-beef-origins/) - The RHPBA Board of Directors has been working with the AF Historical Research Agency to acquire historic info on Prime BEEF. Did you know that Prime BEEF originally included Mobile Combat Support Teams as well as Prime BEET? Read the to learn more about our Prime BEEF history. History of the Dir. of Civil Engineering
- [2026 RHPBA Newsletter Spring-Summer](https://rhpba.com/news/2026-rhpba-newsletter-spring-summer/) - 2026 RHPBA Newsletter Spring-Summer
- [The Man Behind The History](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/the-man-behind-the-history/) - THE MAN BEHIND THE LOGO How a Young Airman in Vietnam Drew the Symbol That Identified RED HORSE Unit Finding Its Identity RH Logo History
- [BEHIND THE LOGO: A CONVERSATION WITH BILL ACKLEY](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/behind-the-logo-a-conversation-with-bill-ackley/) - The Original Creator of “Chargin’ Charlie” — In His Own Words: A companion interview to the feature article on the origins of the RED HORSE logo. Interview with Bill Ackley--Behind the RED HORSE Logo
- [RED HORSE Logo Origins - Chargin' Charlie](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-logo-origins-chargin-charlie/) - Did you ever wonder where the RED HORSE logo really came from? Not the rumors — the real story. Turns out the guy who designed Chargin’ Charlie was 20 years old, in Vietnam, a Dirtboy, and yes … he drew the first version with crayons in a hooch during the war. Jason Nieves (RHPBA Board
- [RED HORSE Heritage Museum](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-heritage-museum/) - The 823rd RHCES is re-opening their Heritage Museum. Sharing the info below for your awareness. Join us for a special event on May 8, 2026, at the 823d RED HORSE MTC building as we celebrate the grand re-opening of our Heritage Museum. Showcasing the incredible construction skills of our own unit members, the museum has undergone
- [Ceremony Marks 25th Anniversary of 203rd RED HORSE Plane Crash](https://rhpba.com/news/ceremony-marks-25th-anniversary-of-203rd-red-horse-plane-crash/) - On March 3, 2026, a memorial ceremony took place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to recognize the 25th anniversary of a plane crash which claimed the lives of 18 Virginia ANG RED HORSE Airmen and three Florida Army National Guard aviators. Ceremony marks 25th anniversary of 203rd RED HORSE plane crash > Virginia National Guard >
- [RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Personnel - Silent Hooves](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-and-prime-beef-personnel-silent-hooves/) - If you hear about the passing of someone who served in RED HORSE or Prime BEEF, please share this info with the RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association (RHPBA) at [https://rhpba.com/contact-us/](https://rhpba.com/contact-us/...). Please include the individual's full name, squadron(s) they served in, and date of passing. Also, if possible, please include the individual's obituary. We will
- [Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter](https://rhpba.com/newsletters/fall-winter-2025-newsletter/) - The Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter is now available online.
- [RHPBA 2025 Fall Newsletter](https://rhpba.com/news/rhpba-2025-fall-newsletter/) - Enclosed is a copy of our latest newsletter featuring photos and much more from our 2025 Convention / Reunion for your reading pleasure. Also make a note that our next RHPBA Convention / Reunion will be in the Fall of 2027 in Colorado Springs! As always, a heartfelt thanks to Dick Aldinger and Jo Ann
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Change in Departure Time to Nellis AFB](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-change-in-departure-time-to-nellis-afb/) - Due to the govt shutdown, we are adjusting the departure time to Nellis AFB tomorrow (Thursday, Oct 16, 2025) to 1000. Please arrive by 0945 to the Silverton Casino at the main entrance.
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Veil Pavilion Registration](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-veil-pavilion-registration/) - The 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion starts today! If you are attending, please remember to come to our registration area in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton Casino, from 1200 to 1700. During registration, attendees will pick up their lanyard, name tag, and tickets for various pre-paid functions throughout the week. We will also hold a mixer
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Registration at the Veil Pavilion](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-registration-at-the-veil-pavillion/) - The 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion starts next week! If you are attending, please remember to come to our registration area in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton Casino on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 1200 to 1700. During registration, attendees will pick up their lanyard, name tag, and tickets for various pre-paid functions throughout the week.
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Spouses Event](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-spouses-event-2/) - During the 2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion, several spouses organized a spouses’ event at the Springs Preserve (https://www.springspreserve.org/), commonly known as the “birthplace of Las Vegas.” The Springs Preserve is an 180-acre cultural institution designed to commemorate Las Vegas' dynamic history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the site features museums,
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Golf Tournament](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-golf-tournament/) - During the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion we will hold a golf tournament on Oct 17, 2025. Contact Dick Aldinger at famdinger@aol.com if you are interested in signing up for this event. BTCC Red Horse Programs 113858 P(2)
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Last Chance to Register!](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-last-chance-to-register/) - A big "Thank You" for the record setting response to the 60th Anniversary Celebration of RED HORSE and Prime BEEF in Las Vegas, Oct 14-17, 2025. The last chance to register for the banquet is Monday, September 29th. Go to RHPBA.com for the registration form and other information. Questions, call Randy at 717-269-3914. Our 60th Anniversary Celebration
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Handicapped Driver Looking for a Travel Companion](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-handicapped-driver-looking-for-a-travel-companion/) - We have a USAF engineer that wants to attend the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion Oct 14-17, 2025, but is in a wheelchair. He has a van equipped to haul the wheelchair and is looking for someone who needs a ride. If you are planning on attending the Convention/Reunion and live near Illinois, please respond to this
- [2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion/) - We are finalizing plans for the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion in Vegas. The visit to Nellis AFB Area II on Oct 16, 2025, will be an eventful day. Hope to see you there!
- [Air Force Birthday: Engineers Lead the Way!](https://rhpba.com/news/air-force-birthday-engineers-lead-the-way/) - The following is a great article on the rich history of USAF engineers and how they lead the way! Engineers Lead the Way: Honoring Air Force Civil Engineers
- [2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion - Spouses Event](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-spouses-event/) - During the 2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion, several spouses organized a spouses’ event at the Springs Preserve (Springs Preserve Homepage), commonly known as the “birthplace of Las Vegas.” The Springs Preserve is an 180-acre cultural institution designed to commemorate Las Vegas' dynamic history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the site
- [2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion Schedule](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-schedule/) - The RHPBA Board of Directors recently finalized the schedule (Convention Schedule(1)) for the 2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion in Las Vegas, Oct 14-17, 2025. This event will celebrate 60 Years of Leading the Way. There is still time to register for the Convention / Reunion by going to RHPBA.com and clicking on Convention Registration Form.
- [Less than 30 days until the 2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion](https://rhpba.com/news/less-than-30-days-until-the-2025-rhpba-convention-reunion/) - We have less than 30 days before the RHPBA 60th Anniversary Celebration of the creation of Prime BEEF and RED HORSE. We are pleased with the current list of registrants but want to be sure you do not miss out! Here are five reasons why you need to register for the Convention / Reunion today. Next Monday September 22nd
- [800th RED HORSE Group Heritage Wall](https://rhpba.com/news/800th-red-horse-group-heritage-wall/) - The 800th RED HORSE Group is looking to improve their Heritage Wall by showing the history of the 819th, 820th, 823rd, and 801st (Formerly 823rd Det 1) Airmen through the decades. You can help by providing pictures of deployments, TDYs, and projects. Please include as much information as possible with the pics, to include date (mm/dd/yyyy), location, project, and names of
- [2025 RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association Convention/Reunion](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-red-horse-and-prime-beef-association-convention-reunion-2/) - Air Force Civil Engineers! Leading the Way for 60 Years You still have time to make the Celebration With the RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association So, this is not the time for Hesitation Go to RHPBA.com for Registration (RHPBA-2025-Registration-Form-2.pdf) Question?? E-mail Randy Eckert: reckert@rhpba.com See you in Las Vegas at the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion
- [Cheers to 60 years](https://rhpba.com/news/cheers-to-60-years/) - To all RED HORSE and Prime BEEF members and their families. The 60th Anniversary Celebration is less than 45 days away! Check out the photos from our 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2015 (Fall-Winter_2015_1-4-6-7-8-9-15). We hope you will be in the photos for the 60th Anniversary Celebration, which
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion - Visit to Nellis AFB Area II](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-visit-to-nellis-afb-area-ii/) - We are finalizing the schedule for the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion (14-17 Oct 2025) in Las Vegas. The theme for this event: "60 Years of Leading the Way!" Our field trip to Nellis AFB on Thursday October 16th will be a day to remember! We will visit Area II at Nellis AFB and meet personnel from
- [2024 Fall/Winter Newsletter](https://rhpba.com/newsletters/2024-fall-winter-newsletter/) - Click here to view the newsletter.
- [RHPBA Newsletter Fall 2023](https://rhpba.com/newsletters/rhpba-newsletter-fall-2023/) - Click the link to download the RHPBA Newsletter Fall 2023
- [2025 RHPBA Spring/Summer Newsletter](https://rhpba.com/newsletters/2025-rhpba-spring-summer-newsletter/) - RHPBA Newsletter_Spring 2025
- [Hoover Dam Tour during the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion](https://rhpba.com/news/hoover-dam-tour-during-the-2025-rhpba-convention-reunion/) - During the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion (Oct 14-17, 2025), there will be opportunities to see some of the attractions in the Vegas area. One of them is a tour of the Hoover Dam on Friday, Oct 17. You can sign up for this tour when registering for the convention at https://rhpba.com/.../07/RHPBA-2025-Registration-Form-2.pdf.
- [Silent Auction during the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion](https://rhpba.com/news/silent-auction-during-the-2025-rhpba-convention-reunion/) - We will hold a Silent Auction during the RHPBA Convention/Reunion (Oct 14-17, 2025) in Las Vegas, NV. Some of the items donated include the following: Prime BEEF 60th Anniversary Patches (Sew-On) RED HORSE 60th Anniversary Velcro Patches RH & PB 60th Anniversary Velcro Patches RH & PB 60th Anniversary Small Medallions 3"x4" white cards with
- [2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion Registration Info](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-registration-info/) - Attached is a flyer for the Silverton Casino & Hotel (2025 Hotel Flyer) in Las Vegas, NV, the location for the 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion (14-17 October 2025). Please remember that you need to register to attend by going to the RHPBA.com website at RHPBA-2025-Registration-Form-2.pdf. Attendees also need to reserve their room at the Silverton Casino
- [820 RED HORSE Watch](https://rhpba.com/news/820-red-horse-watch/) - One of our fellow HORSEmen was browsing Ebay and found/purchased a special commemorative USAF watch w/an engraving on the back as follows: M.W.L. USAF 820 Red Horse 1989-1993 We are hoping to find the owner of this watch and return it to them. If you have any idea who this may be (and their contact
- [2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion & 60th Anniversary Celebration](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-60th-anniversary-celebration/) - Get ready for a great time at the RHPBA 60th Anniversary Celebration to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct 14-17th, 2025. We have already exceeded our early registration goal with over 50 reservations and more being processed. Early registrations include several Original Horsemen, a member of Prime BEEF Team 9,
- [REAL ID and NextGen ID Cards](https://rhpba.com/news/real-id-and-nextgen-id-cards/) - Sharing some info on REAL ID and NextGen ID Cards. You can also find this info at www.retirees.af.mil.
- [RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Convention / Reunion Update](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-and-prime-beef-convention-reunion-update/) - RED HORSE AND Prime BEEF Celebrating 60 years This year’s RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association (RHPBA) Convention / Reunion in Las Vegas, Oct 14-17th, will be fun, educational, interesting, and inspiring. It will also recognize a special event in Air Force Civil Engineering history, the 60th Anniversary of the creation of RED HORSE squadrons and
- [RHPBA 60th Anniversary Celebration of RED HORSE and Prime BEEF: Update #1](https://rhpba.com/news/rhpba-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-red-horse-and-prime-beef-update-1/) - RHPBA 2025 Registration Form(3) Your RHPBA Board of Directors want to thank those of you who already registered for our 60th Anniversary Celebration of RED HORSE and Prime BEEF. A special thank you to all who “led the way” and become sponsors. Las Vegas and nearby Nellis AFB are the perfect settings to celebrate this historic
- [200th RED HORSE Supports PACAF at Andersen AFB](https://rhpba.com/news/200th-red-horse-supports-pacaf-at-andersen-afb/) - An update on the efforts to restore airfields in Guam. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/496922/200th-red-horse-supports-pacaf-andersen-afb?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
- [RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association Blog in the CE Weekly](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-and-prime-beef-association-blog-in-the-ce-weekly/) - The CE Weekly recently posted a blog about the RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association (RHPBA), including info on our upcoming 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion in Las Vegas, NV, Oct 14-17, 2025. Hope to see you there! https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USAFCE/bulletins/3df0d6e
- [Subject:  THE BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM “TOM” MEREDITH HONOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM](https://rhpba.com/news/subject-the-brigadier-general-william-tom-meredith-honor-scholarship-program/) - Good day Association Members and Friends – On behalf of our RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association (RHPBA) Board of Directors, I’d like to either inform or remind you of our annual scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year we’ll be presenting a minimum of three $2,000 college scholarship awards exclusively to Association family members.
- [219th  RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/219th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 219th RED HORSE Squadron is one third of the fourth Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [General Meredith Scholarship Program](https://rhpba.com/news/general-meredith-scholarship-program/) - Our 15th Annual Scholarship Award Program is off & running! Go to “$CHOLASHIP” Page for overview & submittal guidance Submittal suspense is June 15, 2025
- [SPECIAL CATEGORY ARMY With AIR FORCE (SCARWAF)](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/special-category-army-with-air-force-scarwaf/) - The first Engineers for the Air Force (SCARWAF)
- [RHPBA Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter](https://rhpba.com/news/rhpba-fall-winter-2024-newsletter/) - This issue of the RHPBA Newsletter is jam packed with interesting articles including the following: 60th anniversary celebration of RED HORSE and Prime BEEF in Las Vegas (Oct 14-17, 2025) Details about RHPBA Scholarship winners Highlights on Outstanding Civil Engineering members and their families Projects completed by RED HORSE and Prime BEEF worldwide Some of
- [‘Every Dirt Boy’s Dream’: RED HORSE Airmen Restore Pacific WWII Airfield](https://rhpba.com/news/every-dirt-boys-dream-red-horse-airmen-restore-pacific-wwii-airfield/) - RED HORSE Airmen Live 'Dirt Boy Dream' Restoring WWII Airfield (airandspaceforces.com)
- [2025 RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association Convention/Reunion](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-red-horse-and-prime-beef-association-convention-reunion/) - 2025 RHPBA Convention-Reunion Save the Date Flyer Save the date! The 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion will take place in Las Vegas, NV from October 14 to October 17, 2025. The 2025 RHPBA Convention/Reunion will celebrate the 60th anniversary of RED HORSE and Prime BEEF w/a theme of "60 Years of Leading the Way!". We look forward
- [801st RED HORSE TRAINING SQUADRON](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/801st-red-horse-training-squadron/) - The 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron has a specific mission to provide contingency support training, not only to civil engineers and services troops from active, guard, and reserve air force units, plus the Army, Marine Corps, and allied nations.
- [RED HORSE Unit Histories](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-unit-histories/) - All, after over two years of extensive research we have finally added our last unit history post. Now we are looking to you to provide us with not only unit patches but documented information about major exercises.
- [Silver Flag History](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/silver-flag-history/) - Silver Flag Training Sites provide specialized training not only to civil engineers and services troops from active, guard, and reserve air force units, plus the Army, Marine Corps, and allied nations.
- [RED HORSE IN EUROPE](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/red-horse-in-europe/) - During the late 1970s the United States Air Forces in Europe leadership requested and received prepositioned RED HORSE assets within Europe.
- [823rd RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/823rd-red-horse-squadron-acc/) - The 823 RED HORSE Squadron was the fifth RED HORSE Squadron to arrive in South East Asia.
- [820th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/820th-red-horse-squadron-acc/) - The 820th RED HORSE Squadron was the sixth RED HORSE Squadron to arrive in South East Asia.
- [800th RED HORSE Group](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/800th-red-horse-group/) - The 800th RED HORSE Group is the first time there has been a RED HORSE Group in CONUS.
- [556th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/556th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 556th RED HORSE Squadron was the fourth RED HORSE Squadron to arrive in South East Asia.
- [307th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/307th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 307th RED HORSE Squadron was half of the first Air Force Reserve Command RED HORSE Squadron.
- [555th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/555th-red-horse-squadron-afrc/) - The 555th RED HORSE Squadron, one of the original RED HORSE units and the second squadron to arrive in South East Asia.
- [554th RED HORSE Squaron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/554-red-horse-squaron/) - The 554th RED HORSE Squadron, one of the original RED HORSE units and was the first to arrive in South East Asia.
- [254th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/254th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 254th RED HORSE Squaron initially was an associate unit with the 554th RED HORSE Squadron then was reasigned to be one third of the fourth Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [308th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/308th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 308th RED HORSE Flight is half of the first Air Force Reserve Command RED HORSE Squadron.
- [567th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/567th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 567th RED HORSE Squadron is half of the second Air Force Reserve Commands RED HORSE Squadron.
- [560th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/560th-civil-engineering-squadron/) - The original 560th RED HORSE Squadron was responsible for training replacement personnel destined for RED HORSE units in Southeast Asia.
- [202nd RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/202nd-red-horse-squadron/) - The 202nd RED HORSE Squadron is half of the second Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [201st RED HORSE Squadron Detachment 1](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/201st-red-horse-squadron-detachment-1/) - This 201st RHS Detachment 1 now brings a Air National Guard (ANG) squadron-detachment combination with-in a single state. This now gives the ANG a third Squadron.
- [201st RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/201st-red-hotrse-squadron/) - The 201st RED HORSE Squadron was half of the first Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [200th RED HORSE Squadron Detachment 1](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/200th-red-horse-squadron-detachment-1/) - This new 200th RHS Detachment 1 now brings an Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron-detachment combination within a single state.
- [200th RED HORSE Sqadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/200th-red-horse-sqadron/) - The 200th RED HORSE Squadron is half of the first Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [819th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/819th-red-horse-squadron-acc/) - The 819th RED HORSE Squadron was the third RED HORSE Squadron to arrive in South East Asia.
- [583rd RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/583rd-red-horse-squadron/) - The 583rd RED HORSE Squadron is half of the third Air Force Reserve Command RED HORSE Squadron.
- [210th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/210th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 210th RED HORSE Squadron is one third of the fourth Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [203rd RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/203rd-red-horse-squadron/) - The 203rd RED HORSE Squadron is half of the second Air National Guard RED HORSE Squadron.
- [557th RED HORSE Squadron](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/557th-red-horse-squadron/) - The 557th RED HORSE Squadron was the seventh RED HORSE unit to arrive in South East Asia.
- [1st Civil Engineer Group](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/1st-civil-engineer-group-2/) - Did you know there has always been a wartime Group to coordinate theater construction?
- [RED HORSE Lineage](https://rhpba.com/unit-histories/red-horse-lineage/) - Did you know the Air Force's Heavy Construction Units were not always known as RED HORSE?
- [2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion Update](https://rhpba.com/news/2025-rhpba-convention-reunion-update/) - Planning is underway for the 2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion to be held October 2025 in Las Vegas NV. RHPBA Board Members will soon travel to Las Vegas to check out different venues and attractions. The 2025 RHPBA Convention / Reunion will also celebrate the 60th Anniversary of both RED HORSE and Prime BEEF. More
- [Readiness Challenge X](https://rhpba.com/news/readiness-challenge-x/) - READINESS CHALLENGE X click on link to open
- [Spring/Summer Newsletter 2024](https://rhpba.com/newsletters/spring-summer-newsletter-2024/) - Spring & Summer Newsletter 2024
- [RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association Web Site Updates](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-and-prime-beef-association-web-site-updates/) - As you may have heard that the Association is upgrading its web site, rhpba.com. We are now fully on our new site. It’s a slow process and we need your help. If you subscribe to our posts, you will receive an e-mail each time something is posted. We also need your help in keeping our
- [RED HORSE History](https://rhpba.com/news/red-horse-history/) - U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet RED HORSE HISTORY BACKGROUND Until the mid-1960s, the Air Force lacked the engineering capability to react quickly in emergency conditions such as: to provide bomb damage repair or other disaster recovery of installations when repairs were beyond base civil engineering's capabilities; to support tactical force deployments when such support may
- [National Museum of the United States Air Force - RED HORSE and Prime BEEF in SE Asia](https://rhpba.com/news/national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-red-horse-and-prime-beef-in-se-asia/) - Please go to the National Museum of the United States Air Force link below to read about RED HORSE and Prime BEEF in southeast Asia. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/195927/mobile-and-dependable-prime-beef-and-red-horse-in-southeast-asia/
- [USAF Civil Engineers: Our Story](https://rhpba.com/news/usaf-civil-engineers-our-story/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-k0-Gtefk
- [Defense Finance Accounting Service adds New Web Site](https://rhpba.com/news/defense-finance-accounting-service-adds-new-web-site/) - Here at DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay, we’re very busy working on ways to improve our customer service for you. And here’s the latest example: the Quick Tools page on DFAS.mil. What is the Quick Tools page? Think of it as a one-stop-shop for our most popular and often-requested tools. It’s designed specifically for people who have
- [USAF Civil Engineers 2023 Recap](https://rhpba.com/news/usaf-civil-engineers-2023-recap/) - This is a tribute to all USAF Civil Engineers--RED HORSE and Prime BEEF! Engineers ... Lead the Way!
- [Newest RED HORSE Units](https://rhpba.com/news/newest-red-horse-units/) - The newest RED HORSE Units are the 800th RH Group and the 801st RH Training Squadrons at Tyndfall AFB in Florida and Nellis AFB in Nevada. We just got our first member to apply from one of these new units. Lets welcome Jason Nieves from Nellis to our organization. We now have someone in our
- [2023 Convention Group Picture](https://rhpba.com/news/2023-convention-group-picture/) - For everyone who took the tour of the 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron here is a photo of us in front of the grader on the flight line. Well have more photos in the next newsletter.
- [Spring/Summer Newsletter 2023](https://rhpba.com/newsletters/spring-summer-newsletter-2023/) - Hope you enjoyed the attached Newsletter . Please forward to your friends and others you know who you would like to see at our 2023 Convention / Reunion in Ft Walton., Beach. All Scholarship applicants should be aware that they have until June 30th to get their application in rather than June 15th as stated on the
- [Convention Itinerary and Registration Oct 23 - 27 2023](https://rhpba.com/events/convention-itinerary-and-registration-oct-23-27-2023/) - Registration Form and Itinerary Click here for the registration form. Now accepting Convention registration form payments. Due to payment variations of Square up must use Donations. To Pay with Credit Card Please click HERE.

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- [RED HORSE & Prime BEEF Association Home Page](https://rhpba.com/) - Originally established as the RED HORSE Association in 2001 with “Prime BEEF” only being added a few years ago. The organization is operated by volunteers donating hours of work to help plan reunions, prepare and mail our quarterly newsletter and maintain this website.
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