My dad was stationed there from 1979 to 1982 and my brother and I attended at Richmond school for 1st grade and kindergarten. My dad, my brother and I recently returned (40 years later) to China Lake a few weeks ago to visit and see if our old house on Halsey Ave was still there. Unfortunately, it is all gone. When I got home, I went through our old photo album and compare, what a huge difference. Had many memories growing up there, I really miss living and being a Military brat haha. My dad's favorite pizza parlor, John's pizza on Ridgecrest blvd is still there and still the best pizza!!!
They exploded the DUMB at China Lake California or said they had an earthquake there and are using DEW weapons for the fires and Stansfield Turner OSS was part of Project Paper Clip with my family.