Condolences

• July 17, 2026

  Sandy Bartlett

  My condolences to the Needham family. We still speak of MG Needham and his leadership here at XVIII Airborne Corps, as the Corps G3 and DCG, to this day. May he rest in peace. Sandy Bartlett

• July 17, 2026

  Cdr George E Scearce USN Ret

  God Bless you General Needham. You were and still are the Guiding light for me and many others.!

• July 17, 2026

  Lawson Magruder

  I returned from combat in Vietnam in Sep 1971 to my young wife Gloria and infant daughter Shannon. I worked for Tom in the Falcon Brigade headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division. We had a very challenging boss but Tom cared immensely for his people and his families which helped us "weather the storm". We shared the same Catholic faith. He loved our family for the rest of his life. He was a devoted friend. We will miss him immensely. See you on the high ground paratrooper! Lawson Magruder

• July 17, 2026

  Pease ANGB Retiree Activities Office

  The Pease ANGB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for MG Neeham's service to our country in the United States Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Pease Air National Guard Base at 603-430-2636 or peaseangb.rao@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss. John W. Symington CMSgt, USAF (Ret) Director

• July 17, 2026

  Gary Jugenheimer

  I worked with Gen then MAJ Tom Needham during my tour in RVN 1969-70. I met him at IFFV in Nha Trang and had the opportunity to learn much and appreciated the wonderful person that Tom was. He took no BS and was a soldier of Airborne Infantry. He was definitely and terrific asset to the US Army and his record of service is a true testament to what an Army Officer should be.

• July 17, 2026

  craig recker

  I was fortunate as a young NCO to work for Gen Needham and he demonstrated to me just what great leadership looks like. While I told him numerous times the impact he had on me as a leader I doubt he truly understood the depth of influence he had on me as an enlisted leader. I only hope I had 1/2 the impact on those I led that he had on me. Rest in Peace Sir. Craig Recker

• July 17, 2026

  Mark Lewis

  Gen Needham was a driving force in many of our careers and Army Operations. Countless airborne soldiers and families owe him for his dynamic leadership in their behalf. Mark Lewis

• July 16, 2026

  Chip Martin

  MG Needham was a tremendous influence on me personally and my time as a soldier. Serving with him was a highlight of my career. So many stories to share but no single memory will suffice. He loved what he did and it was infectious. He will be missed. ATW! Chip Martin