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Korean DMZ 1980 to 1989 - (Current to 2005)


259 Messages - Group 200 to 249
Current Message 200 - February 4, 2006
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Entry: 55549
DMZ 1980 to 1989

LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS

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LLOYD PARKER wrote on 2006-02-04 13:05:15.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS WHO WERE STATION IN KOREA FROM 1983 TO 1985.3RD BDE HQ .

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Current Message 201 - January 23, 2006
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Entry: 55335
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Camp Liberty Bell 1988-1989

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Jeff Gillaspie wrote on 2006-01-23 00:17:24.0

Comments: Looking for old buddies from 1988-1989 from Camp Liberty Bell.

Keywords: Gilly, scout/sniper, Tom White, Todd Pierson, Gregg Biggs, Lt. Chisolm

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Current Message 202 - January 19, 2006
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Entry: 55274
DMZ 1980 to 1989

CSC 1/9 INF SCOUTS 84-85

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Tom Adams wrote on 2006-01-19 18:50:24.0

Comments: Looking for any of you old Manchu's out there. Especially anyone from CSC 1/9 INF. Does anyone remember the rice exchange in Sep. 84? I'd like to see any photos taken during that time, if anyone would like to share. I have some. KEEP UP THE FIRE!

Keywords: Who remembers "UGLY"?

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Current Message 203 - January 14, 2006
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Entry: 55183
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Copperhead First Round Fired

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Kenny Wilson wrote on 2006-01-14 23:20:21.0

Comments: Anyone rember firing the first copperhead round in Korea? early 1985. Still have your jacket? Rember Tommie Annal, Jim Diamond?

Keywords: Copperhead, FDC, Tom Annal, Jim Diamond, Camp Stanley, Heavy Metal Club

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Current Message 204 - January 14, 2006
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Entry: 55182
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Metro HHB

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Richard Stevenson wrote on 2006-01-14 21:51:38.0

Comments: Looking for old friends from HHB Div metro Fred Speir and anyone from '83-'85...how bout the metro club

Keywords: metro HHB Camp Pelham

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Current Message 205 - January 6, 2006
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Entry: 55044
DMZ 1980 to 1989

HHB 2/17th FA Camp Pelham 1983-1984

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Ricky Pilcher wrote on 2006-01-06 17:46:04.0

Comments: Looking for old friends: SSG Rick Livingston, PFC Samuel Scott Smith (COMMO), Timothy Burns, SP4 Ramirez (MEDAC), Wadsworth (82 Charlie), Anthony Wright (82 Charlie), Daniel Ewell, etc...

I was an 82 Charlie (Field Artillery Surveyor), but worked in HHB office as a 71 Lima (Administrative Specialist). I ran 10k road races (and always came in 1st or 2nd place) and I played on the HHB 2/17 FA baseball team. I had a hooch on the second floor just over the Boston Club, I worked out at the gym and ran from Camp Pelham to Munson (sp?) and back everyday.

My nick name was "Ricky P." or "P". If you remember me, I would be happy to hear from you. Thanks.

Keywords: Ricky P.

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Current Message 206 - January 4, 2006
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Entry: 55001
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Looking for Member of CSC 1/38 Inf 80-81

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Jeffrey Evans wrote on 2006-01-04 02:15:52.0

Comments: Anyone who may know the whereabout of any members of CSC 1/38th Infantry Bn, who may have served during 1980-1981 can contact me through classmates.com, by looking at Military connections and using our unit number as a reference

Keywords: looking for members of the Tow Platoon, who served at Camp Hovey, Korea between 1980 and 1981 Basso, Jenkins, Leslie, Dunbar are just a few names I can Remember

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Current Message 207 - January 4, 2006
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Entry: 55000
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Looking for Member of CSC 1/38 Inf 80-81

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Jeffrey Evans wrote on 2006-01-04 02:15:52.0

Comments: Anyone who may know the whereabout of any members of CSC 1/38th Infantry Bn, who may have served during 1980-1981 can contact me through classmates.com, by looking at Military connections and using our unit number as a reference

Keywords: looking for members of the Tow Platoon, who served at Camp Hovey, Korea between 1980 and 1981 Basso, Jenkins, Leslie, Dunbar are just a few names I can Remember

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Current Message 208 - December 28, 2005
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Entry: 54878
DMZ 1980 to 1989

HHB 8/8 FA, Camp Stanley

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Mark Horn wrote on 2005-12-28 15:39:37.0

Comments: Was at Camp Stanley from July 1983 until July 1984. Use to hang at the mustang club when we weren't up on the mountain behind the base. I'll never forget Young-Ah, "the mechanical Bull" from the mustang club, 2nd Inf Div on alert when pilot defected in Mig., road march up the stairway to heaven past the budest temple and statue of budah that my fellow soldiers sat on,deep fried hot dogs from the hot dog stand across from the rec center, buying deep fried chicken, shrimp and french fries(wrapped up in someones orders) at the chicken stand by the gate, thunder runs thru the ville waking the girls up, hanging with Patrick at his Yobo's hooch. Seems like yesterday.

Keywords: Camp Stanley, Mustang Club

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Current Message 209 - December 19, 2005
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Entry: 54733
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Last of Manchus First of the Currahees

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Mike Carmack wrote on 2005-12-19 12:36:38.0

Comments: Anyone from the comunications platoon in Headquaters company during Nov 86 and Nov 87 out there? It would be great to hear from some of you. A lot of good times and hangovers.

What was the name of the company XO who picked my drunk past out butt up off the perade field christmas eve. I never thanked him. Guess I'll do it now. "Thanks"

Sgt Williams do you ever wonder if your self proclamed record still stands? If you are reading this you know what I am talking about?

Any of you guys remeber hill 496 when we ran that damn retrins site. Trading our MRE's with the ROC's that were eating fresh fish and rice.

So many memories. Good , Bad, happy, sad. I may have been 23 years old when i first went to korea but I grew up there. I learnd what it was to be an American and how good we have it here in the USA. Anyone stationed on or near the DMZ know what I am talking about.

KEEP UP THE FIRE

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Current Message 210 - December 14, 2005
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Entry: 54651
DMZ 1980 to 1989

hello

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annemarie nyirashyaka wrote on 2005-12-14 18:36:53.0

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Current Message 211 - November 18, 2005
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Entry: 54160
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Liberty Bell 85-86

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Jim Hall wrote on 2005-11-18 13:20:08.0

Comments: Anybody here who served at Liberty Bell in A/1/9 in 1986? Been so long, can't remember many names anymore, but have lots of memories of being a "mortar maggot" on the DMZ; Soju and kimchi 7-up in a canteen cup over at the "super hoochs"; 2 on/4 off at guard post Collier; ambushes and patrols on the D during Jan/Feb; serenaded by the propaganda all night in the freezing cold. Tough times then, fond memories now.

Keywords: Liberty Bell, weapons platoon, Clifton,

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Current Message 212 - November 14, 2005
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Entry: 54104
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Securing the Peace for 88 olympics in seoul

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Perry Martin wrote on 2005-11-14 19:34:37.0

Comments: I was a turtle in 1986 having graduated from highschool in june by december I was assigned to HHC 1/9 Infantry/ 2ID/ ROK. Being from Oregon farm country I was not prepared for the cold -40degree weather I encountered. Being a young NBC soldier I was planning on going to a chemical company and learning my MOS. I soon learned that the Army didn't have a lot of us to go around. I know I wasn't the only E-1 Private to be placed in a nco slot while in korea but I took advantage of the experience. Iwrite today just to say thanks to all the soldiers I served with at Camp Greaves and Camp Liberty Bell. We were not all Infantry by training but we were in spirit and we were trained to patrol, and fight along side the 11b's. I remember the Manchu March, the EIB training and competition. Even though we were not allowed to earn the badge many of us non-infantry soldiers completed the course in record time. I remember picking up rocks off of the parade field so the Lt.Col could play soccer with the Katusa's. I remember providing extra security for the 1988 Olympic Games and the Bicycle Races that went in to North Korea. I remember the tunnels we found and the alerts when the border was breached. But most of all I remember the brotherhood, and the honor to not only be a Manchu but also to be a Currahee. Not too many soldiers can claim they were members of both units, even if it was peace time. Again to all who served thanks. and "Keep up the Fire" / "Stands Alone" Spec 4 Perry Martin 1986-1988.

Keywords: Manchu, Curahee, Camp Greaves,

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Current Message 213 - October 28, 2005
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Entry: 53781
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Camp Greaves -- 1986 MANCHU

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Brett Warner wrote on 2005-10-28 00:00:00.0

Comments: Hey All.. Just wanted to say hello.. Started as an E1 in the great ROK. 1/9Inf Camp Greaves CSC Co. Scout Platoon.. Seems like forever ago and always wondered what happened to all the crazy Bro's over there...

Keep up the Fire Ya'll !!

Keywords: 1/9th Camp Greaves 1986. CSC Co. Scout Platoon

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Current Message 214 - September 28, 2005
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Entry: 53336
DMZ 1980 to 1989

D Bty 2/61 83-85

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Jerry Roethler wrote on 2005-09-28 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for any one who was stationed at Stanton during 83-85. Especially any one who remebers the M-60 hitting 3 chaps and pushing them into the APC! :) Yep, that road was really tight....

D 2/61st ADA

Keywords: Camp Stanton, Chapparral, Sgt. Rose, Cpt. Black

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Current Message 215 - September 26, 2005
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Entry: 53314
DMZ 1980 to 1989

E CO 2 ENG RIVER RATS, CAMP PELHAM

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JAIME CLAYTON wrote on 2005-09-26 00:00:00.0

Comments: REMEMBER CAPT KREEL, LETS GO OVER THE MOUNTAINS,REMEMBER WHO GOT THE DOGBONE AWARD ALL EIGHT OF US BRADLEY,LOWEN,CLAYTON.....ON HAPPY MOUNTAIN BUSTED BY CID AND MPS OH MAN HEY ROBERT DAWSON, ITS ME CLAYTON YOU DONT KNOW DO YOU? BLUE ANGEL CLUB

Keywords: ENGINEER HILL, WE AINT SPONGINNNNG YEEEEEET! CAPT KREEL E CO 1 ST PLT CLAYTON, ARMSTRONG,SFC GARRETT,SGT.DANNY RAY YEA ITS CLAYTON ALRIGHT! SAFETY BOAT E103 WE AINT SHAMMING YEEETTT. TAKE A PICTURE SNAP

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Current Message 216 - September 25, 2005
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Entry: 53299
DMZ 1980 to 1989

506th Historical Artifacts Needed

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Hoyt Bruce Moore wrote on 2005-09-25 00:00:00.0

Comments: The 4th Brigade Combat Team and the 506th Council at Fort Campbell, KY are looking for 506th historical artifacts that they can display in the 506th regimental areas at Fort Campbell. If you have any 506th-related artifacts/momentos from the 1st BN, 506th Infantry in South Korea that you would be willing to DONATE, contact 1SG(R) John E. Foley (C Co, 1st BN, 506th, 1990-1991) at 270-798-3215 or chagress@outdrs.net . John is the Museum Technician at the Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum at Fort Campbell, and notes, “the government has a policy against loans . . . stories and pictures are even more valuable in many cases than the artifacts. Often times many of the most mundane items such as belts, pants, socks, etc. that date from that time are very valuable to the museum for making accurate displays to portray how the soldiers lived and survived.”

Keywords: 1st Battalion, 506th

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Current Message 217 - September 19, 2005
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Entry: 53219
DMZ 1980 to 1989

B Co 102nd MI BN (Cp Hovey) GSR

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Stefan Colman wrote on 2005-09-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: Great website – I saw a few names I recognize and brings back alot of memories. Anyone who was stationed with B Co. 102nd MI BN between Jan 1988 to Jan 1989 drop me a line. My squad leader was SSG Mathis (great NCO). I used to hang out with Gaither, Krantz, Holiday, and Peterson - we used to play a lot of pool at the ACE Club in Tok-ri (?). Towards the end of my tour we were move over to 702nd Maint Bn area and had to walk up ‘whip-ass alley’ to make formations at the company. Team Sprit 88' was a blast - our GSR team (Figereuo, Duncan, Colman(me), and our KATUSA Lee) manage to get both color flags for our radio antenna and could cross enemy lines at will and monitor their activity. Drop me a line sometime.

Keywords: B Co. 102nd MI BN, Cp Hovey

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Current Message 218 - September 9, 2005
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Entry: 53077
DMZ 1980 to 1989

VAC BROTHERS!!!! RAISE UP!!!! OOO-OOOOO

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D. Thomas wrote on 2005-09-09 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for those VAC Brothers.

Keywords: Camp Humphres Sil-VAc Brothers

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Current Message 219 - September 2, 2005
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Entry: 52976
DMZ 1980 to 1989

CIB For DMZ MISSION

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George Monkhouse wrote on 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0

Comments: In regards to the award of the CIB for the DMZ in Korea. I went to the PERSCOM Website an specifically to this address https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/active/tagd/awards/message_reference_index/47.htm

This will explain the award times and dates we are authorized to be awarded for.

VETERANS MAY REQUEST AWARD OF THE CIB/CMB FROM COMMANDER, HRC, ATTN: AHRC-PDO-PA, 200 STOVALL STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22332-0471.

Sincerly,

George R. Monkhouse A Member of the WildBunch

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Current Message 220 - August 26, 2005
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Entry: 52865
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Assigned to 332nd MI CO Camp Page

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Michael Wiser wrote on 2005-08-26 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for anyone from 83-85 at THE DEUCE,Camp Page. Abby, Brenner, Martinez, MCMANNUS, CARR,Day, Malloy we were the wild ones back then. THE 21 CLUB, anyone from that time frame get intouch

Keywords: "The Deuce"

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Current Message 221 - August 23, 2005
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Entry: 52804
DMZ 1980 to 1989

45th trans co/avionics

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marty evans wrote on 2005-08-23 00:00:00.0

Comments: just trying to find old friends (86-87)

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Current Message 222 - August 21, 2005
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Entry: 52746
DMZ 1980 to 1989

DMZ PATROLS ( where or our CIB's)

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Jeff Lowder wrote on 2005-08-21 00:00:00.0

Comments:

Keywords: I remember the day combat patrols and the night ambushes in the DMZ 12 each. 1987-1988. Nothing like locking and loading as we went threw guard post 128. Does anyone know if the Army is going to award the units of this time the CIB? (SUPPORT OUR TROOPS)

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Current Message 223 - August 16, 2005
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Entry: 52670
DMZ 1980 to 1989

RC #4 SOJURI 1980-1981 A 2/61 ADA

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Alan Finkemeier wrote on 2005-08-16 00:00:00.0

Comments: Hello, I am searching for anyone that was stationed at RC #4 in A Btry 2/61 ADA during or around the time period of 1980-1981 just to say hi or someone that could share some photos of the place since mine were destroyed some time ago. Would also like to hear from anyone who contacted HCV that served in that area. There seems to be many of us.

Hope all is well with my fellow vets here.

Alan Finkemeier

Keywords: RC #4, Camp Pelham,

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Current Message 224 - August 10, 2005
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Entry: 52543
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Camp Casey-702nd Maint. 80-81

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Robert Waggoner wrote on 2005-08-10 00:00:00.0

Comments: Anyone stationed at Camp Casey or Camp Hovey, Jan. 1980 to Jan. 1981, remember Johnny Bar in TDC, STARZ rock club, and the ol' Alley?

Good times for a 18 yr. old PFC.

Keywords: CAMP CASEY 1980-1981

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Current Message 225 - July 31, 2005
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Entry: 52376
DMZ 1980 to 1989

B CO, 1-503 Inf Regt 7-87 to 7-88

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Chip Baish wrote on 2005-07-31 00:00:00.0

Comments: What a year. Remember "Combat Bottles" of Soju; the 30 Rack of OB?

The best way to make E4 is to come to Korea as an E5?

I was a good field soldier, but I liked to party too much and was always in trouble and restricted to Camp Hovey without a pass. I guess I can say it know that I am retired, but I forged my pass so I had an overnight pass every night.

Remember the drinking competition between CPL Burke in 2nd Plt and the crazy guy in 1st Plt.? He damn near puked on CPT Kanamine.

Roadmarch to the DMZ for our tour.

MNonsoon season" Team Spirit '88?

Rossi, Green, Slick Vick-I ran into him a Ft Campell he was going to Drill Sergeant School, Letorneau.

I could write a book about all the incidents I was in involving alcohol that would have gotten me thrown out of the modern Army.

Keywords: 1SG Yule, CPT Boyd B. Brooks, LTC Grange, Toko Ri, Sniper School, Sniper School Instructers SGT Dohn and SGT Allen, SPC Scarpella, SGT Rose, SGT Parker, SFC Petrocik, SFC KEsee, SPC Carman, Darth Major-MAJ Rush

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Current Message 226 - July 29, 2005
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Entry: 52333
DMZ 1980 to 1989

A Co. (WILDBUNCH) 1/31ST 80-81

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George Monkhouse wrote on 2005-07-29 00:00:00.0

Comments: Is anybody out there from WILDBUNCH 1980-1981 Looking to hook up with Bruce Chalkey or Tony Hunter

PFC George Monkhouse

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Current Message 227 - July 28, 2005
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Entry: 52329
DMZ 1980 to 1989

HHC 1/9 INF SUPPORT PLT 83/84

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ALEX GRADILLAS wrote on 2005-07-28 00:00:00.0

Comments: HEY IF ANY OF U GUY REMEMBER ME EMAIL ME I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY WHO REMEMBERS ME ITS BEEN 22 YRS BUT I STILL REMEMBER MY BRO'S SILVAC SOJU LA LA'S ROCKNROLL AND KICKING ASS NOT NESSASARELY IN THAT ORDER COLD IN THE WINTER AND DISCUSTING IN THE SUMMER GOD DID I HATE THAT PLACE OK WELL MANCHU RAISE UP @ KEEP UP THE FIRE MOTLEY CRUE WAS THE NAME ON MY 21/2

Keywords: FIRST I WENT TO CAMP LIBERTY BELL AND KICKED TO MANY ASSES SO THEY ASKED ME IF I KNEW HOW TO DRIVE A STICK SHIFT. HHC HERE I CAME AND BOY WAS IT CRAZY TERRY SETTLES ALDIN , HENRY , OTONE ,ALABAMA COUNTRY BOY, MOSS WHO DAT EATEN DEM GOT DAM BEANS! STEVIE, FAT SP5 YOU KNOW WHO U ARE, SSG HODGES MY TC IN THE FIELD ( HEY THANKS FOR NOT RATTING WHEN U FOUND THE JOINTS UNDER GARFIELD! MURPHY PADGETT , CURTIS WALKER GRAHAM JR.. MC NASTY THE SNOW BALLER AND TO ALL THE KATUSA'S THAT I KICKED THE SHIT OUT OF MIMA SHEEMA PEPOGIDA!

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Current Message 228 - July 27, 2005
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Entry: 52291
DMZ 1980 to 1989

US Marines in Korea

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Sal Lopresti wrote on 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0

Comments: I spent 3 months in 1982 in Korea and a few months in 1984 when the Russian Student defected. I was never exposed to Army troops before and was highly impressed with the 2nd ID. Korea was a culture shock, a marine in this country is clearly in Army territory. A territory that was a war zone. I landed at Pusan, Pohang, and I stayed at several camps to include a ROK camp near Uncheon(sic). The front gate had an M-48 tank aimed at the outside road with a beehive round in the chamber. We were given live ammo and grenades on some patrols that were very near the DMZ. I attended Mountain warfare school with ROK troops and had live fire exersizes at Nightmare range and Rodriguez range. Bitter cold in winter and hot as hell in summer. Always locked and loaded. I thought the rock drops were primitive but cool none the less. I also toured JSA area of pammunjom, did the tour and met an Army guy by the name of Burgoen(sic). I remebered his name becasue I knew someone with the same name from another unit. I toured the area to include going into the other side of the building in North Korea. It was great a few feet away from the enemy. BAck in the 80's the Cold War was at it's height. Well anyway, It just so happens that this guy (Burgoen) is hit in the face by small arms fire when the russian student makes a run for it the following day or so.Also near the DMZ a North Korean rubber boat with commandos on it tried to infiltrate the east coast and all were KIA/ It was wild. I got a kick out of the beach patrols. I always felt like I was gonna get shot by south korean troops. The beaches were swept with search lights and raked for foot prints. They would also stack rocks in a pile and paint a line on them so if they were knocked over and restacked it would be noticed. The ROK's also built fake armaments along the beach, wooden mortars or artillery pieces were there I guess for satellite pictures. The ROK Marines were serious individuals and we had a great relationship. I took part in a couple of Team Spirits and Valiant Usher, Freedom Banner and a few others. I was involved in a joint exercise with our Battalion, a battalion of ROK Marines and ROK Special Forces. We boarded a ship to make an amphibious landing on the west coast. The ROK's stole everything that wasn't nailed down. There wasn't a single knife, fork or spoon left in the dining hall. The ROK's were also washing their feet in the toilet. The NCO's were brutal on these guys. I watched a guy get pistol whipped by his Platoon Sergent. After we landed I was on guard duty for the Regiment. I found a South Korean civilian stealing brass off of one of the M-60 tanks in the compound. I brought the guy over to the ROK Marine NCOIC. Boy did I feel sorry for this poor bastard. I Told the Gunny what had happened and he butt stroked the guy in the stomach and he was dragged off into the woods. Who knows what happened to him. Crazy. The girls were great over there. After spending 6 months on Oki Nawa. the times were great. The won went a long way . 10,000 won (about 12 dollars back then) you can drink all night eat and get a woman for the night. It was a great experience. I don't know if anyone remembers the defection incident of '84, but if you do I'd love to hear the details. We were told 2 NK KIA's, 1 ROK KIA and 2 GI's wounded. I salute the troops of the 2nd ID for all the hard work, hardship and danger you endured while fighting and serving in that war zone. SO few really know what the place is like. I read a book called Red Phoenix which is great. More people should be aware of the sacrifice all of you have made for freedom. hoo rah Big Sal

Keywords: 2/4 (2 battalion 4th Marine Regiment) 3rd Marine Division Okinawa

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Current Message 229 - July 27, 2005
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Entry: 52282
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Looking For Cav Troopers

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Ronald Jackson wrote on 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking to find Cav Troopers from Camp Stanton. It was so much fun living under marshall law in 79-80 in Korea!! We formed a brotherhood that people back here in the real world REALLY don't understand. All the times we were on standby with live ammo aboard our birds, waiting on the -hit to go down so we could live the 30 seconds that we were given. You guys know we wouldn't have taken anything for those times. Garry Owen!!!!!!!!

Keywords: Jack, Wildman

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Current Message 230 - July 21, 2005
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Entry: 52159
DMZ 1980 to 1989

camp greaves head quarters 1st&1/9th dmz korea commo

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ronald corley wrote on 2005-07-21 00:00:00.0

Comments: there were a few significant friends I'll never forget,such as chaney, murry,sgt. gowdy, , sp./4 ross, miller staff sgt. johnson, capt. ronald watts, sgt. gaines private howard(boxer) ha, ha, ha. and who could ever forget pvt. chong. hope you guys are doing great, and if any of you get a chance try to attend a school called IDMR it will change your life, that's on the real...... it started in springfield ohio and now it is all over the us and overseas, the head quarters , for these branches is in LA, Calif. listen we had each others back in service, now ain't no time to stop now,listen guys keep up the fire!

Keywords: hello, fellow service members, I'm glad to see that those who has servered and is serving in korea has not been forgotten. If any of those members who have served in 1980 at camp greaves head quarters 1st & 9th dmz would to get in touch feal free to do so.

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Current Message 231 - July 20, 2005
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Entry: 52135
DMZ 1980 to 1989

1978/79 4/7th Cav

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Michael Williams wrote on 2005-07-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: HHT 4/7th Cav Medic, spent time on radar site 11 and assigned to Delta Troop as Recon Medic. Was supposed to go to D Co., 2nd Med, but some wise guy at division saw I came from the 101st as a recon medic and had just got back from Jungle School in Panama so he "diverted" me to the cav....boy was I glad he did. Was at Camp Stanton Aid Station in 1979. Looking for Mark Luthner, OH58 pilot. I was his sand bag jockey as his bird was furthest across the airfield and he needed someone to carry a sand bag for the CP seat to balance the aircraft. I remember he was dating the daughter of the Chief of Police at Inchon and reupped to get reassigned at Pusan airbase so he could marry her. He got lots of grief for dating her because she did not have engagement papers, or a VD card that were required by law(despite being the respectable girl she was). I don't know what strings were pulled, but he kept dating her with her father's approval. Also those that attended Korean Marine Ranger School with me Sept-Oct 1978 on the south side of the mountain that radar site eleven was on. Remember goose walking up hill by the bridge to the island that had Han and Yi dynasty historic site? Slide for life and rappeling on HEMP ROPE!!!! They smelled like pot every time you got off the rope. How about yummy fish heads and rice for dinner after we beat the instructors at soccer? Also remember mountain patrols to retrieve propaganda leaflets that were dropped by NK's. They were funny: had picture of NK president helping plant rice in rice patties with big kimchi eating grins on their faces. They were english on one side and Korean on the other, but pretty much told us to come to the north and live like kings in life of luxury. We laughed real good about that one and debated who would have the kingdom with the biggest pooh filled rice patty. Also remember radar site 11. I was there as a medic from late October 78 until December 78. Missed my opportunity to burn the cr*p because we just had flush toilets installed. Learned how to run GSR though...great group of guys there. I had to go test the water deliveries and the samples would freeze while I waited for results before it was pumped into our water tank. I had to stay there with my 45 and guard the water while the driver I did not know from Adam pumped the water into our tanks. They told me he sometimes would get our water from "unapproved" sources so it had to be tested. I had to crawl up on the truck and unlock the tank to get the sample. If it was low I had to add chlorine and wait 30 minutes in the cold. How we never got poisoned with all the infiltrators that came across was beyond me. Man that was some cold times. I remember the site was dug down into front of mountain facing Han River Estuary. Our helecopter LZ was just behind us higher up and all of it was exposed to NK firezone. We had one APC that we were supposed to "escape" in if we were attacked but there was about 150 yards of open ground to the east and the west that we would have to traverse -we were sitting ducks. We pretty well decided that the quickest way out was to run over the top of the mountain on foot and down the other side. If course it was 20 minutes by chopper and 4 hours by jeep to get out so I don't know where we would have went as we were on a penninsula! Also remember boat target that came down creek from the north and stopped on the back side of the little island in the middle of the river. The Korean Marine Rangers fired it up real good and it went back up stream and disappeared from our scope. When we tried to get an after action report, they told us it was a log...yeah, one that goes up stream! The next morning a ROK Marine Ranger Officer told me to check two dead NK frogmen's bodies to make sure they were dead. These guys were so dead and so full of bullet holes you if you poured water down their throats it would have run out on the ground. He told me if I told anyone he would beat me. (All those guys were highly ranked black belts and loved beating people up)I had seen him beat one of his troops for an hour in sub zero weather for taking a piece of bread from our cook. Also the night we heard the machinery sound and got a target to the northwest every night. Later they found it was another tunnel being started. Finally, YongJuGol, sin city with 756 registered prostitutes that SFC ????, the 82nd Airborne 11B sergeant got assigned to monitor as the Case Contact NCO. He hated not being in the 82nd Airborne, he hated Korea, and he hated prostitutes, and was tough as nails chasing girls down the alleys that had been identified as a contact by a positive VD test. As a medic I had to go with him and he was quite funny to watch as he would chase gils through the alleys. He shut down the New Seoul Club one night because the Mamason tried to bribe him. The Niagra Club was infested with VD. He reduced the VD caes from about 60 a month to about 12 so he did his job! I saw him 5 years later at Fort Bragg where he was a CSM of a parachute infantry regement and had 2 kids, a girl named Canopy and a boy named Rip Cord!!!! HARD CORE!!!! Now that I am older I hope to get back to visit soon as I am being considered for a job teaching in Seoul. If so, I hope to take my family to see some of the places I have told them about. Take care everyone.

Keywords: Yongjugol, Garry Owen, Radar site 11, Han River, Western Corridor, Stanton Army Airfield, Ortiz, Captain Timothy Couch, WO1 Mark Luthner

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Current Message 232 - July 13, 2005
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Entry: 52013
DMZ 1980 to 1989

C 2/61 ADA CAMP STANLEY

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Robert Bailie wrote on 2005-07-13 00:00:00.0

Comments: Nice site, I served as a track mechanic from 1983 - early 1985 in C Btry 2/61 ADA on Camp Stanley. We had some great times and not so great times. This period was a huge learning experience for me concerning life and the Army. I look back on some of the hardships and use them as guidelines to this day. Lots of Soju and OB, lots of field duty, roadmarches (tactical and those damn forced marches to Uijongbu and back). Fired commanders and working our way back from a bad IG inspection. Remembering the Nice, World, Big Sams, and numerous other clubs on SONSAN - Ni. The chicken house and store at the back gate, the PoCHONG Macha's in Uijongbu. Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders during christmas (twice). A couple Team Spirits. Russian defectors and our guys whacking a few NK's that were trying to get him. Getting issued full ammo loads after we ran back from the gas chamber because a NK aircraft crossed over the Z. Good Times!

Keywords: Hutch

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Current Message 233 - July 6, 2005
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Entry: 51892
DMZ 1980 to 1989

looking for freinds

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ART BUTLER wrote on 2005-07-06 00:00:00.0

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Current Message 234 - July 4, 2005
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Entry: 51859
DMZ 1980 to 1989

looking for anyone from 1/9-1/506 inf 87-89

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richard reagle wrote on 2005-07-04 00:00:00.0

Comments: looking for some old freinds both american and korean

Keywords: c co 1/9 inf deactivated and 1/506 inf reactivated

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Current Message 235 - June 26, 2005
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Entry: 51696
DMZ 1980 to 1989

B Co, 146th MI BN (AE)/209th MI BN

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Mark Cooper wrote on 2005-06-26 00:00:00.0

Comments: Assigned to B Co 146th MI BN from March 1980 to November 1981. Transferred to 209th MI BN in Seoul. Looking for the people I was assigned with. "Uri Nara Mansei!"

Keywords: Bash Mongo Spidey Coop Andy Strycula Jose Vasquez Lori Morrell Roy Creekmore

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Current Message 236 - June 15, 2005
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Entry: 51531
DMZ 1980 to 1989

1st Tank , 2nd Inf. Div. 81-82

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David Anderson wrote on 2005-06-15 00:00:00.0

Comments: Dragon Valley was home of 1st Tank, and hillside quonsets were home. I remember ring-neck pheasants squawking with the magpies. Also, all the old graves, and a briefing from S-3 regarding the annual threat cycle. I was a 63B, fixing jeeps, gamma-goats and deuce-and-a-half's. I'd enjoy hearing from any fellow-portaju honcho's, from Oct '82 -Oct '83. I still buy ramen noodles by the case, eat store-bought kimche, but I miss the Oscar "sparkling wine". Our katusa was 1983 2nd ID Katusa of the Year: Hwang, K.B.

Keywords: Tong-du-cheon; turtle ditches; Class 6 store; Soyasan

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Current Message 237 - June 1, 2005
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Entry: 51279
DMZ 1980 to 1989

THE MAILMAM

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hector ruiz wrote on 2005-06-01 00:00:00.0

Comments: I was stationed with 1/38th inf HQ Co, Was the mail clerk form nov 83, to nov 85. looking for other buddies stationed there during that time. anyone know what ever happened to spc manuel torres, he went back as a civilian and opened a club just outside the gate at tokori village. that boy could drink, or maybe sgt rolando prince rodriguez one of my best buddies were met there. lost touch with every one after my ets on nov 1985.

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Current Message 238 - May 20, 2005
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Entry: 50997
DMZ 1980 to 1989

1/9 Inf mec 11-C camp casey korea

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Vincent Wright wrote on 2005-05-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: I'm looking for old buddies that were in the same as me, I also was part of a 56 mile manchu death march.

Keywords: I was in Charlie Co. from 5-81to5-82 1/9th inf mec

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Current Message 239 - May 11, 2005
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Entry: 50753
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Tomahawk!

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Sam Bradley wrote on 2005-05-11 00:00:00.0

Comments: I was a SGT serving as an Assistant Patrol Leader under SSG Jay Girton (my mentor). Also seved @ GP Collier and Warrior Base (Patrol and QRF phases). We were a COHORT unit that did Basic and AIT @ FT Benning (C-5-1) followed by two years of intense training @ FT Lewis under the direction of CPT Periola and 1SG Goodman. To my friends and collegues...Tomahawk!

Sam Bradley

Keywords: Buccaneers, Periola's Rangers

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Current Message 240 - May 5, 2005
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Entry: 50596
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Radar Site 13 Mountian MAN!!!

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Scott McDowell wrote on 2005-05-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: I was stationed at camp Stanley Korea from October 1981 to November 1982. For some twenty five years the memories from my time there are still very vivid. I really didn’t spend much time at Camp Stanley though, as I was a GSR and assigned to Radar Site 13 Mountain Men! KC 39er I have Sierra Romeos over!!! I often think back to those times, some very scary, and some very fun. I met some great people; SP4 Puttney Sgt Alston SP4 Rondo Sgt Powell Sgt Nevado to SP5 Grahm Stan the Tool Room man SP4 Davidson and many others. I remember going down range and raising hell at the Rainbow club, wonder if Suji is still there!!! Man she would be old!!!!!!! Hope she’s dropped the price!!! Going to Uijombu and hanging at Jackson Circle and visiting Dr. NOD!!!! We had a hell of a job to do on the Mountain and we would make up for it down range! I am glad to see a site that recognizes all of the Vets who have silently served our country with little respect. Only the soldiers that have served there can understand. The Thanksgiving and Christmas surprises from the north, PFC White defecting, THE ENDLESS propaganda from those damn loudspeakers, Infiltration tunnels and the most heavily fortified border in the world! Yet stateside very little ever makes the news, I knew when I left there that one day in the not so distant future we would have to deal with the crazy bastards. Here we are twenty five years later and now they are nuclear. To my brothers currently in the 2D, stand strong, to those who have also served I salute you! First to fight!!! I would love to hear from anyone who has also served on Radar site 13 so please feel free to drop me a line!

Keywords: Radar Site 13 SP4 Puttney Sgt Alston SP4 Rondo Sgt Powell Sgt Nevado to SP5 Grahm Stan the Tool Room man SP4 Davidson Rainbow Club Jackson Circle

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Current Message 241 - May 1, 2005
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Entry: 50562
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Tomahawk Raise up

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Sam Downey wrote on 2005-05-01 00:00:00.0

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Keywords: Still looking for guys in my company from Korea 85 and 86. We were together at Ft Lewis. B co 4/23 Inf.83 to 85 where are you guys some of youmust own a computer and check the web!!!

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Current Message 242 - April 27, 2005
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Entry: 50483
DMZ 1980 to 1989

4 / 7th Air Cav. Camp LaGuardia 85-86

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Steven Erb wrote on 2005-04-27 00:00:00.0

Comments: I'm looking for members of 4/7 cav that lived with us at Camp LaGuardia in 85 or 86.I attended the 2ID sniper school class 1-86 in January 1986.(I was the tall guy no one thought could hide well enough)I did! We spent August 85 on the DMZ where I recieved a 1/31 coin during one of those o'dark thirty inspections. It's one of my most prized posessions. Our small op's kicked some serious 25th ID butt during Team Spirit! Help me find my way back to the Sabre Club and the Lucky Club.I've lost my way (sorry scouts only get "dis-oriented")and I need my comrades to help me find my way home to the Recon Hooch! Scouts out! Garry Owen Sir!

Keywords: Garry Owen - Ricky Ranger - And the team Goal keeper1

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Current Message 243 - April 23, 2005
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Entry: 50354
DMZ 1980 to 1989

J.S.A. RADIO MAN

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michael tilley wrote on 2005-04-23 10:35:57.0

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Current Message 244 - March 25, 2005
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Entry: 49771
DMZ 1980 to 1989

scout plt csc 1/31 (m) inf 2nd inf div

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ronald morneault wrote on 2005-03-25 11:55:03.0

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Current Message 245 - March 25, 2005
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Entry: 49770
DMZ 1980 to 1989

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ronald morneault wrote on 2005-03-25 11:53:03.0

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Keywords: i clicked on web site for camp howze but could not find 1/31 unit does any one know where they are. i would like to get new polar bears. thanks. ron morneault (19 d) pro patria email ronmorn@hotmail.com

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Current Message 246 - March 25, 2005
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Entry: 49769
DMZ 1980 to 1989

1/31 m inf csc co scout plt

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ronald morneault wrote on 2005-03-25 11:47:49.0

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Keywords: i clicked on camp howze but it did not list 1/31 . does any one know where they are. i have lost my polar bears and would like to get another set. pro patria , ron mornteault (19d)

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Current Message 247 - March 20, 2005
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Entry: 49665
DMZ 1980 to 1989

1987 Aco 44th Engineers - Itaewon

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Robert Bennett wrote on 2005-03-20 20:34:56.0

Comments: Itaewon-----------man do I miss it

Keywords: Stationed in Korea all of 1987 with Aco 44th

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Current Message 248 - February 24, 2005
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Entry: 49202
DMZ 1980 to 1989

Looking for friends

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Jeffery Scism wrote on 2005-02-24 09:39:59.0

Comments: I am looking for lost friends from these periods of korean service. 1982-3 Kunsan, 1985-6- Suwon, 1986 Osan.

Keywords: Hi, I served at Kunsan's 80th Tactical fighter squadron from May 1982 through May 1983, I also served at Suwon, AB in the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron from October 1985- June 1986, and transferred to the 51st Fighter Wing, at Osan from then until October 1986. (Also looking for 9 SRW Blackcats.) OSCAR, may he RIP.

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Current Message 249 - February 17, 2005
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Entry: 49001
DMZ 1980 to 1989

1/9 LAST MANCHU'S 1/506 FIRST CURRAHEE'S

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Ron Anderson wrote on 2005-02-17 23:49:11.0

Comments: csc 2nd platoon. What's up Mcdonald, we drank a lot of soju dude. Remember Rider, Lyda, Williams, The snake.... Bowers, Dickinsen. Miss all those guys and the times there. Any of you guys send a line. "Andy"

Keywords: last of the Manchu's First Curahees (in Korea)

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