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Korean DMZ 1980 to 1989 - (Legacy Messages 1995 thru 2004)


313 Messages - Group 150 to 199
Current Message 150 - August 1, 2002
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Entry: 27307
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looking for those who served from 70-71 Dco.2nd Bn

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james chapman wrote on 2002-08-01 21:37:40.0

Comments: jchapman51@yahoo.com

Keywords: james chapman stationed at dmz korea 70-71 Dco.2nd.engr.Bn. on compound with A co.

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Current Message 151 - August 1, 2002
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Entry: 27298
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B Co. 102nd MI BN, 2d Inf Div

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Richard Fields wrote on 2002-08-01 17:15:55.0

Comments: I served in korea during 1978-79, and 1985-87. I was at Camp Stanley, and at Camp Hovey. I worked on Radar Site 13 and at Radar Site 6, these sites were located in or around the DMZ. I had some real good times over there, reading all the entries makes me think back to those times. Those hot summers with all the rain and the cold winters over there I can do without. The time I spent in the 2nd Inf Div was the best time I spent in the Army.

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Current Message 152 - July 26, 2002
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Entry: 27135
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JCIS/WWMCCS 85-86

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Jonpat Doughty wrote on 2002-07-26 07:40:09.0

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Current Message 153 - July 21, 2002
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Entry: 27085
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B btry 2/61 ADA 86-87

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Dan Pushman wrote on 2002-07-21 07:26:01.0

Comments: Interesting web site, lots of info. My first impression of Korea after getting to Camp Hovey, was the natural beauty of the place.That was in summer. In winter I recall always running out of fuel for the barracks furnace, and once waking up to a nasty four-legged rat crawling on me while I was racked out.Fond memories, indeed. I also remember being out on a field problem my last summer there, and after watching us sweat our tails off digging fighting holes, an old Korean man brought us a bowl of sliced tomatoes and sugar. I guess he remembered why we were there. I served with some of the best people I ever met over there. It was a great experience.

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Current Message 154 - July 20, 2002
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Entry: 27061
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Looking for old friends and brothers

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Tony Kirk wrote on 2002-07-20 00:54:11.0

Comments: I served in service battery 8th/8th F.A. from 83 to 84. Like to talk to anybody who served there during that time, Remember the Mustang Club, and the night we beat the hell out of some Air Cav. LOL Those were the days!

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Current Message 155 - July 12, 2002
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Entry: 26894
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help me

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heather seaman wrote on 2002-07-12 02:39:09.0

Comments: I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the WAR OLIMPICS ARE? my boyfriend is over in camp casey and he mentioned that i have not heard from him in 2 weeks i am getting kinda scared. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THESE HOW LONG THEY LAST AND WHAT THEY ARE?? OR ANY OTHER INFO ABOUT CAMP CASEY THANK U HEATHER

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Current Message 156 - June 27, 2002
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Entry: 26575
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echo company, 2 engr bn, 2nd id 802-83

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neil swanson wrote on 2002-06-27 09:24:54.0

Comments: Looking to get in touch with old buddies from camp pelham, 82-83. Was in first platoon, boat operator. Posssibly get a reunion rolling...

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Current Message 157 - June 10, 2002
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Entry: 26155
DMZ 1980 to 1989 - Legacy Messages

E 1/31 (M) CAMP HOWZE 86-87

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Richard Hester wrote on 2002-06-10 13:19:21.0

Comments: I was stationed at Camp Howze from January 86 - January 87 as a TOW gunner. It was, undoubtedly the best time I had in the Army. I loved being at GP Collier with the missile launcher...which wasn't supposed to be there - crew served weapon - setting it up at dark and tearing it down just prior to stand to...watching what were beyond doubt tigers through the nightsite, and listening to the chatter and music from the North Korean loudspeakers. Going on MACE, ambush and evacuation patrols and missions...standing a pre-mission inspection with General Livsey and having him find my bayonet rusty (I hadn't really thought about it - I has carrying an M-203 !) Escorting Mike Wallace and the 60 Minutes crew through the DMZ when they came up... Not to forget the good times back at Howze. Echo Company being fortunate enough to be billeted on the back side of the mountain from Bongilchon, crawling up "Heart Attack Hill" past the Aid Station and the gym after one too many sojus or pitchers of Jungle Juice, trying to avoid dropping off into a turtle ditch enroute. Our lovely little motor pool, directly adjacent to the Camp sewage treatment facility, and the empty barracks fuel drums when the Koreans went on strike in December which turned our happy green barracks an icy shade of blue. I loved it all, and asked to extend...but was instead banished to Ft. Riley (A place NOBODY deserves to be sent, except as punishment.) Anyone from 1/31 or 1/5 (Which cranked up right after I PCS'ed) give me a holler. ROK ON !

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Current Message 158 - May 16, 2002
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Entry: 25507
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2d MP CO Cp. Casey 79-80

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RICHARD (RICH) Weston wrote on 2002-05-16 09:44:46.0

Comments: Stationed @ CP. Casey 1979/80, every month or so the sirens would go off calling everyone off-compund to get their asses back to their units, usually because of a firefight on the DMZ. I'd hear lots of stuff from 11b's coming back from their rotation. AND YOU NEVER READ ABOUT IT IN THE PAPERS! I'd escort finance up to Cp. Greaves with footlockers full of cash to pay the troops, everything North of the Imjin River looked pretty damned bleak to me!

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Current Message 159 - May 6, 2002
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Entry: 25273
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Update of Email address

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SAMUEL (SAM) Downey wrote on 2002-05-06 16:01:30.0

Comments: This is to update my email address for any one who may want to contact me. Tomahawk from 1983 to 1986 At Ft Lewis and in Korea. You can see my other messages in this same area.

Keywords: Camp Hovey, Cpt Dochnal. Lt Hallock Rameriz, Miller, the Nose, Birdman, snake, baby Yoder, Kemp Conley, Degarmo.Janey, Bermudez

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Current Message 160 - April 27, 2002
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Entry: 25028
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HQ, 1-9th Inf (MANCHU) 81-82

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Mark Ostbloom wrote on 2002-04-27 15:07:36.0

Comments: I was assigned to HHC, 1-9th from Mar 81- Mar 82. I was in the Communications Platoon as a Commo Sergeant. I also was the COMSEC NCOIC delivering COMSEC to Guard Post's Oulette and Collier on a daily basis. Completed numerous missions earning the Imjin Scout Badge. I was back in 1998 for a year as a Apache Pilot and heading back to Korea in Sep 02 for another year. Won't miss it....

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Current Message 161 - April 19, 2002
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Entry: 24831
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Mike Davino

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mark heathco wrote on 2002-04-19 16:07:07.0

Comments: hey mike what's up?, are you still in?, I never knew you were in 1/38th, what company? and when?. I was there for about 2 years, I guess we did have somthing in common?, you were just the commander of HHC, but not the commander of the T.O.C, or the pesonnal in it, we all worked for HHC 2X and you really didn't know what we did beacuse you didn't have a need to know, I know the limits as to what to say and what not to say, you see that's the problem everyone on this site is looking for somthing, someone, or maybe a ansewer to there question. anyway I already protected myself, if you get a chance you can read my book about patroling the DMZ and how we operated in the (Z) my lawyers loved the manuscript,I got some high school friends that are script writers and readers who want me to send them a copy soon, but I think I going to wait for the book to come out. well got to go hope your doing fine and family is well. see ya

Keywords: ECO 38TH TOW company, CSC 1/31st, Bco 1/17th TOW PLT, CSC 1/38th, 3RD BDE Tactical Operation Center, HHC 2X,

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Current Message 162 - April 13, 2002
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Entry: 24715
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SGt Heathco's Comments

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MICHAEL F. (MIKE) Davino wrote on 2002-04-13 10:48:48.0

Comments: SGT Heathco, you are right. You probably have already said too much. I don't know who monitors this website, but I do know that in the past, it has been blocked from .mil addresses from time-to-time.

Mike Davino, Commander HHC, 3d Bde, 2ID 1990-91

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Current Message 163 - April 9, 2002
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Entry: 24650
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call sign purple#3

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mark heathco wrote on 2002-04-09 23:29:22.0

Comments: this is a great website. About PFC Joey White I can't recall the year but I think it was 1982, what he did was unlock the main gate at GP Ouellette and go in front of thr guard post cross the MDL and met someone from the north who led him back across the MDL down the access road to Ouellette to the main road, led him down that road to the JSA almost to CP1, then he walked the rest of the way pass CP4 across the bridge of no return where the north koreans opened the gate for him, they beat him up real good at the gate, he was in LBE, Steal pot, m16A1, and combat load of ammo, at the time he was the guard at the guard post, at the main gate. Now there is more to the report, White had met a girl in one of the clubs in Bongilchon the same day he defected she went missing she nver was seen again, the also found north korean propaganda in his foot locker, and some north korea uniforms in his wall lock, everyone knows he was in Cco 1/31st (M) inf stationed at camp howze. some people say that the woman he fell in love whit was a north korean spi, and some say she met him in north korea,I can't say it's a lie or ture, sometimes it's best to leave things just the way they are.

now somebody out there ask about tigers in the DMZ and I can tell yes there were the north koreans released them into the dmz to see if they would attack a ROK or U.S. patrols, I also watch this on video tape back at 3RD BDE TOC. They were at GP Ouellette atthe main gate and on the north ridge line by Ouellette, not 1 but 2 tigers and we think or at least the video my have showed a 3rd tiger, radar site 1 and 4 and the guard post turned in video to but we were told not to say anything about it, because they were not tigers according to my commander (06).

well hope that helps to put some light on things, feel free to e-mail or send a letter, I don't want to say to much you never know who's checking this website out, let's just say I know and have alot of stuff about the DMZ and their going to be in for a shock when I finish this book, it's not just for me but for all soldiers that served in the DMZ, people need to know what we did over in korea.

Keywords: I spent 10 years in the ROK from 78 to 91/ did about 8 DMZ tours. I worked at 3RD BDE Tactical operation center from 87 to 91. I have lots of answers to alot of your questions. Because everything and anything that happend in the DMZ and the U.S. sector came to 3RD TOC. everything from 1950 to 92 was kepted on file to include JSA incidents and CFA reports.

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Current Message 164 - April 8, 2002
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Entry: 24598
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A co. 1/9th Liberty Bell 80-81

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Gilbert Rivera wrote on 2002-04-08 00:50:54.0

Comments: I was sort of a legend at that time. I had come from Ft.Bragg, my first week there I received the ARCOM, from Bragg. I was (to my knowledge)the only one ever to have orders to take my own personal firearms, at Liberty Bell. I spoke the Korean Language well, and was a High ranking Kung-Fu Stylist. I was always practicing my Martial Arts. Either by the mess hall, at the top of the hill (past the club), or at the JSA Gym. I drank soju with JSA's ROKs at their club. After the incident in the mailroom, where the 1sg, sent Morrisette, and Priest in to beat a soldier (I don't remember his name) for stealing. He got away and ran to JSA, and there was an investigation. From what I remember all three were court martialed. But while our turn at LP,OP at oulette, Morrisette and Priest were scared that the platoon was going to jump them, and tried to hang around with me, so that I would protect them. and by the way, I don't know about tigers, but while on ambush patrols, I know that I heard and saw bobcats. While in debriefing, they tried to tell us that there weren't any bobcats there. (they-the debriefing staff- were never in the field). :)

Keywords: Friends: ssg Arturo Trejo, sgt Thel Blount, Fish

1sg's mailroom beating/courtmartialed:1sg, Priest,Morrisette

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Current Message 165 - March 17, 2002
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Entry: 24021
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HHC 1/38th INF 1985-1986

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Joe Salyer wrote on 2002-03-17 13:40:47.0

Comments: Looking for fellow soldiers from 1/38th INF during 1985-1986. Email: joecsalyer@hotmail.com

Keywords: HHC 1/38th INF 1985-1986

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Current Message 166 - March 15, 2002
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Entry: 23978
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btry A 2/61 ADA RC#4 sonjuri, (Munsan) July 87-Oct88

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Anthony Harris wrote on 2002-03-15 20:43:02.0

Comments: way to go guys i have been looking for a site like this for quite some time. i was stationed in Korea from 87-88 and this was during the time of the college students rioting. these guys wanted us to leave the country so that they could supposedly run their own business yeah right! i guess they forgot the NK's would invade if we left the seen. i would love to hear from any of my fellow "stinger" crew i served with while in country. Sgt. Powell write soon. GOD BLESS America.

Keywords: "first to fire"

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Current Message 167 - March 6, 2002
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Entry: 23736
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D Co 44th Engineer Bn (Cbt)(Hvy) 81-82

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Robert Curtis wrote on 2002-03-06 18:21:10.0

Comments: Served in D Co 44th Engineer Bn (Cbt)(Hvy) From July 81-82.

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Current Message 168 - March 1, 2002
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Entry: 23579
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FO Six in Support of Manchus

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ROCK (SGT ROCK) ZACH wrote on 2002-03-01 00:06:46.0

Comments: DMZ GP OULETTE NCOIC TOWER IN SUPPORT B CO 1/9 INF. HAD LOTS OF FUN W/SINGING SAM & FOX HOLE FRED ACROSS THE Z GP 18. I BELEIVE THE WHITE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE AUG 83. TO ALL YOU MANCHU'S (KEEP UP THE FIRE). AUTOMATIC!

SFC Z

Keywords: SGT ROCK

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Current Message 169 - February 18, 2002
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Entry: 23261
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DMZ Defector was

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Nils Grevillius wrote on 2002-02-18 12:28:57.0

Comments: The infamous defector was PFC Joseph White, of A Co (Wild Bunch), 1/31st Infantry. His home of record was St. Louis, MO. He dashed across the line at GP Oullette, at sundown on a summer evening in 1982. In February 1986, the NKPA aanounced that poor, poor Mr. White drowned while swimming in a north korean river. The rumour reprinted in Life Magazine was that White's 1SG was mean to him...or something like that...sounds like too much Soju to this scout.

Keywords: Mac McClendon; CPL Choi Yung Ho, SFC Bollinger; SSG Robinson; SP4 Causey; SP4 Kirby Smith; SSG Dennis Pace; SSG Orville Nordstrom

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Current Message 170 - February 11, 2002
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Entry: 23072
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Scout Platoon HHC 5/20 Inf(m)

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Thomas Suter wrote on 2002-02-11 03:04:21.0

Comments: Great site!! Reading through the comments really brought back some memories. Greatest time of my life. I noticed some of you made comment about PFC White. I heard the story, however, chalked it up the rumor mill since it happened in the early 80's and I served from '87 to '88. Can anyone who was there during the defection shed any light on the incident? I'd love to hear from anyone who I served with!! Scouts out....

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Current Message 171 - January 30, 2002
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Entry: 22790
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CSC 1/23 Camp Hovey

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Mike North wrote on 2002-01-30 23:29:11.0

Comments: I served with CSC 1/23 Mortar Platoon from 75-77 at Camp Hovey. I also served with B 1/17 Mortars from 1981-1983. Would like to here from old friends who served during those periods. My tours in Korea were the best of my 20 years on active duty. Will be going back to visit in the spring of 2003 and am sure I will recall a lot of good memories of my time there and the all the great guys that I served with. Thanks for the great site!

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Current Message 172 - January 20, 2002
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Entry: 22440
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Rock of the Marn

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Timothy Ward wrote on 2002-01-20 02:23:44.0

Comments: I was stationed at Hovet from May 81-82. I was the RTO the whole year and 203 gunner (exept on the Z they let me carry a regular M16). 2 questions for anyone. I wanted to find out the whereabouts of Todd Allen Gray. He was my runnin partner. and is there anyone out there that was with the 1/38th in 81 on the DMZ that remembers when somebody shot a flair into the Latrine and it burned down? Them was some wild days. I think it is good for all of us to remember each other that sevrved there. We worked hard. During Team Spirit, the North Koreans tried to tell bogus info over the radio and along with the 203 and radio, I had to carry a spare barrel for the 60 on my ruck. Gray, the 60 gunner didn't have it any easier. He had to carry his own tri-pod. Shorthanded days back then. We worked hard but had a chance to play hard too. I'll never forget it. It was my best regular army tour I am currently in the Mississippi National Guard with A co., 1/155th INF, "Mississippi Rifles", after staying out of the military for 16 years (I'm a 39 year old SP/4 now). May the Good Lord bless you all

"Cold Steel, Silent death"

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Current Message 173 - January 10, 2002
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Entry: 22203
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ROCK OF THE MARNE 80-81

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Dan Essig wrote on 2002-01-10 19:54:56.0

Comments: Served at Camp Hovey from April of 80 thru July of 81. Did the DMZ thing Sept thru Dec of 80. Served with allot of great guys, most of it in the field. The best times were when SSG Galloway, SGT Park and myself would go on our nightly "Recons" of the nearest Mokali house, sit and eat kimche and drink mokali until the wee hours of the morning, and then stagger back to the perimeter. Oh, those were the days. Anyway, all all of us need to do our best to get the Korean Service Defense Medal pushed through the congress and DOD. Each and every one of earned and deserve it. Anyone who served with the Charlie Cobras in 80-81 send me a note. Rock On.

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Current Message 174 - January 5, 2002
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Entry: 22043
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Camp Liberty Bell DMZ 81-83

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Gammon Chapman wrote on 2002-01-05 06:46:16.0

Comments: Hello to all specially my fellow MANCHU's! I am now retired Active Army and have to admitt that my assignment with A Co. 1/9th Inf. Manchu was by far my best throughout my years. Would like to hear from anyone and would enjoy sharing photos of Liberty Bell, Korea. I even have news paper clippings of PFC White's Defection. Continue to "RAISE UP MANCHU" and "KEEP UP THE FIRE!"

PEACE TO ALL!

Keywords: A Co. 1/9th Inf. 81-83, A Co. 1/31st Inf. 85-86 A Co. 1/5th Inf. 88-89 4 DMZ missions served three Guard Post: 128 Oulette and Collier was assigned at Liberty Bell when PFC Jeff White who was assigned to the 1/31st Infantry Camp Howze defected.

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Current Message 175 - January 4, 2002
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Entry: 22040
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Basic Leadership Course

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SAMUEL (SAM) Downey wrote on 2002-01-04 23:25:00.0

Comments: Would like to toalk with any one who attended the Basic Leadership Course put on by the 2nd Bde 2 ID in Dec 1985.I was chief instructor had assistants from 102 MI 1/38,1/23.Sgt Johnson A Co 1/23,Dotson,Doyle and some others. Rember Toth form 1/38 was a student went to Ranger school from Ft. Lewis B Co 2/23.

Keywords: Camp Hovey,All Infantry Bde.

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Current Message 176 - January 3, 2002
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Entry: 21985
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Looking for buddies from Camp Liberty Bell 81-82

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John Kelly Edgerton wrote on 2002-01-03 07:19:45.0

Comments: I am trying to locate old buddies who may have served with my boyfriend at Camp Liberty Bell from 81-82. The name that he has most mentioned is Roland Rosario-but I am sure that he would love to hear from anyone-I don't have much info-I think he was in the 38th regiment, I am sure it was the 2nd Inf. div.Please write if you can help out.

Keywords: Camp Liberty Bell,

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Current Message 177 - December 25, 2001
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Entry: 21743
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MY HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED

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WILLIAM (BILL) CHENEY wrote on 2001-12-25 22:44:29.0

Comments: NOW AS I'M FACING RETIREMENT, THE BIGGEST THING THAT I'LL MISS IS THE 4 TOURS OVER IN KOREA. THE COMRADARIE AND FRIENDSHIPS LAST FOREVER. MY FIRST 2 TOURS WHEN WE STILL PULLED THE DMZ MISSION STILL RUN THROUGH MY MIND. THOSE LONG NIGHTS BEING PART OF THE M.A.C.E. PATROL, LIVING OUT OF THE FIREHOUSE AT 4P1. DEFINATELY THE BEST OF THE FIVE YEARS SPENT OVER THERE. EVERYTHING IS MODERNIZED NOW. THE 4 LANE HIGHWAY CROSSING THE IMJIN. IT WAS A SHOCK TO ME WHEN I WENT BACK IN 98. THE COUNTRY MAY CHANGE BUT THE SOLDIERS NEVER WILL.

Keywords: CSC 1/503INF 87-88, E 5/20 INF 89-90, E 1/5 INF 92-94, HHB 5/5ADA 98-99.

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Current Message 178 - December 9, 2001
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Entry: 21355
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Were you there?

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Arnie Chapman wrote on 2001-12-09 21:36:04.0

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Current Message 179 - December 9, 2001
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Entry: 21354
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A co. 1/9th Infantry, Camp Liberty Bell

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Arnie Chapman wrote on 2001-12-09 21:34:27.0

Comments: This was my second time to Korea during my 4 year enlistment. The first time was in Seoul. The xperiences in both of these places were very different and similar at the same time. I remember the time spent North of the Imjim river was not easy. Even though I have challenged myself before, I think surviving that year in the DMZ was the most difficult and physically challenging time in my life. The experiences I had north of the Imjim river have served me well in the sense that when I encounter challenges in my current life situation, they never seem to hard compareed to those cold days in t

Keywords: HHC, 3rd Brig, HHC & Aco., 1/9th Inf, Camp Liberty Bell. 9-82 to 7-83 (ETS 7/22

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Current Message 180 - December 9, 2001
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Entry: 21352
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A co. 1/9th Infantry, Camp Liberty Bell

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Arnie Chapman wrote on 2001-12-09 21:24:01.0

Comments: This was my second time to Korea during my 4 year enlistment. The first time was in Seoul. The xperiences in both of these places were very different and similar at the same time. I remember the time spent North of the Imjim river was not easy. Even though I have challenged myself before, I think surviving that year in the DMZ was the most difficult and physically challenging time in my life. The experiences I had north of the Imjim river have served me well in the sense that when I encounter challenges in my current life situation, they never seem to hard compareed to those cold days in t

Keywords: HHC, 3rd Brig, HHC & Aco., 1/9th Inf, Camp Liberty Bell. 9-82 to 7-83 (ETS 7/22

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Current Message 181 - December 7, 2001
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Entry: 21300
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C CO 23rd Inf 85-86

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SAMUEL (SAM) Downey wrote on 2001-12-07 22:50:13.0

Comments: Served in B co 4th of 23 83 to 85 deployed to Korea with COHORT company in Jan 1985 form Ft Lewis. Assumed the DMZ mission in Feb. Was psg of the 3rd PLT for QRF mission and Patrol. Was 1st Patrol Leader to spend more than 6 hrs on patrol in the Bn.APL was Bankers called Dad we spent 36 hours that time. Last Patrol was 48 hrs with the whole Platoon.Took over 1st Plt on GP Oulette, with Lt. Hallock, the Nose, Snake, Miller, Birdman and baby Yoder.Bn commander was LTC Chilcote and CSM Roberts( fast Eddie).Csm when I left was CSM Rodgers had served in 4/7,1/38 when President Regan went to DMZ in 83.Was acting 1SG when we did change of Command from CPT Dochnal to 1LT Fred Schwartz. Had more PLT LDRs in that Battalion than any PSG in that year. Total of 4 the last one was hit by a jeep during an ARTEP doing evaluation of another unit. Would like to here from any of those guys I served with during that time. I retired from the Army in 1993 still outside the gate at Fort Lewis.

Keywords: Camp Hovey,Dochnal,Halock,Miller.Rameriz,TOMAHAWK,BARNOE AAA-O

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Current Message 182 - December 6, 2001
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Entry: 21270
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first to see on the DMZ

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Daryl Peterson wrote on 2001-12-06 19:12:40.0

Comments: 1987-1988 I was the c.o.'s driver for my first 5 months the c.o. was Leaf E. Rich. i then joined the newly formed rembass plt. scott james and i were on one of the same teams. i went back to ft. huachuca. f any of this sounds familiar writeor call.

Keywords: Pop up targets, mystery nk train, t72's in the DMZ

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Current Message 183 - December 1, 2001
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Entry: 21124
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Friend who had served 1st Tank Btn, 1st Mar. Div Campen

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Mark Reed wrote on 2001-12-01 09:30:33.0

Comments: If anyone could tell me about how to join the tankers association, please e-mail me

Keywords: I was not in Korea, although am hoping to find friends from 1988-1992 Gulf war vets

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Current Message 184 - October 17, 2001
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Entry: 19996
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Imjin Scouts

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Robert Bandlow wrote on 2001-10-17 20:20:19.0

Comments: I was there.1981-1983."Keep up the Fire".

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Current Message 185 - September 25, 2001
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Entry: 19602
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HHC 1/23rd,A co 1/503 1985 to 1988

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Dennis Paparella wrote on 2001-09-25 16:56:30.0

Comments: I served 3 tours on the DMZ. Warrior Base(tent city),4P1,Guard Post Ouellette & Collier. I was in HHC 1/23rd and A co 1/503 at Camp Hovey as a wire dog in HHC and as a commo chief in Aco.I have some great memories serving with SFC Paul Beach, Sgt Steve Ferrell,PFC Tom Stwart if you guys are out there or if anybody knows them it would be great to hear from them.Or anybody else that I served with.

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Current Message 186 - September 25, 2001
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Entry: 19601
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HHC 1/23rd,A co 1/503 1985 to 1988

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Dennis Paparella wrote on 2001-09-25 16:49:17.0

Comments: I served 3 tours on the DMZ. Warrior Base(tent city),4P1,Guard Post Ouellette & Collier. I was in HHC 1/23rd and A co 1/503 at Camp Hovey as a wire dog in HHC and as a commo chief in Aco.I have some great memories serving with SFC Paul Beach, Sgt Steve Ferrell,PFC Tom Stwart if you guys are out there or if anybody knows them it would be great to hear from them.

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Current Message 187 - September 21, 2001
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Entry: 19526
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5th Mech 2ID A Co 88-90

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youngjong yoo wrote on 2001-09-21 02:16:57.0

Comments: Please contact me to mail youngjong.yoo@interpon.com I am looking for this person for 11 years.

Keywords: 2nd Infanfry Div. 5th Machanized Infantry 1st BN, ACo.Platoon Leader 1LT Nathan J. Storck during(1988~1990)

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Current Message 188 - September 20, 2001
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Entry: 19506
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A Co, 17th (M), Camp Casey, ROK - 80 to 81

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Victor Showers wrote on 2001-09-20 14:11:32.0

Comments: To any former AlphaGators out there- please drop me a line - those of you in the unit 80 to 81 would remember me as the company armorer (i wonder if they ever got an actual security system for that building - LOL) - take care and to all the other Buffalo's fro the 17th Inf (M) hang tough guys - remember we were all turtle's in our 12 month trip called Camp Casey.

Keywords: Infantry, Mechanized, Armorer, Casey, 17th

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Current Message 189 - September 8, 2001
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Entry: 19299
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dmz

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john ennis wrote on 2001-09-08 09:19:22.0

Comments: like to contact anyone from Cco 1/23 inf 1981 -1982.

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Current Message 190 - September 8, 2001
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Entry: 19298
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vet.1/23 81 to 82

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john ennis wrote on 2001-09-08 09:12:05.0

Comments: Looking for personel that served with me duringfrom april 1981 till april 1982.Cco 1/23 inf.

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Current Message 191 - September 1, 2001
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Entry: 19105
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CSC 1st/38th Inf 82-83 Sting'em

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Robert Linn wrote on 2001-09-01 02:19:32.0

Comments: First of all I would like to thank everyone on the great comments.I also remeber when PFC White defected to NK.I remember speaker mountain witch played lousy korean music when we on ambush.I volunteered for Scout Plt.Also did patrols before& during President Reagan's visit to Panmunjom.The farmers in the paddies & checking ID cards for NK's.Carrying the PRC77& 203 most times out.I think I remember my first trip to Tok-kori and the Olympis Club and most of the Xmas party.Then PT run following to sober everyone up.

Keywords: Village Rats,Needer,Ambrose,Dittmer,Crabtree,Verhoven,Fortane&Johnson.

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Current Message 192 - August 16, 2001
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Entry: 18751
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1/38 Inf. CSC Scouts, DMZ 1985

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E. Johnny Blackmon wrote on 2001-08-16 20:28:30.0

Comments: It's a big relief to find a website about the DMZ veterans. We were told it was a combat mission. I think it's about time that the free world knows about the brave Infantrymen who patroled the DMZ. And the things that go on. When you see a silloute of a person and you know he's not part of your patrol only your squad believes you. I think the DMZ veterans should be put up there with check point Charlie veterans and other veterans who have served on foriegn borders protecting people who don't care about the soldiers. Finally, I don't feel alone anymore. Relatives try to understand but mostly they don't want to listen. And non-veterans don't care. I thank the Ranger in the sky for this website. To all DMZ Infantryman veterans "At Ease". You're not alone. You're not forgotten. The DMZ stands for Dead Man's Zone. Don't forget what we are. We are Defenders Of Freedom. Our own special club only one way to join and that's to walk the DMZ. Purple 4, Patrol 1, Scouts Out.

Keywords: 1/38, Infantry, DMZ, 1985, CSC, Scouts, Rock of the Marne, Paul Gallant, thunder run, dragon, gunner, m-60, PIG, TOK, KATUSA,

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Current Message 193 - August 14, 2001
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Entry: 18699
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Radar Site #4, 1990-1991

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JOHN (JOHNNIE) Putt wrote on 2001-08-14 21:34:24.0

Comments: Seeing this board brings back memories as well as my drive to support the KDSM, tears in my eyes and a place in my heart as sad as I say it RS #4 will be there for ever. I spent 23 months on RS #4. I try to keep in contact with Thompson & Bland. Until you been there, you have no ideal.

Keywords: Radar Site #4, above Libery Bell, SSG St. George, Bonnie &Clyde- our dogs, remember-rest in peace

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Current Message 194 - August 8, 2001
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Entry: 18552
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CHARLIE DONT SURF C.CO.2/72 ARMOR

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Raymond Butler wrote on 2001-08-08 13:43:42.0

Comments: I had a real good time looking back now. Met new friends,seen things i though was very different and hard living compared to the U.S.A. BIG LEARNING EXPERINCE Lost a friend Nov.11 1984 and 7 of us were injured. I would like to no how they are all doing We were all C 2/72 Armor 6U.S Army 1KATUSA

Keywords: CHARLIE DONT SURF 83-84 Camp Casey Armor Baby!

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Current Message 195 - July 29, 2001
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Entry: 18324
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Camp Hovey/GP Collier/RS 2

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John Edwards wrote on 2001-07-29 10:48:52.0

Comments: I WAS A SARGENT IN MI AT GP COLLIER & RADAR SITE 2 1984.LOOKING FOR ANYONE I SERVED WITH AT THAT TIME.

Keywords: Radar Site 2 Head Honcho / Fireman / SOS / 84 Fire Fight at Panmunjom

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Current Message 196 - July 21, 2001
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Entry: 18141
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Guns of the DMZ

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Dean Bruce wrote on 2001-07-21 23:23:32.0

Comments: I served with the 8/8 FA at Camp Stanley and Fire Base 4p3 In 87/88 I'm looking for a spc4 Paul Boone or anyone I served with

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Current Message 197 - July 21, 2001
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Entry: 18130
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Guns of the DMZ

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Dean Bruce wrote on 2001-07-21 19:11:46.0

Comments: Great Site

Keywords: 8/8 FA B Btry. 87/88 Camp Stanley and Fire Base 4p3 I'm looking for spc4 Paul Boone or anyone I served with

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Current Message 198 - July 13, 2001
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Entry: 17968
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Todd Gdula wrote on 2001-07-13 20:03:11.0

Comments: The DMZ, 1982. Some of the best memories I have! Any of you 1982 Mad Dogs out there? Jarems, Mercer, L.D. MacDonald? I want to hear from you guys!

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Current Message 199 - July 13, 2001
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Entry: 17966
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Mad Dogs! 1982

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Todd Gdula wrote on 2001-07-13 19:57:32.0

Comments: Camp Kitty Hawk, Mad Dog, Down range

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