Entry: 62428
Subject: 2007 JSA REUNION (LAS VEGAS)
Carl Bandy wrote on September 26, 2007
City and State: PEORIA AZ
Unit: JSA (68-69)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Attended the 2007 reunion in Las Vegas with my wonderful Wife, who I consider as also serving at the JSA (She did it Stateside while I did it in Korea). The guest speakers were iceing on a function that could not have been better. Jim Mazour and his beautiful Wife deserve tremendous credit for setting it all up. I was the Platoon SGT of the Crew on duty when the Pueblo was released and getting to meet F. Carl Schumacher was a special privilege. The same with LTC Anastasia and Mr. Tchue.
I spent 22 years in the Army, the last 12 as a CID Agent, and the 13 months at JSA was the most memorable of my whole career. It was even fun crossing the one lane bridge over the river, the dirt road, moose night, etc. Your a great bunch of people who should be very pround.
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Entry: 62059
Subject: MICKEYMOUSE AND ABREV.
Michael J. Gallagher SR. wrote on August 23, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: LONG BEACH NY
Unit: 8TH ARMY M.P.
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: when u left adv.camp there was no electricity till u got to moonsan-ni then, no electricity till u got to seuol and,there were no paved roads anywhere except seuol! by the time u got to seuol u had a layer of dust on your hat, your shoulders and your eyelashes! when they brought coffee in an open o.j. can u had a layer of dust un the coffee! scoop it off or, just stir it in! that java had some body to it! ha ha the turks had a camp right near CC-1 they caught 2 slicky boys trying to steal gas from thier motor pool, hung them over the main gate and left them there for a week! problem solved! we couldn't get away with that stuff but, gave many an ass full of buckshot! almost 50 years since i served there, bless all who served before and after i did! love to hear from any with who served,"in front of them all" bye guys
Keywords: mickeymouse and abrev. in the winter u had mickeymouse boots, the roads were mickeymouse,the heaters were mickeymouse, the whole F'n country was mickeymouse! we had uncmac nnsc kpa,cpv,rok,usa spt gp jsa, and u could get a BJ from BTJ
Entry: 61997
Subject: A MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE
William Schweizer wrote on August 18, 2007
City and State:
Unit: UNCSG-JSA,H-S CO,S-3 SECTION (TOC)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Just a quick reminder that today, 18 August 2007, is the 31st anniversary of the "Pan Mun Jom Axe Murder" incident, which claimed the lives CPT(P)Arthur Bonifas and 1LT Mark Barrett.
Let us all take a moment out of our busy lives today to give some reflection to the ultimate sacrifice these two men made on "Freedom's Doorstep". Lest we forget.
"IN FRONT OF THEM ALL"
Keywords: 1976 Pan Mun Jom Axe Murder Incident
Entry: 61936
Subject: THE JOSEPH WHITE INCIDENT
William Schweizer wrote on August 11, 2007
City and State:
Unit: UNCSG-JSA,H-S CO,S-3 SECTION (TOC)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: As I was one of the JSA TOC clerks on duty on the fateful evening of 28 August 1982, the night that Joseph T. White decided to defect to North Korea, I have always been interested to see if I could find anything in print that was related to the story. I have done several internet searches over the past few years and have come up with next to no information at all about the incident. Recently, I tried a "GOOGLE" search and came up with a couple of positive hits. If there's anyone out there interested in White's defection to North Korea, Google Search the following: "Joseph White's Walk In The Dark". IN FRONT OF THEM ALL
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Entry: 61652
Subject: JSA OCT. 82 - OCT. 83
Robert Hall wrote on July 17, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: CAMDENTON MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Just found this site, its great. Hello to all who remember the JSA and Camp Kittyhawk with fond memories from Spec4 Hall of the 2nd Platoon and later the Tour Guides (lol). Remember the ladies that ran the barber shop, going to sleep with the sound of propaganda sounding almost 24 hours a day every day, the trip up to the QRF site and on to the JSA itself, etc. I remember that just before I got there a KATUSA was killed in a training accident, the first issue of BDU's in Korea, the accident in the dmz when the jeep rear-ended the duce and 1/2, and all that preparation for Pres. Reagan to visit in the fall of 83. It was the only tour I had that felt like a real job - that mattered. everywhere else was just practice.
Keywords: KATUSA, Tour Guide, LTC Greene, SSG Collins, QRF Site
Entry: 61520
Subject: DMZ MEDICAL PROBLEMS
David Thornton wrote on July 4, 2007
City and State: LANAI CITY HI
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Over the years I have read letters from fellow DMZ Brothers talking about different health problem they think are linked to their DMZ service. It is very clear that we will never get anything until we band together to get what we justly deserve. As indivuals we hit a wall fighting a system that wants to forget about us! We have all got the same answers about our records or we are not a big enough burden to Society. we are being judged by people who do not understand the unique situation we were in. They tell us thirty years after the fact that we were exposed to Agent orange then say we weren't. one docter says you have PTSD the other says you do not. I am interested in comment from my brothers from JSA and 2nd Div about this and any solution to the problems.In front of them All-72 to 74, Rock of the Marne 77-78
Keywords: DMZ Brothers
Entry: 61323
Subject: JSA JSF CO 1ST PLT. ANIMALS 1987-88
James Heibert wrote on June 18, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Yeah Baby, remember the "thunder runs", down south, SSG Moore(BFG), SFC Sizemore (Batmite), Joey Malay, John Molick, O.C. Coleman (Meat), Amory Someripe (Ripper) and so many more. It's been a long long time, I'd love to hear from any of you, Jeff Zatola (call me Al), or Chet! A hell of a great time, lerned alot about myself, and people in general. It sure wasn't all fun but the good times and the comradry stuck through all the years... "In front of them all"!!!
Keywords: JSF Animals thunder run!!!
Entry: 61060
Subject: MILITARY POLICE JSA A SERIOUS JOB
Michael J. Gallagher SR. wrote on May 22, 2007
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City and State: LONG BEACH NY
Unit: 8TH ARMY MILITARY POLICE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: somebody should look deeper into claims made by peons, real people did a great job at jsa,those who served,should not be ridiculed by wannabes! this was a serious,dangerous job done by professionals! u knew any day could be your last,cause "WE WERE EXPENDABLE" a .45 and 2 clips was ur defense if war broke out,freedom and liberty bridges would blow, and u would be north of em! so please,honor those who gave thier lives in this godforsaken shithole! GOD BLESS!
Keywords: anyonewho served in army knows u have an mos so,howdoesa supply clerk get his mos changed 4-5 times in 13 month tour? something smellsin the dmz! poorboygene is full of shit!! m.p.'s never walked on bridge of no return without being court-martialled! and i was on detail that built that bridge!! u guys did all who served , a remarkable tribute! shame some fucking peons take credit for the real heroes!! u guys have been had,by a fucking clerk!
Entry: 61045
Subject: FOOTBRIDGE
Michael J. Gallagher SR. wrote on May 21, 2007
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: went tdy from m.p.to const. cut trees made walkway thru woods and a footbridge over little gully so officers had easy access to mess hall,no more climbing to do!somebody took pictures,don't know if any still exist!great outfit,great guys,proud to have served with them! earl walker,herthel davis,billy thompson from ty ty georgia,butler sgt.burchette,who had 3 full years of combat!chest full of medals,one of the greatest people i ever met! hope to hear from anyone who served at jsa god bless!!
Keywords: anyone who served after 1959 was bridge still there? advance camp near mess hall
Entry: 61044
Subject: BRIDGE OF NO RETURN
Michael J. Gallagher SR. wrote on May 21, 2007
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City and State: LONG BEACH NY
Unit: 8TH ARMY MILITARY POLICE
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: worked meetings at conference area,all posts incl. post#3 bride of no return!one night kpa guard burst into post#2 had 2 pistols in hands,thought it was over,only me and sgt.sweet there,he is pointing south! got him in back of 3/4 truck covered with tarp,drove to base camp,turned him over to intelligence and waited to see what happens,next week stars and stripes newspaper comes out,capt. so and so captures kpa guard! bullshit!!we had a Lt. who wore a shoulder holster,carried a swagger stick,going on duty he gets in jeep,says CHARGE!! he was like spiers in band of brothers!hope to hear from u guys
Keywords: bridge of no return kpa guards give finger shout sonaga bitchee cock ooh suck, got my houseboy teach me nu omonni pojee kay pojee dah,your moms pussie is like dogs pussie,ha ha
Entry: 60962
Subject: JSA 1967-68
Ronald G. (Ron) Abigill wrote on May 12, 2007
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City and State: MT. AIRY MD
Unit: JSA MP 3 RD SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I AM REPOSTING BECAUSE OF THE NEW FORMAT. I WAS A MP IN THE JSA 1967-68. I WAS IN THE JSA WHEN SGT ANDERSON AND PFC WOODS WERE AMBUSHED BY NK'S ON THEIR WAY UP TO RELEAVE MY SECTION. I WAS IN CHARGE OF THE 3RD SECTION AND WAS ALSO ATTACKED IN THE JSA BY NK'S ALONG WITH PFC BRODA AND SGT. CASKEY (JDO) EARLIER IN APRIL 1968. I HAVE HAD SOME CONTACT WITH A COUPLE OF GUYS FROM THAT ERA. HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME MORE. IT WAS A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS OVER THERE DURING THAT TIME.
Keywords: ABBY, SGT ROCK
Entry: 60872
Subject: JSA ONCE JSA ALWAYS
Jeff Froelich wrote on May 3, 2007
City and State: FORT DRUM NY
Unit: UNCSF-JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I just found this site, glad I did, sure brings back alot of memories. Even after 19 years in the Army and all the units I have been in, the JSA was one of the best. I served at Camp Bonifas from March 1990 through the end of April of 1992. I was in 2nd PLT and then became a tour guide. I remember most everyone who was there at that time, especially, Layton, Traylor, Mawby, Hadden, Sowers, Vanderpool, Padgett, Garrett, O'Brien, Brown, Lee Soo Young, Collins, Fields, Choi, Hazelwood, the guys in the C and E shop and too many more to list. I am still in the Army at present. Anyone who would like to walk down memory lane drop me a line and we can chat about Itaewon, Sonjuri, Thunder Runs, The dancing girls at the Sanctuary on Tuesday nights, DMZ patrols in sub zero temperatures, life at BRF and the QRF buildings, The ride on the "Seoul Train" from Munsan to Seoul, nights at the Dragon Hill, MTV Club, East-West Club, King Club, Nashville Club, Twilight Zone, The Heavy Metal Club, The Paradise Club in Sonjuri, trying to catch the bus back across Freedom Bridge before it closed for the night, and rationed orange juice in the chow hall. If you were in the JSA at any time, you will never forget it. It was one of the best and most rewarding assignments in the Army. Few had to endure what we did living at Camp Bonifas, but the friendships and the things we learned there will forever be etched in our minds. "In front of them all" then, now, and forever.
Keywords: JSA, Tour Guides, 2nd Platoon, The Sanctuary
Entry: 60859
Subject: JSA IN FRONT OF THEM ALL
Lonnie Watson wrote on May 2, 2007
City and State:
Unit: H-S CO JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Well its been 22 years and I still feel like JSA is my proudest assignment. If you were in JSA from Jun 84 to Aug 85 drop me a note. I missed the reunion due to other commitments. In Front of Them All Sir!!!!
Keywords: Hill 229, Hill 167, Sanctuary, Maddogs, Barbarians, Animals, Nov 23rd 1984
Entry: 60857
Subject: JSA 67 68 2ND SECTION
Ray Novak wrote on May 2, 2007
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City and State: PGH PA
Unit: 2ND SECTION JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 60763
Subject: JOINT DUTY OFFICE NCOIC DEC 80 - NOV 81
Wayne S. Knox wrote on April 22, 2007
City and State: FAYETTEVILLE NC
Unit: UNCMAC-AA-JDO
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: This assignment was the greatest assignment in my over twenty years of service. There were many events that occured during this time but one of the most significant to me was that of a Private who had defected from the Czech contingency and left for the U.S. He had been put on clean-up detail at the NNSC Building which was along the row and left unattended by his Czech captain, CPT Lubomir Kopaj. The private simply walked out of the building on our side and continued walking past check points until finally stopped and asked in broken Russian by one of the Security Platoon members what the guy was up to. The private wanted to go to Ohio where he had relatives living. After being questioned at the Monestary "O Club) he was taken to Seoul. I never knew if he actually made it to Ohio but would like to think that he did.
Keywords: Joint Duty Office as noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) from December 1980 through November 1981.
Entry: 60570
Subject: JSA ADVANCE CAMP 1967-1969
Mike Kessler wrote on April 5, 2007
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City and State:
Unit: JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: LOOKING FOR THE FAMILIES OF SGT JAMES WOOD AND SGT JAMES ANDERSON WHO WERE KILLED IN AN AMBUSH ON EASTER 1968. I HAVE SOME PHOTO'S
Keywords: NICKNAME: TURTLE
ASST. OPER. SGT 6/68 TO 2/69
Entry: 60518
Subject: DISTURBING INFORMATION
William Schweizer wrote on March 31, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I came across a disturbing article this morning (31 March 2007)on the Comcast Home Page News headlines. The article was in regards to the cover-up of the death of Pat Tillman in Afghanistan in April 2004. It was an AP article and was written by SCOTT LAIDLAW, titled "GENERAL TRIED TO WARN BUSH ABOUT TILLMAN".
To paraphrase the article, General Mchrystal sent a memo to General Abizaid stating the following: "I felt that it was essential that you received this information as soon as we detected it in order to preclude any unknowing statements by our country's leaders which might cause public embarassment if the circumstances of Cpl. Tillman's death become public", that is LTG McChrystal's own words from this article.
The article goes on to say that LTG McChrystal is the highest ranking officer accused of wrong doing in the Tillman death cover-up.
I would like to state that when I arrived at JSA in January 1982 LTG McChrystal (then Captain McChrystal) was the JSA Operations Officer (S-3) at that time. I would also like to go on record and state that LTG McChrystal (CPT McChrystal) was one of the finest officers I ever had the privelege to work for. As far as I'm concerned, LTG McChrystal's word is as good as gold.
If The General said he tried to warn his superiors about the true facts of Pat Tillman's tragic death as possibly the result of a friendly fire incident, then that is exactly what he did. I believe LTG McChrystal, and I have absolute faith in the man. I only wish some of the other officers I served with had the same fortitude and integrity that LTG McChrystal (CPT McChrystal) exemplified.
I'm a nobody in this world, but it pains me greatly to hear of a man I have the highest regard for being, as far as I'm concerned, falsely accused of wrong doing and trying to cover up the circumstances of Pat Tillman's death.
I wish nothing but the best for LTG Mchrystal and he will always have my highest respect and all the support that I can give the man.
"IN FRONT OF THEM ALL"
Keywords: LTG Stanley McChrystal
Entry: 60442
Subject: WILD TIMES
Jeff Seacat wrote on March 23, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was in the JSA from aug84 to oct85 it was the wildest time of my life I still keep in touch with Kevin Blankenship havent heard from anyone else in a very long time. But the memories will last forever
Keywords: cotton, blankenship, miller, nash, stewart, randolph,
Entry: 60292
Subject: JSA/PANMUNJOM VETERANS REUNION
James E. (Jim) Mazour wrote on March 10, 2007
City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The third JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion is just 45 days away. Palace Station Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. April 27 and 28, 2007. Guest speakers include current JSA battalion commander and USS Pueblo crew member released from North Korea at Panmunjom in 1968. 40 guys now registered - from all the decades (1952 to present), and many more coming. Contact:
James Mazour, reunion organizer, 3212 Orchard Circle, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-2140, telephone 515-226-9475, e-mail: jmazour@aol.com
Keywords: JSA reunion
Entry: 60280
Subject: ROCKPILE-AUG 1951 TO MAY 1952
Jeremiah Collins JR. wrote on March 10, 2007
City and State: SIMSBURY CT
Unit: 1009TH SPECIAL WEAPONS SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Team B-405 north of Seoul operating a seismic station for nuclear detection. Established station in August 1952.
Entry: 60087
Subject: BEST ASSIGNMENT
James Christensen wrote on February 21, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARION SD
Unit: H-S COMPANY, UNCSF-JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served as NCOIC of the Personnel Actions Center (PAC), from 90 to 91. This assignment was the best assignment I had in the 11 years I was in the U.S. Army. I have alot of great memories of that year. I miss all the commradre that we had, a great group of soldiers that I had the pleasure of working with! If anyone reads this that remembers me, please call, or email me. "IN FRONT OF THEM ALL"
Keywords: JSA PAC RATS
Entry: 60086
Subject: GREAT SITE
James Christensen wrote on February 21, 2007
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City and State: MARION SD
Unit: H-S COMPANY, UNCSF-JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served in the Personnel Actions Center (PAC), H and S Company 90 to 91. This assignment was the best and most rewarding assignment I ever had in my 14 years in the Army. I was the Asst NCOIC, and have many great memories, My best friend there was SP4 Jeff Froelich, who was a Tour Guide, would like to visit again some day! "IN FRONT OF THEM ALL'!
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Entry: 59990
Subject: YOBO SAYO!
Paul O'Driscoll wrote on February 11, 2007
City and State:
Unit: JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: "OD". Looking for "Thornton", Hendrickson, Sammon,Brewster. Recently found AJ "Sand" Austin.
Served from 2-72 till 1-73..
Entry: 59823
Subject: JSA BUS DRIVER
Terry Cannon wrote on January 28, 2007
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City and State: CHAFFEE MO
Unit: UNCSF-JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Served as a Bus driver from 90-91. This was the best unit I ever served in. I still remember all those hangovers.Still remember hanson, barry, phillips, hall,layton,Mawby,Ellis,Wallace, Sowers
Keywords: Its a TMP thang
Entry: 59731
Subject: JSA 1965-67
John Ventantonio SR. wrote on January 22, 2007
City and State: LOS ANGELES. CA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT the Joint Security Area from Aug. 1965 to Dec. 1966. in Military Police Squad two. I was. mostly, stationed at checkpoint one with my KATUSA friend Choi. As the years have progressed I have found that my memories of JSA have become sharper rather than fading away. Have heard from Bob Graves and Bob Dunkin. Would love to attend a reunion of you guys if we all could swing it. Thanks. John Ventantonio
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Entry: 59508
Subject: 78-79
Paul Carlson wrote on January 7, 2007
City and State: WADENA MN
Unit: JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was an escort MP in 78-79. Anyone know how to reach Mike Bobola, Marv Miller, Jack Fortson, Ted Pedersen, SGT Gregory (Honorary Escort Section member).
Keywords: Escort Section
Entry: 59182
Subject: SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY
Harold D. McCoy wrote on October 12, 2006
City and State: SUN LAKES AZ
Unit: MP 1957-1958
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Its looks like no progress, they (North Korean)are still backwards and for what ever the reason.
Now with the Nuke Test.
I heard the people are the ones that don't have nothing - the high rise apartments don't have proper plumbing and they still have to put up with this short fat doughboy.
What a waste of life. Its seems like any one who makes a statue's of himself has a problem. I think a good Sniper would put a end to this doughboy?
Keywords: Its looks like no progress.
Entry: 58845
Subject: GENE TEGEDER/GEORGE FRY JSA
James Huninghake wrote on September 11, 2006
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: This message is to George Fry in reference to his message where he mentioned the name Gene Tegeder. I am not for sure if you are referring to the Gene Tegeder from Cincinnati, Oh. or not, but that Gene is my father in-law and he did serve in Korea and he is a great guy just like you mentioned in your comment so I figure that we might be talking about the same person. I just thought I'd let you know that Gene passed away on Easter Sunday of 2004 and was laid to rest in Montgomery, Oh. He truly was a great guy and it was an honor to have known him. I also want to think any and all veterans who read this for serving this great nation and keeping it save. God bless all of you!!!
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Entry: 58819
Subject: RC/4 STINGERS
Brian Collier wrote on September 9, 2006
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City and State: BELLEVUE OH
Unit: 2/61 AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: ms.cat ms. penguiun, ms hippo all from the same club in sonjuri, but cant recall the name. I went to chedujo isle for a mountaineering course, john cifelli and john sanford two 82nd guys from jersey had me doin 6ft.australian slack jumps off a 42ft rapelling tower. totally crazy,ilove and miss all the crazy mfers from the d.I was in a foxhole for 3 days over the space shuttle in 86 but it was great memories, any body still eat kimchi?I read somewhere the 2nd pulled back from rc\4 were I was at my duty station, any truth to that?brothers, we will always be 2ND TO NONE!p.s. if u r going to the ville get some rubbers at the gate haha
Keywords: mr kims rameyun and mamasans girls!anybody seen my yobo?
Entry: 58672
Subject: BNAJO DITCH
Tim Norris wrote on August 29, 2006
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City and State: SOUTH PORTLAND ME
Unit: 249TH MP DETACHMENT
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Hey, just trying to find the origin of the term banjo ditch? Anyone, know, please contact me at email given. Thanks
Keywords: Ascom, Sin-Chon, Moose, Banjo ditch, stockade
Entry: 58585
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOME OLD BUDDIES
William Schweizer wrote on August 20, 2006
City and State: LACEY TOWNSHIP NJ
Unit: UNCSG-JSA,H-S CO,S-3 SECTION (TOC)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would like to try to find the following individuals: Donald E. Rice, James Hargadon, Jay Ring, Tony "The Baker" Wnek,Thomas Powell, Charles Milazzo, Jose Rivera, Bobby-Joe Hightower, or anyone else that might have been assigned to JSA/Camp Kittyhawk between Janury 1982 and January 1983.
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Entry: 58554
Subject: LOOKING FOR 4TH PLATOON JSF MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN 1989
Jose Rios JR. wrote on August 18, 2006
City and State: LOS ANGELES CA
Unit: UNCSF-JSA 4TH PLATOON
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I remember some members in the 4th platoon. SFC Hugh Roberts, McGuigan, Thompson, Deutchmendy.
Entry: 58522
Subject: JSA KATUSA/ROK VETERANS ORGANIZATION
James E. (Jim) Mazour wrote on August 15, 2006
City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA (JSA)
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The JSA KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to US Army)/ROK Army veterans organization website is located at: www.jsa.or.kr. According to a KATUSA veteran, this South Korean JSA veterans organization is very active with national reunions every two years or so. Don't forget the American JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion scheduled for April 27 and 28, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on this reunion, please go to Stan Suit's Panmunjom website at: http://members.aol.com/panmunjom/panmunjo.html
and click on "Latest Reunion Information"
James Mazour, reunion organizer
3212 Orchard Circle
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 USA
515-226-9475
E-mail: jmazour@aol.com
Keywords: JSA, Joint Security Area, KATUSA, Korean Augmentation to US Army, ROK, Republic of Korea, Army
Entry: 58120
Subject: I WAS THERE 87-88
Steve Paulsen wrote on July 17, 2006
City and State: CLINTON IA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was there until late 1988. Would like to find some of the folks. Cant remember all the names anymore. Green, Johnson, Mulay (sp?) SSG Moore, Mark Chappuis.
Keywords: Mad-Dogs
Entry: 57973
Subject: JSA C AND E SECTION, '90-'92
Quincy Allen wrote on July 5, 2006
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City and State: BRONX NY
Unit: H-S CO., C-E SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Man, what a blast I had at JSA! I served duty there for alittle over two years from Feb '90 to Feb '92. The times was good...and times was bad...but it was the best experience to happen to me!
I'm looking to reconnect with any of the fellows from the C and E section (Beal, Kelley, O'Brien, Daniels, Henry, Hemmen,Swearingen, etc) and any of the "bruthas" (Wallace, Carter, Cade, Garcia, Wiltz, Currin, Ingram, Lett, Jenkins, etc). Plus, any of the guys who remember our leaders of the time (Col Buckley, LTC Turner, CSM Alvarez, CPT Pestona, 1LT Turner, 1SG Carr, SFC Doyle, CPT Bouie, etc).
Remember the orange juice ration enforced by the mess hall? Recall the 10-15 miles road marches or 5 mile runs under LTC Turner? Remember...remember...remember..
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Entry: 57972
Subject: JSA C AND E SECTION, '90-'92
Quincy Allen wrote on July 5, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRONX NY
Unit: H-S CO., C-E SECTION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Man, what a blast I had at JSA! I served duty there for alittle over two years from Feb '90 to Feb '92. The times was good...and times was bad...but it was the best experience to happen to me!
I'm looking to reconnect with any of the fellows from the C and E section (Beal, Kelley, O'Brien, Daniels, Henry, Hemmen,Swearingen, etc) and any of the "bruthas" (Wallace, Carter, Cade, Garcia, Wiltz, Currin, Ingram, Lett, Jenkins, etc). Plus, any of the guys who remember our leaders of the time (Col Buckley, LTC Turner, CSM Alvarez, CPT Pestona, 1LT Turner, 1SG Carr, SFC Doyle, CPT Bouie, etc).
Remember the orange juice ration enforced by the mess hall? Recall the 10-15 miles road marches or 5 mile runs under LTC Turner? Remember...remember...remember..
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Entry: 57776
Subject: FIRST FEMALE JSA SOLDIER
James E. (Jim) Mazour wrote on June 24, 2006
City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: According to a June 04, 2006 SEATTLE TIMES newspaper editorial article on Korea, it reports that the first female US Army soldier has been assigned to the Joint Security Area unit. She is Captain Tamara Yolo of Wapato, WA, and Yolo is working as a Panmunjom tour briefer. Plans are moving ahead for the JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion, which will be held on April 27 and 28, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. James Mazour, 3212 Orchard Circle, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, e-mail: jmazour@aol.com
Keywords: First female JSA soldier, JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion, JSA Reunion
Entry: 57464
Subject: JSA MP PLATOON 98-99
Rick Riley wrote on June 1, 2006
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City and State: APO AE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served in the JSA from November 1998 - November 1999 at the time I saw it as pure hell. I counted the days till I was going to leave. Looking Back was an awesome group of guy that got us through it. Thanks for the memories
Rick
Keywords: UNCSB-JSA MP Platoon
Entry: 56916
Subject: JSA REUNION UPDATE
James E. (Jim) Mazour wrote on April 30, 2006
City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA (JSA) BATTALION
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: JSA REUNION UPDATE: The JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion is scheduled for April 27 and 28, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please contact me, if you are interested in attending.
James Mazour,
3212 Orchard Circle,
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, USA,
Telephone 515-226-9475,
E-mail: jmazour@aol.com
Keywords: JSA, Panmunjom, JSA Reunion, JSA Veterans Reunion, JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion
Entry: 56903
Subject: JSA TOC CLERK JAN 82-JAN 83
William Schweizer wrote on April 29, 2006
City and State:
Unit: H-S CO, UNCSG-JSA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: The year that I spent at Camp Kittyhawk was probably the most interesting time in my life,before or since. If any of you guys are out there ,Donald,Jim, or Jay I sure would like to hear from you, it's been a long time since we shared some tales. "In Front of Them All"
Keywords: Rice, Ring, Hargadon,Powell, Milazzo,"Evil Little Dwarf", "The Man That Never Sleeps",KATUSA Snack bar,TSD,Camp Kittyhawk.
Entry: 56680
Subject: JSA,BUDDYS 69-71.MP,PANMUNJOM
Dante Rossi wrote on April 15, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Hi Steve
This is Dante Rossi. Are you the same "Bell" That I knew at JSA? 69-71. Do you re member Rowe, Hightower, Zorg? Buddy!! If that's You, I would like to hear from you. It's been a long time sense I could enjoy listening to Fire side theater, with anyone, If that's you, you know what I mean. What's all this Bru-haha,haha?
PS, Oh, How can you be in two places at once, when your not any where at all? Haha.
Dante Rossi
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Entry: 56513
Subject: JSA 00-01
Steve Beasley wrote on April 3, 2006
City and State:
Unit: JSA-MACHA-TOC
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Camp Bonifas and was honored to serve with some of the best soldiers and officers I have ever met. LTC Miller and MAJ Stanton were top notch and they kept us running smooth. It is sad to hear us leaving the JSA but I wil lalways remember the great service and great memories from my year in the JSA.
I respect all who have ever bunked in the JSA and heard the late night propaganda and endured a Korean winter.
"In front of them all".
Keywords: Phoenix Base
Entry: 56368
Subject: JSA MP PLATOON NOV 2001 - NOV 2002
Roy Schieferdecker wrote on March 24, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: JACKSONVILLE IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served in the JSA MP Platoon from Nov '01 - Nov '02 with a great bunch of guys. I made friends there that i'll never forget.
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Entry: 56147
Subject: JSA REUNION UPDATE
James E. (Jim) Mazour wrote on March 8, 2006
City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: JSA REUNION UPDATE: Keep watching this website and Guestbook for updated information on the planned 2007 2007 JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada. I still need volunteers to help in locating guys from the 1950s, 1990s and 2000s decades (1960s, 1970s and 1980s decades are covered). I hope to have a hotel and dates information by next month.
James Mazour, West Des Moines, Iowa, 515-226-9475,
e-mail: jmazour@aol.com
Keywords: JSA Veterans Reunion
JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion
Entry: 56123
Subject: JSA
Michael Murray wrote on March 6, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: PA
Unit: 411TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Salute to all who wear the uniform of the United States Military.
Keywords: Hello to anyone on or near the JSA.
Entry: 55302
Subject: JSF JUNE91-JULY92 3RD RENEGADE BASTARDS
Charles McCarthy JR. wrote on January 21, 2006
City and State: IRVING TX
Unit: UNCJSF
Service or Relationship: United Nations
Comments: A Bastard, june91-june92. Best job I had in the army.
Looking for Chris Moore or anyone in Renegade Plt.
The plunger says; "Elevate them dawgs!"
Keywords: Presidential Unit Citation, Ellington, Miller, Bent, Plunger, Probisco, Sacherie
Entry: 55299
Subject: JSA/PANMUNJOM REUNION
James E. (Jim) Mazour wrote on January 20, 2006
City and State: WEST DES MOINES IA
Unit: JOINT SECURITY AREA
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I have agreed to organize a JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion scheduled for sometime in 2007 to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am seeking volunteers to help in locating JSA veterans who served during the time period 1952 to 2005. If you would like to help, please contact:
James Mazour
3212 Orchard Circle
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
515-226-9475
e-mail: jmazour@aol.com
Keywords: JSA Reunion, Panmunjom, Korea DMZ
Entry: 55275
Subject: 1ST PLT ANIMALS '85-'86
Matthew Baugh wrote on January 19, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: It was a great time and place to serve in the mid-eighties. I can't believe it has been almost twenty years since I served in 1st PLT.
My 14 year old nephew is wearing my JSF Co. Tanker jacket with the UN Globe embroided on the back and can't believe I was that skinny that he can fit into it.
All those guys in 1st PLT, LaCroix, Gunter, High, SFC Kohler, LT Currie, Pinkley, Nelson, and all the rest...truly a wonderful bunch of people that I always hope to run into again!
Keywords: Animals, Sonjuri, Checkpoints, QRF site, Sanctuary Club, USO Shows
Entry: 54842
Subject: JSA BARBARIAINS 4TH PLT 88-89
Jerome Albright wrote on December 26, 2005
City and State: MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: If your looking for me here I am E-mail me
Entry: 53723
Subject: FIRST PLATOON IN 1988
Jeff Need-name wrote on October 23, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I was stationed to 1st platoon in January of '88. It was a very "unique" experience. I don't have much cause to go back and revisit my life there at JSA often. But I am trying to fill some gaps of information about things there: 1) The ROK soldier who was on guard in CP 1 the night he decided to commit suicide. Whatever happened with that whole story? 2) I came across an article in People Magazine in 1993 or 1994 about Staff Sgt. Barnett, who was temporarily in 1st Platoon in '88. By the mid 90s he was being court-martialed at Fort Bragg for the shooting death of a female officer. What was the verdict? and #3) Sgt David E. Geary was a squad leader in 1st Platoon in '88. In 93 or 94 I saw him shown on "NBC Dateline" during a news item on cops being arrested for police brutality across the country. He and his partner beat an unarmed black suspect to death, I think.
Hope all you remaining Animals are staying out of trouble.
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