What Military Unit were you In??

winston · Post by **winston** » 28 Aug 2004 7:22 pm

Fort Knox, Fort Leonardwood, Camp Eagle 101st Airborne Div,Phu Bai,Vietnam.

George Plemons: We were there at the same time, A lot of the 25th Inf were on Camp Eagle.
Winston May

Stan Steinberg · Post by **Stan Steinberg** » 29 Aug 2004 6:21 am

U.S. Navy 1948-1952. First stationed aboard the aircraft carrier Kearsarge 1948-1950, then stationed aboard a Landing Craft Tank (LCT 742)in Korea during the war...offloaded Ammo from cargo ships to build an ammo depot north of Pusan, then helped in the evacuation of men and supplies from Hungnam(Chosin Reservoir Vets), then was stationed at Inchon.....one of the few sailors actually in Korea during the war...had the distinction of having the most time in country. GOD bless our service men in the Middle East now serving under the most horrendous conditions...we support you all the way.

Stan Steinberg · Post by **Stan Steinberg** » 29 Aug 2004 6:41 am

U.S. Navy 1948-1952. Stationed aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Kearsarge until 1950 then assigned to a Landing Craft Tank (LCT 742) in Korea during the period 0f the Pusan Perimeter. We offloaded Ammo from supply ships to build an Ammo depot. Was part of the evacuation at Hungnam (Chosin Reservoir ) to transfer men and supplies to ships off shore. Left Hungnam on Christmas eve. Was subsequently stationed at Inchon, Korea. Had the distinction of serving the most time in country for Navy. I wish to say GOD bless our men and women now in the Middle East...they are indeed heros to live under such horrible conditions and to be doing such admirable work. We support you one hundred percent. Our prayers are with you.

Herman Visser · Post by **Herman Visser** » 29 Aug 2004 7:48 am

Was in this country 18 mons when I got drafted,Ft. Ord the whole time Oct 66 Nov 68 Cook for wire Maintenauce company. Had a great time.Stayed in a total of 13 more yrs after that part time with 414th M.P. out of Santa Anna Cal.For Jack Francis my son was on the Ranger CVA61 on a tigar cruise when he was 12 loved it.It was the last time out for the Ranger

Stan Steinberg · Post by **Stan Steinberg** » 29 Aug 2004 9:59 am

Sorry for the double entry...didn't see the first post

Gabriel Aaron Wynne · Post by **Gabriel Aaron Wynne** » 30 Aug 2004 3:23 pm

U.S. Army Infantry 97-00
1/23 Infantry, Fort Lewis
1/9 Manchu Infantry, South Korea

I can't say I'm too happy about everyone in the Army wearing black berrets. It used to be a coveted symbol of the Army Rangers. Instead of going to Ranger school I decided to play steel guitar full time. . . besides the Army wouldn't let me grow my hippie hair out like it is now. http://www.geocities.com/elevenhundred/newyear2003033.jpg
My old (stolen) guitar:http://www.misslana.com/gallery_files/theranch3.htm
Batman vision: http://members.aol.com/steelguitarboy/black.jpg
With the might Chris Hillman: http://members.aol.com/steelguitarboy/chris.jpg

James Marlowe · Post by **James Marlowe** » 31 Aug 2004 4:16 am

USAF Mar 22, 1966- Jan 5, 1970
Basic at Lackland
Tech school at Chanute
Nellis, Las Vegas
Korat, Korat, Thailand
Tinker, Oklahoma City, OK
Jet engine mechanic.
Honorable Discharge as Staff Sergeant.
I notice there's a lot of "fly-boys" amongst the forum ranks, including my hero BA. I'm really enjoying your cd's! If you haven't heard Bryan Adams, you need to give a listen to some good, pure country steel!!

Earl Yarbro · Post by **Earl Yarbro** » 31 Aug 2004 6:25 am

11th Airborne Division, 1947-52, Ft Campbell, Ky

Frank McBride · Post by **Frank McBride** » 31 Aug 2004 8:18 am

101st Airborne 67-69 2 years in V.N. 9 years with GREEN BERETS. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY

Mike Hoover · Post by **Mike Hoover** » 31 Aug 2004 7:06 pm

USAF 30 May 61 - 10 Jan 65
Real tough duty,
11 months Keesler (Gulf coast Biloxi, MS)
18 months Tyndal (Gulf Coast Panama City, FL most spent pickin' with BA & Ben
Then the bad one, isolated Radar Site off Okinawa. But as my dad said I was a better man for it. I still wonder what he was talking about.
Mike

Bruce Greene · Post by **Bruce Greene** » 1 Sep 2004 4:49 pm

New guy to this forum; and an old Army guy. Twenty-four years active duty, ('58-'82), literally all over the world. Great career/tough profession, but no regrets. Wish he hadn't, but eldest grandson is following in my footsteps. He's currently in Germany after his first tour in Iraq, but scheduled to return later this year.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 2 Sep 2004 4:44 am

US ARMY 1975-1986
US ARMY RESERVES 1986- 2002
1975-1978 1st Armored Divison Germany
1978-1983 Ft. Benning Ga US Army Infantry Center. Commanded a HQs Company and the 533rd Transportation Company. (RDF-A)(18th Airborne Corps).
1983-1986 Berlin Brigade, Berlin Germany.
Numerous Army Reserve Units 1986-2002.
Recruiting Battalion Commander US Army Military Academy, West Point.

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 2 Sep 2004 4:49 am

Basic & AIT @ Ft. "Liesure Wood" Aug 65 - Jan 66, HQ, NTSAC Jan 66- May 67.

My son is with the 367th EN BN in Afghanistan. I'm a lot more worried about him than I ever was about me.

------------------
SUAS U' PHIOB
Geo

[This message was edited by George Mc Lellan on 02 September 2004 at 12:42 PM.]

Bernie Straub · Post by **Bernie Straub** » 2 Sep 2004 8:32 am

US Navy 1980 - 1988. USS Caron DD970 80-82, USS Jesse L Brown 83-85, FMWTCP Charleston 85-88.

Mel Culbreath · Post by **Mel Culbreath** » 12 Sep 2004 4:47 pm

U.S.N. Seabees. 1953-1957.

Boot Camp, San Diego. Diesel Mechanic & Spare Parts schools, Port Hueneme, CA.
Served in Davisville, RI; Argentia, Newfoundland; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Port Lyautey, French Morocco.

Mel

Steve Raulston · Post by **Steve Raulston** » 13 Sep 2004 12:32 am

ARMY 1975-1980
Boot Camp Ft. Ord
AIT Ft. Ben Harrison DINFOS Radio/TV MOS 71R
Secondary MOS 71N Ft. Eustis, VA
Duty Bremerhaven, Germany AFRTS 1976-78
Secondary MOS Duty Trans Branch/MSC BMHVN TML
CONUS Duty Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs HQ PAO Office 78-80
[This message was edited by Steve Raulston on 13 September 2004 at 01:35 AM.]

Rich Mounce · Post by **Rich Mounce** » 13 Sep 2004 6:55 am

Basic training Ft Leonard Wood...Steno school Ft Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis then off to Vietnam with the 199th Inf Brigade..Was there for the Tet offensive...
Before the Tet offensive played guitar and vocals with a group called the Cavaliers...We played all over the place... Bennie Summers from Oklahoma on steel guitar...When I joined the band I missed playing with Doug Jernigan by two weeks...Doug had just been sent up north...Several other musicians passed through the band while I was there...Bill Powell on elec bass, Dean Lewis on elec bass (from somewhere in Mo), Don Orr a Texas drummer, Pete Ramirez also from Tx on rhythm guitar and vocals...Would be great to hear from any of those guys...We had a great time of playing country music til the Tet offensive hit and then it was back to the real reason we were there....Thanks for listening...

Rich Mounce http://takeoff.to/steeljam

Tom Jordan · Post by **Tom Jordan** » 13 Sep 2004 1:52 pm

USMC 4/1975-7/1982

Golf 2/4 3rd MarDiv, Alpha 1/1 1st MarDiv as an 0351 and Forward Observer

2nd Recruit Training Battalion Co. G as a Drill Instructor

Simper Fidelis

Doug Childress · Post by **Doug Childress** » 15 Sep 2004 9:20 am

USAF 1960 - 1964. All state side duty. Lackland AFB - Basic training, Chanute Field, ILL. for weather school, Biggs AFB (SAC) El, Paso, TX.,Castle AFB, CA (TDY) and mustered out at Biggs AFB, El Paso, TX. The service was a true learning experience for me and I played in my first professional band while stationed at El Paso.

Doug Childress · Post by **Doug Childress** » 15 Sep 2004 9:23 am

USAF 1960 - 1964. All state side duty. Lackland AFB - Basic training, Chanute Field, ILL. for weather school, Biggs AFB (SAC) El, Paso, TX.,Castle AFB, CA (TDY) and mustered out at Biggs AFB, El Paso, TX. The service was a true learning experience for me and I played in my first professional band while stationed at El Paso.

Alexander Zaalberg · Post by **Alexander Zaalberg** » 15 Sep 2004 1:13 pm

Were drafted in 1979. Were in the Dutch army for two years. The Dutch Royal Artillery "yellow riders". Paraded at some horseshows and memorialdays. Were involved in two NATO trainings in Germany.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 15 Sep 2004 1:25 pm

Royal New Zealand Navy 1967-76, Radio Operator. Served 2 tours South East Asia, 10 months and 8 months. Nuclear test veteran, French nuclear tests at Mururoa atoll - 1973.

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 4 Oct 2004 12:35 pm

...Headquarters Company, 15th Military Police Brigade, Vogelweh (Kaiserslautern) Germany from January '73 to July of '74...worked with the Brigade S-3 in War Plans and Operations...

...did my basic at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. in July to Septeber of '72 (HOT HOT HOT) and AIT at Military Police School, Fort Gordon, Ga from October to December '72..[This message was edited by Pat Burns on 04 October 2004 at 01:36 PM.]

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 6 Oct 2004 5:02 pm

usaf Sep '58- may 80
Fuels mngt (POL) to '73
manpower/anagement Eng to retirment
ALL over the world...SE Asia x2.

Grouchyvet

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 6 Oct 2004 5:57 pm

1960-1963
Basic training at Ft. Leonardwood, Mo.
2nd 8 weeks at Ft. Benning, Ga.
16 months in Korea with the 11th Engineer Battalion-36th Engineer group at Camp Stanley.
Went back to Ft. Benning, Ga with the 428th Medical Battalion till I got out.
As they said in Korea "I'm sure to go to heaven because I spent my time in hell".
Ray Qualls