Things seem to be pretty slow around here..how about a Roll Call ?

[b3196]

Bob Karwoski B3196
Indianapolis Indiana
Army May 66-May 68 (drafted, most rewarding 2 years of my life)
Basic and AIT Fort Jackson SC
Vietnam Oct 66-Oct 67 43rd Engs Ran convoys to Dian (1st Inf)
Chu Chi (25th Inf) Tay Ninh (196th Light Inf) and Bear Cat and other points south for the 9th Inf.
After Vietnam stationed at Ft Meade MD served on the Honor Guard (burial detail) at Baltimore National cemetery with a little
riot duty during the Washington riots spring of 68
after the Military roamed around the country for awhile ended up here in Indiana.
I hold the position of Director of Safety and Security for a large
distribution center after 24 years as a cop. Married, 1 son who currently is attending the police academy.

[ArtySgt]

Frank Martin AKA " Arty Sgt "
Joined Army 1960 and spent three years at Ft. Sill, Okla. Married an Oakie who was nuttery then I was, lasted 18 months, divorced. Reentered the Army in 1964, got married in 1965, shipped out to Germany to an armored Cav unit pulling patrol on the Czech Border.
Returned to the State's in 1966 with one son, whom I adore. Got my orders for Viet-Nam March, 67 but order's flagged due to my Brother being in Viet-Nam with the Marines. Second set of orders in May 67, Arrived in-country June 67, promply attacked by Viet-Namese dog who was then K.I.A with a captured V.C. stick grenade ( didn't want to blow my cover ).
Made Section Chief of a 105m.m. Howitzer, made E-6 W.I.A. Aug. 67, damn dog got his own back, knew the little bastard was V.C.
Best friend K.I.A. March 68. Discharged due to wounds June 68, yea, they waited untill I rotated home to boot me out.
Went to work for a City Police Department and attended a Community College and got my Associate Degree in Law Enforcement. Promoted to Patrol Sgt. and later assigned to the Chief's Office. Took my 5 year phyical and could not pass ( the 75 year old blind and deaf Doctor who hired me in the first place died ) Retired again and went to work for Reynolds Aluminum. Retired from there 5 years ago. Have a Daughter who is the light of my life and I am now married 39 years.
Hobbies, siccing the dogs on leftist liberals, door to door sales people and Jehovah Witness'es. Tongue in cheek ofcourse.
Proud to be an Artillerymen knowing I saved lives.

[catman]

From a newer vet to some of the older guys...Just wanted to say thanks for many long nights spent on LZ's, fire bases and countless trails through out southeast Asia. May God bless each of you and bring comfort for to your lives.

Trav

[billr]

Bill Reardon - billr
Fairfield, CA. Home of Travis AFB that many of you probably had the opportunity to visit.

Born in Mass. but ended up here when my Dad retired from Travis in 1963.
Army 1972-1975. Basic and AIT (Army clerk school) at Ft Ord. 4 months at Madigan Army Medical Center as a clerk-typist. 14 months at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Military Personnel.
1 year at Letterman Army Medical Center as an Admin Specialist in Patient Administration.
Went back to work at Letterman as a civilian - Health Benefits Advisor/Casualty Officer. Left in 1982 after 6 years.
Started in the County Veterans Service Office as a Benefits Counselor (11 years) and have been the County Veterans Service Officer for the last 7 years.

Divorced with 1 son who turns 29 tomorrow.

[PHO127]

Thanks but no thanks needed. Viet Nam was like Disney world, An E ticket ride for Homocidal Maniacs. Thank you for your service, deserts are hot, dry and boring.

[1CAVCCO15MED]

Fred Deakins
Home: Limestone, TN (Birthplace of Davy Crockett)
HS grad 65 then 1 year college
Ran out of money and joined the army (Was color blind and they would only let me choose between journalist, aerial photo interpretation and x-ray tech. Chose x-ray
Basic Ft. Campbell, School Ft Sam Houston, OJT Ft Jackson, 1 1/2 years at Ft.McClellan, volunteered for Vietnam.
I was in a clearing company with C Company, 15th Medical Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, 68-69. Worked as medic and also did some Graves Registration.
Worked at same 400 bed hospital for 31 years, first as x-ray tech then RN. Was house supervisor for 25 years. Was on Code Blue team for 25 years and probably did over 2000 Codes including a couple of members of my family. (Both made it)
Raced dirt bikes for 10 years with limited success but great satisfaction.
Had to retire in 2000 due to memory and concentration problems later connected to PTSD.
I am now totally and permanently disabled due to PTSD.

[phuloi]

Bill Melvin (Griz) Born and raised in Taxachusetts.Joined the Army in 1965.Basic:Ft Jackson,S.C.,AIT:Ft Leonard Wood,Mo. Stationed in Europe,which I knew was too good to be true,and sure enough,the first thing I ever heard about a troop levy for Vietnam,my name was at the top of the list.Ft.Stewart,Ga.to learn how to run a Cat in the swamps and off we went.Zone C ,111 corp,Iron Triangle AO....Became civilian 1968.Roamed the country til about `75,when I ended up here in Wa.State where I`ve made my mark as a builder,logger,fisherman.I`m now unemployed or retired,or disabled.(Depends on who I`m talking to) Actually I`m 100% total and permanent for PTSD.Have a 8 yr.old daughter,Kati,who is the light of my life,and the reason that I`m still here.I been married as long as most of you guys....it`s just that I need to take the conglomerate of 5 marriages.

[Arrow]

"My papa was a rolling stone", mama sang the blues and "My heros have always been cowboys."

I married my first love and best friendwhenwe were both teenagers.Two precious children came from that love affair.He was RA when Vietnamerupted. He did a tour of dutyin III Corp. He was Signaland moved around the countrysecuring and sitting up communications systems for the first part of his tour. Hecame home and died.Heleft a perfectly healthy beautifulyoung man and came home anddied of multiple cancers. They say it was agent orange but it could have been blue or white or something else in that toxic cocktail.

www.gmasw.com/ao_amts1.htm#Chart1

If you were there get checked. Do not assume that you are ok. These chemicals hide in your body. Many many vets are falling (my brother included) as they approach their middle years and beyond.

I come to this site because I care about my brothers and their families. All of them. Not just the ones that are registered here or post on a regular basis.

"I want you to know that I believe in your song"

You all be strong out there. We are gonna get through. ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Arrow>>>>

[masher51]

I'll add my bio here...
Graduated H.S. in 1968....Drafted in 1969 and sent to Ft.Jackson,S.C. then on to Ft. Gordon for basic.Took Infantry
A.I.T. at Ft. Polk,La. Then off to Vietnam to serve as a grunt
with the 1st Cav co "A" 2bn/5th cav.Also, pulled some tower
and bunker guard duty at Long Binh Ammo Dump.Left Nam in
Dec.1970 and returned to do my remaining time at Ft.Knox,Ky
finishing my Army career as a truck driver..

Started college in 1973 for Police Science and was activated
to the active reserve in 1974 (Only happened to a few,go figure)
Served one yr. as a Security Policeman in the Pa.Air National Guard stationed at Pitsburgh, Pa.

Finished school and started working in law enforcement field
in 1976.Have been a prison guard,private security officer and worked as a patrolman until 1990 when going over to commercial vehicle enforcement (No more fighting with DUIs at 3"o clock in the morning)!

Am a current member of my V V A honor guard and am a member
of the Blue Knights M.C.

Married with two children.

Used to post on the old forum as "Grunt* " and have talked
to alot of the brothers here .

I want to say "welcome Home" to all who served!!

[deltamedic]

New kid on the block...In Nam 68 to 71 as a combat medic and Sr. Medical Inspector. Was with 9th Inf Div in the Mekong Delta then up to Cam Rahn Bay with 1st Logistical Cmd. Currently have published a poetry book based on a medic's view of during/after Nam as well as a gospel tape. Do volunteer work at local VA & sit as an officer on several veteran orgs. Any other medics out there