1st 38th Inf 8/81-8/82 CSC Commo

Comments: Twenty years ago in a couple of months from now...only kept in touch with Brad Dunbar from the Motor Pool...returned as a civilian to Hovey in 1991...may return this summer 2001???...

Keywords: CSC 1/38th Infantry 81-82 Commo DMZ @ Warrior Base 9/81-12/81

A Korean Defense Service Medal

Comments: My name is Tom Bisping and I am the MidStates North Regional Director for the Korean Defense Veterans Alliance. Please be advised that bills have been submitted to the United States House of Representatives and to the United States Senate, for the creation of a service medal for service in Korea after 27 July 1954. In the House the Bill is H.R. 1935. In the Senate the Bill is S.999. The Bill is entitled the Korean Defense Service Medal Act. PLEASE do the following: Go to the KDVA website: http://home.att.net/~kdrrc/index.htm Click on the "Legislation" button. See if your Representative or Senators are cosponsors. If they aren't, call them and ask them to cosponsor either H.R. 1935 or S.999. Get as many people as you can to do the same. Click on the "Organization" button. FInd out what sregion your state is in and e-mail that Regional Director. This is the best opportunity there has ever been for recognition. Join the fight and be with us as we, "Take The Hill!!!"

Keywords: The Korea Defense Veterans Alliance

CAMP GREAVES 77/ 78 MANCHU

Comments: Just wanted to say that I had a great experience in the R.O.K and would not trade it for anything. Had some ups & downs like everybody els who was there on the DMZ. But overall had great memories. I had gotten out of the army and ended up getting married to a wonderful Korean Lady from the Taejon City area that was 15 years ago. I have traveled back to Korea many times & I still love that place. If anybody out there has had a similar experience I would love to hear from you. If any of you "Manchus" out there recall all that happened from 77 to 78 let me know. "Keep Up The Fire!"

Keywords: Camp Greaves Weapons Platoon OP 115/116 on patrol Christmas Day 1978 "freezing"

MELIS - 1/506 1986

Comments: Do you know where Altman is these days? He and I used to hang out a lot in I'taewon. I sure do miss him! I pissed him off once though for (stupidly) hitting on his girlfriend (later to be wife!). But when you're young, sometimes dumb and in Korea so full of...well, you know the rest, you do stupid things!

I was in CSC and one of the things I remember most was my first mission after arriving in November 1986. At that time we usually just kept our weapons, ammo and all that jazz in our wall lockers! It was like the wild west. Often when on ambush patrols we would chat it up with the NK's. We were TOW units so we would drive our hummers to a point then get out and hump to an ambush site usually 3 - 5 KM's away. The drivers would stay with the vehicles and man the radios.

I remember one night we were on patrol and they started calling out over the loud speakers the names of the guys that were in a patrol in another part of the Z. It was crazy!

I loved the missions because I loved the "HOT/COLD/WARM" cycles that gave us plenty of time to party down in Yongjugol and Sonju-ri after our mission was compelete.

Later, during the Olympics, I was stationed at HHC 3rd Brigade and worked in S2/S3 (stayed for 3 years then they kicked me out of Korea!! ;-) During the Olympics there was a pretty good fire fight up at JSA and boy that hushed that one up. They didn't want anything to disturb the games!

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1980's Defector

Comments: His name was White (I don't remember his full name!). He was killed in NK about a year after defecting. They said he "drowned" while swimming in JANUARY!! Can you believe that?

I was in Korea at Greaves (CSC 1/9 and 1/506) from `Nov. 86 - Jun. `88. It was one of the most memorable times of my life!

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MacDonald - What's Up?

Comments: Would like to get in touch with old buddies from CSC 1/9 and then changed to CSC 1/506 Infantry. Especially:

Kelly Lynn Bales Lawrence (Larry) Edward Allen Gilbert Alvarado 1SG Gary V. Phillips

and any others I served with and that remember me.

BTW: I met good old Captain Maxwell recently when in Korea on business!

Keywords: CSC 1/9 Manchus, CSC 1/506 Currahees, Camp Greaves 1986 - 1987

Looking for an old friend

Comments: I was in Korea from 1975 thru 1976 with B 1/9th Inf at Camp Hovey. Have lost contact with a guy I spent my entire tour with there, his name is Paul Marlett. When we went back to the states,I went to Fort Ord and he went to Fort Jackson, We only spoke a few times after that but never really kept up. We spent alot of time in To-ko-ri at the UN Store and were there during the tree trimming incident and Operation Paul Bunyan togather. Any help locating him is greatly appreciated

Keywords: Camp Hovey, To-ko-ri (the UN Store),Operation Paul Bunyan

Looking for 1st Bn 79th Field Artillery Unit Crest?

Comments: I am posting this message to all former 7th Infantry Division Artillery Soldiers. I am looking for two (1st Bn 79th FA Unit Crest). State Price and Condition.

Thank You Kevin B. Compston CPL E-4 1981-82 C Btry 1st Bn 79th FA 7th Inf Div, Ft. Ord, Ca

e-mail: kbcompston@yahoo.com

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TANGO Security Force and Cco 1/38 Inf

Comments: Looking for anyone that either was assigned to TANGO Security Force 1981-1982. SSG Brown, SPC Valdez, SPC Toro. Still remember the good times in Seoul. Also looking for anyone assigned to Cco 1/38 Inf Camp Hovey 1983-1984. I was in 1st Plattoon with SFC Torres. That was the best years of my Army career. Miss those days.Please contact me. SSG Padua NIGHTFIGHTERS!!!!!!!

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332nd MI Co

Comments: In Korea 87-89, 332d "The Duece" MI Co., later redesignated B Co. 532d MI BN, Camp Red Cloud. What a trip. Did the ROK Ranger thing in '88 and my knees still hurt from that duck walking. Went back to Korea in '93-94 with B Co, 3rd MI BN, Camp Humphreys. I could write a book of my time in the ROK.

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MINEFIELD IS ON FIRE

Comments: I served at JSA, from 79 to 80, and have numerious memories. Many are serious, many are funny. Park chun hee getting shot was a real eye-opener, especically since I was driving north on the MSR thru Moon san ni when 3 attack helo flew over heading for the DMZ. On a lighter note, I remember reenlistment ceremonies being conducted in the pool behind the officers club and "Bears" reenlistment ceremony in the ricefield near the QRF site. well gotta go, hey rabbit are you out there? will write soon sincerely cliff powell

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C co. 1/31 85-86 (Sandbags at guardpost Collier!)

Comments: I am looking for members of my unit that were part of the 1/31 DMZ mission in the summer of 1986. I have been trying to locate Mike Braswell from Prattville, Alabama who served in the 1/31 with me. We both left Korea for the 101st at Fort Campbell, KY. He was in 1st Brigade (maybe 3/327 or 1/327). I was in 2nd Brigade in A Co. 2/502. He may still be in the active Army, or moved on. Any help would be appreciated. Does anyone remember checking sandbags at Collier for missing smoke grenades?

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Comments: 122 SIGNAL BN (CAMP CASEY)

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Comments: Yes folks their is life after Korea. I served with 4th Platoon JSA from May 1983 to May 1984. My platoon Leader was 2LT Thomas Law and Platoon Sergeant was SFC John Butler. My 1SG was 1SG Williams. The compound was called "Camp Kitty Hawk" until sometime in late 1984 it was changed to Camp Bonafas in honor of one of the two officers killed during the 1976 tree incident. I want to say to all of the people I served with. If you know the whereabouts of John Malinski, Thomas Law or others let me know.

Tom Campbell

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Bco. 1/9 Inf 1985

Comments: Looking for replacement Dmz Badge with hanger.

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82 /508

Comments: 82 /508

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6903RD ESC 'SKIVVY NINE' OSAN AB 1981-1982

Comments: Looking for anyone I served with between 1979 and 1983. DLI Monterey CA 1979-1980 (Chinese) Goodfellow AFB, TX 1980-1981 Osan AB, ROK 1981-1982 Ft. Meade, MD 1982-1983

Keywords: Skivvy Nine, 208, Ft. Meade, DLI, Goodfellow AFB, 6903rd, Osan AB, PACAF Volleyball tournament 1982

D co. 1/5 Inf '88

Comments: I took the time and place for granted....Then over the last couple of years I find myself going back there and trying to remember the names of the people and the places, and I'm ashamed to say it but I'm coming up empty for the most part. Of all the guys in 3rd Platoon I can only remember the names of LT Keppler, SGT Mackay, Joe Foster, Gary Webb, who went on to be Company clerk. Anyway, I need some help putting it all back together for myself. I'm a sculptor here in New York City and I'm planing on creating a body of work based on our collective exploits in 88. We covered alot of ground. The funny thing is you can never seem to get the place out of your head, It's always sort of hanging around on the fringes waiting untill some key word is spoken and all of the sudden you find yourself firing off a story that people may or may not want to hear. So for a long time I just kept my mouth shut. My sole outlet for all this pent up energy were my brothers, both active Army, both combat vets, (Vietnam, Gulf War) as well as being Infantrymen. But since I've discovered this web site I'm hoping to enlarge that circle so, fire off the stories, e-mail pics, Does anyone have a patrol map? etc. etc. I will send pics of the finished art pieces/installation when the project is done. thanks

Keywords: Camp Howze, 1988

looking for RENEGADES

Comments: Loved my tours in Korea, am looking forward to returning there for a vacation so I can show my wife and son where I was stationed. For anyone that is on there way to Korea go there with the attitude that you will have, fun and it will go quick. If you go there hating the idea it will be a long hard tour of duty.

Keywords: JSA 1983 to 1985 / Camp Greaves 1/506th 1987 to 1989.

WWW.DMZA.ORG

Comments: We are a non-profit org devoted to DMZ-MP vets, we have DMZ-MP hats and shirts and flags are coming soon.........reunions will be planned, SECOND TO NONE......WWW.DMZA.ORG

Keywords: 82-83 recon plt, tomahawks

Korea 1989

Comments: Attended Korean Ranger School in 1989. Still rememberthe duck walk, and those long runs up the hills of Korea

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D. Co 702nd Maintenance

Comments: To anyone who served on Camp Stanley from November 1982 to November 1983. I was the UP Sergeant on the gates on special duty from November 1982 to April 1983.

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Tigers in the DMZ

Comments: Does anyone recall reports or encounters with Tigers while serving on the DMZ? My squad had a close call with one, and as I recall GP Ouellette got one with 2 cubs on videotape? Our BC was Ltc David Hunt. My CO was Capt. Baggio. My Plt Sgt was SFC Bellen. If anyone has any information about Tigers in the DMZ please get back to me or contact the Phd on the DMZ Forum link.

Thanks. SSG Dane T Robinson (Disabled in Panama-retired)

Keywords: 1989 Summer DMZ Mission and reports/encounters with a TIGER??

1 / 38 and 2 / 503rd Camp Hovey 1985-1989

Comments: What a kick in the pants....I have never been with a better unit or a greater bunch of jerks since Korea. We had a blast....Hey Colin! Better get that Flak Jacket Back on I see Danny Whitehead perched on the tent waiting for you to come out! (Kidney Punch)

Keywords: Guy Taylor, Eric Allen, Daniel McCarthy, Conan, Sniper School, Gray, Gene Kimes, Spiers, Hayes, Riva (you little short punk) and the whole scout gang!

ACO 2/72 ARMOR 80 TO 83 LOST FRIENDS

Comments: A CO 2/72 ARMOR

Keywords: Cco 2/72 1979 to 81..Aco 2/72 1981 to 83 looking for Captain Daniel F Moore Aco commander 1981 & Captain James Dishroom Cco commander 79 to 80

B-Btry 2/17FA Camp PELHAM

Comments: I served in B-Btry 2/17FA Camp Pelham Korea during the years 1982-83. I am trying to find some of my buddies I served during this time. Miss all of these guys and would like to hear from all of you.

Keywords: Sonjuri, Fiscus, Morales, Three Musketeers, Wiggle Your Nights

JSA-UNCSF 2nd Plt 89-90

Comments: 2ND PLATOON JSF CO, JSA 89-90

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1/31, Camp Howze

Comments: I was in C Company, 1/31 from November 85 to November 86. Nothing like the cold nights in the winter and the hot days on the DMZ. What I remember the most is all the partying and jungle juice when we weren't in the the field. The best places to be, Twilight Zone, Heavy Metal Club, MTV Club (watching AC/DC, For Those About to Rock).

Keywords: Howze, Morris, M113, Jungle Juice, Twilight Zone, Heavy Metal

1st/9th 2nd Division1980-1981

Comments: Just wanted to say hi and keep up the fire MANCHU glad to see that sombody nows wait went on there but me had some good times had some bad times still thank of it now in then?

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Camp Greaves

Comments: I served as a with the 1/506th Infintry as a medic from April of 92 to April of 93. Responding to an earlier post-

Camp Greaves was DID become the home of the 1/506th. I guess the unit was originally out of Ft Campbell, and was an airborne unit. Camp Liberty Bell became home for A Co 1/506th, and Pamunjon became known as the JSA (joint security area).

In 1992, A Co. 1/506th moved to Warrior base, south of the imjin river. Camp Liberty Bell still exists, but might have been handed over to the JSA, or to the Koreans... I left before any of that happened.

Cheers!

Keywords: Doc Jackson, Flounder

1-38 INF 2ID 1985-1986

Comments: Looking for anyone in HHC during 85-86.

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B Co Mortars 1/9 Inf 86-87 Cmp Greaves

Comments: Manchu at Camp Greaves in '86-'87. B Co. Mortar Plt.

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RADAR SITE #4 '79-'80

Comments: first off i would like to say that this site is awesome...thanx to sgt robert meeler for telling me about it, my former brother in arms. we both worked the dmz but at seperate radar sites he ran site 12 and i ran site 4, both under the same command.he is and always will be one of my best and closest friends. we went thru rok ranger school together and had a hell of a time. after reading the stories posted here i wanna say...some things never change! the press never hears the real happenings...i was on duty one night when we received a report that a patrol was pinned down in the dmz, i had already spotted them on my radar and the movement around them. i had the patrol leader wave his steel pot in the air so i could zero in on him, i then had him have each member of the patrol do the same. by doing so i was able to plot exactly were each man was, i them told him to tell his men to not move at all, therefor any movement would be nk infiltrators and i could pinpoint their location, i found 21 movements and reported them on the topsec net. then all hell broke loose, i could hear the fire-fight only 1500 meters away but it was so foggy i couldnt see my hand in front of my face so i directed their fire according to what my radar saw, i then called in artillery illumination from 4papa1, before the mission was approved president carter had to be notified(or so i was told) when the mission was authorized the fire-fight ceased. they had to wait out the rest of the night until the QRF showed up at first light...about 2 hours. my hat was off to those cannon cockers at 4papa1..they saved a bunch off lives that night. the shells from the arty fell into n korea and hit a guard shack wounding a man...i was brought up on courts-martial charges accused of "committing an act of war"...within hours i had a bird colonel from international investigations comittee at my site...but i had it all plotted on my plotting board...i was then called to the forscom commanders office.....a 3 star general. when it was determined that i did everything correct and in the interest of saving american lives the courts-martial charges were dropped and i was given an arcom. hows that for military intelligence. AND IT NEVER MADE THE NEWSPAPER.........thanx for allowing me a place to share my story...i hope i didnt bore anyone with it.......anyone that was their during that time please feel free to email me.......SGT W. Hargrave......aka echo 5 hotel

Keywords: wolf pack..2nd to none..fit to fight..think war..mountain men

Osan Air Base 8-82 t 8-84 with the 51SPS.

Comments: I love the site. It is about time we remember our vets who served in Korea.

Keywords: Osan Air Base 8-82 t 8-84 with the 51SPS.

802ND (CH) ENGINEERS 1985-1986

Comments: Just hoping to get some comments from some of my old friends who were in the 802nd 85 to 86 time period. Hope this finds everyone healthy and happy. Mike

Keywords: Senior Reenlistment NCO for the 802nd (CH) Engineers from 1985-1986

3RD MP DET/CFA CP RED CLOUD 82/83

Comments: Looking for other 3rd MP det survivers of the combined field army. I was one of the 728th mp's that did the cross country move to assist the 3rd mp det, from the 552nd mp co Pusan. I was the first U.S. soldier to assume the ROK'U.S. check points in April of 82' under the command of Capt. A.B. Earnest..Like to hear from you guys that were there then.

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JSA 79, 1/38th 79/80, HHC 2X Opfor Team 82/83-85/86.

Comments: My first tour in Korea was with JSA, 79. I extended and did a tour with A co. 1/38, 80. Came back in 82/83 and was assigned to G-2 as a driver and later as an instructor with Opposing Forces Team. I came back and did two more tours in Korea in 85/86, again as an Opfor instructor.

I was there on the DMZ when President Park Chong Hee was assassinated, the defection of the Checz or Pole Cook over the MDL at JSA, the shooting at the SR-71, the defection of PFC White, discovery of a couple of tunnels by the TNT team, President Carters visit to the ROK, the situation where 9 members of a DMZ patrol that wandered in to a mine field that had shifted during a monsoon rain.

I am looking for anyone that served with me during my tours in Korea. Especially Rebel, Mike Hoffman and Perry Buttons who I served with in 79/80 with A co. 1/38. Also Watson or Perry from JSA, and Russell Pollack, David Casey, Luna, Beatty, Ken Lawrence, Gary Thomas, Mark Carter, from my tours with OPFOR. Any and all of the KATUSA I serve with and very much I would like to here from Cpt. Mad Jack Blackburn and SGM Nervin J. Dedeaux who turned around a lost young man and turned me in to an NCO.

Keywords: JSA, Aco 1/38, G-2, Opfor, DMZ, Cp Hovey, Toko-ri, TDC, Cp Casey, Korea, 2nd Inf. Div.

CSC, 1/9TH, CAMP GREAVES, MANCHU'S

Comments: I'm looking for buddies that served with me at Camp Greaves, CSC 1/9th Inf. from 83-84. Especially trying to get an account of everybodies view of what happened early December 1983, at GP Ouelette and Colliar where we had to fire up some North Korean bad guys that wandered south of the MDL. I'm looking for buddies who's names are Frank Taylor, Don(ald) Smith, Seals Barclay, and James V. Smith.

Thanks,

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HQ &B BATTERY 2/17 FA

Comments: HQ &B BATTERY 2/17 FA

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THE ROCK FORCE A/2/503rd Inf 3/90-5-90

Comments: I was in the DMZ from Mar.1990- May 1990. I was in A co. 2nd battalion 503rd. Infantry, stationed out of Camp Hovey. I pulled the normal rotation, which was guard post, QRF and patrol duty.

Keywords: Camp Hovey, 1989-90, DMZ mission: 21 Feb to 25 May

1battalion 72 armor (BMO)

Comments: stationed in korea from june 1985 until august 1986 work with the legendary MSG.PATTON a true soldier,leader,mentor who I will never forget

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D CO 2/72 AR IRON TEAM

Comments: If anyone serve during 97-98 please email me if you were in D co 2/72 Armor

Huaahhh!!! Death Dealers!!!

Keywords: D co 2/72 Ar the best in the Army

A Co. 1/38th Infantry 1985

Comments: Especially looking for anyone from 1st Platoon, Alpha Co., 1/38th Infantry anytime during 1985. Currently in contact w/3 other 1/38th Alpha vets! Alpha Co. Raise Up!!!

Keywords: DMZ, Guard Post Collier, Hovey, TDC, Olympus Club, A Co., 1/38th Infantry, Rock of the Marne

JSA Mad Dog 1983-1986

Comments: Hello 2nd Platoon Mad Dogs. I think of you often and hope that life has been good to you. I travel all over the country with my job. If you want to get together drop me a line. All 2nd platoon KATUSAs, thank you, contact me. JSA RAISE UP!!!

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Keep Up The Fire

Comments: I served two tours with the Infantry in Korea. Camp Greaves first then Camp Casey second. The ROK was my best time in the Army. Korea was the place to soldier.

Keywords: Looking for some old friends who served with CSC 1/9 from 1982 to 1983, Camp Greaves. Remember 1ST Sergeant Johnny Jackson? Yeah, he was all-right.

1/38TH INF. C CO.JUNE '84'-AUG.'85'

Comments: i was stationed with c co. 1/38th inf from june 84 until aug 85. tour of dmz from sept. 84 until dec. 84. most memorable time on dmz was thanksgiving when things got a little hot. had lots of fun at warrior base and scary moments in the dmz. interested in locating old buddies especially cory aldridge who was from la porte or deer park tex. e-mail thanks.

Keywords: charlie company (nightfighters), camp hovey, 1/38th inf.

1/38TH INF. C CO.JUNE '84'-AUG.'85'

Comments: i was stationed with c co. 1/38th inf from june 84 until aug 85. tour of dmz from sept. 84 until dec. 84. most memorable time on dmz was thanksgiving when things got a little hot. had lots of fun at warrior base and scary moments in the dmz. interested in locating old buddies especially cory aldridge who was from la porte or deer park tex. e-mail thanks.

Keywords: charlie company (nightfighters), camp hovey, 1/38th inf.

SIGSEC SAVES!

Comments: USASASECDETK & 501STMIGROUP

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SIGSEC SAVES

Comments: USASASECDETK & 501STMIGROUP

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D co 1/17 infantry 86-87 DMZ

Comments: WAS ON 3RD SQUAD D CO 1/17 INFANTRY ON DMZ SQUAD LEADER WAS SGT SMITH DATES MAY 86 TO JUNE 86. IMJIN SCOUT CERTIFICATE DENNIS A. LEACH, COL, IN , COMMANDING

Keywords: FRIEND RANDY BLACKBURN FROM , TX QRF- ON DMZ MACE TEAM ON DMZ