JSA/PANMUNJOM REUNION

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

1st PLT Animals '85-'86

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

JSA Barbariains 4th plt 88-89

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Keywords: If your looking for me here I am E-mail me

First Platoon in 1988

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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2nd plt mad dogs 88-89

Comments: Its so good to see these names.Life is great. I live with my wife and baby daughter in the foothills of the cascade mountains. Monroe washington is my newest hometown. I work as a mobile crane operator and enjoy my job.I got out in 92 after desert storm and serving in a scout platoon at fort lewis. In my years since the JSA I have often looked back and realized how special that time was. When I think about all the stunts we pulled, well those who were there know. Anyway, I would love to hear from the guys.BRONKA ROACH SPIWACK SCOTTY ZOT GAGNON BILIDEAU BURKE COOKIE PUCKETT BUTCH -anybody

Keywords: Hello all mad dogs. Who else remembers the twilight zone, cheese ramyon and OB."Young guns" at the 45 range and the best bunch of guys ever. sincerly . WAX

Looking for old friends

Comments: I served at JSA in 84-85, first in the first platoon Animals, then as a tour guide. I remember Dornbush, Battle, and others. Have always been proud of having served there, In Front of Them All. Maj. Eikenberry (now Lt Gen) was there, as was base commander Lt. Col. Viale. Great memories, great people.

Keywords: UNCSJ-JSA, 1st platoon Animals, tour guide

'87-'89 Barbarians- where are u?

Comments: Looking for some ol' 4th Plt brothers. served from 87-89. Best unit I ever served with. anyone know what awards we are authorized to wear?

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Yonjugol

Comments: Hi Jack! I served in Korea during 1963-64 with the 2nd Batallion/5th Cavalry at Camp Lawton. I didn't serve at Camp Custer but rather at Camp Lawton (About 1 1/2 miles below Freedom Bridge just before Camp McKenzie). I sure can share memories of Yonjugol with you. The legendary Turkey Farm, Niagara Club, Seven Up Club, the infamous "Jo Mama San's Alley" and all the rest. Talk about an open town, Wow! I'm sure it's a lot different today but I remember the natives, and us too, relieving ourselves in the ditches along the edge of the main drag; rats running across the rooftops while we engaged in "cultural exchanges" with local females; sleeping on the floors of hooches that were heated from underneath on cold nights and waking up with your back burning, hiding in the court yards behind giant Kimchee pots when the MPs pulled after midnight curfew checks on Saturday nights; remaining ever vigilant so the local Slicky contingent didn't get close enough to snatch our cameras and other personal items; drinking OB and Makli (sic) and eating Yakamandus from the China Food Shop by the dozen; and riding the military buses and "Kimchi Cabs" that ran between "Last Chance" and Yonjugol. Those were the days my friend,I thought they'd never end. I haven't been back in all these years but it's been on my mind a lot lately. I'll be 61 in October and I'd like to go back while I'm still able to get around. I'd like to tour the country, Seoul and below, where I never had the chance to go. I'd also like to make a day out of Panmunjom and another day seeing if I could gain admittance to my old Camp to look around and also to make a return trip to Yonjugol. I'd like to see what good, if any, my presence there did. I can picture walking down the streets of Yonjugol with my wife and having some toothless Mama-San yelling "Ya! Ya! I lemember you. I catchie you one short time, 1964. You no pay. Kajiwa me $5 Dorrals--Shungonmah Sykkia". I heard a while back that they were considering pulling all our guys out of the old areas and moving them all South of Seoul. Have you heard that and, if so, how far along is the project. I always thought it was supposed to be our presence that stopped the Red Star boys from attacking. If we're all stationed below Seoul I don't see why we don't fold up the tent and get our 35,000 guys out of there. Sure hope we still have Camp Lawton when I get there. Enjoyed reading your message. Peace be unto you, and take care!!

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Scout Platoon 99-00

Comments: To all my Scout brothers who I endured one of the toughest yet best years of my life with, I miss you all. Woods, McNair, Olson, Everhardt, Davis,(Hulkamania) Moore,Biggs,Cornerll, Back, Andrade, Saturday. I had a ball with you guys and I hope you are all well. No one seems to understand how bad it sucked there yet we made the best out of it and boy did it pay off. I am graduating from college spring of 06 and getting my commission and going back in full time. Look me up or get in touch with me. Oh yeah, by the way, I haven't forgotten Mr. Kim's hookups, I'tae'won, the Dragon Hill, Polly's, Russians, Butterfly's and other things I will never be able to tell people who weren't there. Be good fella's, hope to hear from you soon.

Hilliard (Skippy)

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HHC 1/9 Infantry 1966 - 1968

Comments: I was in Korea from Sept 66 - Feb 68, and I will never forget the experiences and the friends that I served with. During that time the North Koreans must have killed at least a dozen US Army personnel. They sent a 21 commando team across the DMZ and Imjin River with a plan to go to Seoul and attempt to assassinate the South Korean president.

Failing to accomplish that, they retreated back towards the North. Enroot most of this team were killed by either the US army or by ROKA. Shortly after this the USS Pueblo was captured, and I was having some serious doubts about going home. Since all of the occured while I was approaching my ETS and I didn't plan on remaining in the Army any longer than necessary.

My total time served in the Army was 1 year 9 months and 21 days. It seemed like a lifetime then. Thirteen years later I joined the WA Air National Guard where I remained until I retired after 20 years with them.

I have been back to Korea 5 times since and the change in the country is amazing. My last visit was in Oct 2002. With modern freeways and extremely heavy traffic it reminded me of L.A. There was one very noticeable exception and that was the concrete bunkers that infrequently dot the hills along the freeways. These are not relics. They are part of a plan to deal with unwanted guests.

The war isn't over there it's just been put on hold for the past 52 years. One more item... the war museum in Seoul is HUGE! I spent 3 1/2 hours and had to nearly jog to get to the end so that I wouldn't miss my bus. If you have the time, it's a worth while point of interest.

Admission to the museum is free with military ID.

I would love to hear from anyone that remembers Camp Custer and some of the local attractions in Yonjugol.

Jack M. Henkle MSgt. USAF retired

Keywords: Camp Custer, Charley Block

JSA Military Police

Comments: what a trip that place was, I was there, when they were involuntarily extending people, and everyone was, talkin' about the new list coming out. is my name on it? yeah, I heard your name was on it...fuck...can't do that much more time here. of course, now that we all look back on it, don't lie, but it was fun, we had the time of our life there, wouldn't trade it for the world. I know I loved it there. I think about the time that I had there all the time, and how I probably will never experience that again. I loved the JSA, and that one Korean waitress...what was her name? she was soooo Beautiful.

Eskimo

Keywords: 1SG Youngblood, and Gil, almost shooting someones foot off, while I was on leave.

motor pool

Comments: spent 13 months at JSA from Nov76 to Dec 77.Was watching a special on the discovery channell on the JSA and it brought back alot of memories. Any motor pool guys out there Danny Mclaughlin Thumper Or funkenstine Thomas.

Keywords: motor pool guys 76 to 77

now in iraq

Comments: Hello brothers! I'm now working in Iraq and am getting sentimental. would dig some photos of the old times. anybody that was there from 84 to 86; if you could help with some pics it would be great. Art reid are you still alive? P.s. the news your getting about this war is b.s. Ya, folks are dying but the Iraqi people even though they're getting blown up everyday are still standing in line to join the police and army. That's the real story. God bless them they've got balls. and so do our boys, too.

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SEEKING FORMER BUDDIES IN 31ST INF. REGT. 1955-1957

Comments: Looking for Lt. Klien C.O., Ernie Simon, or Stan Ginsberg of N.Y.C. Phil Tatten of Boston, Andy Ichiki of Hawaian Islands, Any others serving in this TI& E Unit in 1955-1957. Thanks, Bill Sanborn in vermont

Keywords: Stationed At Camp Casey Korea, 1955-1957

29 August 2967 attack on Camp Kitty Hawk

Comments: Seeking anyone who recalls or has any information about a 29 August 1967 attack on JSA's Camp Kitty Hawk by North Korean infiltrators. According to what little information I have found on the Internet, the North Koreans slipped through the DMZ and established a machine gun position on a nearby hill overlooking the camp. They opened fire on JSA soldiers waiting in line outside a dining facility, killing three soldiers (one American and two ROK Katusas) and injuring over 20 more soldiers and some civilians. Please contact me if you have any information about this incident.

James Mazour (JSA, 1973-74) West Des Moines, Iowa E-mail: jmazour@aol.com

Keywords: 29 August 1967 North Korean attack on Camp Kitty Hawk

jsa radio man

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Keywords: M.A.R.S. GLAD I COULD HELP

HHC, UNCSB-JSA Commander

Comments: Truly enjoyed serving with all US and ROKA soldiers at Camp Bonifas and inside the DMZ. A great place to serve!

Keywords: Company Commmander at Camp Bonifas

Last US Company Commander at the UNCSB-JSA

Comments: The last US company, HHC, UNCSB-JSA officially deactivated 31 October 2004. I was the commander. My Scouts officially came off the "hill", OP Ouelette, 10 September 2004. A sad, but historic, moment. Currently there is still a US contingent, with a US Battalion commander and staff, serving as the combatant commander. A great place to serve. I spent three years in Korea, half with 2-9 IN (M), 2ID, then the other half up in the DMZ. My salute to all my brothers, both US and ROKA I served with and who have served on the "Z." Take care, God Bless.

Very respectfully, MAJ Gary C. Kuczynski

Keywords: The last Patriot6 in the JSA.

JSA 93-94

Comments: Had an incredible time at the JSA - trying, but rewarding! I can still remember getting smoked by 1SG Lopez for chewing gum in formation, drinking WAY too much beer, late nights at the gym, Kim Il Sung dying, Jimmy Carter's visit, The "Carter Expressway", 0300 alerts, the Army's best chow hall, trying to keep up with the Army's best soldiers, etc, etc.

If you were there during that time frame, drop me an email.

Brian McDonald

Keywords: 1993-1994, Motor pool, 1SG Lopez, PFC Hudson, SSG Paulino, SPC Campbell, SSG Kitchmaster, CPT Sangvic, CPT Warren, CW3 Ramos, SFC Gonzalez, PVT Lawing, CPL Bultman (Buck!), SPC Volkmar, PFC Ricci, CPL Herman, etc (I'm leaving out at least 20 more because I'm bad with names and didn't get the yearbook)...

IN FRONT OF THEM ALL J.S.A..-1-1964-1-65

Comments: Remenber Col.Rutland C.O.Operations Officer.Capt,Hoff. Sgt. Pendly,4th. squad First Sargent Cheatham.

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'MERRY MAD MONKS' OF THE DMZ

Comments: Spent 14 months at Bonifas as the BN OPNS Officer and want to dispel the myth about mid-tour leaves. Ask Rick Schantz how us 2 majors divided up November 94 for leave and kept 70% combat strength in the BN over the holidays.

One of the greatest and most challenging assignments ever and would be great to hear from anyone who experienced "Moni-Ins" and the far more enjoyable "Monk-outs." Who can forget the HMA, the Sancutary and the Monestary and I hear it is all gone now.

94-95 members of the UNCSB-JSA drop me a note. Presently serving in Australia in between tours to the desert.

Keywords: Hill 229, Bad Karma roadmarches with CPT Kurt Taylor (S2), Soju Hill, 1LT Jason Garkey (SCT PL), Chad, Rich and Mike, "Thunder Runs", "Blackhawks on the horizon, baby" and the finest S3 section I've ever served with at the tactical level

663rd Field Artillery

Comments: Looking of anyone who was there from '58 - '59. Remember Skinadore - GreenBay WI, Dexheimer, Reed, Hutchinson, Stumph, Cpt McLoughin, Lt Jones, Cpt Robert W. Douglas III - Battery commander, Dickus. I remember more but these are the only ones I recalled today. I also have pictures from that time and area.

Keywords: C Battery of 663rd

Camp casey Mar.68/Mar68

Comments: Would like to talk with others in my unit at same time 1/3/68 to 1/3/69. When back from DMZ work in orderly room HQ platoon. Worked with Mike Spencer training NCO.

Keywords: Korea March 1968 to March 1969 on DMZ March to June

jsa 66,67

Comments: served in jsa 66,67..looking for ken parker and mack segrist and friend who served in front of them all

Keywords: jointsecurityarea panmunjom

Comments: looking for pictures of camp stanley essyon and 4p1 my scrap book was destroyed in a fire shotly after i got out of the army in january of 1985 would like to start a new one with the help of fellow vets i was in koera 80-81 82-83 thank for all that helps

Keywords: sgt pete

HMA Member for life

Comments: The JSA was by far the best assignment ever(OCT-03- NOV- 04). Keep the HMA sperit alive for thous of you still their! Forever In Front Of Them All!!! -SSG Henning

Keywords: Hi from "Big 'H'"

JSF 2ND PLATOON 'MADDOGS' DEC 89 - DEC 90

Comments: looking for anyone who served in 2nd platoon JSF from 89 to 90. Or anyone who wants to talk about the time there. I have alot of pictures and great memories. I spent 4yrs in the Army 88-92 after leaving korea I was stationed at Ft.Lewis in Washington State. I wasn't home very long and we went to the Mojave Desert "NTC" to train the National Guard for Desert Storm. In July 92 I left the military, and by far my greatest memories were with my fellow soldiers in the JSA. I currently abide in Washington State, I work as a Commercial Electrician in the Puget Sound Region and Seattle. Currently I'm building a New 200 room lodging center on Ft. Lewis. Since getting out of the Army I have done many Electrical jobs on Ft. Lewis. I have to say I am very proud to be there, it's great to see all the soldiers. The ones that I have talked to are very patriotic, and love their country. Thanks for reading, God Bless

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JSF 2ND PLATOON 'MAD DOG'S'

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Keywords: Presentation Unit Flag to SFC Cassie Senior Hawg listed on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6506641413&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:US:1

Swedish delegation to NNSC

Comments: I´m looking for old friends who have served for UN command from april 2000 to june 2001. You can read in my website http://home.tiscali.se/zettby

Keywords: Swedish delegation to NNSC

UNCSG-JSA '84'

Comments: Accidently ran into this sight and have'nt stopped reading it since! WoW, the memories just came flooding back. Whats up all you crazies? Wanted to address the gentlemen who was asking about the brother who was killed on the train back to the north from Seoul. I arrivved to the JSA a week after that happened and was in the Platoon he was from. I became good friends with the guys that were with him when it happened. I for the life of me can't remember any of there names. If your out there, contact me. Would love to here from you guys man. First day there, my squad leader took us to the ville for a complementry short time. LOL What a trip man.Gaurding the flood relief aid from North Korea, anyone remember that? The patrols on QRF nights. I was the 203G, so I was rear security. Great times, great guys, great memories. Say hi, and feel free to contact me. It would be awesome to hear from you guys. "In Front of Them All"

Keywords: O'Donnell,King,Cherry

94' to 95'

Comments: " scout driva, we need paaapa" seagreaves checking in. anyone there when i was give me a holler' i was there when sgt good was the pl then the "Blue Falcon" took over

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NCOIC Tour Guide Section 1985-86

Comments: It was a surreal experience that I will never forget. We were all truly, "In Front of Them All." God Bless Everyone who did their time there.

Keywords: Margaret Thatcher, Barbarians, Tour Guide Section

JSA CAP KITTY HAWK 1979-80

Comments: LOAD THE TRUCK, QRF,PVT MOE DRIVER OF THE 2.5 ton. I KNEW SGT JENKINS, SP4 GREEN AND OTHERS. CDR IF MEMORY IS CORRECT WAS GLEICHENHOUSE OR LETTERS TO THAT EFFECT. SORRY BUT A LOT OF TIME HAS PASSED. LIBERTY BELL WAS ACROSS THE ROAD. YES I DID DRINK JIN RO. KPA 1, 9, THE GAK, THE LIGHT HOUSE IN OUR BUILDING.

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C Company 297 MI BN 88-89

Comments: Wow Hal, I never thought I'd see my name in any reports or dedications. I was doing a search on my grand father and figured I see what came up if I typed my own name in. Boy was I shocked, I'm still serving in the army going on 19 yrs now. Looking back at my time in the JSA boy I realy miss those days and the guys I served with. I've only run into one since then. anyway thanks for posting my comments in your write up, God Bless you and your family, and I'll see you on the high ground. 1SG Edwin Brand, Panmumjom (JSA) 88'-89'

Keywords: panmumjom

J.S.A. sept.90-dec.91

Comments: Like everyone I am thrilled to have found this site.I served with some real kraizes.Anyone remember SFC.Casse,Jason Grime or James Snyder?

"IN FRONT OF THE ALL"

Keywords: 90-91,The Plunger,James Sndyer

4th Platoon Jul 83 - Jul 84

Comments: I was a Barbarian (4th Plt) from Jul 83 until sometime in the spring of 84 when they made me a tour guide. This tour, and the reality of what we did, spoiled me for the rest of my career in the Army until I went to Kosovo in 1999. It was real; no drills, no practices, no "do-overs", no bullshit. But it was also so much fun with a bunch of crazy guys. The last of the all-male units. I really do miss those days. Take care fellow vets of the JSA.

Keywords: JSA, Barbarian, Tour Guide, Camp Kittyhawk

Sorry To say....

Comments: sorry to say but the jsa now has been officially handed over to rok control, im currently serving here and its sad to see it all go, the sanc has been gone for about 5 months and all training is cancelled, its crazy, and tomorrow, october 1, the PMJ resturaunt will close for good, very sad to see mom and pop leave, well thats it for now, for recent pics email me at moss122@aol.com

PFC BEATON

Keywords: PFC Beaton for all the MP's past and present here at the JIZA

1976 Maddogs

Comments: Any other Maddogs out ther send an email. Would love to hear from you.

Keywords: Zoom from Georgia Operation Paul Bunyun

A Co 102 MI 88-89

Comments: I havn't heard from anyone for a while. I've got a video that some of us made there. We basically just walk around the Ghetto, the company area, and the Katusa snackbar. There's a long pointless part where we are bowling. Some of the people on it are Mark Montoya, Bob Newman, Woody Lott, Eric Swanson, and a lot of others. I made one copy on DVD and I think I can make some more. Send me an email if you are interested.

Keywords: Camp Hovey Korea 88-89 A Co 102 Mi Bn

MERRY MAD MONKS OF D.M.Z.

Comments: I Served IN 1970 .Last person i talked to was dan dedorf

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JSA Awards

Comments: Recently I saw a soldier deployed to Iraq with a JSA combat patch. Was the unit awarded combat patches? Also, what awards has the unit been issued since the early 90's? I served with the MIGHTY Renegade Bastards from 90 to 91 and miss it!

Gary Bent

-In Front Of Them All-

Keywords: JSA, Renegade Bastards, Awards, JSF Company

Specialist Paul Jansey Unit Armorer/ Headquarters /Headquarters Command 86'-89'

Comments: Have lots of pictures of good times there

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JSA 66,67

Comments: looking for friends from panmumjom

Keywords: served with un connand,joint security area66,67

2002-2003

Comments: The good times and the bad?

Keywords: BIG DaDDy A, If you know the name give me a shout!

JSA 1996-97

Comments: I miss that place! Truely the best unit in the army! God Bless all my JSA Brothers, past and present!

IN FRONT OF THEM ALL!!!

Keywords: Cespedes, Bazan, Caban

Hey JSA Brothers

Comments: Miss that place tremendously! Truely the best unit in the Army. Miss all the Barbecues we had outside the barracks with the guys! God Bless all my JSA Brothers, past and present!

Keywords: Cespedes, Bazan, Caban, softball team

Looking for guys of JSA 74-75

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served at Jas 1974-1975. Anyone who remembers the crap the NK guards used to pull from day to day, fights and thoughts of going to war. E-mail me.

Keywords: Marble mouth Medina, Tooth Rangers, Moose night

JSA Pan Mun Jom 1971-1972

Comments: I was glad to find this web site to help locate some of the good friends that stay in my memory from those young years at Pan Mun Jom. If anyone served during 1971 to 1972 with Sgt. Finkle and Lt. Henning, I would like to hear from you. I have my old photo album and JSA badge as the only tokens. It would be great to hear from the JSA brothers that served with me. I am also trying to find one of my good Katusa friends, but don't know how to go about it. If anyone knows how to locate Huh,Yoon Suk, Please let me know. Most of us who went to JSA when we got off the plane were assigned because of our height. Moose night was probably the part of history that stands out in every 19 year olds mind. The friendships that were there for the year is the part that I would like to tap into. Please drop a line.

Keywords: JSA Friends

JUN 72 - JUN 73 OPERATIONS

Comments: Just thought I'd drop a note after reading some of the other postings from guys that were serving on the 'Z'.

It was a great time to be in when draftees and enlistees served at the same time. A good bunch of guys (some goofy dogs) and many stories of listening to loud music in smoke filled hootches. We were lucky to have been there in those days.

Look forward to hearing from any guys that were there in 72 and 73.

Keywords: SSG Fraembs, Mick Powers, SFC Cunningham, LT Moss, BO Beatty, Moose night, 1st run movies at our 'theatre', A LTC in the Banjo ditch

JSA 91-92

Comments: I was assigned to H&S Co, C&E Shop from 91 to 92. I loved my assignment to the JSA and would love to one day go back. I'd love to hear from anyone from the unit. I love the sites and pics that are all over the web.

FOREVER "IN FRONT OF THEM ALL"

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