JSA Oct. 82 - Oct. 83

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 & 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

DMZ medical problems

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

JSA JSF co 1st Plt. Animals 1987-88

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!!!

military police JSA a serious job

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 & 2 clips was ur defense if war broke out,freedom&liberty bridges would blow,&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!

footbridge

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

bridge of no return

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 & 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& waited to see what happens,next week stars and stripes newspaper comes out,capt. so&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

JSA 1967-68

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

JSA once JSA always

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&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

JSA In Front of Them All

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

JSA 67 68 2ND SECTION

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Joint Duty Office NCOIC Dec 80 - Nov 81

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.

JSA ADVANCE CAMP 1967-1969

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

Disturbing Information

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

wild times

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,

JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion

Comments: The third JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion is just 45 days away. Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. April 27 & 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

Rockpile-Aug 1951 to May 1952

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Keywords: Team B-405 north of Seoul operating a seismic station for nuclear detection. Established station in August 1952.

Best Assignment

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

Great Site

Comments: I served in the Personnel Actions Center (PAC), H&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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YoBO Sayo!

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Keywords: "OD". Looking for "Thornton", Hendrickson, Sammon,Brewster. Recently found AJ "Sand" Austin. Served from 2-72 till 1-73..

JSA bus driver

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

JSA 1965-67

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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78-79

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

Seems like Yesterday

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.

gene tegeder/george fry JSA

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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RC/4 STINGERS

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?

BNAJO DITCH

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

Looking for some old buddies

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 & January 1983.

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Looking for 4th Platoon JSF members who served in 1989

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Keywords: I remember some members in the 4th platoon. SFC Hugh Roberts, McGuigan, Thompson, Deutchmendy.

JSA KATUSA/ROK Veterans Organization

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 & 28, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel & 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

I was there 87-88

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

JSA C&E Section, '90-'92

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&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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JSA C&E Section, '90-'92

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&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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FIRST FEMALE JSA SOLDIER

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 & 28, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel & 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

JSA MP Platoon 98-99

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

JSA REUNION UPDATE

Comments: JSA REUNION UPDATE: The JSA/Panmunjom Veterans Reunion is scheduled for April 27 & 28, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel & 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

JSA TOC clerk Jan 82-Jan 83

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.

JSA 00-01

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

JSA MP Platoon Nov 2001 - Nov 2002

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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JSA REUNION UPDATE

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

JSA

Comments: Salute to all who wear the uniform of the United States Military.

Keywords: Hello to anyone on or near the JSA.

JSF june91-july92 3rd Renegade Bastards

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

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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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