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As for the comment about no armor in the 1km zone, we took our m551's, the entire troop, on a border trace once in 1974. Had to be REAL careful not to have any gun tubes pointing towards the border as we went along.
I'll take that as a signal to start getting your package ready Bill.
Toujours Pret!
P.S. The hat is compliments of Chris Golden and the 2nd Cavalry Association.
Hey Jim Keep reading you will eventually find the answer im leaving it alone.
Bill
Don't give up Jim, you got another one right.
Regiment of Light Dragoons is incorrect. As Much as we'd like to trace our lineage to them, the official powers that be won't let us.
2nd Armored Regiment is correct. The entire 2nd Cavalry Regiment b...
Regiment of Light Dragoons
2nd Armored Regiment
UNCLE! I give up Dave, you're too smart for me.
I've read for 4 hours stuff I could find and am still not sure.
Good Luck fellas!
Profile Information
- What Unit (s) did you serve in the 2nd ACR?
- C Trp, 1st Squadron
- Where were you stationed?
- Christensen Barracks (The Rock), Bindlach, Germany
- What MOS or Job Description Did you Have?
- 11E20R8 M551A1 Sheridan driver
- What was your rank/title?
- PFC (Paid F***ing Casualty)
- What years Were You Assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- Jan 1974-Feb 1975
- Tell us a little about your cav days and some of your buddies!
- If I told you, I'd have to kill you. You wouldn't believe me anyway.
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Still the same crazy bastard I was back then, just a little slower and a lot meaner.
- Do you have a web site?
- http://home.comcast.net/~deddygetty2/
- name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find you!
- Les Paul, Harry Watt, Paul Garcia (found out recently he's deceased), Harry McDaniels, Marty Banning, Tiny Hayden, Jim Buss........
ENJOY THE MUSIC
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Great loss to the 2nd Cavalry family
Don Stivers, one of the premiere artists in the world on the subject of US military history, and long time friend of the 2nd Cavalry, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, while undergoing a heart procedure.
Don painted numerous scenes d… Continue
Posted on November 7, 2009 at 1:35pm — 1 Comment
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Will we hit 700 members before the end of the week? Most likely! Way to go, Dragoons!!!
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- At 9:28pm on November 24, 2009,
Jason Hastings said…
- Dave,
I went to the 2 CAV official website today and saw the article about Don Stivers, and then I saw the post on your page. I did not know that he passed. Do you think adding him to Dragoon Base's Fiddlers' Green page would be appropriate
- At 6:49pm on November 23, 2009,
John R Acacia said… - Thank you for the welcome and your website. John Acacia
- At 9:01pm on November 19, 2009,
Rafael Pabon said…
- I am trully sad that Tony Brinkley passed away, he was one of the best Squadron Co. that I had ever served with and for during my career. He loved his troopers and was extremly Gun-Ho and tactically sound. I was able to talk with him at any time on and off the record. I should miss him. God Bless Col. Anthony Brinkley.
Thank you Dave.
- At 8:09pm on November 19, 2009,
Robert Burns Wadley said… - Mr. Gettman: I am not familiar with the Gyroscope program, per se. When your father was the motor officer in Bindlach, was he in the 2nd Cav or the 3rd Cav (Brave Rifles)? I had a minor brush with the MO when I first got to my assignment. I was originally in HOW Company at Ft. Meade, MD. However, after a drag racing incident in the motor pool, I was transferred to B Company. I do not remember if my jeep won, but I do remember when the motor officer stepped out into our path and ended the race. I told the fellow I was racing not to worry about a thing. While the old man was presenting us with our Article 15s, I passed out cold. Make it a good day.
- At 8:03pm on November 19, 2009,
Robert Burns Wadley said…
- Mr. Gettman: I am sorry to learn that you have been under the weather. That can be pretty rough at any age. I was so happy to receive your answer at last. I do not know why I feel so abandoned so quickly, but I have always been sensitive to that. So sensitive, that I always respond to everyone els as soon as I see they need me. Perhaps because of that I notice when I do not get the same treatment. Of course, that does not make the other fellow the bad guy. It was your information regarding my need to press "Save" that saved the day, and was the holdup on my own success. As it is not in sight, I never though to go looking for it. That is probably why Ross lost interest in me, because I appeared too obtuse to help. Thank you for providing complete instructions. By-the-way, I read the paper about ". . . horse," but the fellow used the "F" word in part of it and I have gone way past needing that in my vocabulary. In private it may have been okay, but out here I would think one would choose "G" rated words. He seemed to have reacted inappropriately anyway, but that is just an after the fact opinion. There is certainly a need for those anecdotes so try to encourage their use. Thanks again.
- At 10:07am on November 17, 2009,
Rafael Pabon said…
- Hi Dave,
If there any true to the passing of COL (Ret.) Anthony "Tony" Brinkley former 1/2 ACR Commander? Do you know went (month/year) and the circuntances?
Thank you and stay safe!!
- At 7:08pm on November 16, 2009,
Robert Burns Wadley said…
- Mr. Gettman: Thank you for noticing. I think it has pretty much been restored at this writing. I was concerned that I had worn out my welcome as some of my contacts had stopped writing abruptly. Also my attempts at changing my profile photograph remain in vain. When I reported my problem to the fellow named Robb, he tried to help me a couple of times. When his suggestions were not working for me and I persisted in requesting help. he too abruptly stopped writing. In light of all that, I felt I was requesting too much and it would be better if I cleared out my information and just disappeared. However, I missed it so much that I sneaked back in and restored a lot of what I had. The profile photograph is still unchanged and I am not happy about that. Do you think I am asking too much? I did not mean to be a problem for the site. Please advise. Thank you.
- At 5:46pm on November 12, 2009,
Siegbert Marquardt said… - Thank you my friend. 1 hour and 15 more minutes. FRIDAY 13th :-)
- At 12:52pm on November 10, 2009,
Jack A. Miller said…
- Dave, Seems like lately I'm the messenger for fallen comrades. Today, unfortunately I have two more who are now in Fiddler's Green:
Former B Troop Commaner, CPT Joseph Zuban passed away on 18 October 2009 at the age of 90. Joe served from 1940 to 1961, he received a battle field commission during the Korean War. He is survived by wife of 54 years, Anneliese; they had no childern. He will be buried per his wish in Arlington National Cemetary on 30 November 2009.
Former C Troop First Sergeant and retired Sergeant Major Leroy "Lee" Olivarez. I received this information from former HHT, 1/2 ACR First Sargeant Otto Zenker per telehone on Sunday. I believe he was last residing in Kileen, Texas.
Dave please post this for me and let Ned know about Lee Olivarez, I beleive at one point they were both in the S-3 Shop. Thanks, Top Miller
- At 3:52pm on November 6, 2009,
Theo Brink said… - he Dave! I've sent you an email in on your privat emailadress. Best wishes, Theo
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