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GEEZ - I look TERRIBLE in this one! I look as though I was unhappy being a gunner when, in fact, it was one of the bst jobs I ever had. Holy cow this brought back memories, especially seeing that Mopar sticker! I think this was when I was gunning ...
Hey John
I'd be up for that, as long as your not driving a VW LOL Wait there won't be any snow. we'll be ok. Did you get a look at the picture of you I have in my photos? Take a look. Mike
Guys, I have a bunch of videos of the Rock similar to the short clips I shot while visiting Camp Gates about a year ago. I want to upload them but they are simply too large. Do any of you know a way to adjust the files so I can decrease their size...
Parlez-Vous Luneville at Luneville, France
September 17, 2009 to September 20, 2009
65 Years ago the 2d Cavalry Group liberated the town of Luneville, France from the German occupiers. In fact, a battle swirled around Luneville and the 2d Cavalry Group found it necessary to liberate the town a second time.
The battle was part of...
Greetings fellow Troopers,
In advance of the May 2010 Regimental Reunion at Fort Knox, which I plan to attend (as do several of you), I've decided to organize a patrol along the former Warsaw Pact border. Since I was mostly a border operations puk...
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- What Unit (s) did you serve in the 2nd ACR?
- Company D of the First Squadron
- Where were you stationed?
- Bindlach, Bayreuth, Camp Gates and Camp Hof
- What MOS or Job Description Did you Have?
- 19E20 armor sergeant / crewmember: loader, driver and gunner on commander's M60A3
- What was your rank/title?
- arrived a Private E-2, DEROS'd as a Sergeant E-5 to 3rd/77th Armor until ETS
- What years Were You Assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- 1981-1984
- Tell us a little about your cav days and some of your buddies!
- As soon as I have a few hours free I'll do one better: I will post some additionaal videos from my collection...
- Tell us a little about you now.
- I left the Army after my four year enlistment. During my post-Army career (automotive and corporate turnarounds) I’ve worked mostly in Europe but also Asia and the United States. Today I'm responsible for procurement and supply chain management for the Swiss National Railways (a.k.a. SBB) headquartered in the capitol (Bern). I live in a small village called Hombrechtikon about 30 km SE from Zürich: more cows than people!
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Join me for one last Border Patrol in April (?) 2010
Greetings fellow Troopers,
In advance of the May 2010 Regimental Reunion at Fort Knox, which I plan to attend (as do several of you), I've decided to organize a patrol along the former Warsaw Pact border. Since I was mostly a border operations puke I'll need some experience patrol leaders (Joe Harten? Joe Sellner? Ioanne Etuale? other volunteers?)
For those coming from the 'States I would gladly put you up in my house --- I live a renovated barn which could easily sleep 20 in barracks-style on t… Continue
In advance of the May 2010 Regimental Reunion at Fort Knox, which I plan to attend (as do several of you), I've decided to organize a patrol along the former Warsaw Pact border. Since I was mostly a border operations puke I'll need some experience patrol leaders (Joe Harten? Joe Sellner? Ioanne Etuale? other volunteers?)
For those coming from the 'States I would gladly put you up in my house --- I live a renovated barn which could easily sleep 20 in barracks-style on t… Continue
Posted on September 8, 2009 at 1:15pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 9:08pm on November 27, 2009,
Joe Sellner said…
- Hi John,
Belated Happy Thanksgiving! Hope this finds you and your loved well and happy. Do you remember Sam Kanoi from Hawaii. (B Troop Sgt.) He's here. He is a Deputy sherrif on one the Islands. I left him a message hopefully he comes back. I have been looking for him . He lived in Benk with me. Taught me how to cook Rice. Pretty Strack Troop. I am Coaching 3rd Grade boys and 5th grade Girls Basketball, so I am really busy! I can still take it to the hoop pretty good for a 51 year old. What are you up to?
No Mission to Difficult
No Sacrifice to Great
Tojours Pret
Sincerely
Joe Sellner
- At 7:14pm on November 12, 2009,
Warren C. Wagner said…
- WOW! Thanks for posting the videos of Camp Gates in it's afterlife. I turned over command of D Co there in 1977 and that place will always live on in my memory. Fascinating!
- At 9:40pm on October 31, 2009,
mike flewelling said…
- HI John I just joinnd this site and found your camp Gates video It was great to see it again.THANKS for posting it. I served in c troop from 82-84 and also went from there to HHC of the 3/77th. Once again thanks for the video
- At 2:29pm on August 31, 2009,
Dave Gettman said…
- Just found out this morning, the reunion is 15-16 May at Ft Knox. The final Armor Conference is 17-20 May. I'll expect a fine patina on those shoes by then.
- At 10:37pm on May 22, 2009,
John Langfels said…
- Johnny Walker. Not sure if you remember me, but we served in Delta for about 18 months, I have a plt. photo taken at Graf on "My" initiation gunneryin ...I think 81, I will post it when I dig it out. I was Lt. Miller's Gunner.
- At 4:24pm on April 28, 2009,
UNCLE BUCK said…
- I got to Ft.Polk in 1988 I also was in B Company, we stayed in the Ft.Polk area for fourteen years before returning to NC.
- At 10:21pm on April 26, 2009,
UNCLE BUCK said…
- were you in the 3/77 Armor in FT.Polk. If so when did you leave and what company were you in?
- At 5:58am on February 9, 2009,
Theo Brink said… - GutenTag John! Nice to hear from you again. I saw your videos and liked the comment also. Wish I was in the american army that time!
No plans fort skiing so far, if we do,should I contact you?We are familiair with region Sion (Wallis), is it close to your place? See you, if you're in Holland, you're welcome, beste wishes, Theo
- At 11:57pm on February 7, 2009,
Joe Sellner said…
- Hey John,
We have spoken before. Glad to see you here! Thanks again for the Gates Videos. Take care Trooper!
Joe
- At 6:45am on February 4, 2009,
Keith Bunn said… - Hey John,
It's been such a long time since I've been to camp gates. That place is a mess. What town or village gates next to. I'd like to google earth it if I can. Thanks for the videos.
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