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We trained on M-114's and M-113's during AIT at Fort Knox. After my arrival in the cav I was my Plt. Ldr's driver for a few months. The M-114 was horribly underpowered for its weight. Hard paved surfaces were ok. Deep snow and mud, might as well p...
Who remembers what the letters S.M.L.M. meant?
I recall a NATO Site 33, from my 1st Squadron hitch. It was supposed to contain highly sensitive munitions.
As I remember , a frag-rep was a spot report used only on the border to indicate a crossing of platoon size or less. A "creek-ball" was platoon size or larger.
I always thought only officers 151's had functioning heaters.
I was standing outside of OP-51 one winter nite in a snowfall so heavy the snowflakes looked as big as softballs. I swear you could hear them land on your head and ears.
We never used a Goat for patrol,only 151's. The goats were kept in HQ platoon for hauling troops and supplies. Did anyone ever swim one?
I remember playing softball in the hayfield across the road from the front gate at Camp Gates. This field was also used as an LZ
Many of us experienced a unique part of history patrolling the East German & Czechoslovakian Borders during the Cold war. Share those stories here with those who served on the border.
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- What Unit (s) did you serve in the 2nd ACR?
- 1/2 ACR B Troop 1st Platoon
- Where were you stationed?
- Bindlach, The Rock
- What MOS or Job Description Did you Have?
- 11D20 Scout and later Sheridan Gunner/Commander B-10, B-14, B-17, but always a Scout at heart.
- What was your rank/title?
- Sp4
- What years Were You Assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- Dec.1971-June 1974
- Tell us a little about your cav days and some of your buddies!
- Will always remember border patrol and OP duty. Graf and Hoenfels. The COLD.
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Married 33 yrs, 3 daughters, First grandchild "on the way" Truck driver.
- Do you have a web site?
- http://mkultgen@nconnect.net
- Phone Number (Optional)
- 262-692-9328
- name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find you!
- Lt. Atkins SFC Marino Rhett Bennett Rodney Ward Dale Kinzel Steve Brief Larry Burton Gary Collins Ken Gay , anyone who served on the Rock at that time.
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" Things the Cav taught me " Additions are welcome
You can be a leader only if you are in front. Lt. Carlson Lt. Atkins SFC. Marino
You can never carry too much ammo. Spc. Rodney Ward 25th ID. Viet Nam
It's surprising how light an M-16 gets when you really need it. Spc. Mike Oates 1st. ID. Viet Nam
How to really, really read the hell out of a map. Lt. Atkins SFC. Marino Sgt. Greg Burns
Always try to do the hardest part of a task first. Then when your ass is dragging and tongue hanging out, all you have left is the "gravy".
You can never carry too much ammo. Spc. Rodney Ward 25th ID. Viet Nam
It's surprising how light an M-16 gets when you really need it. Spc. Mike Oates 1st. ID. Viet Nam
How to really, really read the hell out of a map. Lt. Atkins SFC. Marino Sgt. Greg Burns
Always try to do the hardest part of a task first. Then when your ass is dragging and tongue hanging out, all you have left is the "gravy".
Posted on May 7, 2009 at 8:00pm — 6 Comments
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- At 10:50am on September 29, 2009,
Tim Riley said… - LTC Young's first name Was Robert. They called him Darth Vader
- At 10:28am on September 13, 2009,
john dean said… - your right mike,we had a seperate beer machine next to the soda machine down towards the end of the bottom hall.if i remember right we had some nasty stuff in there.i usually we to the taxi stand and bought a case of flip tops.
- At 10:25pm on August 18, 2009,
Rhett Bennett said… - Well thank ya there Michael. It's nice to have this day roll around. I look forward to the next one starting at midnight..LOL!!!Hope you have been doing good.
And aren't we glad we don't have to worry about C Q anymore. The firestation got me out of quite a few. Take care buddy,,,talk soon!
- At 10:03am on August 8, 2009,
Bill Barry said… - Yes, we both did until we got a new Regimental XO and he went beserk about our handlebars. He had no sense of humor at all!
Bill
- At 7:52pm on April 26, 2009,
Bill Barry said…
- Mike,
Thanks for your response. Sorry I've been slow getting back to you.
As I mentioned, the Captain Randy Carlson was killed in Lebanon while on a U.N. Peacekeeping team in 1982. I spoke with his brother and he told me that the jeep Randy was in hit a mine and he was killed instantly. Even worse than his death perhaps was that his long-term research and a draft book on the French Resistance during WWII wa destroyed in that moment as well. Apparently Randy had a publisher and was revising his final draft for the publisher; a book was definitely the next step. Randy is buried at West Point. He was a great friend and a super platoon leader and troop XO. I think of him often. At this past Veteran's Day assemply at the H.S. of the School I work at I was priviledged to talk to the students and faculty about the meaning of Veteran's Day, and it's importance. I spoke of Randy, his service in Germany with us, and the tremendous loss of an American, and a friend. His loss definitely humanized the meaning of the Day for many.
All the best to you! Stay in touch.
Bill
- At 8:31pm on April 20, 2009,
Bill Barry said…
- Michael,
Thanks for your note. I can't place the face but the name rings a bell all these thousands of people later between then and now. Sounds like you've had a great life after the Cav.
I see that Bob Godwin has plugged in with you. The only LT for that time we've lost track of over time is Jesse Atkins. You may remember LT Randy Carlson, Troop XO after Bob Young, and LT King (he was in 3d Plt). Randy was killed in Lebanon in 1982 on a peacekeeping assignment, and Harold King died of cancer in 1990.
SFC Marino was a stand-up guy and one of the best PSGs I've known. If he pops up in here please let him know I'd like to hear from him. The Rock was a fun place back in those days!! I was lucky enough to go back again in 1986-1988. All the best.
Bill Barry
- At 7:48pm on April 16, 2009,
Robert E. Godwin said… - Thanks for the note Mike. Those were fun days. You are right about the 114s. You were probably driving the day a Hoienfels when for some reason we were doing a platoon in attack demo and Jesse almost came out of the 114 when you hit some bad ground doing about 30mph. Thought we were about to have one less LT that day.
- At 11:34pm on April 15, 2009,
Jesse Kelley said…
Toujours Pret Michael,
Welcome to the new DragoonBase, the new Base has plenty of newer features, lots of sub-groups,(ie,F-Trp,Amberg,Medics,etc.) and links for 2nd Cav News and History.
Robb Russell has posted some tips for navigating the site (ie,photos,links,ect) in the Forum.
Make sure you stop by and read the latest Tacoma Dave ‘Triva Quiz’, learn some 2nd Cav history and you can even win a kool prize.
If you need any help, you can contact Robb, or any of the 5 admins listed at the top of the page, or just yell out, another member may be able to help you.
And our only wish, ‘Keep it clean’, use our Real names/with Pictures(pix from back in the day, work best for searching for Brothers, but any picture will do).
And that you please tell all your friends about the new DragoonBase.
Thanks again for joining Dragoon Base, and for your service to our great country,
Jesse Kelley
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