What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
I-Troop ..3rd squadron
Where were you stationed?
Amberg..Pond Barracks
What MOS or job description did you have?
11e40 Tank commander
What was your rank/title?
sgt e-5
What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
1976-77
Tell us a little about your cav days.
I remember one of our tracks blowing up near boarder.. the dust at graf..The cold of the patrols..Three guys dieing in accidents..Peeing at the Tri-zone..And that black beret being bullet proof ..Hope Captain Mac made good..He deserved it..
Tell us a little about you now.
Got three grown kids an eight granbrats..Life is good.."
Comments
Hello Sgt Tabor. Sgt Athey here. I troop 77-80 mechanic/recovery nco headquarters platoon
Come over and join us in the Oldtimers. There's quite a few from your time in Germany, most of them sane but they hide it well. Seriously, you may meet some old friends here.
Dave,this is Kevin Trachte. Pretty sure we knew each other.I Troop 2nd platoon ,77-79 for me.If so this is pretty cool. Remember Tackett,Mueller,Fintel,Frisch,etc? Let me know...
So you guys had one blow up on the border too? We (C Troop) had a Sheridan catch fire (fully combat loaded) and explode on July 25, 1974. Not much left of it. You can see the official photos on my page.
I visited the site of the explosion July 2011 on the 37th anniversary. Found a gal nearby who was a little girl at the time of the explosion. Her parent's barn was hit by flying debris.
Click photo to enlarge.
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and for your Service and Dedication,
to Our Great Country.
Jesse Kelley
F Troop 2/2ACR
72-75