Dave Gettman

Dave Gettman left a comment for Albert E Bailey

"Welcome to Dragoon Base, sir. I hope you enjoyed your brief stay up here in the rainy northwest at Ft. Lewis. Your regimental commander back then, Tom Molino, was my troop commander when I was in C Troop in Bindlach, West Germany, 1974-75."

Dave Gettman commented on Sigmund Fertig’s status

"Oh, Sig, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers."

Dave Gettman left a comment for Carl J Kreitzer

"Happy Birthday, Brother!"

Dave Gettman left a comment for Waylan Lundquist

"Welcome to Dragoon Base, Waylan. I'm super-curious about the crest on your Stetson."

Dave Gettman and John MacEnroe are now friends

Dave Gettman left a comment for Dan Spurling

"Welcome to Dragoon Base, sir! About time you showed up. No more meet and greets at the 48th Street Tavern."

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Dave Gettman commented on Sigmund Fertig’s status

"Sig, is "Inland Empire" a local term? My dad had several shooting medals with Inland Empire on them."

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Sigmund Fertig October 15, 2024 12:23

Dave, can you call me 951-663-7997, question about the reunion !
Ron Franzen August 9, 2023 15:31

Thanks for sending the revised link to the site!
Ron Franzen November 21, 2022 17:42

This sign is much more "fancy" than the sign that was out in front of the barracks (what with the artwork on the "Iron" and the artistic sabers). If it was older than Iraq, it would be more like a sign that would have been inside the barracks (like at/near the CQ desk when people first walked in) ... or perhaps even in the First Sergeant's/CO's offices.
Ron Franzen November 20, 2022 14:27

Wow! I think I might have a photo of that sign in place at Pond Barracks. If I recall correctly, it was placed across the street from the I troop barracks entrance next to where we parked the CO's and First Sergeant's jeeps, along the path to the chow hall. I'll look into it soon to see (and post the photo if I do have it).
Bob Reyes November 18, 2022 20:21

Hi Dave..

I didn't know that Col. Krawzcyk was sick. I visited them at their campsite, a couple of years ago. I'll reach out.. Thanks Dave.
Shannon Ryan July 28, 2022 23:46

Happy birthday Dave hope all is well.
Michael Riley December 25, 2021 21:44

Hey Dave, curious if you have received any messages from a Maris A, with a link they want you to click on. Seems odd to me
Rafael Pabon September 27, 2021 14:51

Hello Dave!! Have you see any write-up by the 2d Cavalry Association on the passing of CSM Ned Deveraux and/or his contributions to the Regiment? He was the editor of the Association periodical for many years too!
Shannon Ryan July 27, 2021 10:33

Happy birthday Brother, I hope everything is going well with you and your family. See you in Georgia.
Richard Beam (his daughter here) April 7, 2021 23:26

Thanks for posting on the Facebook page, I would love to see the comments. I am trying to join the group. Thanks again!

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Location

Tacoma, WA

Birthday:

July 27

Age:

71

What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?

C Trp, 1st Squadron

Where were you stationed?

Christensen Barracks (The Rock), Bindlach, Germany

What MOS or job description did you have?

(P)11E20R8 M551A1 Sheridan driver (S) 95B20 Military Policeman

What was your rank/title?

E-3, E-2, E-3

What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?

Jan 1974-Feb 1975

Tell us a little about your cav days.

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 lot slower and a little meaner.

Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.

Lester Paul (found; he's deceased), Harry Watt (found), Paul Garcia (found; he's deceased), Dan "Mac" MacDonald (found; he's deceased), Marty Banning (found here), William "Tiny" Hayden (found here), Marty Buss and the rest of the party room at the end of the hall. 1LT Andy Stilley (found in Texas but lost again), 1SG Jack Miller (found here), CPT (Ret. COL) Tom Molino (found here), SSG Ken Webb, SGT Jim Cain (found here), SSG Rick "Butch" Cassidy (found here), SGT Brian Conlon (found here), SGT Donley French and SGT Dennis French (twins), Dennis Fullerton, Jerome Hess (found here), Scott Hippe (found here), SGT Larry Kissel (found here), PVT Mike Paige, SP/4 Brian Parten (found here), SGT Bob Ryan (found here), SGT Rick Reames (found here), SP/4 Cary Ley (found here), LT Jim Mitchell (found here)...I know there are several more I missed and more that are already here, but the mind gets foggy.