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  Jesse Kelley October 17, 2011 11:54

  
  HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANKLIN
  Wishing you many more, from all of us at DragoonBase!!!
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  Harry Warner November 2, 2010 17:30

  Franklin,
  Glad you joined us on the Oldtimers. If you have any questions, just shout out. Everyone is friendly and very willing to help.
  Harry
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  Dave Gettman November 2, 2010 10:33

  I totally understand about computer phobias. Well founded, as the computer world is full of pitfalls. I've lost a few computers in the past from clicking on the wrong things.
  
  Just as an example, the other day I was searching for photos of cavalry monuments. Among the hundreds of photos I found was a photo of me on one website, standing in my living room in front of my dad's shadow box wearing my khaki uniform. Curious, I clicked on the link to the website trying to find out why my photo was there. Good thing I had virus protection, because it immediately caught several of them.
  
  You can go to the front page of our site and see all of our groups. Would love to have you in the Oldtimers group.
  
  Dave
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  Dave Gettman November 2, 2010 8:34

  Frank,
  I moved our conversation in the "Links" category over to the "Oldtimers" group. Please come join us over there. Wayne Dixon is also an Outpost member (#7) from the Constabulary.
  
  http://dragoonbase.ning.com/group/oldtimers
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  Dave Gettman November 1, 2010 14:58

  

  
  This is the M551A1 Sheridan with all of its gear and ammo. They could shoot the Shillelagh infra-red guided rocket out of the main gun tube just like a conventional tank round. It carried 8 of these, each with 15 pounds of plastic explosive in the nose. The vehicle also carried 20 conventional 152mm rounds for the main gun. It was a very fast, highly maneuverable vehicle, could be dropped from an airplane, and could swim across calm bodies of water when the float skirt was erected. Just don't try firing the main gun...instant tracked submarine!
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  Dave Gettman November 1, 2010 14:41

  I guess you barely missed the Constabulary days, because I believe earlier in 1948 is when the Regiment became Armored Cavalry.
  
  Sheridan Kaserne...I wonder if it was named for Phil Sheridan? There was a Lt. Stan Sheridan in the Regiment during the early 1950's. He and my dad were good friends. Stan retired Lieutenant General and passed away in 1999.
  
  When I was in the 2d Cav 1974, I drove a vehicle called a Sheridan, M551A1 Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle. 17 tons with a 152mm gun. BIG BANG!!
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  Dave Gettman November 1, 2010 10:43

  Welcome to Dragoon Base, Franklin. My dad was in 1st Bn, Bayreuth/Bindlach from 1953-55. I spent my 1st birthday there in 1954, and later my 21st in 1974 when I was in C Troop.
  
  I see you know Vilseck. The Regiment is home based out of there now, but currently in Afghanistan.
  
  Can't wait to hear some of your stories.
  
  Tacoma Dave
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  Jesse Kelley October 30, 2010 22:48

  Toujours Pret Franklin
  
  Welcome home Troop.
  The Dragoonbase.com, has
  plenty of updated features
  (similar to MySpace), lots of sub-groups,
  (Officers Club,F-Trp,Amberg,Medics,etc),
  and links for “2nd Cavalry Assn.”
  News and History Centers.
  
  Robb Russell has posted some tips for
  navigating the site(ie,photos,links,ect)
  in the Forum.
  
  Please feel free to stop by and read the
  latest “Tacoma Dave's ‘Triva Quiz’”,
  you can learn some 2nd Cav history,
  and you could even, win a kool prize.
  
  If you need any help, you may contact
  Robb Russell, 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 is to,
  ‘Keep it clean’.
  Use your real name and picture,
  (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, where to find the DragoonBase.
  
  Thanks again for joining Dragoon Base,
  and for your Service and Dedication,
  to Our Great Country.
  
  Jesse Kelley
  F Troop 2/2ACR
  72-75