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Charles Edward Wandall Sr January 22, 2019 18:34

you were are loader for sure bill the gunner don hill driver and me ssg chuck wandall the tc
Ronnie Parmer January 25, 2013 16:57

Hey there Cox, whats up.
Ronnie Parmer February 2, 2011 20:57

Ok, Rick you are correct that's me. Whats up Man.call me (954-549-0017)I back home in Sunny Sunny South Florida.
John Taylor February 2, 2011 9:10

Yep, I was there during that period of time. Gallanis wasn't on my crew, but he was in my light armored section. As I remember, you guys played a lot of Dungeons and Dragons. Amazed me years later when my sons played the computerized versions of the same game. Seems to me that somebody told be that Gallanis had later become an officer or had gone to OCS or something of that nature. As I remember, SGT Turner was Gallanis' tank commander. They didn't get along at all.
Bill Underwood April 14, 2009 22:15

I remember the Sheridan incident well. It happened on April first....April fools day, no joke. Sorry about the downsizing for you Rick.
howard maxwell tritt April 9, 2009 21:00

As crazy as hurricane season is here, the ICS brings a sense of organization to it that is very familiar & comforting- like its been done before & somebody has actually thought it through. People fall apart down here, even old timers, when the only thing that you can really do is move, and they refuse to.
howard maxwell tritt April 7, 2009 22:10

This past week was just a taste of things to come- low 90s & metric shitload of mosquitoes. It seems like I've been going to college my entire adult life. I actually took my 1st course in Amberg via U. of MD in1979!! 30 years is a long, long time to grind on text books. Does IL. work off the federal ICS. Its got a military task organization feel to it. Works well for big fires & hurricane response. I always get stuck being the OPS Chief. Damned S-3!
Bill Underwood April 7, 2009 17:01

Rick...damn glad to hear from you again. Married, 3 kids and 3 grandkids. I'm a teacher at a technical college in Albany Ga.
howard maxwell tritt March 31, 2009 6:18

Still grinding away. Not really looking forward to the summer though- bugs, humidity, and hurricanes. This place is not fit for man nor beast. However, I am going to Mexico for summer school. A much needed "college experience". You?
Gary Gray February 21, 2009 10:46

Welcome Rick, I remember you... good to see ya!

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Location

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Birthday:

January 18

Age:

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

2nd Platoon L Troop 3/2 ACR

Where were you stationed?

Amberg, Germany

What MOS or job description did you have?

19D Scout 19G Sheridan Crew 19E M60 Tank Crew

What was your rank/title?

Arrived as an E1, left as an E4

What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?

Feb 78 through Jan 80

Tell us a little about your cav days.

I was part of a wargaming group in Amberg. Other members included; Mike Gallanis, Sam Lewis, Ed Colson, Randy Bealer, Vic Vale, and others I only recall by nicknames. I did as much travel as our training schedule allowed. Married a girl from Amberg, and we will celebrate our 30th Anniversary in November of 09.

Tell us a little about you now.

After my 1st enlistment I reenlisted for Telecommunications training. After I left Active Duty I began a career in Telecommunications that has covered more than 20 years.

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

Randy Bealer, Vic Vale, Reggie Brown, Chet Michalak, Scott Francis.