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  Dave Gettman August 31, 2012 10:00

  You would still love it over there. I had a blast both times I went back. Had a hard time coming home when it was over. If it wasn't for my old dog waiting for me, I might have stayed in Germany.
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  Dave Gettman August 28, 2012 11:53

  In anticipation of your question "who did I piss-off to end up at the Rock?", I'd have to say too many people to list. I had to screw up a lot and often to end up there.

  Looking back on it now, I still have to shake my head at the incredible chain of events. Like some twisted dark comedy that just couldn't go any other way. Still very much feeling the ripple effect from those times.
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  Dave Gettman August 28, 2012 11:42

  Damn, what a nightmare. To be in Bamberg and NOT in the 2d Cav!!

  I don't regret not reenlisting after my year was up, but I sure do miss the guys I served with. I've talked to a few of them over the years, but the only one I've seen face-to-face since then is my old C Troop CO, Tom Molino. He went on to be 2d Squadron commander, and later Regimental commander. When I caught up with him in Vilseck 2008, where the Regiment is now, he was the president of the 2d Cavalry Association.

  Went back to Germany in 2008 and 2011. Visited the Rock both times. Not many of the original buildings left. It's a housing development now, Bindlacherberg. HQ building is an old folks asylum. Motor pool is still there, divided up among several businesses. One of them restores old American cars from the 50's and 60's.

  Camp Gates is gone. A friend who still lives in Bayreuth sent me an article from the local paper recently about Gates being leveled. It's a field full of solar panels now! I spent all my border time at Camp Pitman, although my first couple weeks with the 2d Cav were at Camp Gates. Thought I'd died and gone to hell!!!
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  Jesse Kelley August 16, 2012 18:21

  
  Toujours Pret Aaron

  
  The Dragoonbase.com, has
  plenty of updated features
  (HTML and format friendly), lots of sub-groups,
  (Officers Club,F-Trp,Amberg,Medics,and the
  always busy Oldtimers club).
  Also 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,
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  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
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  Dave Gettman August 16, 2012 18:20

  Aaron,

  Welcome to Dragoon Base.

  Just got one question for ya.....who did you piss-off to end up at The Rock?

  Checked our members roster and none of your buddies was on it, but I'm sure there are some guys around who were on the Rock same time as you and ate the same dirt, maybe even A Troop. We've got over 1800 members.

  Kick off your boots and make yourself at home. The Dragoon Saloon is over at the Oldtimers group.

  Toujours Pret, brother.