Fort Hood to Mt. Hood
1st Cavalry, Fort Hood to Mt. Hood, Army, Viet Nam, War, Military, Portland Reunion
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Al Van Kirk Member Male |
About Me
I finishing college after my service, I spent five years with Xerox Corporation (1971-1976). Changing industries, I went to work for a J&J company sellling the CT scanner. Five years later, I left J&J to start my own company, King's Medical Company, where we have just celebrated 30 years of being in business. My wife, Sandy, and I have been married for 45 years and have been blessed with three children, one of which is a son who was born with birth defects as a result of my exposure to Agent orange. In addition, there are three grand children and a wonderful son-in-law. God has blessed my life.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
I corp and III corp
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Barry K. Corno Member Male |
About Me
I was born on May 4,1947 in Portland ,OR. I am married to my wife Patti for 33 years. We have2 childern, Brian, and Kristi that both are here in Portland . I have worked at United Salad Co. in Portland for 38 years, with a brief 3 years with Continental Airlines 70 - 73 and 2 years with a family bussines 82 -84. I was drafted in Oct. 66 , basic at Lewis, AIT Poke, and in country Nam Apr 67.We flew air assults 2 to 3 times a week in central Vietnam in later 67 and went North in early 68. I was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry. After returning in Apr 68 to the states, I was in Hood until Oct 68.
IF I HAD TO DO IT OVER I WOULD NOT B.C.:)
Where you in the 1st Cav?
C co. 2/8th 67 - 68
Are you a member or would you like to join our group?
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Kirby11B Member Male 34 years old |
About Me
3/8 Cav Baghdad Iraq
Where you in the 1st Cav?
yes
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member |
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rmeekpky9@gmail.com Member |
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Bill Peterson Member Male |
About Me
Huey crew chief/gunner C/227th Assault Helicopter BN. 1st Air Cav, Aug. 67-68 I Corps Camp Evans Author: "Missions Of Fire And Mercy~Until Death Do Us Part" Silver Award winner with The Military Writers Society Of America (Memoirs) Retired Corporate Pilot and Flight Instructor (f/w and r/w), Home Inspector. Hobbies: Writing, fishing, hunting, gold prospecting, grand children. `
Where you in the 1st Cav?
An Khe, Chu Lai, Gilligan's Island, Camp Evans
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Bob March Member Male 66 years old |
About Me
Recon Platoon 1/12. 1965-1966 RVN 82 nd Airborne, 3rd Brigade HHQ, 1968 RVN
Where you in the 1st Cav?
Yes
Are you a member or would you like to join our group?
yes |
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Craig Randall Member Male 66 years old |
About Me
Born in SanFrancisco, Craig Randall served twenty two years in the US Army. He holds Bachelor and Associate of Science Degrees in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-RiddleAeronautical University with post-graduate study in Business Administration at Columbia Southern University. He was the Distinguished Graduate from ArmyFlight School and is a graduate of the aviation Training Operations Management Courseat FlightSafety International. He is a Life Member of the Association of theUnited States Army, the 1st Cavalry Division Association, the Air Force Association, the Army Aviation Association,and the Military Officers Association. While in the army he was an examiner and instructor in helicopters and airplanes and an air liaison officer. He served with the 1st Cavalry Division 227th Avn Bn, the 2nd Infantry Division 4/7 Cav, USArmy South and the Vth Corps where he served on the staff of Generals ColinPowell and George Joulwan. He later became a counter-terrorist and intelligence reconnaissance aircraft commander and retired as a master army aviatorwith more than11,000 flying hours in more than 25 types of fixed wing aircraft andhelicopters. Craig is currently the European Defence Liaison for EU/NATO militarypilot training at FlightSafety International in Farnborough, England.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
Echo Company 227th Avn Bn
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Would like to join |
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David Kersey Member Male 24 years old |
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Dustoffguy Member Male 31 years old |
About Me
My name is Jordan Long. I served with the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment (12th Avn Bde) in Afghanistan as a Dustoff pilot. My affiliation with the 1st Cavalry Division is through my father, Theodore Long. After attending the 2012 1st Cavalry Association Reunion, I wish to be more involved.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
No
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I am not a member, and I would like to join. |
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Paul Schwiegeraht Member Male |
About Me
Hi All! I graduated from Norte Vista H.S. 6/65 in Riverside,Calif. and got my 1st job in the lumber business. My H.S. Sweetheart ,Debbie, and I were married 1/29/66. I was drafted in June and took Basic at Ft.Ord and AIT at Ft.Polk's "Tiger Land" arriving RVN and assigned to B 2/5 of 1st Cavalry Div.Airmobile 12/5/66. I was assigned to 4th Plt. earning CIB by Feb. and Air Medal by end of May '67. I finished my 2 years up at Ft.Riley then back into the lumber yard business in Calif., Colorado and to Oregon in 1983 . I went to my first 1st Cav reunion at Ft.Hood in 1995 which opened up doors to relocating the men I served with . I retired in 2001 . our home is in Corneluis,OR we are members of Thousand Trails and travel alot with our 26'Artic Fox trailer. I enjoy deer and elk hunting and going to Pow Wows Thank You All for your service and the comradrie you share. Paul "Swig" Schwiegeraht .
Where you in the 1st Cav?
1st Team !
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I'm in! |
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Rex Cecil Member Male 58 years old |
About Me
I joined the Army for three years on May 2,1974 After Basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky and A.I.T. at Fort Sill Oklahoma I was sent to Fort Hood Texas to serve in the 1st Cavalry Division with Battery F/79th AFA (aerial field artillery) AKA Blue Max. F/79th was an attack helicopter unit that originally consisted of three companies of armed Huey's but it was eventually changed to an all Cobra unit and was designed to give immediate air support to ground troops. It had been inactivated in Vietnam in 1972 then re-activated in 1974 just around the time I enlisted. Eventually the company was inactivated again so I was transferred to HHB DIVARTY 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood and that's where I stayed until my ETS on May 1, 1977
Where you in the 1st Cav?
Yes
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Stephen E. Lawrence Member Male |
About Me
Served with 1st Cav, 5th Battalion from June 17, 1968 until December 24, 1968 as infantry platoon leader, then transferred to Division Command Staff as Division Protocol Officer to MG George Forsythe. Served first 5 months in I Corps, the last month in III Corps out of Tay Ninh and up near the Parrot's Beak. Division was at Phuoc Vinh. Returned home and finished college, went to law school and retired after practicing law for 30 years to home town, The Dalles, Oregon. Just married 18 months ago to my high school sweetheart. Working with other vets to successfully file claims and successful appeals. Chuck Dougherty and myself started this local chapter.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
I Corps and III Corps
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Terry Low Administrator Male |
About Me
Where you in the 1st Cav?
RVN
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Member |
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bill laferriere Member Male 67 years old |
About Me
Born in 1946. Raised in Oakland and Napa, Ca. Drafted in 1967, Basic at Ft. Jackson, AIT at Ft. Polk and to Vietnam, 8/67 with D/2/8 !st Cav.as 11B10. Went through Dak To, TET, Quang Tri, Khe Sahn, A Shau, and other exciting places. Left Viet Nam 8/68 and finished at Ft. Lewis, WA., teaching Infantry AIT. Out of Army 2/69. Later went to UC Berkeley and graduated as civil engineer. Worked as engineer, project manager, consultant, and general superintendent on power plants, pipelines, process plants, dams, etc. Have been retired ten years. Was married and have two daughters and three grandchildren. Was very active with Vietnam Veteran activities and events. Interests are military history, model trains, and getting rid of stuff I have collected over the years.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
yes, 3rd plt, D/2/8
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not a member now |
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joker india Member Male 67 years old |
About Me
Born and raised in Maine got drafted March of 66 went to basic at ft.Dix then onto that wonderful place called Ft polk.When you went to Polk you knew where your next stop was.Got to Vietnam sept 66 and was assigned to Co.a 2nd bn 8th cav.spent 1 year then back to Dix till discharge Am in touch with quite a few of the guys from the nam period.After discharge came back to Maine.retired bought 10 acres in athens maine and built a hunting camp.Love to spend all the time I can up there with my girl friend
Where you in the 1st Cav?
yes
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yes |
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k.lachmann@comcast.net Member Male |
About Me
Entered active duty on 7/12/65 at Ft. Jackson, SC. AIT at Ft. Ord, CA
Berlin Germany - 1/66 to 7/67. HHC 3rd Bn/ 6th Inf. Recon squad leader. Patrolled the Berlin Wall. Later became training NCO of Charlie company.
Vietnam - HHC 1st Cavalry Division - G-3 Operations
Bong Son - LZ Two Bits - 8/67 to 1/68 DTOC forward operations. 11F40
Camp Evans - 1/68 to 8/68 DTOC forward operations
Battle of Hue - Tet 1968 - 2/68. I was in the ARVN compound by the Citadel.
Khe Sahn - First 1st Cav trooper into Khe Sahn. I flew in on day 73 of the siege. 3/68 to 4/68.
A Shau Valley - 4/68 to 5/68. Led six man ops/intel team at LZ Stallion
Seckenheim (Heidelberg) Germany. 10/68 to 11/69
CENTAG (NATO) G-3 Operations. War room duty NCO, (E-6).
Discharged 11/26/69. Early out.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
You bet your bippee
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James Gunn Member Male 49 years old |
About Me
was stationed at Ft.Hood from 1984 to 86, with Bravo Company 2/8 Cav. as a crew member on the M1 Abrams, the 105mm version. Before 1st Cav. I was in Germany with 4/64 Armor and 3/69 Armor, 3rd ID
Where you in the 1st Cav?
Yes
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Yes |
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Scott Thompson Member Male 65 years old |
About Me
Drafted into the Army out of college (Southern Oregon College). Reported to the induction center on 6 Sept 67. Basic at Ft. Lewis; AIT at Ft. Polk (11B). Graduated from AIT on 2/2/68, married on 2/3/68, deployed to RVN on 2/27/68. Assigned to A Company, 1st of the 5th Cav. Rifle team leader, WIA 6/3 or 6/4 near LZ Jane. Surgery and recovery at Camp Zama, Japan then Madigan at Ft. Lewis. Returned to duty at Ft Riley, KS late September '68 till discharged 9/5/69. Semi-retired now.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
A Co, 1/5th, 3/68 - 6/68
Are you a member or would you like to join our group?
Yes. |
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molly/cody Member Male 60 years old |
About Me
I was stationed at ft.hood with the 1st Squdron 6th Armored caualry in1973/1874
Where you in the 1st Cav?
yes
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i'd like to be a member |
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redside Member Male 66 years old |
About Me
Co. C 2/8 1st Cavalry Division, May to September 1968, I Corps, Vietnam. MOS 11B, WIA by booby trap while on patrol near LZ Jane in vicinity of Hue.
Where you in the 1st Cav?
Yes
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