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THE SCREAMING MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 1 annual ceremony in , . ceremony at pratt memorial

Memorial marker at the Hemevez, , where 7 Privates of the 587th were massacred just a few hours after jumping on 6 1944.

2 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS 101ST Association President’s Message 2 Executive Secretary/Treasurer’s National HQ Update 3 MG McConville’s Message 4 The Bulletin Board 5 Chaplain’s Corner 6-7 Double Eagles 8-9 New Recruits 10 Membership Forms 11 Bill Nelson Award 12 Scholarship Committee Letter and Awardees 13-15 A Reason to Return by Bob Staranowicz 16-19 In the of Heroes by The Clatskanie Chief 20-23 Eagles Who Have Soared 24-28 Bravo Company Tribute to Sidney Bryan Berry Jr. 29 Recognized 30 Veterans Interment Project (VIP) 31 From Over There...Jan Cooley Reports 32-33 Chapter Articles 34-45 Association Store Catalog and Order Form 46-56 Snowbird Reunion Forms 57-60 Desert Strke One by Larry Redmond 61-62 Regional Command East by MG McConville 63-64 Univ. of Santa Clara Awards 65 Veterans Gather to Cast a Line on the High Seas by Terry Ogan 66-67 Currahees Make Strides to Improve Afghan Partners in Eastern 68 68th Annual 101st Airborne Division Reunion Award Winners 69 68th Annual 101st Airborne Division Reunion Pictures 70-71 101 Club Members 73 Corporate Sponors 74-77 Association Officers & Screaming Eagles Foundation Officers and Trustees 78 Association Governors 79 Committees 80 Association Chapter Listings 81-82 Support Report 83 Association Funds and Foundation Funds 84-85 Monument Pavers and Order Form 86-87 “Dog Tag” Ceremony 88 The Community Says Thank You 89 ON THE COVER

After over 12 years of fighting the Global War on Terrorism, the Screaming Eagles of our great Division continue to bring the fight to the enemy. After their “Tour” what doesn’t change is what is important to all of them, Family and who we fight for. The Welcome Home Ceremonies are a key part to the deployment and the 101st Airborne Division takes that part seriously and gets it right.

Articles appearing in The Screaming Eagle do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the staff, officers, or members of the 101st Airborne Division Association. Additionally, the Association does not make any warranties or endorsements as to the accuracy and truth of the advertisements appearing in this publication. Manuscripts, photographs, slides and drawings are submitted at the contributor’s risk. All materials will be kept in the Associa- tion archives unless requested otherwise. The staff reserves the right to edit all submissions for clarity and to meet space constraints. The staff has the right to refuse any article or advertisement submitted for inclusion in The Screaming Eagle. Your opinions and suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. We want to hear from you!

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

NEW PRESIDENT TAKES OFFICE. As I write this message, I have been your President for served at both the Unit Dinners and the four days. I would like to thank all the members, Board Memorial Dinner. Food never tasted so of Governors, and officers of the 101st Airborne Division great were many of the comments and Association for you vote and confidence in me to serve I agree the food and presentation was the best we have as your President the next two years. Special thanks ever had at a reunion. The Association owes a big thanks to Past President Pack, I have some big shoes to fill to Jerry and Kaye Gomes of the Oregon Chapter of the but I am ready to meet the challenge as we move the 101st Airborne Division Association for hosting and all association into the digital age. The association has a the great events that were planned. The Gorge tour and number of challenges to overcome such as membership Evergreen Air Museum tour were completely filled and retention, corporate sponsorship and moving to a we were worried we would not be able to fill the seats. more digital format for Screaming Eagle Magazine and upgrading the web site. You can be assured you are in good hands as we strive to improve what we CORPORATE SPONSORS & SCHOLARSHIPS. deliver to the membership and overcoming the new Chairman of the Scholarship Committee Rick Lencioni directives given by your Board of Governors. You have presented over $ 50,000 in scholarships, a reunion record a new Vice President Jim Shamblen and he will be a amount and is a tribute to the Committees hard work and great asset to the association and is ready to assist me all that have given to our scholarship programs. What a in all the new programs that need implementation. great achievement for the association. The Chairman’s message also encourages all the Chapters to form their EXECUTIVE SECRETARY. Your executive secretary own scholarships to broaden the scope of their programs. Wayne St. Louis and his staff at are on I am going to ask every single Governor, committee the job as we speak looking to improve the web site to members and especially the Chapters to reach out in their a more friendly and workable format. Our members communities to find Corporate Sponsors. I will be setting and especially the active duty troops need a better up a call team to check and develop a program with format and I am going to encourage them to write the Chapters and everyone involved to be more active more articles about the war experiences for Screaming in this area. Eagle Magazine. I encourage all our members who have any questions call the office and the staff is ready 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION AIR (AASLT). to assist you with any questions you might have. Your Please keep our active duty in your thoughts and prayers voice is important and we want to hear from you. as they are still being deployed in active combat. We must always work to do all we can for the families and 68TH ANNUAL REUNION - PORTLAND, OR. soldiers deployed through all our programs. Please We have just returned from one of the most successful remember to give to the Screaming Eagle Foundation West Coast Reunion in memory. Some 450 Screaming so the association can continue to assist Screaming Eagles and family attended our reunion at the” Red Eagle troopers and their families when the need arises. Hotel “on the River in Portland. What a beautiful site, the hotel, the service as well as food was outstanding and I UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN want to personally recognize the leadership and staff of the Hotel. Hotel staff when beyond the call of duty making the Screaming Eagles feels welcome and attending to all the needs of the association during our stay. All the way from housekeeping, front desk, restaurant, bartenders in hospitality room, servers, chef and to everyone a Jim Keeton big thanks. There were many compliments of the food President, 101st Airborne Division Association

2 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 NATIONAL HQ UPDATE

The National Headquarters staff has Our Association is in great financial standings only been back from Portland Oregon thanks to the board of Trustee and their hard work and for two days and we are gathering all dedication. The miracles they continue to do are amazing our notes from what made the 68th Annual reunion a and ensure we are growing during these difficult financial success. We are starting the planning for Grand Rapids times. Because of all that they have done over the past and the 69th reunion already so that again next year it several years we are in a position to make a few changes will be a success. Over 400 of our friends joined us at without the financial worries we had in the past. Your this year’s “Gathering of Eagles” at a location that was Board of Governors made some decisions that have been simply more than we could had expected and everyone talked about for over two years and now feel will benefit kept thanking our reunion committee over and over for us and grow not only our membership but also provide doing such a wonderful job in selecting the Red Lion on benefits to our current members as well. You’ll see some the River. The hotel staff bent over backwards to ensure of those changes published in this magazine and the next. that everyone had a wonderful time and all their needs One of those changes involves Scholarships, where it gives and requests were met with a smile. Mrs Linda McCaffrey our members the opportunity to have a named scholarship and her staff were a valuable part of the team of so awarded next year for someone of their choice. I already many that make a reunion special. Also a big “Airborne” sent in my $500 in Memory of CPL Jessica Ellis, KIA, thanks to Jerry and Kaye Gomes who put all the missing 2008, . pieces together and held other things in place to ensure The volunteers on our many committees who this was a memorable time had by all. Our reunion spend countless hours working to make our Association committee chair Ron Gillette again hit it out of the park. the best there is need to continually be thanked by us all. A reunion’s success is defined by many things Without their support and efforts we would not be able but most importantly by what a good time everyone to have such wonderful reunions, provide thousands of has. Things like the this year’s hat was so popular by the dollars to Soldiers and their families to assist with financial attendees that many asked when we would be selling needs, be represented in France each year to celebrate them, they are available now for everyone who was our heritage, remember our fallen on memorial day at unable to attend. Thanks again to the outstanding job our Nation’s capital and so many other wonderful things that Mike Tilden does managing our store. The tours that that are provided by being part of the 101st Airborne Kaye arranged as well as many other factors determines Division Association and Screaming Eagle Foundation. if attendee will return to a reunion in the future. This These and many more things we do put a smile on my year’s tours were packed to capacity and the HQ staff face each day. From the National Headquarters staff I even stayed on an extra couple days so we could enjoy want to pass on our thanks to all of our members for them also. Our WWII Veterans in attendance were singing providing us the opportunity and privilege of serving all the old Airborne songs and kept us all entertained in you all. We truly appreciate being part of all that our the hospitality room. Vincent Speranza also moved all of membership provides to ensure our Association is the best. us with a poem at the Memorial Dinner that we hope to publish in the Winter Magazine. Many of the first time attendees who approached me passed on that they had such a great time they are looking at coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan next year and in 2015 back to Nashville to celebrate not only the 50th anniversary of the but also the 25th Anniversary of Desert Shield. The Wayne P. St. Louis talk going around is not to miss next year because of all Executive Secretary & Treasurer the efforts of the Michigan Chapter to make sure that the next year’s reunion is the reunion of the century.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 3 MAJOR GENERAL JAMES C. McCONVILLE Commanding General, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT)

This month we officially passed the mid-point “Currahee” and the Afghan National Army’s 1st , 203rd of the Division’s deployment to Afghanistan in Corps reached a new milestone this past month when the ANA of support of Operation Enduring Freedom XIV. As 1/203rd Corps conduct an operation in the Azra District of Logar expected, your Screaming Eagles continue to get the job done, Province, completely independent of advisors. This historical supporting the Afghan National Security Forces as they take the milestone represented the hard work and dedication of the lead in securing their nation, ensuring we all have a safer future. Currahee Security Force Assist and Advise Teams over the past Also, as you would expect, this phase of our campaign finds us 90 days and their efforts to assist the Afghan National Security truly in a Rendezvous with Destiny. In June of this year official Forces in their desire to defeat the Enemies of Afghanistan. announcement was made for the achievement of Milestone 2013. The Afghan National Security Forces also conducted This announcement acknowledged the beginning of the final phase Operation Semourgh, a cross-district, cross-provincial multi- of transition of responsibility for the lead of security operations to pillared ANSF operation, aimed at assisting the people of the government of Afghanistan and the Afghan National Security Azra in re-instating security and providing much needed Forces. I can proudly tell you that they are stepping up to the plate. Humanitarian Aid. The Currahees have done a phenomenal Since our arrival and Transfer of Authority in March, the Afghan job in maintaining a strong partnership presence in the National Security Forces have steadily progressed under the provinces of Paktya and Khowst. Their continued hard work advice and assistance of Security Force Advisory & Assistance and efforts have enabled the ANSF to provide for a safer and Teams (SFAATs). Demonstrating their true nature as highly trained, more secure environment for the people of Afghanistan. disciplined, and fit Soldiers your Screaming Eagles supported The 101st Sustainment Brigade “Lifeliners” focused on aerial the Afghan National Security Forces in the development of delivery operations to better supply our remote operating bases as the capabilities they need to continue to take the fight tothe we continue to transition with our Afghan partners. The Lifeliners Enemies of Afghanistan and ensure a safer and better future for work tirelessly to meet the retrograde mission requirements of the Afghan people and a safer and more secure world for us all. moving critical equipment home to sustain our Army for the future. Today, in Regional Command – East, there is a strong, powerful, I’d also like to highlight several changes in leadership which and professional Afghan National Army of over 39,000 soldiers. occurred this summer and welcome several new members to There is a Uniformed Police Force of over 23,000 officers; a the Screaming Eagle Family. Colonels JB Vowell, Pete Benchoff, Border Police of nearly 8,000; a Civil Order Police of nearly Thomas Drew, and George Appenzeller who recently took 4,000; and over 8,000 more Local Police working to secure their command of the 3rd Brigade “Rakassans”, 2nd Brigade “Strike”, homes and the homes of their neighbors and countrymen. All 101st CAB “Destiny”, and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, told, there are over 84,000 Afghan Patriots serving in the Afghan respectively. I’d also like to highlight the upcoming change of National Security Forces in Regional Command – East. Each a command for the 1st Brigade “” in October and give an volunteer, dedicated to protecting their Watan, their homeland. early welcome to Colonel Campbell. Each of our outgoing These forces are not just large in number. They are large in commanders (Colonels RJ Lillibridge (3BCT), Dan Walrath capability, and they are in the lead securing their country. Today, (2BCT), Paul Bontrager (101 CAB), and Paul Cordts (BACH)) did a the Afghan National Security Forces are able to independently phenomenal job during their command tenures, sustaining the employ their own mortars and artillery. They are able to high standards of performance and excellence you all expect of independently conduct operations; able to treat and your Screaming Eagles, we wish them all the best in their future evacuate their wounded; able to clear their routes of improvised endeavors. Lastly, and in closing, I’d like to congratulate all explosive devices; and, they are able to supply and sustain the former Screaming Eagles who were able to attend the themselves, often in very remote areas. Yet most importantly, Association’s recent reunion in Portland; and give a special thanks they are able to work together and conduct complex operations to CSM(R) Wayne St. Louis and all those who helped to make across multiple pillars of the Afghan National Security Forces. this event a great success. Over the 68 reunions since the 101st In a recent interview with members of the international and Airborne Division Association was first formed on the battlefields local media I was asked if I thought the Afghans were winning. of World War II your ranks and your legacy have grown. From the My answer, entirely based upon the answer of the Afghan Korean War, to Vietnam, The , Kosovo, Operation Iraqi Soldiers and leaders I engage with each week, was and is yes. Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom as well as numerous Nevertheless, we remain aware of the fact that the final bell of other actions the division has met each and every Rendezvous the “fighting season” hasn’t rung. Sustaining our momentum with Destiny as a highly trained, disciplined, and fit organization and the momentum achieved during this fighting season by honoring all those who have gone before them, never forgetting the Afghan National Security Forces, your Screaming Eagles those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nation. continue advising and assisting to stay on the offensive, keeping Air Assault! the Enemies of Afghanistan on their heels and driving them out of the area as the fighting season draws to its traditional close. Jim McConville, 44E6 1st Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” completed their mission in Nangarhar and Kunar Provinces and successfully transitioned 1st Lt. Dan Thueneman, 4th PL, Whis- responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces at the key CO., 2nd BN, 506th Infantry Reg., beginning of August. The Bastogne Brigade returned to Fort 4th Brigade Combat Team, discusses Campbell and I’d like to personally thank the community for so a change in the planned route during graciously welcoming our Screaming Eagles home and for all the a dismounted patrol with a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police in the support you selflessly provide to our Soldiers and Families every day. vicinity of Forward Operating Base Your support is sincerely appreciated and essential to our success. The partnership mission between the 4th Brigade Combat Team Salerno, Afghanistan Aug. 18, 2013. 4 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 Left to right is Kevin Hunt, Veterans Service officer Newburyport MA, Gregg Obuchowski, director of the group and Dick George Ma special events coordinator. The 101st Airborne Division Association with the help and support of Tony Toland will produce 500 CDs to be distributed to various military units and will be available on our associations website store.

Several achievement awards were given in the Reunion Sales Room. Above: Nicollette receiving the Chairborne Dick, Award. Below: Tonya receiving the OPITA Award for the second year with Thank you for the certificate. It was very much appreciated. It the oak leaf cluster. was a pleasure to be able to collaborate with you on this special project for the troops. All of us felt very honored to show our

appreciation through our special gift of music.

Gregg Obuchowski Merrimack Valley Townsmen Comfort Zone

Snowbird Reunion 2014 Mark Your Calendars!

The next Snowbird reunion will be held 5-9 February 2014 at the Marriot Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida (located across the street from our previous hotel). The Marriott is a newer hotel and offers better amenities for our reunion attendees. To all those that came to Snow- bird this year, thank you! We hope you had a great time. In addition to our golf tournament and the Saturday parachute jump, next year we will be adding a deep sea fishing trip and a group dinner outing. Please see our reg- istration, hotel, and activities information sheets in this magazine. If you attended the reunion this year there are Strike 7 and hundreds of pictures of Snowbird 2013 on our website 502nd Vets at the that you can download, go to www.101abnfgcc.org. See Change of Command you next year! The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.

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a bag of M&Ms with peanuts for him; Having planned to spend the night I laughingly gave him a similar bag as there, I was also disappointed that no we visited in Edmond; I am sure he motel/ hotel existed there any longer. ate it later. We viewed old photos and Tahlequah, home of the Cherokee

celebrated the lives of the men Nation, was my next stop. One of

with whom we had served. Mike my grandpa’s was Cherokee and was

later became a helicopter pilot born in Indian Territory, long before

DEAR FRIENDS, LET US LOVE which influenced the rest of his statehood for Oklahoma. His family career in the Army. We look forward had come west to Indian Territory dur- ONE ANOTHER, FOR LOVE to seeing one another in Portland ing the “Trail of Tears” experience. As COMES FROM GOD. EVERYONE at this year’s Association meeting. always, visiting there allowed for other WHO LOVES HAS BEEN BORN Going on to Tonkawa, I learned that the kinds of personal memories and reflec- OF GOD AND KNOWS GOD... cousin closest to me in age had died tions of US history. Who were those and been buried there, rather than in folks who came West on that tough GOD IS LOVE. WHO EVER LIVES his home town. Working with the local road? How did the soldiers from the IN LOVE, LIVES IN GOD, AND funeral home to trace the grave site, I US Army reflect on their experience GOD IN HIM. was able to find his stone where I sat pushing the natives to a new home? How 1 JOHN 4: 7, 16 on a bench to remember our family did the survivors of that historic ordeal visits to one another in Oklahoma and react to their new homes in the West? Taking a break from summer business the Texas Panhandle. Before leaving Getting off the beaten track of at the college, a trip up into Oklahoma that bench, I prayed with and for him. Turnpikes and Interstates, I took the to see old friends, to visit family homes Then, on to Pawhuska, home of the old US 66 and other less traveled roads. and grave sites, to remember old Osage Nation. Driving the streets We all get so used to modern changes times, and just to have some time off several times, I could see the chang- that we fail to remember what life from work hours seemed like a good es that had been made since visit- might have been for our parents and experience. And the trip turned out to ing there as a boy and later driving grandparents. Driving down the old be a blessing in many ways. For those through enroute to visit grandparents Main Street of a small town, I decided of you who have never been to the in a nearby small town. The town had to visit a small antique shop. There, former Indian Territory, some of the been quite prominent but now the hanging high on a wall was a troop unit local names may sound strange but old downtown area had empty spac- photograph. Many of us have similar they come from different tribal nations. es, empty buildings, and was badly in pictures from former troop units in Stopping in Edmond, a growing town need of repair. But local folks told me which we served. The manager took just north of Oklahoma City, I visited restoration was a project of local citi- it down for me so we could examine with Mike Sloniker whom I met at Ft. zens and the Osage tribal headquar- it more closely. B Company, 158th Campbell with an Artillery ters. Driving through the small town Infantry! Now who was that? And prior to deployment in the fall of 1967. just south of Pawhuska where I was at the bottom the inscription “Camp After arrival in RVN, then Lt. Sloniker born and regularly visited grandparents Barkeley, Texas; March 1941.” continued as a Fire Direction Officer on both sides of the family, I was terri- Wow, the old WWII Training Camp and Forward Observer with the Artil- bly disappointed. The old home of my just outside Abilene where I live, lery unit that first went to Phuc Vinh. maternal grandparents was totally torn and 8-9 months before the begin- We would visit periodically in Fire down; without addresses, I was not ning of the War! Needless to say, I Bases as I went to have services for the able to find homes of several aunts and purchased the picture, which did troops. Mike remembered my bringing uncles or my paternal grandparents. not seem to have any ties to a small

6 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 town in Oklahoma (unless a soldier my former Abilene students and his with the military. Like the Israelites from that unit had lived in that area) wife as they checked in for his Officer after the Exodus, or the Exile, and and returned it to the Camp Barke- Basic Course at the Artillery School. the whole western world after the ley Archives at a Museum in Abilene. In closing, I remind my fellow troop- Holocaust, there were and are always Further down the road I stopped at ers from the 101st that all of us can memories of the past and reflections Ft. Sill, where I had returned with my make trips into the past – whether on the meanings of those experiences. family after my tour with the 101st in through the towns of origin for our Viet Nam. There I visited with one of families or our places of assignment

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 7 D OUBLE EAGLES During the past several years the Association has presented Double Eagle Coins to active-duty war veteran mem- bers of the Association in ceremonies at company, battalion, and brigade level formations. Many assisted in these ceremonies: Jack Braden, Harvey Appleman, Robert Nichols, Harold “AJ” Murdock, Joe Bossi, CSM Mike Wagoner, Mike Tilden, Dan Gilligan, Jordan Jeffcoat, and others. For Veteran members, a “Double Eagle” Pin will be awarded for those who sign-up at least one new member or re-sign a former member who has not been active for over two years. Many pins have been awarded to Association members who have recruited friends and former members of the Division into the Association. The continuing goal is to double the veteran membership, which will enhance the overall capabilities of our Association and result in improved services for all our members. To meet this challenge, we are counting on you to do your part; twist the arm of a reluctant bud- dy, spread the word about all the good things the Association is accomplishing, do it any way you can; but get at least one new member by the 68th Annual Reunion.

James D. Agins Royal L. Bradley Richard P. Doyle Larry Grathwohl Janet M. Alderman Harmon Brammer Mark W. Dugger CSM W Green Joe R. Alexander Jeffery D. Bridges Jonathan R. Eason William E. Green David J. Allen William Brunson George R Eaton Robert Griffin James “Jim” M. Allen Tony Marlin Buchanan John Eisen William J. Guarnere Frank Almeida Glenwood Burley Robert Eylander Steven Gordon Gunhus Albert Almeida George C. Fallon Gary Gutelius Charles Apodaca Lon Busch Glenn D. Faulks David D. Hack James Reid Armstrong Tom Caramanno Frank Febus Michael L. Hall Lloyd A. Aune Jesus A. Cardenas Douglas Field Benny L. Hamby Bartley “Chad” C. Cardwell Robert A. Finkle Charles V. Hamm Richard M. Baker William L. Carpenter James “Bill” W. Fletcher Barry Hana James T. Baker Ray Fletcher Dale Hansen William C. Ball Paul “Ponytail” Cauley Leo Flory Lon Hanson Wilson E. Barnes Philip A. Cleaveland Fred Foggie Ray H. Hardison Manuel M. Barrios William J. Clements Michael Foulk Laura Bartel Paul Allan Cole Michael D. Frakes Franklin C. Haskins Selman L. Bass James G. Collins Larry G. Frazier Alan Hayashi Barry Beard Peter M. Conaty Bruce Frederick Raymond H. Helwig Frederic A. Behrens Howell L. Cooper Jeff Frederick John J. Hernandez Theodore Belajac Rich Cox Rick Freeman Mark F. Herndon Douglas E. Bell Joseph A. Cozza Sr Michael E. Frieze Dayton W. Herrington Ian Berkowitz Ted A. Crozier Sr Charles K. Gailey Calvin Hickerson Sr Richard D. Berry James M. Cummings Patrick J. Gallagher Stephen Higdon Charles R. Gant Freeman Dallas Michael N. George David Hindel Anthony A. Bliss Jr Kenneth David Donald H. George Miguel B. Hobbs Roger Blythe Edwards H. Davis Frank B. Germon Jr. Donald R. Hoffman Jr Eugene Bombich Collin R. Day Jimmy Holmes Eugene Dean William C. Hookham Douglas E. Bonnot James P. DeSalvo James Gilmore Gerald Hornbeck Paul Bontrager David M. DeSoucy III Germano A. Gomes Richard L. Hosking George M. Bos Robert M. Diaz Homero Gomez Ronald Houlihan Joseph M. Bossi Paul D Dillion Monte D. Goren Charles A. Hubbard III Charles A. Donabedian Harry J. Gorman Dennis Hughes Richard A. Bowe Thomas R. Dorsey Sr. Jim Gould Dennis L. Husereau James Brackin Phillip John Dow Walter Gradzik Cornelius J. Juhn 8 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013

21377-13_001-084.pdf 10 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM Scott Hutmire John Mastro Jeffery J. Pawlak Raymond H. Simmons Brigilio “Bill” D. Inez Donald L. Mather Charles E. Payne Dave Simpkins Walter W. Jackson Michael J. Peacock James R. Singler Joseph B. Jellison Willie Mayfield Morris M. Pearson Charles J. Slezak Warren Lee Jesse Herbert G. Mayfield Terry L. Perrigo Teddy E. Smallen Frank E. Johnson Ray Mayfield Jr. Michael P. Perry William J. Smith George E. Johnson Sr Jason McCash Louis Peterka Willie Snow Noel E. Johnson Brandon McConnell Singha P. Phogun Jonathan Soloman Jim “Jungle Jim” C. Joiner Kevin B McCreery Eddie Pissott Richard Sonnenberg Dale Joritz Timothy D. McElrath Robert E. Ponzo Timothy Sorth Ronald Jones Thomas W. McGall Calvin S. Posner John Sosa Ronald McHenry Jerry R. Pounds Barry Speare Phil Kallas Thomas M. Mclntyre Ben Priddy Jonathan B. Squire Lloyd Kapp Jake McNiece Joe Pullen Wayne P. St. Louis Richard M. Kasey Kenneth J. Medeiros Gary G. Purcell Eugene W. Standish Jim A. Keeton Leon Meidam Edward Y Pye W.J. Stanley James E. Kelling Thomas K. Mercer Joseph A. Quedensley William Keniston Michael P. Mercier Franciso F. Quiles George N. Stenehjem Leslie D. Kennedy Hank Meyer W.R. Raduenz Michael Kennedy Norman Miller Lloyd J. Rahlf Dick E. Stoops David Kiel Lee D. Miller Hilario Ramirez Donald B. Straith Emory S. King Jr Earl V. Mills Marc Ratliff Dennis L. Stuart James D. King Jr Dexter Mines Lawrence A. Redmond Kelly Stumpus Ralph G. King Roosevelt Mitchell Jerome R. Reitenbach Earl A. Suggs Jr. Kimberly Kintrup David R. Moore Kevin A. Richardson Samuel Suaree Randy Kirby Lesley Mufalli James W. Rickard Daniel K. Sullivan Robert R. Kleinworth Michael R. Mullican Kenneth D. Roach Jerald A. Sweeney Jan Klement Stephen C. Mullineaux Billy R. Robbins William E. Swenson George E. Koskimaki George K. Mullins Chad Charles W. Taylor David Kraus Wayne R. Mundt Richard H. Rodriguez John M. Taylor Jr. Michael J. Krawczyk Harold J. Murdock Vincent E. Rogers Thomas Tellier Guy Lamunyon David B. Mussey James Walter Romlein Lance Thelen Andrea Lang Forrest J. Nichols Ronnie B. Rondem Bruce “Bubba” Thompson Gene Langenberg Robert G. Nichols Enrque Rubio James A. Thompson Donald E. Nicodemus Lance Ruck John W. Thompson John Nicoson Gaetano Tom Rumore Thogpane Thongdeng Richard M. Lencioni Lawrence A. Nix Raymond T. Ryan Tony Toland Miles D. Lester Hugh J. Noteman Larry E. Ryles Tyrone Trbovich Troy S. Lindstrand Dorothy Nuggent Ernest M. Salinas Michael Francis Trochan Walter J. Loheide Dale O'Conner James E. Samuel James Roger Uding George P. Lomonaco Robert E. O'Donnell Jr. Harry D. Sanders Paul Urban David J. Lopez Mathias Oschwald Tim Sarla James VanLone Charles Lostaunau Lewis J. Oswald William E. Schley Johnny Velasquez Joe B. Lucero Milo Overstreet Jeffrey J. Schloesser Vincent B. Vicari Randall L. Lusk Eugene Overton Richard C. Schonberger Marvin F. Vosburg Ken Pace John T. Schuelke Jerry L. Votaw Alton E. Mabb Jr. Richard A. Pack Robert E. Sechrist James V. Wadsworth Rory L. Malloy Jeffrey Palmer Raynard Sellers Darol Walker Claus “Dutch” Mann Henry S. Paredes Thomas K. Sewell William G. Walker Chuck Paris James F. Shamblen Richard T. Wallace James Parks James Yankee Jim Simchera Lynn Walton

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 11 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM DOUBLE EAGLES CONTINUED David P. Walz Randy Whitehead sinneD yaR thgirW Rebecca Warner Tommie L. Willard Richard “Dick” Winters James M. Yancey Reginald Warner Brian Willette Robert Anthony Wolff Sr. Ralph R. Younce Dane A. Weber Edward Williams Ivan G. Worrell Terry R. Zahn James Wheeler James Williams Michael Wortman Arno Whitbread Michael F. Wilson Terry L. Wren NEW RECRUITS

Kamal F. Abdvllald, 5-101 AVN Michael Jubinville, C Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Richardo G Mendiola, 3 BSTB Lorenza A. Abrans, C Co., 1st BN, 320th INF Leon G Kircher, HHC, 2nd BN, 502nd INF Nelson Mendoza, HHC, 1 BCT Mark D. Adams Brandon C Lackowski, 1-75 CAV, 2 BCT Donald R Moon, B Co., 1st BN, 506th INF Alan Alexander, A Co., 158th AVN Richard H LaMonica, HHC, 2 BSTB, 2 BCT Jerry A Morey, D Co., 3rd BN, 506th INF, 4 BDE Rex Alger, 163rd AVN Justin D Lansford, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Wayne R Mundt, HHQ, 2nd BN, 327th INF Jason C. Anderson, C Co., 1st BN, 327th INF, 1 BCT Joe B Lucero, 2nd BN, 502nd Dennis E Neal, 265th RRC Robert T. Andrews, D Co.., 158th Jermaine Marcus, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Christopher J Neville, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Clifford Bakah, HHC, 1st B, 1BCT Christopher F Mazerolle, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Jerry L Ogles, C Trp, 2nd BN, 17th CAV, 1 BDE John M Baldwin, B Co., 2nd BN, 327th INF, 1 BDE James G McCall, B Co., 326th MED Irvin Olayinka, HHC, Divarty Judy Balisalisa, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Tex McFaden, B Co., 3rd BN, 320th, 3 BCT Jose Orozco, B Co., 563 ASB, 159th CAB Wilson E Barnes, 3rd BDE Kimberley McKenzie Larry Padgett, C Co., 158th AVN Laura Bartel Shane W McLauglin, HHC, 40101 AVN, 159th CAB Singha P Phogun Charles M Beller, B Co., 159th John C McPeek, D Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF Clinton D Ponder, HHC, 1st BN Richard D Berry, B Co., 2nd BN, 319th Michael J Medeiros, B Co., 2nd BN, 502nd, 1 BDE Tera Powell, FSC, 6-101 GSAB, 101st CAB Dale C Blosser, B Co., 1st BN, 502nd INF Richardo G Mendiola, 3 BSTB Francisco F Quiles, MP Co., 158th AVN Roger Blythe, HQ, 2nd BN, 320th FAR Nelson Mendoza, HHC, 1 BCT David L Rainey, C Co., 158th AVN Christopher M. Bohannon, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Donald R Moon, B Co., 1st BN, 506th INF Marc Ratliff, HQ, 2nd BN, 320th FAR Keith W. Boyd, B Co., 101st AVN, 159th CAB Jerry A Morey, D Co., 3rd BN, 506th INF, 4 BDE Danny Reagor, 1st BN, 327th INF Cornelius Braggs, HHC, 1st BN, 2 BCT Wayne R Mundt, HHQ, 2nd BN, 327th INF Guy L Reece Anthony Brammer, 7-101 Dennis E Neal, 265th RRC Tad S Reed, HHC, 1st BN, 506th INF, 4 BCT Harmon Brammer, C Co., 159th ASHB Christopher J Neville, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Gregory M Robinson, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Daniel Brentano, 1st BN, 506th INF Jerry L Ogles, C Trp, 2nd BN, 17th CAV, 1 BDE Tony J Romano, 426 BSB William Brunson, HHB, 320th FAR Irvin Olayinka, HHC, Divarty John Ross, C Co., 158th AVN James E Buskirk, HQ, 2nd BN, 501st INF Jose Orozco, B Co., 563 ASB, 159th CAB Robert T Sagis, HHC, 426th BSB, 1 BCT Jamey Byrd C Co., T, 1st BN, 1 BCT Larry Padgett, C Co., 158th AVN James A Saitz, A Co., 1st BN, 501st INF Charles J Campbell, HHT, 1st BN, 32 CAV, 1 BCT Singha P Phogun Saloman B Sanchez, A Co., 326th, 2 BDE Gary D Campbell, A Co., 501st Signal Clinton D Ponder, HHC, 1st BN Harry D Sanders, D Co., 1st BN, 506th INF, 2 BDE Josielyn Carrasquillo, 426th BSB, 1 BCT Tera Powell, FSC, 6-101 GSAB, 101st CAB Donald E Sauter, B Co., 5th BN, 187th Robert W Carter, C Co., 2nd BN, 501st INF, 3 BDE Francisco F Quiles, MP Co., 158th AVN William E Schley, HHC Tanner M Chapin, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT David L Rainey, C Co., 158th AVN David Schuler, B Co., 1st BN, 327th INF, 1 BDE Patricia Christie, HHC, 1 BCT Marc Ratliff, HQ, 2nd BN, 320th FAR Dennis L Schwenn, HHC John L Churchill, B Co., 1st BN, 321st FAR Danny Reagor, 1st BN, 327th INF Jack E Seward, A Co., 1st BN, 327th INF, 1 BDE Vincent W Clinard, HHC, 1st STB, 1 BCT Guy L Reece John Shalloe, C Co., 2nd BN, 501st INF Justin A Cooper, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Tad S Reed, HHC, 1st BN, 506th INF, 4 BCT Charles E Sheehan, B Co., 2nd, 502nd INF, 2 BDE Arturo Corcoles, HHT, 175 CAV, 2 BCT Gregory M Robinson, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Bernard Shonieczny, C Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF Harry C Crawford, D Co., 2nd BN, 501st, 2nd Tony J Romano, 426 BSB Timothy M Slifko, HHC, 159th CAB John M Curran, 3rd BN, 101st AVN John Ross, C Co., 158th AVN Terry A Smith, HHC, 2nd BN, 320th FAR Dan Cutting Jonathan Gragert, C Co., 2nd BN, 502nd INF, 2 BCT Jonathan Soloman, 101 AVN Walter B Davies, D Co., 2nd BN, 320th FAR Marvin L Green, C Co., 158th, 3 BDE Dennis Souza, B Co., 158th AVN William B Drabyk, Admin Co., 101st AVN Matthew P Grigsby, B Co., 159th ASB Samuel Sauaree, B Co., 1st BN, 501st INF Gareth T Edwards, B Co., 426th BSB, 1 BCT Jason Griswold Van Sutton Marrissa R Enriquez, HHC, 1st STB, 1 BCT Vincent Gyimah, F Co., 4th BN, 101st AVN, 159th CAB James Taylor, ABU, 327th INF Marc A Esposito, C Co., 7th BN, 159 CAB, 101 AVN Robert B Hall, A Co., 526 BSB, 2 BDE Phillip M Thompson, D Co., 3rd BN, 101st AVN, 159th CAB William L Farrell, A Co., 101st AVN Wolf W Hans Thogpane Thongdeng, C Co., 1st BN, 61 CAV, 4 BDE Robert Flowers, HQ, 3rd BN, 71, 2 BDE Harl Harvey, 515th Trans Mark Tyson, C Co., 426th BSB Albert C Forshey, HHC, 1st STB, 1 BCT Gerald B Hawkins, HQ, 326th MED Miguel A Valiente, HHC, 326th ENG John W Fortune, HHC, 3rd BN, 2 BDE Michael J Herring, HHC, 3rd, 502nd, 2nd Manuel D VAsquez, A Co., 501st STB Robert A Foster, A Co., 159th AVN Matthew C Huff, C Co., 1st BN, 320th INF David Wallace Jeff Fredrick, B Co., 2nd BN, 506th Scott Hutmire, C Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF Robert A Warner, C Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF, 101st ABN William H Fridley, 265th ASA Scott A Isom, HHC, 1 BCT Anthony N Weber, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Nohe G Galindo, B Co., 3rd BN, 320th FAR, 3 BDE Thomas Jones, G-4 James W Welch, C Co., 1st BN, 506th INF Jonathan Gragert, C Co., 2nd BN, 502nd INF, 2 BCT Michael Jubinville, C Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Carl Wegner, HQ Marvin L Green, C Co., 158th, 3 BDE Leon G Kircher, HHC, 2nd BN, 502nd INF Norman O Wenrick, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Matthew P Grigsby, B Co., 159th ASB Brandon C Lackowski, 1-75 CAV, 2 BCT Slyvia Whiman, Assn Wife Jason Griswold Richard H LaMonica, HHC, 2 BSTB, 2 BCT Brian Willette, F Co., 186 BSB Vincent Gyimah, F Co., 4th BN, 101st AVN, 159th CAB Justin D Lansford, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT James Williams, A Co., 2nd BN, 502nd INF Robert B Hall, A Co., 526 BSB, 2 BDE Joe B Lucero, 2nd BN, 502nd Orria T Williams, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Wolf W Hans Jermaine Marcus, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Richard C Williams, C Co., 101st AVN Harl Harvey, 515th Trans Christopher F Mazerolle, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Donald E Wilson, HQ, 1st BN, 327th INF Gerald B Hawkins, HQ, 326th MED James G McCall, B Co., 326th MED Jason C Wilson A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT Michael J Herring, HHC, 3rd, 502nd, 2nd Tex McFaden, B Co., 3rd BN, 320th, 3 BCT Fredrick M Wintrich, 2nd BN, 502nd INF Matthew C Huff, C Co., 1st BN, 320th INF Kimberley McKenzie Matthew F Wood, 502nd INF Scott Hutmire, C Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF Shane W McLauglin, HHC, 40101 AVN, 159th CAB Scott A Isom, HHC, 1 BCT John C McPeek, D Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF Thomas Jones, G-4 Michael J Medeiros, B Co., 2nd BN, 502nd, 1 BDE

10 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 101st Airborne Division AssociaƟon, Inc. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 32 Screaming Eagle Blvd / PO Box 929 Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Phone: 931‐431‐0199 Fax: 931‐431‐0195 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ScreamingEagle.org Richardo G Mendiola, 3 BSTB Nelson Mendoza, HHC, 1 BCT Eligibility: Anyone who was assigned, a�ached or are presently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division can become a regular Donald R Moon, B Co., 1st BN, 506th INF Jerry A Morey, D Co., 3rd BN, 506th INF, 4 BDE member of the Associa�on. The Associa�on also welcomes as associate members anyone who is interested in the 101st Airborne Wayne R Mundt, HHQ, 2nd BN, 327th INF Division Associa�on. Dennis E Neal, 265th RRC Christopher J Neville, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT To maintain our non‐prot 501 (c) (19) status with the IRS the Associa�on must have proof of your military service in some type Jerry L Ogles, C Trp, 2nd BN, 17th CAV, 1 BDE Irvin Olayinka, HHC, Divarty of document such as a copy of your DD form 214, orders to the 101st, military award orders, military promo�on orders, copy of Jose Orozco, B Co., 563 ASB, 159th CAB military ID, VA card, etc. This list is not limited to just those documents but anything that proves you are a veteran. Larry Padgett, C Co., 158th AVN Singha P Phogun Clinton D Ponder, HHC, 1st BN Please check the applicable box: □ New member □ Reinstatement □ Renewal □ Change of Address Tera Powell, FSC, 6-101 GSAB, 101st CAB Francisco F Quiles, MP Co., 158th AVN David L Rainey, C Co., 158th AVN □ Annual: $30.00 for one‐year membership which includes digital access to The Screaming Eagle publica�on. Marc Ratliff, HQ, 2nd BN, 320th FAR Danny Reagor, 1st BN, 327th INF □ Life�me: $101.00 for life�me membership which includes life�me digital access to The Screaming Eagle publica�on. Guy L Reece Annual Magazine Fee: $10.00 for one‐year printed subscrip�on to The Screaming Eagle publica�on. Tad S Reed, HHC, 1st BN, 506th INF, 4 BCT □ Gregory M Robinson, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Tony J Romano, 426 BSB Rank: ______Full Name (Last, First, MI): ______John Ross, C Co., 158th AVN Robert T Sagis, HHC, 426th BSB, 1 BCT Spouse Name ______Dates of Service: From ______To: ______Re�red James A Saitz, A Co., 1st BN, 501st INF Saloman B Sanchez, A Co., 326th, 2 BDE Address: ______Harry D Sanders, D Co., 1st BN, 506th INF, 2 BDE Donald E Sauter, B Co., 5th BN, 187th City: ______State: ______Zip: ______William E Schley, HHC David Schuler, B Co., 1st BN, 327th INF, 1 BDE Phone: ______Cell: ______Work: ______Dennis L Schwenn, HHC Jack E Seward, A Co., 1st BN, 327th INF, 1 BDE Email: ______Date of Birth (mo/day/yr): ______John Shalloe, C Co., 2nd BN, 501st INF Charles E Sheehan, B Co., 2nd, 502nd INF, 2 BDE Home of Record: ______Bernard Shonieczny, C Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF Timothy M Slifko, HHC, 159th CAB Referred By: ______Chapter Affilia�on: ______Terry A Smith, HHC, 2nd BN, 320th FAR Jonathan Soloman, 101 AVN Please furnish the applicable informa�on and complete those blanks you wish to have as a part of your Associa�on Records: Dennis Souza, B Co., 158th AVN Samuel Sauaree, B Co., 1st BN, 501st INF Please specify branch of service, unit and dates of service if you did not serve with or were not a�ached to the 101st: Van Sutton James Taylor, ABU, 327th INF ______Phillip M Thompson, D Co., 3rd BN, 101st AVN, 159th CAB Thogpane Thongdeng, C Co., 1st BN, 61 CAV, 4 BDE 101st Unit : CO/Btry: ______BN: ______Regt: ______Bde: ______Mark Tyson, C Co., 426th BSB Miguel A Valiente, HHC, 326th ENG Campaigns: ______Manuel D VAsquez, A Co., 501st STB Are you or were you the spouse of a veteran: Yes Specify Unit ______No David Wallace Robert A Warner, C Co., 3rd BN, 187th INF, 101st ABN Are you a descendant of a veteran: Yes Specify Unit ______No Anthony N Weber, A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT James W Welch, C Co., 1st BN, 506th INF Carl Wegner, HQ Norman O Wenrick, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT □ Check enclosed □ Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express □ Discover $ ______Slyvia Whiman, Assn Wife Brian Willette, F Co., 186 BSB Card Number: ______Expira�on Date: ______James Williams, A Co., 2nd BN, 502nd INF Signature (required if paying by credit card): ______Orria T Williams, HHC, 1st BN, 1 BCT Richard C Williams, C Co., 101st AVN Donald E Wilson, HQ, 1st BN, 327th INF Jason C Wilson A Co., 1st BN, 1 BCT I do I do Not Authorize the 101st Airborne Division Associa�on to release my address to other 101st Fredrick M Wintrich, 2nd BN, 502nd INF □ □ Matthew F Wood, 502nd INF Airborne Division Associa�on members. (Disclosure is voluntary) Signature: ______Date: ______

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 11 THE INAUGURAL NEW YORK CITY GALA IN CELEBRATION OF 8 THE 238th ARMY BIRTHDAY

I N A U G U R A L SOLDIER’S PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT BILL NELSON C H A I R M A N O F H B O , 101ST AIRBORNE, VIETNAM VETERAN

Bill Nelson is chairman of Home Box Office, Inc. He was elevated to this position in January 2013. Formerly, Nelson was chairman and CEO, a position he held from June 2007 to January 2013, where he was responsible for the overall management of the world’s largest premium television company which operates multiple premium networks in the United States, branded joint ventures and On Demand services internationally as well as other ancillary businesses. Previously, he was chief operating officer, a position he held since July 2002. In that capacity, he was responsible for overseeing HBO’s long- term strategic initiatives and the divisions of home video, international, film licensing, finance, information technology, business affairs and legal, technology operations, sales and marketing and administration. Nelson joined HBO in May 1984 as vice president and assistant controller, responsible for the financial aspects of HBO’s general management, international finance and sales and marketing groups. In July 1985, he was named vice president and controller, and was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer in September 1991. In April 1994, he was made executive vice president. Before joining HBO, Nelson worked for Time Inc. for five years as a director, External Reporting and Risk Management. In this post, he was responsible for Time’s insurance and risk management activities as well as external financial A Vietnam combat veteran, having served with the US Army’s 2/502nd reporting to shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, Nelson is currently on the Earlier, from 1975 to 1979, he served as an audit supervisor for Ernst & Young, board of three veterans oriented not-for-profits: Hope For The Warriors®, a public accounting firm in New York where he became a CPA. Friends of Vietnam Veterans Plaza/NYC and Vietnam Veterans of America Nelson holds a BBA degree in accounting and finance and an MBA Manhattan Chapter 126. from Pace University in New York. He also completed Harvard University’s He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Program for Management Development. Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Pictured L to R: Wayne St. Louis, Gen. John Campbell, and Tom Sewell at the 238th United States Army Birthday

12 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 101st Airborne Division Association Scholarship Committee

A Letter To Our Screaming Eagles:

For a number of years we have awarded the Chappie Hall Scholarships from the earnings of the Chappie Hall Trust. The trust generates thousands of dollars that go to worthy high school graduates and college students who are furthering their education to better serve their families, their country and themselves. These scholarships are limited to Association Members and their families.

The major change for the coming year is that we will now offer to “name” our Chappie Hall Scholarships to honor or remember individuals as designated by sponsoring members of the Association. The opportunity now exists for an Association member to memorialize a family member, lost comrade or other loved one for an individual contribution to the Chappie Hall Trust Fund of not less than $500. The Fund will add a minimum of $500 to the scholarship to guarantee that it is awarded for not less than $1000. Your $500 contribution allows you to name the scholarship for one year. For example, if you wish to remember a fallen comrade, you would donate the $500 in Memory of______, KIA 1968, Republic of Vietnam. If a close relative or friend has passed away you may sponsor a named scholarship for that person.

There may be a limited number of these “named” scholarships available in any given year so if you wish to donate for next year’s awards you should contact the Executive Secretary of the Association at our offices at Fort Campbell. We will currently accept only one sponsored scholarship per family but that may change depending upon availability of these awards.

I have already begun this process in my own family as you will see when the 2013 Scholarship list is published in the next issue of the Screaming Eagle. Please get on board to support our scholarship efforts and properly “remember” those for whom you care so much.

Regards,

Rick Lencioni Chairman – Scholarship Committee

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 13 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2013 CHARLES AND CATHERINE KRATZ SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES PRATT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES

Britton Tripp Jacob Johnson Emma Tutor Clarksville, TN Clarksville, Tn Son of Daughter of Darryl Johnson Shannon Tutor Lencioni Family Scholarship Awardee

CHAPPIE HALL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES

Casey Fallin Stephanie Williams Rebekah Bailey Fayettville, NC Enterprise, AL Ft Bragg, NC Daugter of Granddaughter of Daughter of Donald G Fallin Billy Adrian Carrington Jeffrey L Bailey KNAPP FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES

William Newman Lela Ruck Nathan Peatrowsky San Antonio, TX El Paso, TX West Point, NE Son of Grandson of Ryan B Newman Delwin Schwink

CHARLES AND CATHERINE KRATZ SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES

Denver Bailey Joseph Thompson Tyler Todd Springfield, VA Adams, TN Son of Stepson of Jose M Thompson Mark Herlick

14 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2013 CHARLES AND CATHERINE KRATZ SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES Sara Eric Williamson Conner Tracy Casaday Passarella Barnesville, PA Tripp Richmond HIll, GA Ft Pleasant Son of Daughter of Beach,NJ Robert E Eddie R. Casaday Williamson Emma Tutor Clarksville, Tn Daughter of Shannon Tutor Lencioni Family MARTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES Scholarship Awardee

Kathyrn Burke Megan Abigail Day Nampa, ID Spring Valley, IL Holland, OH Granddaughter of Daughter of Granddaughter of Raymond Sorenson Blain A Tiger Roosevelt Mitchell

Rebekah Bailey Ft Bragg, NC Daughter of Jeffrey L Bailey 327th INFANTRY REGIMENT KNAPP FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE

Susan Dempsey Bradley Utt Melinda Dolata Clarkston, WA Bakersfield, CA Nathan Peatrowsky Daughter of Grandson of West Point, NE Raymond B Dennis Utt Grandson of Sorenson Delwin Schwink

PHIL AND LAVERNE FLORIDA GULF BLOTTENBERGER COAST CHAPTER AL AND WILLAMARY VISTE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE

Eileen Sullivan Rainey Gerald Catherine Ivie Ft Campbell, Ky Baton Rouge, LA Clarksville, TN Daughter of Granddaughter Granddaughter Timothy of Gene M Richards of William Wallace Sullivan

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 15 A Reason to Return By Bob Staranowicz ([email protected])

When I left Vietnam on that very warm night in Still hesitant to return, I planned and cancelled October of 1970 aboard that shiny Flying Tiger Airlines one trip. When my company opened an office in freedom bird, I left behind many memories, some bad, the country, I had become friendly with several and some good. I put the experiences of Vietnam out of the employees and was eventually invited to a of my mind for a very long time. But, in 1992, when wedding of a who was marrying an American. So I started writing about those experiences, the mem- I asked my younger daughter, Stacy, if she wanted to ories of a very important place were resurrected. join me and the wheels were again set into motion. Each Sunday, someone from my company at Camp After three days in Sai Gon (Ho Chi Mihn City, now) we Eagle (HHC, 501st arrived in Hue on Signal Battalion a Sunday evening. -- 101st Airborne Since it was al- Division) would ready dark, there take our laundry was nothing that to an orphanage I could see dur- in Hue. On one ing the cab ride of those Sundays, from the Phu Bai I was invited to airport, about 20 go along. That ex- minutes from Hue, perience and the that was remote- many return visits ly recognizable. to Kim Long dur- On Monday after- ing my tour left noon, with gifts in an indelible im- hand, we hailed pression on me a cab and were that has never dis- headed to Kim appeared. On the Long Orphanage Sundays that we after almost thirty- visited, we took nine years. We time to talk and were greeted by a play with the children, bring them treats sent from home young Vietnamese girl dressed in black. He name was and just spend time with them. It made the war seem Trang and she was the “interpreter” for the sisters. One a million miles away for that short time on Sundays. of those sisters was Sister Xavier who was also a mem- The orphanage was taken over by the North when ber of the orphanage staff when I left it last in 1970. Sai Gon fell and was not returned to the French Sister Xavier was 91 years old. Catholic organization that operated it until the 1990s. Although, we didn’t remember each other, it did not In 2008, I incredibly came across the orphanage matter. Sister Xavier greeted us with the same cheer through an online search. I also verified that this in- and smile that all of the nuns did during my tour. deed was “my” orphanage through Christian Philippe We were taken to a reception area where we would who is the European contact for the orphanage. I knew wait for Sister Chantal, a nun in her 70s. When then that I had to return. I had sent a few pictures to I showed them a picture of me in 1970 at Camp a contact to verify that it was indeed the same place. Eagle, Sister Xavier looked at it and uttered, “Ooh

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La La.” We all laughed. I had brought ten pounds Tu and Lân and I spoke for a few minutes with the of candy for the children and much needed office help of Trang. I had my picture taken with them supplies for the nuns, as well as a monetary gift from and then they were gone. I was to later find out friends and family. The nuns were extremely grateful. that I would meet the daughters of these two men. Our tour of Kim Long began with a visit to a room The teenage girls were also students at Kim Long. where an assistant was changing the diaper of a With the reunion accomplished, we were off to Son Ca II. one year old. Lin had come to the orphanage at We had to traverse small alleys and narrow streets to get the age of one day. When the diaper was on, she there. We passed many small homes and business and handed the girl to Stacy who walked the rest of out of some came young children, anxious to say hello the tour with her. Lin was expressionless, it was to the two Westerners passing by. On the way, we met a somewhat sad to see this beautiful child and no smile. friend of Sister Chantal who was tending to his garden. Sister Xavier had now joined us on the tour – He invited us in to show us the altars and tombs that laughing at each comment any of us would make -- but he was preparing for the Tet Celebration. The Vietnam- as we moved on, she lagged behind and Trang and Sister ese New Year was less than a week away and the many Chantal did not seem to feel obligated to wait for her. preparations for it could be witnessed all over the country. During the tour, we met Christian’s sponsored God- The new orphanage’s entrance is about a five minute child who was as cute as any of the others. We walk from Son Ca I, the original part of the orphan- would certainly meet up with her later in the day. age. The new complex is actually built on the former We were now moving on to the newer section of the cemetery of the orphanage. We had to get there via orphanage – Son Ca II. But before we left, I was about a small street perpendicular to the Perfume River. We to meet two very special people. On one of my visits finally arrived at Son Ca II where we saw ahuge to Kim Long in 1970, I took a random picture of two courtyard with trees and fountains. It had several build- boys playing in the garden. I had sent this picture to ings and was immaculately clean. It housed more class Christian who shared it with Sisters Chantal and Xavier. rooms, vegetable gardens and a kitchen and dining The day before we arrived at Kim Long, the orphan- areas. One of the classrooms that we visited was a age was celebrating its 120th Anniversary. At that special needs class. The children here had all types of celebration were the two boys, now men, who were in disabilities. There was a 22-year old Down that picture. Who could have ever imagined that after syndrome girl who was very high functioning, another 39 years, I would be meeting these two men? It was an younger down girl and a boy with Cornelius DeLange awesome reunion that no one could ever comprehend. Syndrome. There were also several others and they

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 17 were all so happy to see us. We talked with them, with anyone. She, as well as Stacy’s little one, joined played a little and they all wanted to sit with us. us that evening for the special performance given They all seemed so well adjusted and well behaved, by the girls of Kim Long and sat on our laps all night. but this had been true for all of the children we Later, the children – all the permanent residents met this day. We spent about 30 minutes with them filed into the dining room where they all had their before moving on. When we headed back to Son Ca I, assigned seats. The little ones sat on lower chairs and it was almost time for school to let out and the tran- tables, while the older ones sat on bar height type sient children would be picked up by their parents. tables and chairs. The special needs children also It was snack time and Sister Chantal was distributing joined in. There was no chaos, no noise, no cookies to the children. Again, there was no chaos or misbehavior as Sister Chantal led them in prayer. They ruckus of any kind as each child received their treat. then sang a short song that we did not recognize, I was strongly encouraged by Sister Chantal to take in Vietnamese. The staff, both nuns and lay about five children on a cyclo ride. This bike witha people, served the children a meal of rice and huge seat on the front - sort of a rickshaw – held the shredded meat. It is amazing how much energy children as I whisked around the courtyard a few times. these workers have. I learned later that their day Stacy had a little girl latched on to her – Mai Ahn– starts at 4 AM and sometimes does not end until who was extremely cute. Stacy said she had a few after 10 PM. It is truly a labor of love for all of them. Angelina Jolie moments that day and now un- After dinner was done, the children were led back to derstood why it is so difficult to leave any of their respective bed rooms to prepare for the show that them behind. I had my own little girl who sat some of them would be performing in that evening. with me – Christian’s Godchild, Anh Xuan. We then headed back to the reception area. Sister She had taken a cookie from Sister Chantal and found Julienne, who took over the responsibility of the me standing close by. orphanage in 2007 is supported by Sister Chantal who She came over to me guides her in this tough task. Sister Julienne replaced and took my hand Sister Marie Kim who is currently in charge of a school and led me to a place for poor children in Tuy Hoa, in the South of Vietnam. across the courtyard Sister Julienne repeated the thanks for the gifts we had and sat with me. It brought and also for the previous donation sent in 2008. was as if she didn’t We spoke for a long time about previous visits of the want to share me O’Neills and others who had also given large donations

18 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 to Kim Long. When I mentioned the O’Neills, she smiled. Some were very ornately decorated and many were silk. Sister Chantal then read from a script that Christian had Our companions for the evening were Anh Xuan and prepared for her telling us that although this is the first Mai Anh. They sat with us through the entire show, time we meet, we are already friends. She told us that holding our hands, snuggling, just sharing their love. when the good sisters returned to Kim Long in 1991, the When the show was over it was difficult to let them place was surrounded by barbed wire and it was simply go. It was difficult to say good-bye to all the children. just a slum of hen houses and dirty stables. With the We returned to the reception room where we were given help of God and many others, everything and more has gifts by the good sisters. Two bottles of home made wine been rebuilt. She spoke of the war and Sister Xavier’s and 4 bags of Vietnamese coffee. A taxi was summoned longevity at Kim Long. She thanked us for the Washer and we were soon to end our visit of more than seven and stove the first donation had bought and she told heart-warming hours. It all went too quickly and it was us that we would always have a place at Kim Long. definitely not enough time to spend at this great place. We then were taken to the dining room where we were Sisters Julienne, Xavier and Chantal said good-bye seated and given homemade wine and Saigon 333 (ba ba to us in the traditional French manner of a kiss on ba) Beer. Sister Lihn then brought the first course of Pho both cheeks. We then got into our taxi as Sister (a great Vietnamese soup with vegetables and noodles). Chantal gave directions to the driver and we were off. She then brought in a platter full of a great panko bread- This day was one of the most rewarding days I have ever ed fried chicken and a whole fish. Everything was cooked spent anywhere. I am eternally grateful that I had my to perfection. The company and conversation was great. daughter there to share it with me. It will take something After dinner we were lead to the courtyard where the great to top this day. I don’t think that I have ever felt children were waiting. We sat in 2 padded chairs while the as good about anything I have ever done in a charitable others all had wooden or steel chairs. We felt like royalty. way than I did on that day. I felt good the day I first sent Trang read to us, again from a script that Christian had money to the orphanage, but to visit this magical place was prepared. She addressed Stacy and me telling us what a inexpressible. I am absolutely positive that neither great honor it was to have us at Kim Long and for me to Stacy nor I will ever forget our day at Kim Long. return after all of these years. She told me that because For more information, contact me or visit I had sent a picture of the church to Christian (called http://www.st-paul-hue.com. Bac Ki, by the staff and children) back in May of 2008, that verified Kim Long was the orphanage I had known, she had renamed the church as “Bob’s Church.” She was happy that the church was the link in my return. The church had been returned to Kim Long by the government just a few short weeks ago. Sister Chan- tal continued, telling us that it will be necessary to build a wall around the church soon to bring it back to Son Ca I. She thanked us for our previous gifts and new gifts and asked me to take thanks back to all who contributed. She felt that we would leave a piece of our heart in Kim Long, and I know we have. She told us that she and the staff would never forget us and we would always remain as one of their best friends. She ended with another thank you and sadness that Bac Ki could not be here with us today. She invited us to come back at any time and we would always be welcome. Trang then introduced the first act and each subsequent performance. There was singing and dancing and all was done rather well. All of the outfits worn by the children were made by the older girls in their seamstress class.

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by The Clatskanie Chief Commentary by: Published on 17 July 2013 Deborah Steele

“Never again will one generation triple-canopied jungles of the A Shau. burns as NVA soldiers were making of veterans abandon another.” Sixty-four men, from this one com- prisoners out of Dan and two other That is the founding principle of the pany alone, gave their lives fighting badly-wounded survivors. A fourth Vietnam Veterans of America. It was for our country, each other and the member of the crew was killed in the printed on a decorative wooden sign freedom of the people of Southeast crash. That was in February of 1970. propped inside a Bell UH-1 Iroquois Asia in the “,” in the Finally, in late March of 1973, after the helicopter inside the Fargo Air Battle of Hue, on “,” politically-controversial bombings of Museum in Fargo, North Dakota (for which the second battalion of Christmas 1972 brought the North when members of Company B, 2nd the “Screaming Eagles” received Vietnamese back to the table and Battalion, 501st Infantry (Geronimo), the presidential unit citation for the Paris Peace Accords were finally 101st Airborne Division’s Vietnam heroic ); in the siege of signed, Dan was released along veterans gathered there Thursday Ripcord, in with the other American POWs. evening, July 11. It was the scores of skirmishes and firefights Phil served in the A Shau from first organized activity of the along the Ho Chi Minh trail. April of 1969 fighting his way up company’s 2013 biennial reunion. Not infrequently, the Hueys were Hamburger Hill in May and surviving The poignant words have great mean- punctured by AK-47 or 51-calibre numerous firefights until March of ing to Vietnam vets. Especially machine gun fire from well- 1970, then spent his last six months there inside an example of the equipped North Vietnamese Army in the Army at Fort Carson, Colo. aircraft – also known as a “Huey” or (NVA) regulars as the pilots He was sitting in the bar of Hump’s a “Slick” that carried my husband performed miracles to take the Restaurant in Clatskanie, watching Phil, and the approximately 50 soldiers to temporary safety. the POWs’ homecoming on TV other “B-2 501/101st” veterans in Sometimes, those miracles didn’t when he heard the name of “Dan attendance at the reunion, in and happen. One of our company, Dan Hefel” read by the announcer. He out of firefights in the notorious Hefel, was serving as a helicopter looked up to see his old friend and A Shau Valley over 40 years ago. door gunner on a “Huey” when it comrade-in-arms whom he thought Too often, those helicopters took was shot down and crashed into a had been dead for over three years them bleeding and wounded from mountainside in the A Shau. He awoke coming off the “freedom” plane after landing zones chopped out of the with a broken back and third degree 1143 days as a POW most of it in a

WHAT A TURNOUT! 48 of us from B-2/501...from TET 1968, Hamburger Hill 1969, Ripcord 1970 and all those before and after 1967-1972 REUNION. WELCOME HOME!!!!

20 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 neighborhood of Hell deceptively of B-2 501/101st at the closing banquet and program. Dave spent named the “Plantation Gardens” banquet in Fargo Saturday night. over nine months in military prison in Hanoi, North Vietnam. Also honored that night was Leo hospitals, recovering from his I’d read Dan’s story and heard Phil “Doc” Flory, one of the company’s wounds. When he had recovered by The Clatskanie Chief Commentary by: and others talking about it, but last medics, who has written a book, sufficiently to go for a walk on the weekend with a small group of other Published on 17 July 2013 Deborah Steele Transition to Duty, about his grounds of Letterman Army Hospital veterans and family members in experiences in Vietnam and with the in San Francisco, he was spat upon the hospitality room at the Ramada men of B-2 501/101st. I finished Doc’s by civilians. He saw other wounded Plaza Suite in Fargo, I heard him tell book our second night in Fargo, and it Vietnam veterans have their crutches the story himself how NVA soldiers greatly increased my understanding kicked out from under them. dragged him paralyzed in a blanket of the stories I’ve heard and Phil remembers helping to load tied to a pole through the jungles the emotions I’ve witnessed. those wounded in that ambush onto and streams of Vietnam for a couple “How Fargo of You” “Why are you helicopters, but he didn’t personally of months before they got to the going to Fargo, North Dakota?” know his fellow Oregonian Dave “Plantation Gardens,” how they I was asked that several times Krautscheid nor Dave Reinheimer, threw him shackled into solitary when by those to whom I mentioned another of those wounded that he was especially uncooperative, our impending trip in the weeks day, until many years later. and how “the butchers” perform- preceding it. “To attend a About 20 years ago, Reinheimer, ed an appendectomy on him reunion of Phil’s Vietnam combat now president of Company B, 2nd without anesthesia. In response company,” was my standard answer. Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st to Phil’s question, Dan said that After getting last week’s Chief off to Airborne Division Association, began he had indeed known Dennis the press, we left for the airport early searching out and contacting other Thompson, raised in Rainier, Oregon, on Wednesday morning, July 10. Our members of the company who served who was serving with the Special friends, Dave and Pam Krautscheid in Vietnam from 1967 through 1972. Forces when he was captured of Portland, were waiting for us. Thus began the reunions which under heroic circumstances at Dave was badly-injured during an have meant so much to these Lang Vei in February of 1968. ambush in a rocky creek bed in the men, their wives and families. “One of the toughest guys I ever A Shau when volunteers from the Phil attended his first reunion, knew,” said the very tough Dan company were getting water on April hosted by Dave and Lynn Reinheimer Hefel. “He’d come out after hours 23, 1969. It was Phil’s first firefight, in 2001 in St. Louis, and hasn’t in the interrogation room (at the and Dave’s last. One “Plantation Gardens” prison), and man was killed and would drop to the floor and do a seven wounded in hundred push-ups just to show that ambush. Dave them they hadn’t broken him.” was loaded on a (Read about the amazing valor “Loach” helicopter of Dennis Thompson, a member in which the 2nd of the U.S. Army Rangers Hall Battalion’s Colonel of Fame, at http://www.langvei.com/ Robert German was /team-member-detailsdennis- traveling when he thompson.php) Dan, an Iowa farm heard of the need boy, survived hell, returned home, for airlifting the and fought through God-only- wounded. Colonel knows what kind of nightmarish German’s daughter memories to return to health and and her husband happiness. He’s a favorite at the were present at reunions. He came to the one we Saturday night’s hosted in Clatskanie in 2007, and he All the medics was honored by his fellow members in attendance.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 21 missed one since. I attended my first planes in Salt Lake City, we were sitting Dakota “holds a little known, but in 2005 in Tulsa, Okla., hosted by with the Krautscheids in the baggage much more remarkable story” than Phil’s sergeant James Duke and his claim area of Hector International the Bakken oil fields of the western wife Sandy. The Krautscheids and Airport in Fargo – commenting on part of the state, says de Celle. the Hazens hosted the next one, in the tractors displayed between the “A story of bankers quietly refusing, 2007, in Portland and Clatskanie. The baggage carousels – this is farming during the crazy years at the men of Company B and their wives country after all. Pam and I brought beginning of the 21st century, to are still relating fond memories of up something about the movie, and sell the whacky mortgages that their trip to our hometown and the I saw a woman glance at us. Her bankers and brokers across the rest warm welcome they received here. expression wasn’t angry; it was more of the United States were going nuts Since then, we have had reunions disappointed and a little bit hurt. peddling. Why?? Because around held in or near the hometowns “You know,” I said to Pam. “I bet they here, people don’t like selling things of the veterans who are hosting don’t like that movie very much.” that don’t make good sense or, worse them – in Kalamazoo, Mich. in 2009 Fargo is flat. It is cold in the winter, yet, things that might hurt people. (hosted by Leo and Ann Flory) and warm and humid this time of year. “Even if they’re profitable Even in Branson, Mo. in 2011 (hosted But it’s really a very nice small city. if they’re bankers. “So while the by Mike “Doc” Edwards and his When we arrived at the attractive rest of the rest of the United wife Jane). It was at the Branson and comfortable Ramada Plaza States is still living through the reunion that Chuck and Sue German & Suites and Conference Center, worst financial since the (no relation to Colonel German) headquarters for the reunion, we Great Depression as a result of the of tiny Ludden, N.D., volunteered were presented, among other gifts, subprime mortgage mess, North to host the 2013 reunion in Fargo. a copy of How Fargo of You “Lessons Dakota never had a mess, or a crisis. Because of the deep bonds Phil in Kindness from America’s Most We have far and away the lowest has renewed with the men he Surprising Success” by Marc de Celle. foreclosure rate in the country…” fought beside over four decades A former New York and Los Angeles Along with rock-bottom un employ- ago, we would travel just about resident who moved to Fargo in 2005, ment and foreclosure rates, de Celle anywhere for these reunions. de Celle has written a book-length also writes about Fargo’s high school Although we come from all over love letter to his new hometown. graduation and post-secondary the country, from many walks of life It turns out that Fargo, despite education rates among the highest and differing social, economic and its weather challenges, has a in the nation and its very low crime educational backgrounds, the wives culture of kindness that is quite rate. But, all of that, still doesn’t have also discovered, and increasingly remarkable. His book chronicles explain Fargo’s success. It’s the enjoy, a bond of sisterhood. I look hundreds of examples of random people. They’re nice, they’re polite, forward to the reunions as much as acts of the Golden Rule. they’re kind and helpful, and we got Phil, and besides the friendships, it Additionally, while unemployment a big taste of that especially from also gives us an opportunity to visit in the rest of the country has been our hosts, Chuck and Sue German, cities we might not otherwise see. over eight percent (and higher and their large extended family who But Fargo? Prior to traveling there than that in our neighborhood), welcomed us, assisted in the planning last week, my primary association Fargo which does not benefit from of various events and sightseeing with Fargo was the 1995 movie by the oil boon of western North opportunities around Fargo, and then that name which was nominated for Dakota has had only three percent shared their considerable talents seven Academy Awards and won two unemployment the lowest in the (Sue is a retired music teacher) in a for best original screenplay and best nation since the Great Recession hit. patriotic, musical presentation and actress for Frances McDormand. And, according to de Celle, who was sing-along at the closing banquet. The quirky movie is violent and full our guest speaker at Saturday night’s Besides the nice people, there are of obscenities, but despite that, I banquet, “there’s a direct relationship interesting things to see in Fargo. The like it. For me it’s endearing good between those numbers and the sightseeing opportunities on Friday characters, outweigh the bad. way people treat each other around and Saturday included the North After a pleasant flight, changing here…” The Fargo side of North Dakota Bonanzaville pioneer village

22 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 All the ladies in attendance. with 43 historic buildings on 12 acres the bond between these brothers- together with someone who was and thousands of artifacts of pioneer in-arms that was forged in blood “in-country” at the same time. life and the cultural heritage of the and pain, courage and fear, self- They pore over stacks of picture Red River Valley, and the Hjemkomst sacrifice, duty and love of country. albums, maps and military orders. Center in Moorhead, Minn. just Between reunions, the active They talk about the firefights, and the across the Red River from Fargo , members of the association reach brothers lost. They relax. Sometimes where a viking ship, built by Robert out to veterans of Company B who they shed some tears, but they also Asp and sailed to Norway by his family have not attended. This year there find things to laugh about. They in 1982, is on permanent display. were about eight “first-timers.” realize that they aren’t alone. That for There was also the opportunity They come in cautiously. Not sure if all these years, there have been other to view a “Black Hawk” helicopter they want to be there. Not confident Vietnam vets who understand; who which currently fulfills a similar role that they will have anything in also returned alone – without time to in Afghanistan that the Huey served common with these men with process their experiences with fellow in Vietnam. The Black Hawk’s pilot whom they walked through the soldiers to an ungrateful nation. attended the banquet Saturday night valley of death over 40 years ago. Sitting quietly, listening and and received a round of applause It is a remarkable and moving watching, you can see the burden from the men of B-2 501/101st. experience to sit and watch as the of that pain lift from their shoulders. Bonds Forged in Blood and Pain veteran reunion-goers welcome At last they have been welcomed But mostly, this reunion like all of the newcomers; find out when home. them we’ve attended was about they were in Vietnam, get them

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THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 23 George "Chester" Baxley, WWII Vet. He The Enemy had the 502nd "Pinned- became Mayor of this Town. He was a Busi- was assigned to HHC,502nd Inf. with LT./ Downed" in a field under a Crossed-Fired. nessman most of his life and a life-long COL. Robert George Cole, (M.O.H. Recip.) Against all odd the Enemy out numbered member of theDaniel Talon K. Chapter Cheney (101st). He as the C.O. He was one of the men in the the 502nd. The Mission was completed also loves "Life".Bellingham, The Talon Wa and R.G.Cole 502nd when the C.O. ordered "Fixed Bayo- with the last Bridge outside of , ChaptersD areCo., going 326th to Medmiss you. BN, 1st BDE net". This was the only (on Military Record) France destroyed. After the War, George 3 August 2013 of a "Bayonet Charge" in Europe in WWII. Baxley returned to Hewitt,Tx. and later on

Raymond E. Bechtoldt, 90 as a in the 101st Airborne and local landmark. In recent years, Raymond Feb. 19, 1922 Nov. 19, participated in the Allied invasion of Nor- enjoyed reading, visiting with friends and CPT George2012 L. RaymondBaron IV E. Bech- mandy, theHenry Battle “Buddy” of the Boschen Bulge and other family members, socializing with the elks Hamilton,toldt, age Va 90, passed away European operations.Randolph, He NJ returned home and the occasional trips to casinos. He is 101st Airbornepeacefully Division on Monday safely and101st married Aviation his sweetheart BN Division and wife survived by his wife, Lucille; his brother, 24 Novembermorning, 2012 Nov. 19, 2012, of 66 years,11 Lucille September (Gansmann). 2011 Ray loved Robert; his sisters, Rita, Catherine and of natural causes. Ray- farming, and he and Lucille purchased a Rosemary; his sons, Gary and Mark; five mond was born on Feb. 19, 1922 to Henry farm in Gresham in 1950, where they grandchildrenMerion and five “Cass” great Costroff-grandchildren. Col. Daniel Benefiel Frank Boyle and Hilda (Cordie) Bechtoldt in the farming raised two sons and farmed continuously Services will be heldHurfville, at Gresham NJ Memorial Sarasota, Ca Rifle, Co community of Belleville, Ill., as one of nine until 1995. Their roadside fruit stand on Chapel at 257101st SE Airborne Roberts inDivision Gresham, on children.361st Raymond Infantry served Regiment in World War II Powell, "Bechtoldt'sAssociate Berry Farm," was a Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. 7 July 2013 19 December 2012 Gerald "Jerry" Richard in both church choirs, was church treasurer of Higganum; his sister-in-law, Nancy Behm, 78, of Middletown, and served on the church council. Jerry Helfant of Old Saybrook; five grandchil- beloved husband of Eliza- played high school football, basketball and dren, Jaron and his fiancée, T'Aja, Jessica, beth (Dyer) Behm for fifty baseball and was inducted into the Mid- Brendan, Eric and Shannon and a great nine years, passed away dletown Sports Hall of Fame. He officiated grandchild, Jaden. Along with his parents, on Tuesday, December high school football for fifty six years, was a Gerald was predeceased by a sister, Mari- 18th at Hartford Hospital. Past President of State Board of Football lyn Cooney and a great grandchild, Kahlia. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the Officials, and former Commissioner of Foot- Funeral services will be held on Saturday, late Gustave and Mildred (Rau) Behm. ball Officials Association. Jerry donated December 22nd at 10:00am at Faith Lu- Jerry lived all of his life in Middletown win- time to BigSGT MichaelBrothers, C. wasCable a Little League theran ChurchWilliam with C. Coleman the Rev. Jr. John J. tering the last thirteen years in Florida. He Coach and a member of the American Le- Marschhausen and Rev. Perry Beaver offici- LTG (R) Sidney B. Berry Philpot, Ky Orlando, Fl was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serv- gion and the Elks Club, both in Middletown. ating. Burial will be at the convenience of 101st Airborne Divison (Air Mobile) HQ Co., 1st BN, 327th Inf. B 101st Airborne Division ing in U. S. Army with the 101st Paratroop- Living a lifeComabt filled Team, with sports, 101st art, music the family. Friends may call on Friday even- ers, employed1 byJuly Southern 2013 New England and travel, he also loved following UCONN, ing from 4:00 13to 7:00pmatDecember Doolittle 2012 Funeral KIA 27 March 2013 Telephone as a Project Coordinator and the Yankees and the Giants. Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown. supervisor of Repair Bureau for thirty five Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, In lieu of flowers, friends may make dona- years, and was a supernumerary of the Gerald Behm, Jr. and his wife, Jane and tions in Gerald's memory to Faith Lutheran Middletown Police Department. He was an Gary Behm and his wife, Susan, all of Mid- Church, 300 Washington Street, Mid- associate member of Emmanuel Lutheran dletown; a daughter, Kimberly Behm Kelly dletown, CT 06457 and may send messages Church in Venice, FL and a member of St. of Guilford; two sisters, Suzanne Castelli of condolence to the family at Paul Lutheran Church now Faith Lutheran and her husband, George of East Hampton www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. Church in Middletown. He was very active and Donna Negralle and her husband, Tony

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Stephen Kulwicki South Bend, In 101st Airborne Division 2 November 2012 Clarence Dale Lutrell Fort Mitchell, Al 101st Airborne Division COL David Schirmer Kyle 5 July 2013 Springfield, Va 501st Signal Bn, 101st Bryan McArthur James M. Pearson Jr. 9 April 2013 Manti, Ut Norwalk, Conn Co. A, 506th, P.I.R., 101st 5th member, 101st 19 November 2002 6 April 2013 26 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 Robert E. Perdue Jr. North Bethesda, MD 1LT, 506th Parachute Inf. Regiment, 101st 20 July 2011

Dean H. Reisch Morris L. Seefeldt Blackduck, Mn Highland, Ill 2/506th B Co. 8 February 2013 19 September 2011

Bobbye C. Shepard Memphis, Tn SPC Robert Pierce Associate Panama, Oklahoma 1st Bn, 506th Inf. Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team KIA 3 June 2013

Paul Aloysius Pyontek Donald J. Rich Boonton Township, NJ Wayland, Io 376th Parachute Battalion Co. “G” 327th Glider Inf. 17 June 2012 1 May 2013 SP3 Wayne Phillip Shoemaker SGT Justin Richard Rogers Washington Barton, NY 101st Airborne Military Police HQ Bn, 101st, Air Assault 27 January 2013 5 July 2013

PFC Stephen P. Polander Co. A, 506th P.I.R., 101st 26 November 2011

Edward J. Sims PVT Ancel “Red” Ruggles Tinton Falls, NJ Co. A, 506th P.I.R., 101st 504th Inf. Regiment, 82nd 6 January 2012 Airborne Division 28 June 2013

COL Raymond Singer Fort Belvoir, Va Charles J. Prochaska Brigade XO/Bn CO, 101st Co. A, 506th P.I.R., 101st 7 June 2013 6 December 2011

Jerome R. Reitenbach Leo Soucek Potomac, MD Daly City, Ca PVT Roy V. Runyan 187th, 11th Combat Aviation Bn HQ, 1st BN, 327th Inf Co. A, 506th P.I.R., 101st 2 April 2013 25 June 2013 9 September 2010

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 27 Soloman Torres Co. A, 506th, P.I.R., 101st 30 June 2011

2LT Justin L. Sisson LTC Douglas Crowder Wheeless Overland Park, Ka Brevard, NC 1st Bn, 506th Inf. Regiment, 1st Inf. Division/101st 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st 18 May 2013 KIA 3 June 2013 PFC Thomas L. Tucker Madras, Or 1st Bn, 502nd Inf. Regi- PPV2 James J. Wilder Jack Stern Fort Worth, Tx Boynton Beach, Fl ment, 2nd Brigade, 101st KIA 16 June 2006 101st Airborne Division A Co., 1st BN, 502nd Inf. 1 December 2012 28 November 2012

Alvin Viste Puyallup, Wa SSG Sonny C. Zimmerman MSG Ray Lee Strength 1st Co. 3rd/506th, 101st Waynesfield, Oh Tupelo, Ms 22 July 2013 101st Airborne Division 1st Bn, 506th Inf. Regiment, 30 May 2013 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st COL Thomas F. Whalen KIA 16 July 2013 Vienna, Va 82nd and 101st Airborne Madeline Gillespie 21 March 2013 Oxnard, Ca Associate

Lawrence Swan Duluth, Mn 101st Airborne Division 2 February 2013 George “Larry” Walker 30 May 2013

28 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 BRAVO COMPANY TRIBUTE TO GENERAL SIDNEY BRYAN BERRY, JR.

Good morning. My name is Robert Layton. In 1970 in Viet It was during this quarantine period that the buzz began: Nam I was a rifle platoon leader with Bravo Company, 2d do you know that General Berry was flying one of the Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne choppers? As the word spread, the amazement grew: a Division. At that time our assistant division commander general came to get us. Now I have to tell you at this point for operations was Sidney Berry. that, for the most part, the enlisted men of that era in Viet I am here speaking to you today because of an incident Nam had little to no contact with high ranking officers. The that forever endeared General Berry to the men of Bravo two were worlds apart and probably the enlisted personnel Company. I would like to take a few minutes to tell you of liked it that way; but the knowledge that a general came to the event because it speaks so well to the character of the get them filled these men with an intense pride and feeling man. It was a day that became known in Bravo Company of self-worth. The fact that a general would risk his life as “ the day the General came to get us”. Let me explain. to rescue a company of grunts was simply beyond belief. In October 1970 the 101st was operating in the mountainous Time went on, we returned to the field and eventually ranges in the northern part of what then was South Viet completed our tours, returned to the states and found our Nam. Bravo had air assaulted out of its Phu Bai base camp life’s work. Over the course of years however the men of and was inserted in the mountains on a reconnaissance Bravo remembered that day. Bravo Company has biannual patrol. We were out for approximately two weeks when reunions which I have attended over the past ten years. As some of the men started becoming ill with dysentery I gather with members of the company the topic invariably and were suffering high fevers. Due to extreme weather comes up: remember when the general came to get us? conditions including unrelenting, heavy rain, fog and low I know of at least two men who contacted General Berry visibility brought about by the monsoon season, helicopters to express their appreciation for his actions that day. One could not fly and we were unable to extract the ill soldiers of them is with us today. In 1995 Jon Chafin wrote the or resupply the company. As time went on, more and more general and said “We never met in any official or social troops succumbed to the illness and rations dwindled. manner, however I benefited from your care and concern a Bravo’s badly ill troops grew to number almost half the long time ago”. Jon also wrote, “ I know my mother would company and, as a result, we ceased all offensive operations. love to give you a hug”. It doesn’t get any better than that! I recall holding in a defensive position for two or three days General Berry touched these men’s lives in a way that I as more troops became ill in the unrelenting rain. Rainfall suspect every officer in the military hopes to do. But the for that month totaled 45 inches and small streams became general did it with a quiet modesty. In his reply to Jon, significant rivers flowing downhill at tremendous speed. Every General Berry gave full credit to then 1st Lt John Fox, his step was taken in mud that made any move an adventure. pilot, as “the person most deserving of credit for Bravo’s Since the weather refused to break, we were ordered to extraction”. Let me tell you, from my memory of that day, move by foot to lower ground where it was hoped the ceiling anyone who was flying in those conditions, pilot, co-pilot, would be high enough to allow helicopter extraction. After crew chief, door gunner, was exhibiting overwhelming two days of movement, and one dangerous river crossing, we courage and has the lasting gratitude of Bravo Company. found a valley floor, but no relief from the rain and low ceiling. But perhaps the general himself summed this up in his At this point we were two – three days without food, were response to Jon. He wrote: “Your letter reminds me of the drinking captured rain water, were more than soaked to the uniqueness of the bond that men form when they share the bone, suffering sleep deprivation and, in a word, miserable. experience of infantry combat. Nominally separated by age, Unknown to us, two helicopters were searching for us. rank, and time, you, John Fox, and I and our fellow Screaming In one was our brigade commander, Colonel Benjamin Eagles will always be uncommonly close in spirit, mind, and Harrison, and in the other General Sidney Berry. The memory. We have a lifelong claim on one another’s loyalty, helicopters found us and circled as we located some affection, support; we are a brotherhood of soldiers.” semblance of high ground for a landing zone and the I come here today as part of that brotherhood and I assure extraction began. The two choppers loaded up with grimy, you so long as two members of Bravo Company of October soaked troops and disappeared into the fog and mist. After 1970 are together, eventually one will turn to the other some time they returned for a second load and eventually and ask: Remember the day the General came to get us? extracted the company. I have no idea how long it took, Mrs. Berry, Bryan, and members of General Berry’s family: but we were returned to Phu Bai and quarantined while Bravo Company offers its most sincere condolences. medical personnel determined the cause of our ailments.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 29 101st Airborne Division Paratroopers Recognized in Remembrance Ceremonies and March

BASTOGNE, BELGIUM – Second World ceremonies honouring paratroop- national participation and a number War 101st Airborne Division Para- ers of the 326th Airborne Medi- of U.S. Soldiers have participated in troopers were recently recognized cal Company, 101st Airborne Divi- the march over the years.In addition, at annual 4-day, 128 kilometer walk sion, who fought in and around the participants have an opportunity to through the Ardenne held from 25- town of Bastogne. “These marches meet veterans of the Second World 28 June known as the 47th Marche keep alive the memory and sacri- War, as well as members of the Europeenne du Souvenir et de l’Amitié fice of Belgium and US Soldiers who Belgium Resistance who fought in the or European March for Remembrance fought on this ground over 60 years region. PHOTO one ; COL Jayson A. and Friendship; MESA for short. ago,” said Colonel Altieri at the Altieri (Centre left) presents a wreath The MESA, sponsored by the Bel- monument to 101st Airborne Divi- from the 101st Airborne Division As- gium Army, hosted more than 17,855 sion paratroopers. Colonel Altieri, sociation, along with civil and military walkers in the towns and villages from 1984-86, served as a 13B Field representatives from Belgium, and around Bastogne. Amongst them Artillery Cannoner with the 2nd the at the monument to the 326th were 2243 walkers, from 17 differ- Battalion, 31st Field Artillery Regiment, Airborne Medical Company, 101st ent nations, participated in the four 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division. Airborne Division, Bastogne, Belgium. days with four loops of 30 Km each, Similar to the more famous Nether- PHOTO two; COL Jayson A. Altieri 5016 persons who participated in land’s Marche, the MESA (Centre left), along with Belgium the Mini-MESA of 16 Km), and 1439 was originally created in May 1967 Civilian and Military officials, schoolboys and girls with their teach- by the “3ème Bataillon de Chasseurs renders honours to members of the ers participated in the baby MESA of Ardennais” (a Belgian infantry unit), 101st Airborne Division, Bastogne, 6 Km). U.S. military personnel par- the March used to be a military ex- Belgium. PHOTO three; COL Jay- ticipated in wreath laying ceremo- ercise to retrace the itinerary of the son A. Altieri (2nd from the right), nies on 35 monuments, to include battles on the “Chasseurs Ardennais” with Soldiers from Germany, the one each for the U.S. Army’s 17th, defense line in May 1940. The march United Kingdom, and the United 82nd and 101stAirborne Divisions. is held in 4 parts of approximately States at the monument to the 326th Colonel Jayson Altieri, a staff officer 32 km each between the towns of Airborne Medical Company, 101st at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Bel- Marche-en-Famenne, Sainte Ode, Airborne Division, Bastogne, Belgium. gium, laid a wreath from the 101st Houffalize, and Vielsalm.The Belgium Airborne Division Association at military continues to welcome inter-

30 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 Veterans Interment Project (VIP) Military Funeral Services for Deceased Veterans

On the recent 69th Anniversary of D-Day, the June 6, 1944 rest in his Memorial Park on June 6, 2012. His final resting Invasion of Normandy, six honorably discharged veterans place is in the Memorial Park with the veterans he honored. were laid to rest in a military honors funeral service at the In addition to providing dignified final resting places for Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. Previous similar qualifying deceased veterans at no cost, regardless of multi-veteran military honors funerals were conducted their branch of service or dates served, Mr. Kratz also on June 6, 2012 and Veterans Day, November 11, 2012. provided large annual gifts to the 101st Airborne Division These events were made possible because of the patriotism Association Scholarship Fund from the Catherine and and generosity of Charles E. Kratz, Sr., a veteran of World Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation trust fund. Before War II. Mr. Kratz enjoyed business success after his his death, Mr. Kratz requested that the 101st Airborne military service and became a friend of the 101st Airborne Association appoint an advisory group to assist his Division Association as a result of his close friendship with Foundation’s efforts. That group, consisting of three several members of the original “” who 101st Airborne Division veterans appointed by the had served with Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry 101st Airborne Division Association, now serves as the Regiment, 101st Airborne Division in World War II. Foundation’s Board of Directors. With indispensable Mr. Kratz’s concern for deceased veterans caused him to help from Morticians and Funeral Coordinators in the create the Catherine and Charles Kratz Memorial Park in Baltimore, MD area, the Board of Directors has made the historic Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. It is the Veterans Interment Project (VIP) a priority and a special setting, providing gravesites and columbarium has planned and executed each of the multi-veteran spaces amidst patriotic military memorials and benches, military funeral services. The Maryland National Guard honoring those who served and giving enduring solace and various branches of the military have provided to families who choose it as the final resting place for military support (bugler, firing party, color guard and their deceased veterans. The “Screaming Eagle” patch flag presenters) to make each ceremony a success. is proudly displayed on several of the Park’s memorials. After the most recent funeral service on June 6, 2013, Mr. Although Mr. Kratz passed away on June 15, 2012, after a Kratz’s son, Charles E. Kratz, Jr., Trustee of the Catherine long and heroic battle against cancer, he lived long enough and Charles Kratz Memorial Park and Foundation, noted to see his vision begin to become a reality. He was able to in an E-mail message to the Board of Directors - “Great view and enjoy the television news film coverage of the work. My father and mother would be very happy.” military funeral service for the six veterans who were laid to

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 31 MEMORIAL DAY Almost all Dutchmen (very) often graves as if they have buried their own so many mothers, widows, sisters, think they are the centre of the world sons. Especially worth mentioning is and daughters are represented here (while – during my first visit to the USA the fact that there is a group of over today by the statue of ‘The Mourning in 1990 – Americans said to me: “So, 100 volunteers who continue to seek Woman’. Every one of us at some point you’re from the , that lies to know more about these unknown had a dream for what we wanted for our in Copenhagen, isn’t it?”). They find soldiers. Only the last year (2012) they lives. For some of us, it was a promising themselves marvellous and the best found the remains of seven unknown career as a doctor or a businesswoman, and most clever people. Well known American soldiers somewhere in the for some it was a household filled with is the raised finger of the Dutch when battle areas of Holland, Belgium and happy children, for others it was to they think things (in the world) are Germany. They did and still do that travel the world. Look around you at going wrong, can better or can in an with an unprecedented and extreme the more than 8,000 crosses and stars other way. Some are of the opinion this stubbornness. Till now they have of David that surround us; none of their is a good quality, but as often others get identified over 150 unknown soldiers. plans were to end up here. We take this annoyed about their strong views and And every year we have a very afternoon to honour those who did not definitive positions. I remember US impressive ceremony at Margraten achieve their dreams. They dreamt of General (ret) John Sheehan. In 2010 -- American cemetery. In the week what a full life offers -- opportunity, in a speech in the Hague (Netherlands) before, schoolchildren put an American friendship, family, community, hope, -- he blamed the Dutch about the role and Dutch flag and flowers at each of joy, laughter, faith, love. Never forget, some soldiers got during the fall of the the 8302 graves. Each 101st soldier their sacrifice makes the very pursuit of Muslim enclave Srebrenica in 1995. gets a Screaming Eagle flag, as well. It’s our dreams possible. I think Churchill The Dutch prime minister, politicians every year a fantastic commemoration said it best when he offered that and persons present sneered at him. with thousands of visitors. Following ‘Never in the field of human conflict And during the the Dutch are parts of the text spoken during was so much owed by so many to so didn’t hesitate to criticize the US Memorial Day, May 26, 2013. few’. American soldiers till today are Army for their (merciless) approach First Mrs Maura C. Sullivan, no different than those that lie here. and way of war waged in Iraq. The Commissioner American Battle They are selfless, brave and women of Dutch military leaders, soldiers and Monuments. She said: “This is a conviction and men of integrity. They population proclaimed the slogans special cemetery because 100% of possess a physical and moral courage for Iraq: “Dutch Approach” and do our graves have been adopted by you beyond which most can fathom. They battle for the “Hearts and Minds” (there even is a waiting-list 3,000 long are Patriots. They believe in a greater (in my opinion this is a cover for the to adopt a grave). Before I continue good, in a cause much bigger than political wish: no dead soldiers). I simply will state —thank you. The their individual humanity. Those that Why this long, contemplative families of these fallen soldiers were lie here are our America’s greatest introduction? Because there is at permanently altered when their sons treasure. Those that have raised and least one thing in which you can not and daughters were killed in action. raise their right hand today to serve beat the Dutch and that’s the way There would thereafter and forever are America’s greatest hope. And you, they treat, appreciate and honour be an empty chair at the family dinner the people of the Netherlands, are their fallen American liberators. table. The son of Mrs. Miller of York, among our country’s greatest friends”. The American Cemetery in the South PA also was buried here at Margraten. Chargé d’Affaires of the USA Edwin R. of the Netherlands has 8,302 graves Years after the war she found the Nolan said: “Never forget that the price of American soldiers and a Wall of young Dutch woman who has adopted of liberty is eternal vigilance. Thanks Names of 1,700 American unknown her son’s grave and Miller wrote her, to the sacrifice of the thousands soldiers. Each grave is adopted by a you have – and I quote – ‘eased the fallen soldiers here, this struggle is Dutch family and they take care of the burden on my heart’. Mrs. Miller and no longer in Europe. Today, it is in far-

32 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 flung places around the world, in the that made you become very quiet. demonstrated by its commitment to hills of Afghanistan, the waters of the Later, I understood what all those leave no man behind. Ever respectful Horn of Africa, the skies of Libya, and white crosses, those white stars and of the fallen and missing, I would anywhere where people are striving to those names on the wall stood for. like to tell you that the Dutch still gain the same rights and freedoms for I understood that this was the final do efforts to find the remains of which so many fell here. We honour resting place of ten thousand young American soldiers missing in action. the memory of those who rest here. souls. Ten thousand young souls From the liberation you see more and May we never forget them, their who had come here from a far-away more Rosetta Stones which means legacy and ideals; may we always continent to fight for our freedom. Ten remains have been found, the missing live by their example and take action thousand young souls, none of whom are finally home. That they haven’t for their cause around the world”. wanted to give up their lives here. been forgotten, nor have any of their Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Ten thousand young souls, none of comrades who remain missing. Done Frans Timmermans. It’s a testimony whom wanted to see their families in by families and descendants who knew of the profound attachment the mourning. So much pain and sorrow or were told about the devastation Netherlands feels with the young for our freedom. Then I understood of war. Families who have made a American men and women who were why this place made me quiet. I commitment to never forget those prepared to risk their lives so that understood that this sacrifice was who have gone before in the name of young Dutch men and women could worthy of my deepest respect. I also service, honour, courage, devotion, live full lives in liberty, could become started to understand the message dedication, selfless sacrifice and the parents and grandparents, could pass of this place. We have lived here for pursuit of freedom”. “DE OVERSTEEK” on to next generations their memories almost seventy years in freedom, De “oversteek” is the Dutch word of occupation and oppression, so that free from war. Thanks to these ten for crossing. Last April we got a new we would understand the true value thousand souls, and many more still. river bridge (Nijmegen city), the of freedom. One of them is PFC Leo We must never forget for the sake of second last bridge before the “Bridge Lichten, from Brooklyn, NY, twenty the ten thousand souls that surround Too Far” (Arnhem bridge). The new years old when he was mowed down us here. Souls that are in fact literally bridge got the name “de oversteek” by a German machine gun, less than the founders of a united Europe”. (the crossing), which refers to the twenty miles from here. In his last letter Major General Joseph Reynes Jr., HQ famous and very brave river crossing he stated that he was resigned to his Allied JFC Brunssum, Holland. “The to capture the Waal bridge by the 82nd fate and that he knew he was fighting real story and legend of Margraten in in Sept the necessary fight against tyranny. and this Memorial is not necessarily 1944 (see google: waal crossing 1944; This letter is one of the most moving found on these markers but rather in very interesting). It’s an enormous testimonies of a young man willing the friendships and relationships that arch bridge: 940 ft long, 82 ft wide and to sacrifice everything, including his endure because the Dutch decided 198 ft high (made of one piece). During life, for liberty. Not at home, not in his to make something good out of the the very heroic crossing of the 82nd -- country, but overseas, for us, for our ashes, destruction and horrors of war. under heavy enemy fire and in rickety freedom. My family has adopted his Quite simply, what remains is love: love canvas boats – 48 soldiers died in half grave as a small gesture of gratitude for one another, love that is greater an hour. The fallen soldiers are recalled for his and his fellow soldiers’ sacrifice. than self, love that lasts. It is in this love in a special way. EVERY DAY at nightfall I stand here to honor these heroes, but where the friendship we honor today 48 pairs of huge lampposts (48 on pray that once the words of Secretary of endures and grows. Standing among each side) are lit up, pair by pair. After State John Kerry, recently spoken in the you and in this beautiful place, it is the last pair the main lighting goes Middle East, become standard: ‘From hard for this American Airman to find on. That’s the way we commemorate now on we send diplomats, so that we any greater friend or greater treasure the fallen American soldiers. do not need to send troops tomorrow”. than the people of Margraten and the King’s Commissioner of Limburg Mr. Netherlands. As faithful friends they Jan G.M. Coolen, Montgomerylaan 31 Theo Bovens. “I first came to this share this Memorial Day ceremony 5612 BA , The Netherlands cemetery as a small boy. A small boy with us and talk with their families Only cell phone 31.6.12358339 who did not know exactly what this and youth about the importance of (new number) place meant. But a boy who could feel those who have sacrificed for freedom. Email: [email protected] that this place was special. A place Margraten’s enduring relevance is

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 33 NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER SCREAMING EAGLES HIGHWAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Left to right: Senator Lou New Hampshire Highway 101 has D’Allesandro; Senator David Boutin; had a checkered past. In its days NE Chapter’s Tom McGall and Dick Pockwinse; and Senator Jim Rausch) as a two-lane, twisting and winding road connecting the NH seacoast with inland Raymond, it was dubbed the “Highway of Death” and it was punctuated by makeshift crosses and floral memorials to those who died in automobile crashes along its dangerous passing zones. The big rule for safety was “headlights on” day as well as night. Starting in the mid-1990s, the highway was expanded into a full-divided controlled-access freeway between Keene and Hampton Beach— and its safety greatly improved. It is now the major East-West highway in the southern portion of the State. In the Fall of 2012, the New England Chapter decided to take a page from the Southern California Chapter’s two-year effort to have the Ventura County, California, stretch of Route 101 renamed “The Screaming Eagles Highway.” New England Chapter members Tom McGall and Dick Pockwinse have been working with the New Hampshire Legislature to introduce the idea—with very positive results. In fact, on February 14, 2013 the bill SB 15 was voted on in the NH Senate and passed. The bill is now scheduled for House of Representatives’ Executive Session review in September 2013.

34 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 We are happy to provide a new, future success of our efforts. and payment to Bob Morrisseyin positive, patriotic identity for Chapter Annual Cookout advance is required this year! We this beautiful and vital highway The Annual Cookout will be held are planning on having a great time! route while memorializing the on Sunday, September 15 at the Check out our website for details: members of the Division. We AMVETS facility on Superior Drive http://screamingeaglesne.org! look forward to reporting on the in Natick MA at 12:00 noon. R.S.V.P.

FLORIDA GULF COAST to do in the past and is a significant and volunteer their time and efforts CHAPTER achievement for our small chapter. to run the chapter, please give My thanks to all of you who have this some serious thought. If you contributed one way or another in are interested in serving or want supporting these various projects. further information, just contact me. That being said, we still require Lastly, we have had two chapter donations to keep things rolling. In members in the past couple of addition to any personal donation months who faced serious physical you may want to make, consider problems, Eddie Pissott underwent asking anyone you know that owns a a triple by-pass surgery and Bill business or that you do business with, Bennett had a pace maker inserted. to make a donation to our Soldier R&R Both men spent several days in the program. This can be cash or items ICU at the Pepin Heart Institute PRESIDENT’S NOTES that we can raffle off to raise funds. and both are now doing well at Our chapter pamphlet is a good way home recovering. I know I speak A warm welcome aboard to Bill to show prospective donors what for all of us when I wish them both Stevenson our newest chapter we are all about. If you need any a complete and speedy recovery. member who previously served in of these to hand out please let me DAY AT THE RACES the HHB, 2/320th FA, 1st BCT, 101st know. We’d be happy to recognize Thirty-five people attended our Airborne Division and joined us from business donors with plaques and annual Day at the Races on Saturday, Afghanistan where he is currently certificates and have them attend 2 March. It kicked off with an serving as a military contractor. I’m our Bastogne awards luncheon. outstanding buffet at 11:30 and then happy to report that your Chapter I’m also asking everyone to always we moved to our reserved seating Board of Governors voted to donate be on the lookout for prospective section where Ralph Ormes gave $1,000.00 to the 101st Airborne new chapter members, everyone is a us some very useful tips on how Division Association’s Scholarship recruiter. If you know of any upcoming to bet on the ponies. Apparently, Fund, to be awarded this year. This events that attract large numbers of picking your favorite colored jockey is the first time we have been able veterans and may allow us to set up uniform, as I had been doing, is not to make a donation on behalf of the our recruiting tent, please contact all there is to it- if you are interested chapter and the intent is to continue us. We will have chapter elections in winning. Race number nine was to contribute annually as long as coming up in December and we designated as the 101st Airborne we are in a financial position to do need some good candidates to run Division race. Our thanks to Ralph for so. By my accounting, your chapter for President and Vice President. spelling Susan Mclean and putting contributed some $3,700.00 to To date, Chapter Governor George it together for us this year. It was various community and association Buck has thrown his hat in the ring a great day, and did I mention the activities this past year. These for the VP position and our Chapter buffet was better than last year? included our JROTC Program, the Secretary/Treasurer (after a bit of Soldier R&R program, support to arm twisting) has agreed to ship over Bay Pines Veterans Hospital and the for another tour. We are a volunteer scholarship fund. This represents an organization and our strength lies in increase in what we’ve been able those members who step forward

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 35 MINNESOTA CHAPTER year it happens to fall the weekend held. Our merry band of brothers before the 113th Congress S. RES. will also have Pow Wows to attend, 207 designating August 16th 2013 providing Honor Guards. We will wrap as and up the car show season as well while unfortunately it is the day we have providing opening ceremony Honor to lay to rest a Special Forces brother Guards. Then on Veteran’s Day we will at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. be co-hosting the annual ceremony Airborne Circle will have all the flags at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial up that day to honor both events. with our sister organizations the This year we will be honoring 20th Special Forces chapter, the the members of the 551st Airborne Weber/Kahler 173rd Airborne Brig- Infantry of WWII with a stone and ade chapter, and Midwest All plaque at Airborne Circle. The Airborne Alliance. Unfortunately, GREETINGS TO ALL OUR chapter will also have a table set up the 187th RCT chapter had closed SCREAMING EAGLE BROTHERS again at the state fairgrounds for a up shop this year due to failing military collectables show. This year health of the founding members. In Minnesota we have had lots to the Minnesota State Fair will honor Once again we wish all our fellow do this summer. As I write this we all Vietnam Veteran’s on one day chapters good times in upcoming are anticipating our 18th Annual during the 10-12 day event. Vietnam events and a swift return of all All Airborne Days hog roast on Veteran’s could register and receive the troops in harm’s way but August 10th it will be a great time free tickets to enjoy the day’s special especially to our own who are on had by all as always I am sure. This events as well as the regular events their Rendezvous’ with Destiny.

MISSOURI GATEWAY carried from D-Day June 6, 1944 Foggie, “so it was only a matter CHAPTER forward. The metal cricket originally of developing a memento and was produced in England, and presenting it along with a 101st provided n a means of identifying each Certificate of Appreciation to each of other in thick terrain or dark night. our six “heroes” before their families “We knew our members who served and guests.” Small teams of chapter in Europe,” said President Fred members visited Gene Galbraith

Eagle Gene Gilbreath Receives Certificate and Cricket Club mementoAt Springfield, MO Elks Lodge 409. (L-R) Wayne Twiehaus 156th AVN, Gene Gilbreath HHC 506th PIR, Randy Whitehead Gateway Chapter Secretary and Jerry England 2/506th Inf

CHAPTER ENTERS THIRD YEAR, HONORS 6 WW11 VETS

What better way to mark our third year, than to honor our six known Screaming Eagle chapter members and veterans of WWII in Missouri. That was the plan, when we established an Exclusive group, “The Cricket Club, symbolized by the “cricket” each Screaming Eagle

36 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 in Springfield, Richard Olson in of James Carlson, both of St. Louis.) mounted on a small plaque, with Cameron, Jack Armstrong in St. Crickets Placed on Plaques each veteran’s name and years of Louis, and Robert Hale in O’Fallon. Secretary Randy Whitehead located service during WWII. Then the visits (Cricket awards also were presented brand-new, brass crickets, now made were scheduled to honor these men. posthumously to the son of Amos in Birmingham, England. PIO and Almeida, and the daughter and son Chaplain Barry Hana had the crickets

Presentation of Cricket Club Memento and Certificate of Appreciation Presentation of Cricket Club Memento and Certificate of Appreciation to Richard Olson, WWII veteran of 1/327th PIR. (L-R) Richard to Robert Hale, WWII veteran of 506th PIR. Bob is holding the bible Olson, Gateway Chapter Chaplain/PIO Barry Hana, Gateway he carried throughout WWII, and still has his original Cricket. (L-R) Regional Director Bruce (Bubba) Thompson Eagles Barry Hana, Walt Sitzwohl, Bob Hale, Randy Whitehead, Harold Kellerman

Presentation of Cricket Club Memento and Certificate of Appreciation Presentation of Cricket Club Memento and Certificate of Ap- to Jack Armstrong, WWII veteran of 327th GIR. (L-R) Eagles Sterling preciation (posthumously) to James Carlson, WWII veteran Covington, VFW Commander Tom Mundell, Jack Armstrong, Fred of 327th GIR, an Eagle who soared prior to the presentation. Foggie, Lee Perry (L-R) Eagle and Missouri VFW Commander Tom Mundell, daughter Sandra Carlson and son Carl Carlson, Chapter President Fred Foggie MASS GRAVE D-DAY CEREMONY transferred to Jefferson Barracks Hale’s family enjoying his reflections on that day, 69 years ago -- when The chapter also honored seventeen National Cemetery and reburied Bob served his country so well. Screaming Eagles of E Company, 506th with little ceremony. Discovering Chapter Supports 515th Reunion Parachute Infantry and C47 Flight this gravesite, the chapter planned In addition to D-Day highlights, crew members who died in the an inaugural dedication ceremony the chapter supported the early hours of June 6, 1944 as part for D-Day June 6, 2013. Two St. Louis Kirkwood, Mo. Reunion of the of the Normandy Invasion. Only TV stations publicized the ceremony. 515th Transportation Company the pilot’s remains were identified, One TV station also visited the home members who supported the and he is buried in France. The of 92-year old Robert Hale (see Screaming Eagles in , notably, others were originally buried in above). He parachuted into France Operation Lamson 719 in 1971. a mass grave in France, but were on D-Day. The station recorded

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 37 MEMORIAL DAY IN SOUTHERN Chapter member and Company FIRST PARACHUTE JUMP ILLINOIS AND ST PETERS Commander Mike Lavin planned MARKERS PLACED, In addition to Memorial Day activities and hosted the gathering, with LTG GENERAL MILLER in May throughout Missouri, Chapter support of his American Legion Post HIGHLIGHTS DEDICATION Member Mike Foulk reported that 156 (Kirkwood), Grey Eagle, the Chapter member, John E. MIller nearby Southern Illinois townspeople local Anheuser Busch Distributor, of Kansas City, traveled to Jefferson were actively honoring our veterans. and the Transportation Corp Barracks, MO, to deliver the Ceremonies were held in Staunton, Museum at Fort Eustis. Individual dedication speech on behalf of Livingston, New Douglas and veterans displayed their “collector the five sponsoring airborne Worden. Staunton, in particular had vehicles” and local reservists units: the 82nd, 101st 173rd, a parade (including 101st flags on brought additional display trucks 187th and Special Forces. Former Mike’s Screaming Eagle Wrangler) to the reunion. A 101st Airborne CG of the 101st, he spoke of the and ceremonies at 5 different display was visited often by attendees. history, tradition and spirit of the locations -- four cemeteries and the airborne soldier. More veterans memorial at city hall. Boy than 500 attendees Scout Troop 34 placed flags and Boy enjoyed the 101st anni- Scout Bugler Andrew Cisler played versary of the first jump taps at the Staunton City Cemetery. and the unveiling of the One of the many highlighted two markers, one to the Memorial Day ceremonies in historic event and the Missouri was in St. Peters. Chapter other to the sponsoring member Walt Sitzwohl is vice airborne units. Comm- chairman of the St. Peters Veterans emorative Posters are on Memorial Commission. Other sale.Contact: Barry Hana, chapter members, Randy Whitehead, 314-753-8932. Tim Sorth and Terry Spurgeon joined Walt for the ceremony, the second CHAPTER SUPPORTS year the 101st flag has flown there. 515TH REUNION In addition to D-Day highlights, the chapter supported the Kirkwood, Mo. Reunion of the 515th Transportation Company members who supported the Screaming Eagles in I Corps, notably, Operation Lamson 719 in 1971. Chapter member and Company Commander Mike Lavin planned and hosted the gathering, with support of his American Legion Post 156 (Kirkwood), Grey Eagle, the local Anheuser Busch Distributor, and the Transportation Corp Museum at Fort Eustis. Individual veterans displayed their “collector vehicles” and local reservists brought additional display trucks to the reunion. A 101st Airborne display was visited often by attendees.

38 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 MICHIGAN CHAPTER of George (Larry) Walker; (HQ Btry. On May 7, 2013, the chapter myself 463rd PFAB) was also interred in and 1st VP Dennis Rebecca were the national cemetery in Holly, invited to attend the UAW-Ford MI. Lastly our regular lunch bunch quarterly business meeting in Detroit, member, Albert (AL) Lalonek; (A Btry. MI by Robert E. Rebecca, UAW to 321st GFAB) fought the battle with present what we do as a chapter cancer and finally went on to eternal of the national association of the peace. I was fortunate to spend time 101st Airborne Division Association. with Al at the lunch- bunch and the I addressed the meeting and read Memorial Day parades and the other off of the mission statement to the events that the chapter participated attendees, and went on to talk about in. All three of these great American the Screaming Eagle Foundation and patriots will be remembered at our that the national association has Greetings from the great lakes chapter reunion memorial banquet assisted soldiers and their families State of Michigan. We are looking this September. We as a chapter with individual grants totaling over forward to the 68th annual reunion cannot say enough about the $93,000 dollars, and further stated in Portland, Oregon this year. sacrifices and the character of these that they have assisted with utility Following up on the Michigan three men who we were fortunate bills, car insurance, rent, injured chapter, the month of May was to know and have as brothers in this soldiers and/or family members stay quite exciting and sad. We lost great veteran’s organization. God in hotels, transportation expenses three distinguished members of the Bless them all and their families for to hospitals for family member, chapter. First we were notified by Ms. what they gave without question. food, clothing, diapers and many Katherine Tozzi, daughter of Ralph We have a new member from other necessities. We thanked the S. Bennett, (HQ Co. 3/506 PIR) who the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; UAW and Ford Motor Company passed away in late April of this year Raymond D. Wynn (B 1/327 68’- 69’) for their generous contribution was buried at the national cemetery sent in his application for membership and to express our gratitude and in Holly, Michigan, with full military to the chapter and was accepted. appreciation by presenting a 2’x 3’ honors. One of our members, MSG We encourage all new members to matted and framed poster of the Jeffrey Rector, (Ret.), assisted with join the national association for at 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault all of the details to ensure that least one year and possibly attend titled “ Taking the Objective” to everything went smoothly. The the national reunion. Ray will be UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles, next notification of the passing of attending the chapter fall reunion National Ford Department and to one of our members was from Ms. also. We look forward to meeting Ford Motor Company Vice President Mary Gengler, the granddaughter Ray and his guest. Welcome home! Marty Mulloy, of Labor Affairs. Each

Pictured From Left to Right: George Larry Walker; 468PFAB, Albert Lelonek; A BTRY 321 GFAB, and Ralph S. Bennett; HQ 3/506th PIR

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 39 of these gentlemen had very kind Day parade, on the Saturday before Association, and inspiring words for our veterans Memorial Day. We marched with the Detroit Chapter and WWII member and as well as our active duty men 82nd Airborne Division Association, of the Canadian Legion, as well as and women currently serving Mid-Michigan chapter, and members the Essex and Kent Regiment of our country. Robert E. Rebecca of Post# 48 of the American Legion, Windsor, Ont. Canada. Afterwards presented the chapter with a check also from Grand Ledge. I was were retired to the park adjacent to for $10,000 dollars to assist our honored by being asked to give the the Dearborn Christian Fellowship organization with the forthcoming keynote address at the memorial site Church, to enjoy a BBQ lunch and national reunion in 2014. Remember, where the parade came to an end. I refreshments provided by the Buy American, and Buy a Ford! had the pleasure of speaking about chapter and the Church and Terry The month of May lunch-bunch the history of our beloved Division, Burke, one of the 101st re-enactors was quite interesting after having “The Screaming Eagles,” and of our with Able Company, 506th PIR. Terry met members from the First Special “Rendezvous with Destiny”. It was a is a construction contractor and Service Forces Association. The good thing I had the history of the devotes much time and effort to presenter S. Michael Beal, chairman 101st Airborne Division with me! entertaining the men and women of the “The Great Canadian Flag On Sunday, May 26, 2013, The who march in this annual event Project” had many insights into the City of St. Clair Shores celebrated each year. Our hats are off to the re- “Devil’s Brigade” not previously Memorial Day with a parade down enactors who help support this event. discussed. The chapter had the the main street. I marched with the On June 1, 2013, I and other pleasure of listening to and viewing Detroit chapter of the 82nd Airborne members of the chapter attended a 45 minute video of actual footage Division Association, of which I the WWII Roundtable of Detroit, of the FSSF titled, “Daring to die”. am a life member. As the chapter which was sponsored and held at The video centers on the selection members were waiting to assemble the Michigan Military Technical and and training of the Canadians and into formation, I had the pleasure of Historical society. The inaugural US soldiers selected for the force. meeting Brigadier General Michael program featured our own WWII Much was focused on MG Robert A Stone, Assistant Adjutant General, 101st Airborne Division veteran and T. Frederick and his style of leading Department of Military and Veterans author, Donald R. Burgett. Enlisting from the front, which eight purple Affairs for the State of Michigan. I at the age of 18, Don volunteered hearts can attest to. Our own inquired with the General if he would to become a paratrooper and found Herman Kasoff, (3rd Ranger Bn. / be able to address our chapter one himself in the ranks of the 506th FSSF) was featured in the video as afternoon and brief us on the state Parachute Infantry Regiment where well as Canadian, Ralph Mayville, of the military affairs and veterans he found himself knee deep in some (FSSF/Canadian Army). The FSSF will issue in the State. General Stone of the most monumental fighting of be having what maybe will be their and I exchanged business cards and the war in Europe. He wrote what he last reunion this September 25th will set a date in the future. There had seen and experienced in a four through the 28th at Caesar’s Casino are so many parades, so little time. book set, starting with Currahee! in Windsor, Ont., Canada. On the Memorial Day, Monday in the City The book was first published in evening of the 27th of October, a of Dearborn, Michigan, is the home 1967. Don recounted this part of dinner recognizing and honoring all of the Ford Motor Company and the his experiences as the anniversary of veterans will be held. If you are in largest Memorial Day parade in the D-Day, June 6, 1944 nears. Don gave the neighborhood, stop by and enjoy State. The parade begins with a fly an account from a private soldiers the camaraderie and renew old over by the vintage WWII planes perspective. It was well received acquaintances and make new friends from the Yankee Air Force, based out by the audience and Don was able with our brothers to the north. of Willow Run airport in Ypsilanti, to answer the question put to him. Members of the Michigan chapter Michigan. Then the Division one Don’s other books are: The Road to were invited for the third consecutive (military and veterans groups) begin Arnhem, A First Hand Account of year, to march in the annual City of to march pass the reviewing stand. “Operation Market Garden”, Seven Grand Ledge, Michigan Memorial This year we marched behind the Roads to Hell; Bastogne and the Battle

40 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 of the Bulge, Beyond the : A several presentations on the Polish German psychological warfare that Screaming Eagle in Germany. Don’s Underground during WWII. The next targeted the individual soldier and the books will soon be available for citation went to Robert E. Rebecca, methods of delivery on and around sale again. He can be contacted at; a new chapter member, who was the battlefront. It was interesting [email protected] if you wish to the contact and facilitator for the to see the different leaflets that inquire about his books. If you are generous donation from the UAW/ were specifically aimed at the British in Michigan and want something Ford organization. And last but not soldiers versus the American G.I.’s. interesting to do, visit the Michigan least, was the honorary membership Afterwards we had our raffle Military Technical & Historical of Canadian veteran, Ralph E. drawings and 50/50 that supports Society, located 16600 Stephens Mayville, of the First Special Service the monthly luncheon mailing. Road, Eastpointe, MI 48021-0137 the Force, WWII. After a delightful Chapter President Russ Eaton’s wife email address is; www.minths.org luncheon, our guest speaker and Sharon was the winner of the 50/50. The June lunch-bunch was a success chapter member, Mark Bando A good time was had by all. We as always with our beautiful wives presented, “Propaganda leaflets will reconvene next September just and significant other gracing the used in the ETO during WWII”. before our annual reunion in Fenton, tables. We had three individual Mark had an extensive collection of MI. Enjoy the summer, be safe, and presentations to make on behalf of authentic Nazi German propaganda fly the Flag and God Bless America. the chapter. First was a Michigan leaflets that were displayed upon Submitted by John C. Sosa, Secretary/ Chapter President’s Citation to the screen for all to see. Mark took Treasurer, Michigan Chapter. Cpt. Andrew (Andy) Ladak for his the audience into the world of the

OREGON CASCADE Bearers along with Airborne soldiers AREA CHAPTER Thank you to all the 101st from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. volunteers who helped make the The chapter participated in the We’re happy to announce new 68th Annual Screaming Eagle Albany Veteran’s Day Parade Chapter Members: Lyle A King, Reunion such a great success. for the 28th consecutive year. B Co, 1/327 Vietnam, Donald A. FALLEN EAGLES: We got together for breakfast Holland HQ HQ & SVC Co 2nd 506th Sgt Major Juan Ulep 7-04-1928 – and lunch at Elmer’s Restaurant. Ft Campbell, David P Cooper, Btry A 2-01-2013. Juan was a very active O.C. Brewer WWII 501st, Ed Casciato, 4th 77th FA (ARA) Vietnam, and Dale member of our chapter, Military Don Christensen, Brunk Conley, Widel C Co. 159th Avn Bn Phu Bai, Burial was held at Willamette Bill Collins, George May, David Roger Macomber H Co. 2/501, Phil Nat’ Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. Cooper and his wife and son, Jerry Dow 1/327 and David Hardin A 1/327. Gary Soules, E Company 2/506 Gomes, John Plavala, Mike Snider, Our Annual Meeting was held Vietnam of Prineville, Oregon passed Robin Bartel and Ralph Younce’s June 15, 2013 at the Sizzler away October 3, 2012. He was a lovely widow Elsie attended. Elsie Restaurant in Salem, Oregon with 23 member of our chapter and very active Younce donated Ralph’s 101st members and wives present. Mike in the Bend area veterans activities. Leather Jacket and 101st Polo Shirts Davis presented a miniature WWII Tim Howard, E Co. 3/506 Vietnam of for our summer picnic auction. soldier made by Nick Majerus Breeding, passed away in Memorial Day Ceremonies to Joan Lupescu in honor of her December, 2012. Tim served with Jerry were attended by Jerry & Kaye husband William H Co. 2/501 WWII. Gomes as a LRRP in 67-68 Vietnam Gomes and flowers were placed Walt Allegar, Co B 801 VN 158th Alvin Viste, I Company 506 WWII of on 17 gravesites of our Aviation Battalion presented all vets Puyallup, Washington passed away members and wives at Willa- present with a Welcome Home coin. July 22, 2013. Military Burial was held mette National Cemetery. Our next meeting will be the at Mt Tahoma National Cemetery, ROTC Awards were presented to the Albany Veteran’s Day Parade, Kent, Washington with Brian Kraft most outstanding Airborne Cadets at Nov 11th, Albany, Oregon. and Jerry Gomes serving as Pall the University of Portland, Oregon

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 41 State University, University of Oregon and Marine Veterans Paralympic own lives. Although we have lost a and Washington State University this Team skiers arrive to train on few of our members over the past spring. Thank you to Bill Wingett and Mt Hood’s year round glacier. several years, we are really lucky Jerry Reigers for making the awards Bravo Company of the 3rd of the to have so many of our guys still in and to Bill Collins, John Plavala, 506th Inf Regiment gathered for our good health and able to travel to our Jerry Gomes and Ray Westbrook annual “Company Sized” reunion reunions. They came a long way by for making these presentations at the Benson Hotel in Portland, car, plane, bus and train to get to to the fine young future Army Oregon on June 20-23, 2013. There Portland from every corner of the Airborne officers! This is the 28th were over 70 total in attendance Country. But that’s how we roll. year our Chapter has presented including spouses and even some Thanks to Jerry and Kaye Gomes awards to a total of 82 Cadets. kids and grandkids. It’s important to for dropping into our AO for a Gomes donated his carpentry skills have the younger folks join us and brief visit with Bravo Company and to build a secure room for the hear our stories or they will be lost. sharing in the fun. Submitted by Lee Troops Triumph and Adaptive Sports Two Company Commanders, Jim Paterson, 3/506 Bravo Company, Program at Timberline Lodge, Mt Waybright (OH) and Rich Lane (AZ), 3rd Platoon, 1st Squad 70-71 Hood for their equipment – sit skis were also in attendance; as well as Our Chapter Website is: and outriggers. Jerry and Kaye skied one of our platoon leaders, John www.101stAirborneOregon. with the troops in late April and were Green (TX) and Forward Observer com – please check it out. hard pressed to keep up with them! Dale Robertson (KY). We are so If you have any questions about joining Go Team! We’re looking forward fortunate to have remained close our chapter or the reunion, please to this summer when the Army after all these years of living our contact Jerry Gomes at 503-668-6127.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (2/502 FC) and wife, Lorrie; Albert Tim McElrath dishes up the CHAPTER Berwick (A/502/FC), Phil Dow (D beans with Vince Rogers Co. 1/327 VN), Mike Collins (A 502 and Ron Gillette standing by. VN), Ron Moore (A Troop 2/176), Once again, the food was great and and Basil Brunner (502/VN). the residents seemed to thoroughly Barbecue at the Menlo Park VA enjoy themselves. Those who As we have done since 2008, could congregated in the dining members of our Chapter assisted room or outside by the barbecues. members of the All Airborne Meals were also delivered by Services Association of Marina, CA, staff to patients in their rooms. with the annual June barbecue for Those who attended couldn’t help residents and staff of the VA Medical but notice the construction in Center in Menlo Park. The Menlo progress at the facility. This was a Our quarterly meeting was held on Park Medical Center is one of three factor last year as well, but this year Saturday, June 1, 2013, following the inpatient facilities within barbecue for the residents of the the VA Palo Alto Health Care VA Medical Center in Menlo Park. System; the other two are Those members in attendance in Palo Alto and Livermore. were Chapter Vice President Tim NORCAL Chapter member McElrath (C Co. 159th Aviation VN) Vince Rogers, who is also and his wife, Joyce; President Jim affiliated with the All Peterson (2/502 Recon VN) and his Airborne group, once again wife, Mia; Tony Cardenas (D Co. spearheaded the event. 1/327 VN) and his wife, Florence; Secretary Ron Gillette (B Co. 2/502 Tim McElrath dishes up the VN) and wife, Marsha; Vince Rogers beans with Vince Rogers and Ron Gillette standing by.

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the barbecue itself could not be held The courtyard was redesigned to service dog training, work therapy, in the central courtyard and had to be increase usable space accessed by and centralized computer access. moved to a much smaller area with scooters and other mobility devices, NOR CAL CHAPTER very little room for outside dining. This and accommodate the regular SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS is a temporary situation, of course, events hosted in the courtyard. This In May of this year, during award due to the ongoing construction is due to be completed by the end of ceremonies at the University of that we saw last year as well. the year, so at next June’s barbecue Nevada, Reno, and at Santa Clara The Building 331 A-Wing and we should be able to see the results. University, representatives of Courtyard Renovation is one of Other renovation and construction the NORCAL Chapter presented several construction projects that projects at the Menlo Park campus deserving ROTC cadets with our are due for completion in 2013 will be ongoing through 2014. scholarships and other awards. Our and 2014. Dining, therapy and One phase that was completed in membership was impressed by the recreational spaces in the A-Wing April is the new 10,000 square foot outstanding young people receiving have been redesigned and updated, Welcome Center, which will house the awards. The cadets all have maintained high overall grade point and a patient lounge, library, and a number of programs, including averages, including a maximum computer room are being added. art, music and recreation therapy, 4.0 average in their ROTC courses.

Proud award recipients (left) at the University of Nevada, Reno, posed with NORCAL Treasurer Lance Thelen, President Jim Peterson and Vice President Tim McElrath. Standing next to Lance is Cadet Tyler Park, recipient of the 101st Airborne Division’s Medal and Certificate of Excellence. In the middle is Cadet Kevin Gerow, recipient of NORCAL Chapter’s $500.00 Scholarship. Both Cadets also received military history books provided by SGM(R) Lloyd Rahlf.

Above with SGM(R) Lloyd Rahlf are UNR Cadet Hamilton (left), Cadet Mary Ann Ong, who was presented by SGM Rahlf with his Leadership Award, and Cadet Andrew Fishman, recipient of SGM Rahlf’s Sierra Guard Trophy. Not pictured is Leadership Award recipient Cadet Dashawna Jimerson.

Pictured Above: NORCAL officers Jim Peterson and Lance Thelen Residents moved represented our Chapter, along with member and throught the serving alumnus Marty Sammon (not pictured), at Santa lines with plates piled Clara University’s ROTC Awards Ceremony. hile; the dining room Jim presented the NORCAL Chapter’s $500.00 “Claude Boone Memorial Scholarship” to Cadet was packed Kaileb Kim (center left). Marty Sammon, on behalf of SGM(R) Lloyd Rahlf, presented his Leadership award to Cadet Kim. Lance presented the 101st Airborne Division Association’s Medal of Excellence and Certificate toCadet Chase Vera (center right), who was also presented with SGM(R) Rahlf’s Leadership award by Marty Sammon.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 43 UNR Says Thank You presentation of your award at our the awards they receive by having Lloyd Rahlf passed along a letter annual cadet award ceremony. Your the opportunity to interact with to him and our Chapter from generous contribution continues to the presenters and learn about Lieutenant Colonel Michael F. motivate our cadets to achieve the the history behind each award. Minaudo, Professor and Chair of highest standards of performance in Thank you again for your generous the Military Science Department preparation for the day that they will contribution to the UNR ROTC at the University of Nevada, Reno: graduate and commission as Second scholarship program. You are a “On behalf of the University of Nevada, Lieutenants in the United States Army. part of the extended family of the Reno (UNR) Army Reserve Officer I am honored that you made the time program and one of the reasons Training Corps (ROTC), we would for not only the ceremony but to why UNR ROTC continues to be like to thank you for your continued attend the reception afterwards. The an outstanding organization.” support of our programs through the cadets gain a greater appreciation of

PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER Guarnere. Chapter president Heads-Up Dept: “Duke Gallagher, treasurer Marty 1) The VA launched a new hotline, Tomkin, were also in attendance. 1-855-VA-WOMEN or 1-855-829- It was an outstanding turn-out..!!! 6636, to respond to questions 2) On Friday, August 16th, at the from women veterans, families Philadelphia City Hall there was and caregivers about the many VA a contingent of veterans along services and resources available to with and fellow SE Penna Airborne women veterans. Women make troopers, “Wild Bill” Guarnere and up nearly 15-percent of today’s Mike Daily, along with city officials active-duty military and 18-percent including Councilman David Oh of Guard and Reserve forces. Even Meeting Notice (82nd) to welcome seven army though the number of women The monthly meetings take place officers who were running 500 using VA healthcare has doubled on the 3rd Wednesday of each miles from Duke University to over the past decade to more than month at the Continental American “Ground Zero” in New York city, 350,000, women still only account Legion Post # 263, at 7:30 PM sharp!! conducting a “non-stop- relay,” for 6-percent of the total number of The post is located at the corner of to raise funds and awareness for veterans seeking VA healthcare. The Wissahickon Ave. and Hansberry St. veterans. The funds they raise will new hotline joins numerous other Repetitive Orders: Keep me updated benefit “The Mission Continues”, VA hotlines that provide critical on all Chapter news, OR e-mail a non-profit veteran’s organization information and assistance to all address changes. My e-mail is founded by a former Navy SEAL. veterans, such as those in crises or [email protected], or call me 3) Jerry Berry, who served with the 3rd in danger of becoming homeless. at 267-973-0600. Also, mail can be Battalion, 506th Infantry at Campbell Learn more at www.eBenefits. sent to our assistant editor, Marty and in Vietnam is helping to organize va.gov and MyHealtheVet.va.gov. Tomkin. His e-mail is …met101sepa@ a special reunion in 2014 in Tunica, 2) A grove is located gmail.com, and his # is 215-219-8675. . It will take place June in the Valley Forge (Penna) National Chapter and 101st Division News 8-12 at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. Park. This testament to the valor For complete details check out of those who served our country 1) Chapter member, Ed Bonk www.currahee.org. or contact Jerry should be visited as often as possible. organized a “VETTES’ for VETS” at [email protected]; or Paul However, it can also be viewed on line. and “AIRBORNE DAY” at his “Ponytail” Cauley at ponytailpaul@ The site is…. www.friendsmohgrove. restaurant, Katie O’Donnell’s on gmail.com. Jerry has also indicated org. Check it out…!!! Saturday, August 17th. There that these reunions are open to Casualty Dept and Sick Call: was a military vehicles display and the “Screaming Eagles” of all units. 1) 1) Very sad news to report. One special guest of honor was “band of our beloved Chapter members, of Brothers” member “Wild Bill”

44 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 “Cass” Costroff, passed to God Interment was at Gloucester Co. on July 7th. He was a veteran of Veteran’s Cemetery, yesterday World War II, serving with the 101st on July 13th. Cass, our Airborne Airborne Division in Holland and brother…you’ve earned your eternal the Bulge. He received a Purple rest with God, and your wonderful Heart and the Bronze Star. His first wife, Rose. We will ALL miss you, name was Merion, and he was born Cass,…and that is.. a true story..!!! in Philadelphia, PA, but had lived in Hurffville, NJ for 57 years. He loved animals, especially feeding

the ducks at Atkinson Park near his Above: Ed Bonks on “Airborne home every day. Cass was a great Day”. Left: “Wild Bill” for the jokester and would usually end mission continues. each tale or joke with his classic line...“and that’s a true story”…!!

• Paul Van Daele SCREAMING EAGLE VETS SEEK 0497/72 03 27 [email protected] • Eddy Monfort ‘LOST’ MEMBERS 0491/074925 [email protected]

www.ardenneswhitestar.be Mail: white.star.@gmail.com The Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division have been around for generations, fighting in WWII to the present. Currently, they have members deployed in Afghanistan and more than 250 Screaming Eagles of all eras living right here in the

"L'humanité devra mettre un terme à la guerre, Reno-Sparks area. They want to locate ou la guerre mettra un terme à l'humanité." John Fitzgerald Kennedy all their buddies to keep them informed of current deployments, reunions and Ardennes opportunities to serve other veterans. The White star – US Army Screaming Eagles are known for their daring role in the D-Day landings at Normandy during WWII. Members of the Screaming français english nederlandS Association Association Vereniging Dénomination : « Ardennes – White Star – US Army » Name: “Ardennes – White Star – US Army” Naam: “Ardennes – White Star – US Army” En abrégé : « White Star » asbl. Short name: “White Star” Afgekort: “White Star” vzw. Eagles parachuted into Normandy and

Objectifs : Objective Doelstellingen: Perpétuer le devoir de mémoire et de reconnaissance à l’égard The objective is to keep alive the memory of and to show reco- ‘White-Star’ heeft tot doel de herinnering levendig te houden en des nombreux militaires et civils des armées américaines et al- gnition towards the many military and civilians of the US and blijvende erkenning te betonen aan de vele militairen en burgers cleared the way for the 1st and 4th Infantry liées, tués, blessés ou disparus durant la Bataille des Ardennes. allied armies, killed, wounded, or missing in action during the van het Amerikaanse en van de geallieerde legers, die tijdens de . Slag om de Ardennen zijn gesneuveld, gewond of vermist. Activités : Divisions at Omaha and Utah beaches. • Participer à titre individuel ou en tant que collectionneur de Activities Activiteiten véhicules de la US Army ou des armées alliées, de l’époque 40 The ‘White Star’ association ‘White-Star’: – 45, aux diverses cérémonies et commémorations organisées • Participates, individually or as collectors of World War II vehi- • Neemt, hetzij individueel, hetzij als verzamelaar van voertuigen die door het US Army of par les autorités américaines (Memorial Day) et belges, no- cles of the US or allied armies, in commemorative activities door de geallieerde legers tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog werden gebruikt, deel aan This summer the group is looking for tamment à l’occasion de la Foire aux Noix /NUTS organisées and ceremonies organised by the US (Memorial Day) or Bel- herdenkings- of andere plechtigheden, die georganiseerd worden door de Amerikaanse par la Ville de Bastogne. gian authorities, in particular during the NUTS fair (“Foire aux (Memorial Day) of Belgische overheden, met name ter gelegenheid van de door de stad Noix”) organised by the Commune of Bastogne. Bastenaken georganiseerde «Foire aux Noix/NUTS»; • Organiser à l’attention de touristes de toutes nationalités des ‘lost’ members. The Screaming Eagle’s circuits en véhicules US du « Périmètre de Bastogne » ou des • Organises tours with US Army vehicles in the “Bastogne Peri- • Organiseert, ten behoeve van toeristen van alle nationaliteiten, rondritten met Ameri- randonnées vers d’autres sites ou monuments de la Seconde meter”, for tourists of all nations and walking tours along other kaanse legervoertuigen uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog, in het kader van de “Périmètre de Guerre mondiale avec l’assistance d’un guide local agréé. World War II sites or monuments, with the support of certified Bastogne” of wandeltochten naar andere sites of monumenten die herinneren aan de local guides. Tweede Wereldoorlog, en zulks in samenwerking met geaccrediteerde lokale gidsen. organization has 7,600 members and 28 • Perpétuer le devoir de mémoire à l’égard des jeunes géné- rations en organisant notamment des rencontres avec les mi- • Keeps alive the memory of World War II, especially as regards • Draagt ertoe bij dat de herinnering aan de Tweede Wereldoorlog levendig lieux scolaires et le corps enseignant. the younger generations, by organising events with schools wordt gehouden bij jongeren door bijeenkomsten met scholen en leraren chapters, including Eagles currently serving and teachers. te organiseren. Partenariats : Les activités décrites ci-dessus seront menées en étroites colla- Partners Partners boration avec les organismes suivants : The above-mentioned activities are organised in close coopera- De bovengenoemde activiteiten worden in nauwe samenwer- on their fifth tour in Afghanistan. • Les communes de Bastogne, Bertogne, Sainte-Ode, Vaux-sur- tion with the following partners: king met de onderstaande partners georganiseerd: Sûre, Houffalize, Manhay ; • The Communes of Bastogne, Bertogne, Sainte-Ode, Vaux-Sur- • De gemeenten van Bastenaken, Bertogne, Sainte-Ode, Vaux- • L’Ambassade des USA; Sûre, Houffalize, Manhay ; sur-Sûre, Houffalize, Manhay; • Bastogne Barracks; • The American Embassy to Belgium; • De ambassade van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika; Besides the reunion, members have special • Le Bastogne War Museum ; • Bastogne Barracks; • Bastogne Baracks; • 101 Airborne Museum Bastogne ; • The Bastogne War Museum; • Het Bastogne War Museum; • Le Bastogne Ardennes 44 Museum ; • The 101st Airborne Museum Bastogne; • 101st Airborne Museum Bastogne; • Le Syndicat d’Initiative et de Tourisme de Bastogne ; • The Bastogne Ardennes 44 Museum; • Het Bastogne Ardennes 44 Museum; NARA) Photos photos: Toutes publique. voie la sur jeter pas Ne • Daele Van Paul responsable: Editeur programs to comfort wounded soldiers in • La Zone de Police Centre Ardenne. • The “Syndicat d’Initiative et de Tourisme” of Bastogne ; • Het Syndicat d’Initiative et de Tourisme de Bastogne; • The “Centre Ardenne” Police Zone • De Politiezone “Centre Ardenne” Organisateurs : • Paul Van Daele 0497/72 03 27 Organizers Organisatoren the hospital and assit today’s Eagles and [email protected] • Paul Van Daele 0497/720327 • Paul Van Daele 0497/720327 • Eddy Monfort 0491/074925 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • Eddy Monfort 0491/074925 • Eddy Monfort 0491/074925 their families. Contact SGM (R) Lloyd J. Rahlf [email protected] [email protected] www.ardenneswhitestar.be mail: [email protected] www.ardenneswhitestar.be www.ardenneswhitestar.be mail: [email protected] mail: [email protected] at 775-359-2975 or email him at 1rahlf@aol. com for more information.

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The registration fee is $80/person and includes a Thursday evening meal, Friday breakfast buffet, and the Banquet. See the Reunion Schedule as the order of events has changed. We are now at the Marriot Hotel across the street from our previous location. Free parking, free airport shuttle and within 2 miles of the hotel. See the Snowbird Activities Sheet for details on the Golf tournament, Group Dinner at the Historic Columbia Restaurant, Deep Sea Fishing, the Parachute Jump, Museum and Victory Ship tours. For more information or to register visit our website at http://www.101abnfgcc.org

Registration Fee $80 Number of People Total Golf $65 Number of People Total DonateActive Duty Meal $40 Number of People Total Parachute Jump $100 Number of People Total Deep Sea Fishing $100 Number of People Total Dinner & Show N/A Number of People Total Military Museum N/A Number of People Total

If you have any questions please contact: Eddie Pissott at (813) 454-3205, [email protected] or William Ball at (813) 948-3208, [email protected] Make checks Payable to: FGCC, 101st ABN ASSN Mail Payment to: Florida Gulf Coast Chapter c/o Eddie Pissott 13311 Hamner Avenue, Tampa Florida 33612. Hotel reservations may be made by calling 800-627-7468 - use Group Code FRE FREA for our special reunion rate, or through our website at http://www.101abnfgcc.org

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Wed.05 Feb 12:00 Registration Opens 15:00 Hospitality Room Opens

Thur.06 Feb TBD Deep Sea Fishing Trip 09:00 Golf Tournament Cheval Country Club 09:30 Registration Opens (Each Day) 09:30 Coffee in the Hospitality Room (Each Day) 09:30 Association Store Opens (Each Day) 09:30 Vendors open (Each Day) 12:00 Hospitality Room Bar Opens (Each Day) 15:00 United States Central Command briefing or 101st ABN DIV Brief 18:00 Sandwiches, cold cuts, salads, meat balls & desert, Hospitality Room 19:00 Daily Raffle Drawing, Hospitality Room

Fri. 07 Feb 07:30-09:30 Full Breakfast Buffet (Salon D) 08:00 Committee Meetings Begin (Separate Schedule) 13:00 Individual & Group Activities Military Museum Trip, Liberty Ship/Aquarium Trip, Hard Rock Casino Trip, Bowling etc 15:00 101st ABN Association Briefing to all members 17:00 Daily Raffle Drawing (Hospitality Room) 17:30 Depart for Columbia Restaurant Dinner in Ybor City (Hotel Shuttle)

Sat.08 Feb 06:45 Parachute Jump at Zephyrhills for those who wish to participate. 08:30 Board of Governors Meeting 1700 Hospitality Room Closes 18:00 Banquet, Raffle Drawings, Cypress Ballroom 20:00 Hospitality Room Re-opens (when banquet concludes) 21:30 Daily Raffle Drawing, Hospitality Room

Sun. 09 Feb Depart

*Notes No shorts or T-shirts at the banquet, collared shirts & slacks please. Sports coat with or without tie is preferred, or uniform.

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Golf, We will have our annual Snowbird Golf Outing at the Cheval Golf and Country Club in Lutz, Florida. The date is Thursday, February 6, 2014 with “balls in the air” by 0900. We will use the “scramble” format that we used this past year with players hitting from designated tees based upon individual handicaps. The cost will remain the same as last year at $65 per person and will include range balls for all attendees. We would like to see a large turnout this coming year. Please be sure to register for the golf outing when you register for Snowbird. If you have any questions concerning the outing you may contact Rick Lencioni, Golf Chairman, at [email protected] or at 813 416-8965.

Parachute Jump, 0645 Saturday, 8 February. Participate in a static line jump with the Phantom Airborne Brigade. Cost is $100/person, you must have a DD Form 214, or Jump School Certificate proving airborne qualification, boots, helmet and a complete uniform (BDU, ACU, Jungle, Multi-cams, etc. but do not mix different types) are also required. Check with Eddie Pissott for details when you register.

Dinner and Flamenco Show at the Columbia Restaurant. Friday, 7 February 6:00– 8:30 PM Dine at the oldest restaurant in Florida located in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City. Since 1905, the Columbia has satisfied palates with award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and an outstanding selection of Spanish wines. Be captivated by the Flamenco Show performed by talented Spanish dancers; visit their on-site gift shop for a variety of unique gifts, fine cigars & accessories. This is an evening you will thoroughly enjoy. If you want to arrive early to explore the Spanish culture of Tampa’s historic Ybor City, or stay late and experience the night life the area has to offer, you must arrange for your transportation. Costs per person payable that evening - (Round trip Hotel Shuttle transportation, $10 payable to the Marriott, and the Flamenco Show, $6 and menu elections and drinks payable to the Columbia Restaurant). Please send in your reunion registration 45 days prior to the reunion in order for us to make reservations and to ensure you don’t miss out on this outstanding cultural experience.

Deep Sea Fishing For 6 people, spend the morning fishing in the Gulf of Mexico then take your catch to a local restaurant where they will prepare and serve it to you for lunch. Cost is $100.00 each. We only coordinate this trip and assist with linking up and sharing transportation, etc Please register early as we have to make a deposit to hold the date and boat.

Armed Forces Military Museum 1-4 PM Friday, 7 February, 35,000 square feet of displays and exhibits. Hotel shuttle transportation is $10. We will coordinate the hotel shuttle. Museum entrance fee is $13, retirees with ID card are free. Check out the exhibits and museum at http://armedforcesmuseum.com.

Individual Activities (The Aquarium & Victory Ship are co-located, the History Center is 3 blocks away)

Tampa Bay History Center 12,000 year history of Florida told through artifacts and audio visual exhibits. Includes a 1920s cigar shop and maps dating back to the 16th century. Show your reunion ID and receive a group rate $9/adults, $7.50/se- niors. http://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org.

SS American Victory Ship Mariners Museum One of only 4 fully operational WWII ships in the country which hosts a world class maritime museum honoring the American Merchant Fleet going back to 1775. Rare artifacts, uniforms, medals, documents and photos are on display. Adults $10, Seniors $8, veterans $8. More info at http://www.americanvictory.org/

The Florida Aquarium A first class large facility offering many different exhibits, events and activities. Adults $21.95, Seniors $18.95 more information at http://www.flaquarium.org.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 59 60 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 desert strike one

Written by U.S. Larry Redmond “In May 1964, U.S. Strike Command (STRICOM) launched the what an experience that was. I had been invited to ride up largest military exercise since World War II. Known as Joint Exercise front for the last segment of the trip from Campbell. I had Desert Strike, it simulated a nuclear air and ground battle between the governments of Nezona and Calonia over water rights within never been in the cabin of a C 141 and was enjoying the ride the Colorado River watershed south of Las Vegas. Two joint task as we began our approach to the runway. About 1000 feet forces, involving 100,000 U.S. Army and Air Force personnel, and up, as we were descending, the copilot suddenly shouted utilizing over 900 aircraft and 500 tanks, were mobilized. This that there were jet aircraft taxiing on our runway. The pilot training maneuver took place on more than 13 million acres of pulled us up and turned out of the traffic pattern as the AF public and private lands in the California, Nevada and Arizona deserts at a cost of 54 million dollars, or 540 dollars per man. pilot gave the Marine Air Traffic Controllers one heck of a A war cabinet for each country lent realism to the games by chewing out. On the next approach the runway was clear. introducing a political dimension to decisions concerning the Camp Las Pulgas, aka The Flea, was a WWII Quonset employment of nuclear or chemical weapons. The 101st Airborne hut cantonment area in much need of repair, at least by Division “Screaming Eagles” participated in Desert Strike which included a parachute drop. On May 25, 1964, the 101st seized a our Army standards.. For three weeks we trained, ran critical pass held by ‘enemy’ armor units. the hills and relaxed a little before An umpire halted the exercise shortly the exercise. As I recall a great after contact with the enemy was made. deal of beer was consumed at the This exercise led the development of new tactics for the nuclear battlefield and local enlisted club but we never contributed to the end of the . had a problem with the Marines. Thirty-two Cold War warriors gave their Mutual respect maybe because we lives during the conduct of this exercise. all thought we were elite soldiers. Past 101st Airborne Division Association While at Las Pulgas one of our President and Chairman of the Board, Larry Redmond, participated as a young 1st frequent AWOL troopers came Lieutenant commanding “Choppin” Charlie back. The First Sergeant told me Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Airborne the lad had potential in spite of Infantry. The following are his experiences his frequent disappearances. I during Desert Strike One. - William Ball. gave him an Article 15 and before We were to deploy on Exercise Desert dismissing him told him he was Strike One that replaced the Swift the new Company guidon bearer, Strike series of exercises. This was and my driver. Talk about seeing a kid 1964 and someone already realized shape up, he proved to be a model that the Mid East and desert areas soldier. During the exercise he acted were going to become popular. Our Battalion was to stage almost like my batman and of course the days of an officer out of Camp Pendleton and deploy into the Mojave Desert. having a batman were long gone by then. I liked the I spent a good deal of time convincing my paratroopers trooper. He really took good care of me and I never wanted that they needed to look better, run faster and march for hot coffee throughout the exercise. Later I heard further than the Marines we were going to be billeted that after I left the company he reverted to his old ways. among for almost three weeks before the exercise started. The troops appreciated Fort Campbell after about a week Once we got to Camp Pendleton you can’t imagine how at the “flea”. I kept telling them in pep talks that were going fired up the troops were and how great they looked. The to ‘see the elephant’, an old Civil War term meaning go USMC was not going to outshine the Screaming Eagles. into combat. We were scheduled to jump into the Mojave The First Sergeant and I were quite proud of our troops. but that got changed to an air landing with no explanation We flew into a Marine Air Station near Camp Pendleton and as to why. We were an unhappy bunch of paratroopers.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 61 C Company was to land and move to a position up in reinforced with a platoon of tanks, the 5th Mech attacked the New York Mountains, yes the NewYork Mountains with what looked like a reinforced battalion of armored in CA. We landed on a dry lakebed and started vehicles. It was something to watch them come at us moving toward our objective, quite a walk by the across the desert. We were on the high ground and had way, and at that point we only had about five jeeps the pass blocked. We won the engagement, at least in the and a few mechanical mules to move the mortars. eyes of the controller/evaluators, and the pass was held. About two hours after landing LTC Collins rolled up That is frankly all I can remember about the exercise proper in his jeep with a change in orders. By the way, that except for the dust and dirt. There were a number of cross was the first contact with anyone that we had to that country movements in whatever vehicles we could beg point once we landed in the exercise area. Seems borrow or steal. One interesting aside was the mechanical the OPFOR, opposing forces, had already seized the mules that just kept running, with only three wheels in NY Mountains. LTC Collins asked what I thought we some cases. We made one cross country move with jeeps, should do and where my company could best be ¾ ton trucks and those mules. I do recall that at the end employed? He asked me?? I think I had about 6 months of the exercise we were nuked. Nice way to end the show. in grade and four months in command at that point. We were very near Searchlight Nevada and moved Looking out at the desert I saw what looked like a into a tent camp to regroup, get some real food and real honest to goodness ‘pass’ in the hills about 4-5 beer, and oh yes, clean up. One morning in the mess miles further ahead. I told the boss that I thought we tent drinking coffee with the company NCOs we had should occupy that pass and keep the OPFOR from an unwanted visitor. A ‘sidewinder’ slithered right coming through till things sorted out. He agreed and under our table and out the other side of the tent. told me to get there as soon as possible and police Needless to say we all paid better attention from up any stray units from our side I found on the way. that point on. There were lots of scorpions there Seems there was a lot of confusion at that point. also and one had to be very careful to shake out We got to the pass and it was a classic, just like the cowboy your boots in the morning before you put them on. movies. After blocking the pass and occupying the hills After the second day word came down that each on both sides we settled in. We had added several self- company could send one platoon at noon to Las propelled anti-tank guns, a battery of artillery, a signal Vegas and that they would return the next morning. unit and some other miscellaneous troops before the sun Needless to say the troops were thrilled. In those days went down. It was quite a nice task force. After dark all soldiers could only go into a town in Class B or Class A seemed in order and we settled in for the night. I was uniforms, no fatigues. Our B bags with Class B uniforms woken just at dawn by shouting and found a member of caught up with us in the desert and the first group of the 5th Mechanized Division (part of the opposing forces paratrooper studs got dolled up for a visit to sin city. OPFOR) standing over me with a rifle pointed at the CP The next morning about 0800 the trucks came rolling troops and yours truly. Suddenly my neat little world back in and the noise was stupendous. The troops and our grand defense of the pass were coming apart. were yelling and shouting. At first we could not make Just as quickly I heard more shouting and the trooper out the words. Then suddenly it became clear. They took off back up the hill from which he had apparently were shouting, “We have seen the elephant. We have come. I saw the OPFOR folks milling on top of the hill seen the elephant”. The First Sergeant and I assumed and I determined that there was no retreat, only attack. I they referred to Sodom and Gomorrah in Nevada and hollered for all available folks to follow me and up the hill thought no more of it. We did decide that perhaps we went I probably had about 40 troops charging up that we should accompany the next platoon into that hill by the time we reached the top. Now we were totally den of iniquity. We got ourselves squared away and intermingled with the OPFOR. A controller evaluator jumped into my jeep for the trip. As we came over was on scene and he sorted us out. Both commanders the last hill before Lost Wages, there on the side of were allowed to explain what we had done and what the road was a huge pink elephant. We both laughed fire power we had at our disposal. Not sure, maybeI our heads off at that one. Last time I was in Vegas talked faster, lied better, whatever, but we were awarded for General Dynamics, going to Ft. Irwin, that pink control of the hill and the OPFOR required to withdraw. elephant was still there. Thus ended Desert Strike One. About three hours later, and by this time we had been

62 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 REGIONAL COMMAND EAST

Just a few short days ago I had the TF Black Jack, 2nd Brigade Combat and, they are only getting better. opportunity to meet with all of the Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Each of I find that I am consistently impressed command’s senior leaders to assess these brings with them a by the dedication and patriotism the our current environment, share great deal of history and capability, ANSF demonstrate as they face the lessons learned, and determine our of which they can be very proud, and Enemies of Afghanistan, regularly way ahead. With almost four full we are very glad to have them here defeating their efforts to undermine months passed since our Transfer as members of Combined Joint Task peace and stability in the region. of Authority on March 16, 2013, Force – 101 and Regional Command Alongside these brave Soldiers your we have experienced a great deal – East during this most recent Screaming Eagles continue to play of turnover. In fact, I often find that of our Rendezvous with Destiny. a major role, advising and assisting I am reminding myself, as well as Following last month’s announcement the ANSF as they develop the skills my Brigade and Battalion leaders, of Milestone 2013, and the formal necessary to ensure the enduring that the most important thing assumption of the responsibility freedom of the Afghan people. leaders do is manage transition. for security by the Afghan National In this last month the ANSF The largest and most significant Security Forces, I can confirm that demonstrated a great deal of transition we are working through the Afghan National Security Forces growth by conducting two Corps is the transition of responsibility for (ANSF) are getting the job done. level operations, consisting of four security operations to our Afghan With the beginning of the Islamic brigades of the Afghan National Army partners. Secondly, we are challenged month of Ramadan just a few days (ANA) and supported by various with a realignment of our forces ago, we are now at or near the mid- elements of the Afghan National on the ground and the retrograde point of the traditional summer Police (ANP) and Afghan Local Police of personnel and equipment as we fighting season. Since March of this (ALP), in the area south of the re-posture the force to support our year, the ANSF consistently executed capital of Kabul. These operations Security Force Advisory (SFA) mission. over 90% of operations in Regional significantly improved security Lastly, with the change in mission and Command – East (RC-E) unilaterally; along the main economic corridor, after more than a decade of war, we are rotating our units more frequently under a nine month deployment cycle. As a result we are already waving farewell to the great Screaming Eagles of the Bastogne Brigade, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) as well as members of my own former brigade, TF LongKnife, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Colonels JP McGee and William ‘Bill’ Benson and their Soldiers performed superbly and we wish them a safe return and reunion with their loved ones back home. With the departure of TF Bastogne and TF LongKnife however, we are fortunate to bring in two new additions – TF Patriot, 4th Brigade Combat Team, ; and,

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 63 commonly known as Highway 1. In the area north of Kabul, the Afghans also demonstrated a great deal of Soldiers from Fox Company, 2nd independent capability by retaking the Battalion, 506th district of Wanat in Kunar province. Infantry Regiment, Combined Team Bastogne, of 1st 4th Brigade Com- Brigade, 101st Airborne Division bat Team, received the Combat Infan- (AASLT), spent the last month tryman’s Badge, moving from level one advising to Combat Action level two advising. This involved Badge, and Combat Medical Badge going from day-to-day interaction for recent combat with our Afghan partners to a less actions at Combat embedded form of advising that Outpost Sabari on July 8, 2013. allows their units to have their own autonomy with periodic interaction and have the support of the people. Lt. Col. (R) Oliver North attended with Bastogne Security Force Advise Task Force Lifeliner continues to the naturalization ceremony and and Assist Teams, or SFAATs. During sustain the warfighters in Regional was embedded with our troops to these less frequent meetings the Command’s East, North and Capital, report from Regional Command East. SFAATs ensured that the Afghan- all while supporting retrograde Later on the 4th of July, I conducted planned and led operations had operations, ensuring we safely and an interview with C-SPAN’s everything they needed to succeed. responsibly bring back the supplies Washington Journal. That interview Also, as part of the plan to reduce our and equipment we will need at may be viewed here: http://www.c- footprint here in Afghanistan as the home. The Lifeliner team spearheads spanvideo.org/program/313735-4 Afghans assume more responsibility, the mission of ammunition Of course, none of this progress comes Bastogne was able to successfully retrograde for the entire theater of without cost. This month we mourn transition numerous bases from Afghanistan; which is a monumental the loss of two fellow Screaming Coalition control to the control of the task. Conducting daily sling load Eagles. SGT Corey E. Garver, 26, of ANSF. Bastogne will soon begin the operations, aerial delivery operations Company B, 1-506th Infantry, Task process of redeploying back to Fort and convoy security escort missions Force Currahee, was killed June 23rd, Campbell, as their deployment here is the Lifeliners truly demonstrate when he was struck by an IED while nearly complete. They have done an what it means to be ‘Air Assault’. on a dismounted patrol in Paktiya excellent job and can be very proud On the 4th of July, we were privileged Province. We also lost SGT Justin of all that they have accomplished. to host a naturalization ceremony R. Rogers, 25, of non-battle related With just over sixty days on the during which 37 U.S. service members causes on June 28th at Bagram ground, the 4th Brigade Combat from 22 countries took the oath Airfield. These non-commissioned Team “Currahees” have advised and of citizenship. These inspiring U.S. officers and their Families are in assisted their Afghan counterparts Soldiers and Marines have already our thoughts and prayers daily. to achieve exceptional security gains been serving the country that they As mentioned earlier, we are currently in Khowst and Paktiya. The ANSF, love, while also helping the country in the holy month of Ramadan. with an emphasis on intelligence- of Afghanistan, and it was quite Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims driven operations and initiative, have humbling to watch as they became around the world, including the taken the fight to the insurgents with American citizens. The Assistant Chief millions of Muslim Americans in the remarkable results. The Afghans are of Mission and U.S. Ambassador United States. It is my hope that during confident and continue to increase to Afghanistan, David Robinson, this time of peace, those who are their skills every day, incorporating was among other distinguished indiscriminately attacking their fellow their counter-IED, indirect fires, and guests that attended this ceremony. Muslims will come to the table to talk medical capabilities. Most importantly, During this past month, we have also to Afghanistan’s government about the ANSF are making a positive had several distinguished visitors and peace and reconciliation. This is a time difference in the security situation encounters with the media. Fox News’ for faith, and a time to bring peace to all.

64 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 In sum, our Afghan partners are leading operations and we continue to work hard to ensure that they are successful. You can be very proud of your Screaming Eagles serving here, as they are making a real difference in the future of this country. I tell the young infantrymen that I see during battlefield circulation that they may be disappointed that might not earn their combat infantryman’s badge during this deployment. But that is ok – that is what winning looks like. Winning means that General Joseph Dunford, commander of the International Security Assistance Force and United States Forces-Afghanistan, speaks at a naturalization ceremony on July 4, 2013 at Bagram the Afghans are in the lead, and Air Base in Afghanistan. Thirty-seven U.S. troops representing 22 different nationalities were right now, that is what we see. sworn-in as new American citizens. U.S. Ambassador David Robinson told the new citizens “... all of you who are about to become U.S. citizens already have born the hard responsibili- Air Assault! ties of citizenship, harder, I know, than most native born Americans can possibly imagine. The uniforms you wear, and your presence, here in Afghanistan, on a day when most Americans Jim McConville are safe and secure with their families and friends, are eloquent testimony to your allegiance, 44E6 to your pride and to your honor. In short, you are testimony to the best of what America is.” (Photo by U.S. State Department)

UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA Father Presidents Department of Military Science, ROTC Awards Ceremony, By SGM(R) Lloyd J. Rahlf

The following members of the last book, titled Search and Destroy Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. Northern California Chapter, 101st was published in June 2010. Cadet He also attended the Leadership Airborne Division Association, Kim is enrolled at San Jose State and is Development and Assessment at attended the Santa Clara University majoring in Communication Studies, Camp Fort Lewis, Washington in Father Presidents Department and has maintained a GPA of 2.75. August 2012, ranking number 1 in of Military Science ROTC Awards His Military Science GPA is 4.0. He Company of 220 Cadets. Cadet Vara Ceremony on May 8, 2013 at also participated in the Bataan Death is also Airborne Qualified. He will be Santa Clara, California – Jim Peterson, March Marathon Team this year. Lancer commissioned Medical Service Corps President NORCAL Chapter; Lancer Thelen, Treasurer NORCAL Chapter, on active duty June 2013, and attend Thelen, Treasurer NORCAL Chapter; presented the 101st Airborne Division flight school at the end of 2013. and Marty Sammon, Alumni. Jim Association’s Medal of Excellence Photo from Left to Right Lancer Peterson, President NORCAL Chapter, and Certificate to Cadet Chase Vara. Thelen; Treasurer, Cadet Kaileb presented the NORCAL Chapter’s Marty Sammon, Alumni, presented, Kim; Cadet Chase Vara, and $500.00 “The Claude Boone Memorial on behalf of SGM(R Lloyd J. Rahlf his Jim Peterson President, Photo’s Scholarship” to Cadet Kaileb Kim. Leadership award, a military history by Lancer Thelen. Marty Sammon, Alumni, on behalf of book titled: 1945 The War That Never SGM(R) Lloyd J. Rahlf, presented his Ended by Gregor Dallas to Cadet Vara. Leadership award, a military history Cadet Vara is majoring in Finance with book titled: Ripcord Screaming Eagles a 3.5 GPA. In Military Science ROTC he Under Siege Vietnam 1970 by Keith has maintained a GPA of 4.0. Cadet Vara W. Nolan to Cadet Kim. Keith Nolan graduated from the Air Assault School is a renowned author of 11 Combat at West Point, New York in July 2011. Unit Histories of the Vietnam War, is He is also the recipient of the German

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 65 VETERANS GATHER TO CAST A LINE ON THE HIGH SEAS By Terry Ogan Globe Correspondent Vietnam veteran Harold Smith of Newburyport woke guys here say, ‘Why do you wear the pin if you weren’t in the up to his 5:45 a.m. alarm on Tuesday excited for the 101st Airborne?’ And I say, ‘Because they’re so good to us.’ ” fishing trip ahead. He had been looking forward to the This year, George and Kelley are coordinating three events excursion for days. The 73-year-old, who goes by “Bud,” for local veterans and wounded soldiers in addition to had his bag packed and resting by the front door. In the fishing trip. In August they will organize a barbecue it were two apples, binoculars, a camera, and gloves. and whale watch, then they will wrap up the year by His ride pulled up at 7:35 a.m. Just a few minutes bringing Santa Claus to Newburyport in December. later Smith arrived at the Bridge Marina in Salisbury. In addition to the Christmas event, George said if there is He hopped on board the Sundance II, a boat with a surplus of funds, which there usually is, he will send an the Clipper Fleet fishing charter, with about 22 of his anonymous check to families in need of financial assistance. fellow Army veterans for the second annual 101st “These are the people that need that shot in the Airborne Association of New England fishing trip for arm,” George said. “Those are the areas where veterans and wounded warriors of the North Shore. we can help them the most. That’s what we do.” North Shore veterans watched as the Clipper On board the fishing charter were veterans from Amesbury, Fleet docked after spending the day at sea. Newburyport, Beverly, New Hampshire, Boston, and The event was coordinated by Dick George and Dick Connecticut. Some of them seek shelter at nearby Kelley, two veterans veteran homes. who served in the Grady Jones, 45, storied division is the veterans and are active in logistics supervisor the association. at the New England Local businesses Center for Homeless and private donors Veterans in Boston on the North Shore and served in the funded the trip. Army from 1989 to “It’s kind of a 1990 at Fort Hood passion,” George in Killeen, Texas. said. “We love doing Jones said he was it and we love seeing appreciative off the smiling faces the opportunity on these people. to go on the trip. Some of these “We get to hang guys will be fishing out and get the for the first time.” But the trip was not all about the camaraderie going,” Jones said. “No matter what our fishing. It was about the bond the veterans share story is, we get to know each other on a personal level.” regardless of their age and experience in the Army. After the veterans dropped their lines at two different Smith, who served in Vietnam in 1961 and 1962, locations, they stopped for a short ceremony honoring wore a 101st Airborne Division pin to show those who were wounded or killed in combat. his appreciation and gratitude to the unit for A member of the Creagan More Pipes and Drums band coordinating the memorable trip for local veterans. out of Gloucester played the bagpipes while a small “It’s great,” Smith said. “The camaraderie with these 101st wreath adorned with red, white, and blue flowers, along guys is really something. . . . I wear their pin and some of the with an American flag, was pushed out into the ocean.

66 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 Tony Toland, 74, a member of the 101st Airborne Division, read a brief passage commemorating those who served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. Toland said the day had extraordinary mean- ing for the veterans. “It’s just a tremendous day,” Toland said. “Not only being out here, but also what it represents. Bringing vets together and enabling them to do something like this. That’s what it’s all about, being with the guys.” At the end of the day, the veterans took home a total of seven cod and haddock, and dubbed the day a success. To add to the day’s events, the veteran who caught the biggest fish was awarded a prize of $100. Rocky Desilets, 65, from Hudson, N.H., caught a haddock that weighed more than 7 pounds. Instead of walking away with the $100, he donated the money to disabled veterans. “It feels good,” Desilets said. “It feels really good.”

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 67 CURRAHEES MAKE STRIDES TO IMPROVE AFGHAN PARTNERS IN EASTERN AFGHANISTAN

CPT WALTER GRADZIK 1-506 IN, 4BCT

Task Force Red Currahee embarked on our current improve the local infrastructure, benefiting the overall popula- tion rendezvous with destiny at the end of April, and since our arri- of the province. We recently completed a significant pro- ject to val, we have been making a profound impact on both our improve the condition of a key route from Paktika Prov- ANSF partners and on the security situation in Paktiya Prov- ince through to Gardez, and though enemy combatants at- ince. This marks the third deployment to Afghanistan for our tempted to hinder its completion, their futile attempts were no Battalion, but is the first to this province. Red Currahee is match for the might of our partnered forces. Based upon the staged out of FOB Gardez, on the outskirts of Gardez City. success of this first project, we have several others on the Gardez has a population of roughly 70,000 people and rests at horizon, which will lead to long term improved mobility for the George & Connie Large an elevation of 7,500 ft above sea level. We are responsible population throughout the province. Additionally, we have for three Assistance Platforms (APs) and Combat Outposts been constantly assisting the ANSF with improving their own Princeton, KY. $1,000 (COPs), which are shared with our Afghan partners. positions, enabling them to have survivable bases of operation that Our Area of Responsibility spans from the Shah-i-Kot will be effective long after our planned departure. Valley through the border regions which abut neighboring Paki- Through all of our successes , we are always remind- stan. We are tasked with partnering and improving the capaci- ty ed of our fallen brothers. Thus far, seven of our Red Currahee of three Afghan Kandaks (their equivalent of ). On a brothers have laid down their lives for their fellow Soldiers to daily basis we have been living and working with our partners their left and right, whether wearing an American or Afghani- to conduct training from individual Soldier level skills to the stan flag on their shoulder. While these losses are tough and Kandak staff level, through our Security Force Advise and As- sist Teams (SFAATs). Training has been successful to the affect all members of the Currahee Family we know we must point that the Afghan National Army is now capable of conduct- continue on and keep taking the fight to the enemy. Our mis- ing their own combined arms operations and providing their sion is still long from over, as we still have several months left own indirect fire support to their troops in contact. Shortly after until the snowy winter months mark the end of the fighting sea- our arrival and commencement of training, 6-1 Kandak fired son. Until then, we are reminded daily by Red Currahee 6, that their first D-30 122mm artillery in support of their maneuver "Now is the time to push. Even the smallest thing we do to forces who were engaging the enemy, for the first time in their history. Since then, they have gained the capacity and confi- improve the capacity of our partners will be what makes the dence to conduct their own support operations, and often times difference next year." Until then, we will continue to develop the come to our assistance when our COPs and APs receive indi- capabilities of our Afghan partners, and ensure they are rect fire from insurgents. The Afghans have recently concluded postured to maintain security of the province and control of a major operation which was fully executed and resourced their nation beyond our departure. through their own unilateral efforts and was their first large scale combined arms operation in this region of the country. They successfully integrated their organic indirect fire assets, close combat aviation, and MEDEVAC aircraft to execute an operation to deliver humanitarian supplies to an adjacent prov- 1ST PLACE ince over the course of nearly three weeks of continuous oper- ations. Claude “Dutch” Mann Since our arrival, not only have the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) greatly increased their ability to con- Clarksville, TN duct operations on their own, but the enemy has been severely weakened in the surrounding area. Paktiya Province has been a historic facilitation zone for the transfer and movement of enemy fighters and equipment from adjacent provinces. Through our partnership with the ANSF we take the fight to the enemy on a daily basis to disrupt the insurgent networks in the region. The flow of weapons and equipment has been hindered through our recovery of numerous cache sites and the reduc- tion of countless IEDs. The increased ability of the ANSF to conduct intelligence driven operations and deliberate targeting of key enemy leaders has lead to the detention of several indi- viduals which will be processed through the Afghan judicial system and prevented from influencing their insurgent net- works. Not only have we been disrupting the enemy and in- creasing the capacity of the ANSF, but we have been able to Gunfighter Company welcomes back 6-1 KDK following their successful completion of their first large scale independent operation.

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Chris Genna William and Judy Kent, WA Morris $10,000 Garden City, MO $5,000

George & Connie Large Barbara Taylor Ronnie Rondem Princeton, KY. $1,000 Tucson, AZ Milton, GA $1,000 $1,000

John Lind Shelby Jackie Mihalic Township, MI Belmar, NJ $1,000 $1,000

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITERS OF 2012-2013

1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE 3rd PLACE Claude “Dutch” Mann Lloyd Rahlf John Thompson Clarksville, TN Sparks, NV Centennial, CO

PAPPY NORRIS SPIRIT AWARD 2012-2013 RECIPIENT Jack W Zimmerman Cleveland, MN

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101ST AVIATION BRIGADE COMMAND UNITS J J A CSM Stuart O’Black CSM Stephen Bower J S R B HHC, 101st AVN BDE Garrison SGM 313-382-2341 503-248-2175 Phone: (270) 956‐3491 Phone: (270) 798‐9815 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE | FALL 2013 79 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 79 C� � � � � � � �� C H A P T ERS ACTIVE DIVISION COORDINATORS HEARING COMMITTEE PAPPY NORRIS SPIRIT AWARD COMMITTEE AT-LARGE: CALIFORNIA FLORIDA “Southern California Eagles Chapter” “Gulf Coast Chapter” Ted Crozier, Chair Emeritus Jim Shamblen, Chair Harold J. Murdock, Chair President: Douglas Bonnot President: Henry Paredes www.101abnfgcc.org 931‐552‐2164 (757) 838‐5654 931‐551‐3035 Phone: 423-788-3649 Phone: 310-328-6381 President: William C. Ball Wayne P. St. Louis, Chair [email protected] murdockaj@a�.net Phone: 813-948-3208 PO Box 929 Secretary & Past Pres: George Kadonada [email protected] Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Rick Lencioni Michael Tilden Vice-President: John Mastro Phone: 562-498-3803 931‐431‐0199 Phil Kallas Wayne P. St. Louis Phone: 860-614-3189 Vice-President: John M. Taylor [email protected] Lance Ruck [email protected] “Northern California Chapter” Phone: 813-528-0128 Layne Jeffrey PRATT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE President: Jim Peterson [email protected] Darol Walker Joe Beyrle II, Chair Phone: 707-546-0589 Phone: 505-287-3673 Harold J. Murdock MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 517‐546‐0272 [email protected] Cell: 505-240-1384 Phone: 813-892-6112 John Thompson, Chair [email protected] Vice- Tim McElrath [email protected] 303‐680‐3758 CHAPTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Phone: 209-823-2723 johnt@it‐broker.net X.B. Cox, Jr. Phil Dow, Chair “Colonel John P. Geraci Chapter” [email protected] “In-Country Chapter” Terry Zahn 707‐463‐1806 www.currahee3-506.org President: Mike Perry Jim Shamblen Tim Smith dowp@dow‐associates.com President: Mike Krawczyk Phone: 813-782-7606 Mike Krawczyk Paul Clifford Phone: 219-477-9208 [email protected] Bruce Frederick Wayne P. St. Louis CAROLINA (NORTH & SOUTH) George Malleck [email protected] “Carolina Chapter” Harold J. Murdock John Sosa Secretary/Treasurer: Charles Sperry www.carolinascreamingeagles.com Larry Redmond Walter Loheide PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Vice-President: Ray Mayfield Phone: 803-222-1930 President: Arthur Johnson Wayne P. St. Louis Wayne P. St. Louis, Chair Phone: 972-436-4491 [email protected] Phone: 910-436-1006 CONSTITUTION & BY‐LAWS COMMITTEE Phone: 931‐431‐0199 [email protected] “Sunshine State Chapter” Vacant, Chair [email protected] Vice-President: Timothy D. Milkie President: Alton “Tony” Mabb, Jr. 423-788-3649 MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Secretary: Mike Mullican Phone: 803-499-6018 Phone: 904-696-4011 sen [email protected] CK Gailey, Chair Philip Gray Phone: 301-253-5358 Barry Hanna [email protected] 703‐425‐4668 Cell: 410-365-5385 Michael J. Krawczyk COLORADO [email protected] [email protected] Vice-President: Frank Griffo Phil Bow Carl Cain “Rocky Mountain Eagles Chapter” Phone: 904-743-7744 John Mastro Chuck Sperry www.rmeagles.org Dick Schonberger ALABAMA James Romlein Troy Lindstrand President: Thomas Beach Edward Davis “Dixie Eagles Chapter” Randy Whitehead 719-597-0965 John Eisen www.sites.google.com/ GEORGIA REUNION COMMITTEE [email protected] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE George Malleck site/101abndivassocdixieeagleschpt “Home of the Airborne Chapter” Ron Gille e, Chair Jim Keeton, Chair President: Donald Mather Newsletter Editor: Ron Krom Phone: 510-381-2600 Phone: 970-482-2624 MONUMENT COMMITTEE Phone: 256-835-0459 719-590-4971 Phone: 706-561-2256 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ester Colwell, Chair Cell Phone: 205-429-3518 [email protected] 931‐648‐0377 Secretary-Treasurer: Michael C. Winton Larry Redmond – Senior Advisor ILLINOIS Jim Shamblen [email protected] Phone: 719-641-8824 Dick Pack Vice President: Carl T. Cain “Maxwell D. Taylor Chapter” Dick Pack Fred Ranck [email protected] Phone: 205-338-3792 President: Randy Wayne Joe Alexander Robert Clewell Bruce Frederick Jim Keeton [email protected] Phone: 219-937-4471 Clifford West Larry Redmond Harold J. Murdock D.C./MARYLAND/VIRGINIA [email protected] CSM Mark Herndon Jim Shamblen Tom Sewell “North Alabama Screaming Wayne P. St. Louis Wayne P. St. Louis Tom Sewell Treasurer: John Eisen Wayne P. St. Louis Eagles Chapter” www.101natcap.org Phone: 708-423-3824 John Sosa President: Mark Dillie President: Charles K. Gailey NOMINATING COMMITTEE [email protected] FINANCE COMMITTEE Joe Alexander Phone: 256-679-5530 Phone: 703-425-4688 Steve Patterson, Chair Ken Roach, Chair Ivan Worrell [email protected] [email protected] 818-338-8183 860‐688‐8091 KENTUCKY PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR COMITTEE [email protected] [email protected] Vice-President: ) Ian Berkowitz Phone: 256-777-0404 Vice-President: Robert E. Ponzo “Kangaroo Chapter” (914) 720-7908 Johnny Velasquez Chuck Slezack Rick Lencioni Phone: 703-527-3084 Please contact: st [email protected] [email protected] 101 Phil Kallas Bob Ponzo Secretary: Philip Thompson Phone: 931-431-0199 Tom Sewell Joe Alexander Phone: 256-701-1443 CSM Mark Herndon Sec./Treasurer: Sylvia Schonberger [email protected] Wayne P. St. Louis Phone: 703-425-9412 Harold Merdock [email protected]

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AT-LARGE: CALIFORNIA FLORIDA “Southern California Eagles Chapter” “Gulf Coast Chapter” President: Douglas Bonnot President: Henry Paredes www.101abnfgcc.org Phone: 423-788-3649 Phone: 310-328-6381 President: William C. Ball Phone: 813-948-3208 Secretary & Past Pres: George Kadonada [email protected] Vice-President: John Mastro Phone: 562-498-3803 Phone: 860-614-3189 Vice-President: John M. Taylor [email protected] “Northern California Chapter” Phone: 813-528-0128 President: Jim Peterson [email protected] Phone: 707-546-0589 Phone: 505-287-3673 [email protected] Cell: 505-240-1384 Phone: 813-892-6112 Vice- Tim McElrath [email protected] Phone: 209-823-2723 “Colonel John P. Geraci Chapter” [email protected] “In-Country Chapter” www.currahee3-506.org President: Mike Perry President: Mike Krawczyk Phone: 813-782-7606

Phone: 219-477-9208 [email protected] CAROLINA (NORTH & SOUTH) [email protected] “Carolina Chapter” Secretary/Treasurer: Charles Sperry www.carolinascreamingeagles.com Vice-President: Ray Mayfield Phone: 803-222-1930 President: Arthur Johnson Phone: 972-436-4491 [email protected] Phone: 910-436-1006 [email protected] “Sunshine State Chapter”

Vice-President: Timothy D. Milkie President: Alton “Tony” Mabb, Jr. Secretary: Mike Mullican Phone: 803-499-6018 Phone: 904-696-4011 Phone: 301-253-5358 [email protected] Cell: 410-365-5385 COLORADO [email protected] Vice-President: Frank Griffo “Rocky Mountain Eagles Chapter” Phone: 904-743-7744 www.rmeagles.org

ALABAMA President: Thomas Beach

“Dixie Eagles Chapter” 719-597-0965 www.sites.google.com/ GEORGIA [email protected] site/101abndivassocdixieeagleschpt “Home of the Airborne Chapter” President: Donald Mather Newsletter Editor: Ron Krom Phone: 256-835-0459 719-590-4971 Phone: 706-561-2256 [email protected] Cell Phone: 205-429-3518 [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Michael C. Winton ILLINOIS Phone: 719-641-8824 Vice President: Carl T. Cain “Maxwell D. Taylor Chapter” [email protected] Phone: 205-338-3792 President: Randy Wayne [email protected] Phone: 219-937-4471 D.C./MARYLAND/VIRGINIA [email protected] “North Alabama Screaming Treasurer: John Eisen Eagles Chapter” www.101natcap.org Phone: 708-423-3824 President: Mark Dillie President: Charles K. Gailey [email protected] Phone: 256-679-5530 Phone: 703-425-4688

[email protected] [email protected] KENTUCKY Vice-President: ) Phone: 256-777-0404 Vice-President: Robert E. Ponzo “Kangaroo Chapter” Phone: 703-527-3084 Please contact: st [email protected] 101 Secretary: Philip Thompson Phone: 931-431-0199 Phone: 256-701-1443 Sec./Treasurer: Sylvia Schonberger [email protected] Phone: 703-425-9412 [email protected]

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 74 3/13/2013 8:57:27 AM CHAPTERS KY WESTERN/TENNESSEE NEW ENGLAND TEXAS “WK&T Chapter” www.screamingeaglesne.org “Robert George Cole Chapter” President: Harvey P. Appleman President: Robert Morrissey President: David Bush Phone: 931-591-2670 Phone: 617-962-7278 Phone: 281-650-3281 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary: Jerald Sweeney Vice-President: Dick Pockwinse Secretary/Treasurer: Edward Pye Phone: 931-206-0306 Phone: 508-435-4714 Phone: 281-360-1908 [email protected] [email protected] NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY Mailing address: PO Box 101 “General Anthony C. McAuliffe Chapter” VIRGINIA Ft. Campbell, KY 42223-0101 President: George C. Fallon www.va101stairborne.com MICHIGAN Phone: 856-767-6437 “General William C. Lee Chapter” President: Dennis Rebecca [email protected] President: Fred Behrens Phone: 734-878-6473 Phone: 804-598-2868 [email protected] Vice-President: Robert Morris [email protected] Phone: 908-876-3664 Vice-President #1: Don Schulz [email protected] Secretary: Jim Shamblen Phone: 517-290-5583 Phone: 757-838-5654 OHIO [email protected] Vice-President #2: Keith Souza “Central Ohio Chapter” Phone: 313-299-1858 President: Dave Walz [email protected] 740-345-4371 “Old Abe Chapter” Secretary: John Sosa [email protected] www.ops.oldabechapter.org Phone: 313-382-2341 President: Jim Romlein [email protected] Phone: 920-941-0017 Vice-President/Treasurer: Rod Rodriguez Sgt at Arms: Bill Frank [email protected] Phone: 614-253-7576 [email protected] MISSOURI Secretary: Jerry L. Votaw

“Gateway Chapter” Phone: 414-464-2795 OREGON/WASHINGTON www.gateway101.org Cell: 414-758-8471 “Cascade Chapter” daehetihW ydnaR :tnediserP ydnaR daehetihW [email protected] www.101stairborneoregon.com Phone: 314-825-3985 [email protected] President: Ed Casciato Treasurer: Leon Meidam Phone: 503-361-7285 Phone: 920-757-6587 Secretary/PIO: Barry Hana [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 314-753-8932

[email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Jerry Gomes ARKANSAS [email protected] Phone: 503-668-6127 “Talon Chapter” [email protected] President: David Bush MIDWEST (MO/NE/KS/IA) Phone: 281-650-3281 “Midwest Chapter” PENNSYLVANIA www.midwestchapter101stabn.com “S.E. Pennsylvania Chapter” www.sites.google.com/site/ Secretary/Treasurer: Edward Pye President / Sec & Treas: sepa101stairborne/home Phone: 281-360-1908 Terry R. Zahn President: Jack “Duke” Gallagher [email protected] Cell: 402-305-7669 Phone: 610-449-6565 Home: 402-493-4201 If you are interested in Fax: 402-932-0772 Secretary: Michael L. Daily [email protected] Phone: 267-973-0600 please contact the 101st [email protected] MINNESOTA “Screaming Eagles Chapter” Treasurer: Marty Tomkin Office: www.mnscreamingeagles.com Phone: 215-219-8675 931-431-0199 President/Secretary: [email protected] [email protected] Troy Lindstrand Phone: 612-998-9963 PO Box 929 [email protected] Fort Campbell, KY 42223 82 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE | SPRING 2013 73

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DONATION FORM I (We), ______would like to make a donation to the following 101st Airborne Division Association fund(s):

Operating & Welfare Fund $ ______Pratt Memorial Fund $ ______Screaming Eagle Support Program $ ______Ft. Campbell Monument $ ______Scholarship Fund $ ______Project Memorial Fund $ ______

( ) Please record my name in the next issue of The Screaming Eagle and (if applicable) accept my donation in memory of: ______

( ) I wish for my donation to be anonymous.

( ) Check enclosed or charge my ( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) American Express ( ) Discover

(Please make checks payable to 101st Airborne Division Association)

Amount: $ ______

Card Number: ______Exp. Date: ______

Signature: ______

Please mail to: 101st Airborne Division Association, PO Box 929, Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Screaming Eagle Support Program Report

For the period January 1, 2012—December3 - July 31, 2013 31, 2012 the Screaming Eagle Support Program has donated to the following organizations: Donated to Support ASYMCA Programs: $75,000 Assisted soldiers and their families with individual grants totaling: $19,543$86,306 Purchased uniforms (hats, shirts, sweatsuits) for wounded soldiers in hospitals: $5,524$7,317 TOTAL: $100,067$93,623 We have assisted with utility bills, car insurance, rent, injured soldiers (and/or family members), stay in Turner Guest House, transportation expenses to hospitals for family members, food, clothing, diapers and many others not mentioned here.

Thank you for your contributions! They really are making a difference. Hoo-ah!

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Life Membership Trust Fund, Smith Barney $733,087 Pratt Memorial Fund, Smith Barney $178,498 Project Memorial Fund, Smith Barney $9,096 Fort Campbell Monument Fund, Smith Barney $58,564 William McGonigal Reserve Fund, Smith Barney $221,377 General Operating Fund Checking, Bank of America $41,201 General Operating Fund Savings, Bank of America $307 Total: $1,242,130

DON F. PRATT MEMORIAL TRUST FUND

In 1987 Mr. A. G. Gueymard and his wife, Josephine, established an endowment to assure perpetual care for the Don F. Pratt Memorial in Hiesville, France. The Don F. Pratt Memorial Trust Fund provides for maintenance of the Don F. Pratt Memorial in Hiesville, France. The memorial was dedicated on September 7, 1986.

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Robert Nery; Bart Thompson; Charles Vaden;

FORT CAMPBELL MONUMENT FUND

The Fort Campbell Monument Fund was established over eight years ago with the goal of erecting a monument for the 101st Airborne Division that would memorialize the men and women of this great Division. The monument is located in front of the 101st Airborne Division Headquarters and serves as a reminder to today’s soldiers of the many brave and dedicated soldiers before them who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that our Nation may be free. Pavers are available for purchase and are located at the base of the monument. (See “Paver Order Form” in this publication and on our website.)

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Robert Nery; Edward Plitt, In Memory of Maj. Henry G. Plitt HQ 502 PIR Normandy & Holland; Louid Dunch; Bart Thompson; Thomas Mace; Robert Winter; Charles Vaden;

OPERATING & WELFARE FUND

Associated with the Donations/Operating & Welfare income line of the General Fund, this fund receives miscellaneous gifts from members and others for the purpose of supporting regular, ongoing Association operations.

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Thomas Dorsey, In Memory of Mr. Unknown deceased who supported our program (JROTC) Bonanza H.S. 4BN 502nd Inf. 1985-1987; Ronald Kurtz, In Memory of Richard S. Johnson; Robert Nery; Gary Lee; Louis Dunch; Walter Loheide; Bart Thompson; Mike Krawczyk; Randolph Worrell, In Memory of Christopher Hiawatha, BGU, KIA 3/16/1968; James Parcell; Bobby Cormack; Denny Harper, In Memory of Raymond & Jerry Harper; Richard Kasey; James Rhoads; Harmon Brammer; David Sinclair; Charles Vaden; Gale Whiles; Terry Potts; Arthur Timmons; Daniel Brentano; Ron Martin; Daniel Gardner, In Memory of PFC Robert A. Gardner 501st PIR 101st ABN Division;

PROJECT MEMORIAL FUND

Established by the Board of Governors in 1991, this fund is a depository for holding gifts from Association members for the purpose of supporting appropriate memorial activities as determined by the Project Memorial Committee.

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Robert Nery; Louis Dunch; Bart Thompson; Lyle King; Samuel Birney, In Memory of SP/4 Donna A. Birney 426 S&S Bn. 101st Abn. Div; Charles Vaden; 84 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 FOUNDATION FUNDS As of July 31, 2013 Chappie Hall Scholarship Trust Fund, Morgan Stanley $243,001 Catherine & Charles Kratz Scholarship Fund, Morgan Stanley $102,900 Viste Scholarship Trust Fund, Morgan Stanley $32,565 Screaming Eagle Foundation checking $156,261 Total: $534,727

CHAPPIE HALL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND

The objective of this program is to provide financial assistance to worthy students who have the potential to become as- sets to our nation. (See Association website for more information and requirements).

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Robert Nery; Louis Dunch; Bart Thompson; Robert Britt,In Memory of George Overshine (KIA 9/29/1967); Miguel Navarro; Charles Vaden; Bart Di Giovanni; Ed Knapp Family; Gregory Davis, In Memory of All Former HHC 506th Medics 1964-65; Wayne St Louis; Rick Lencioni; Ivan Worrell;

Catherine and Charles Kratz Scholarship Fund:

The objective of this program is to provide financial assistance to worthy students who have the potential to become as- sets to our nation. (See Association website for more information and requirements).

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

LaVerne and Phillip Blottenberger Scholarship Fund:

The objective of this program is to provide financial assistance to worthy students who have the potential

to become assets to our nation. (See Association website for more information and requirements).

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

VISTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The objective of this program is to provide financial assistance to worthy students who have the potential to become as- sets to our nation. (See Association website for more information and requirements).

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Rikki Alexander;

SCREAMING EAGLE SUPPORT FUND

The Screaming Eagle Support Fund’s primary goal is to support the soldiers and their families of the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault and Fort Campbell by providing emergency funds to individuals, financial support to the Junior Enlisted Family Center and other support organizations.

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter:

Joseph McDermond; Robert Nery; Dean Anderson; Louis Dunch; Robert Flynn; Bart Thompson; Bruce Frederick; Russell Rowe, In Memory of “All Eagles Who Have Soared”; George Cullen; Paul Mettler; Daniel Soria, In Memory of CPL Howard Facer & CPL Bill Rock, B Btry 377th PFA BN 101st ABN DIV; Jan Klement; Keith Kandel; Denny Harper, In Memory of Raymond & Jerry Harper; James O’Leary; Scott Cook; Dean Anderson; James Rhoads; Marvin Jackson; Walker Love, In Memory of CaptainTilghman R. McLemore; Nicholas Doney; William Drabyk; Charles Vaden; Howard Mitchell; The Stand Alone Cur- rahees; William Keniston; Bart Di Giovanni; Barbara & Mike Oaks; Rocky Mountain Eagles Chapter; Ronald Gallant; Wayne St Louis;

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RAY & DORIS J. SCAPANSKI MCGREGOR 3BCT 1-33 CAV 1959-1962 OIF4 OEF10/11

WILLIAM SMITH PAT MAURIN B 1/502 6/17/49 3BCT 1-33 CAV 5/25/13 OIF4,7 OEF10,11,12,13

BYRON J MOGER ROBERT (MIGS) CO D 501 PIR MIGLIERINA WORLD WAR II KIA OCT/10/1968

JAMES F. WEBER SGT CO C 2BN/501 SGT JOHN SOSA 101ST VN 67/68 A/BTRY 2/319TH ARTY OF D 1/506 ERNEST CIKA C/2/502 101ST LESLIE HARRIS VIETNAM 70/71 101ST/501/ICO WWII 1943-45 JAMES SINGLER D/2/320 ARTY CARL GRIFFIN VIETNAM 69-71 CSM 1924-2012 WWII B 1/501

86 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE FALL 2013 OPERATION PAVERS ORDER FORM MONUMENT PAVERS 101ST Airborne Division Association Fort Campbell Monument Fund PO Box 929, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-0929 Phone: 931-431-0199 / Fax: 931-431-0195

A one time payment of $101.00 will purchase a granite paver with your personal information as indicated below which will be placed at the base of the monument. Please print clearly for each paver ordered and use only one letter or number in each block. (To check the status of your order, contact the Association at the above number.) PAVER 1

PAVER 2 OPTIONAL

PAVER 3 OPTIONAL

Amount: $ ______for ______pavers. Date ordered: ______

Please include check, money order, or credit card information for $101.00 for each paver ordered. □ Check enclosed □ Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express □ Discover Credit card number: ______Exp. Date: ______

Signature: ______Name Printed: ______

Address: ______City ______St: ______ZIP: ______

Phone: ______Email: ______The Association orders the Pavers to be carved in bulk, twice a year. Orders are processed by the Association April 1st for Memorial Day and October 1st for Veterans Day

Pavers for Sale The Monument Committee wishes to inform all interested individuals of the limited number of PAVERS remaining for purchase as outlined. For additional information, please contact the National Headquarters at: 931-431-0199 World War II: 342 pavers left Vietnam: 33 pavers left Desert Shield/Desert Storm: 432 pavers left Present/Future: 147 pavers left. The Special Offer still applies as stated on the OPERATION PAVER ORDER FORM in previous Screaming Eagle Magazines.

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Westlake Village, California, June 7, coaches, and families about the vet’s granted authorization to wear the 2013 - The Carpenter Family Theater past experiences at war and how the Screaming Eagle patch on the back of at Westlake High School of Westlake virtues of the Brotherhood helped their helmets as a tribute to Specialist Village Callifornia was filled to them succeed. Several of them Castro and a symbol of the Warriors maximum capacity this early afternoon acknowledging how much being part of commitment to achieving the high with hundreds present to watch and the ceremony and the respect shown standards maintained at the 101st. participate in the Warrior Football them has made them feel appreciated. Team’s unique “Dog Tag” ceremony. Veterans that represented the Players then spoke of what being a 101st Airborne Division National In 2006, Jim Benkert; head football part of the Band of Brothers signifies Association, “Screaming Eagles” coach of the Westlake Warriors, to them individually. Each player a Southern California Nationally was then presented by an honored HENRY S PAREDES - 101st Airborne ranked football program with veteran with a dog tag which he then Division, A Company, 1st ABG 327th numberous championships, was on placed on their necks. At another Infantry a visit to Brigham Young University significant point of the afternoon, as a speaker. During the visit, Coach players recited an oath derived from BRIGILIO “BILL” INEL - 101st Airborne Benkert learned of the BYU fottball the U.S. Army’s Soldiers Creed and Division, A Company, 1st ABG, 327th teams’ integration of the principals officially became members of the Infantry used by the Band of Brothers’ 506th Westlake Warriors Band of Brothers. Infantry Regiment, a unit of the U.S. NORBERT CARRILLO - 101st Airborne Army’s most infamous and highly As a special ending to the afternoon, Division, A Company, 1st ABG 327th decorated 101st Airborne Division, Coach Jim Benkert was presented Infantry which gained widespread recognition by the Airborne Association with an by virtue of the critically acclaimed Airborne shirt and a sculpture of the WAYNE P ST. LOUIS- Chairman book and 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Airborne Eagle which is now exhibited 101st Airborne Division Association Brothers, Coach Benkert immediately in a dedicated section of the Warrior recognized the benefits of introducing Football Legacy Hall. Also presented P.S. Thank you Wayne, for calling such principles to his players and by the Association with specially us to represent the 101st Airborne immediately adopted the Band of embroidered Airborne shirts were National Division in the Westlake Brothers upon his return to Westlake. Hector Castro, Director of Warrior High School “Dog Tag” Ceremony. Football Operations and his father, I’ve been there the last 2 years and Starting in 2007, Edwin “Doc” Hector Senior. The shirts were in honor it just keeps getting better. Wish Pepping, an original member of of Hector’s son Specialist Andrew “A.J. you all had been there with us. the 506th E. Company and Bronze “ Castro. A.J. was a former Warrior Star Recipient became the honored Linebacker who played for Benkert God Bless guest and principle presenter of the in 2005-2-7. Specialist Castro was a Thanks, ceremony. In recent years the 101st tactical interrogator and intelligence Henry S. Paredes Airborne’s National Association and gatherer with the 101st Airborne’s its Southern California Eagles chapter 502nd B. Company, killed in action have been an integral part of this August 28th 2010, in southern ceremony. During a very emotionally Afghanistan receiving a Bronze Star charged point of the program, several and Purple Heart for his sacrifice. In of the honored veterans spoke to September 2010, after the death of the audience consisting of players, Specialist Castro, the Warriors were

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Thank You!

To the 101st Association, Please accept this letter as a sincere reflection of the gratitude and appreciation my family is experiencing for the assistance and aid that your organization provided us during our time of strife and struggle. Once we started reaching out for help, we quickly learned that we were not qualified for many of the other programs commonly available to soldiers and families in our particular Hello! predicament. Your organization and staff rose to the call and My name is Elsbeth Griffiths and I would came through for us at a critical time when we began to feel like to personally thanks the 101st Airborne as if all hope was lost. Division for their contribution towards Because of your generosity, my family and I can now my sponsorship for the Miss Tennessee continue to focus on our transition as well as my specific USA 2014 pageant! I am so blessed by medical needs as a soldier in the Warrior Transition Battalion. your support and recognition! I wanted I honestly don’t think we could have climbed past this to send a photo and some info for your website in case anyone was interested obstacle without your help. in the pageant or my progress on my Your organization truly lives up to the honor found in the Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/ majestic eagle, which it proudly displays. Ft. Campbell and MissMiddleTennesseeUsa2014) I would also every soldier that calls the 101st ABN DIV their home, is love to have a personal appearance if you blessed to have the 101st Association as an intregral and would welcome me and perhaps a few other unwavering lifeline for soldiers and families in need. Miss Tennessee USA competitors, it would On behalf of myself, my wife Kourtney, our children be to support the troops and boost moral ! Thank you again so much and please let me (Hope, Owen, Evie, and Oliver), I would like to thank your know any information that I can pass on for organization and its staff from the bottom of my heart for your website! being our saving grace when we had nowhere else to turn.

Respectfully, Sincerely, Elsbeth Griffiths Charles D. Shelton, SPC B CO WTU 101st ABN DIV

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