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The Official Magazine of the 101st Airborne Division Association Summer 2013 www.facebook.com/101stAirborneDivisionAssociation www.twitter.com/101stABNDIVASSN THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 1 2 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 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 11-12 Candidates for Office of the 101st Airborne Division Association 13-14 2013 Reunion Information 15-19 Regimental Dinners 20-21 Eagles Who Have Soared 22-30 Story of an Eagle Who Soared 31 Chapter News 32-44 2ND QUARTER Association Store New Items & Order Form 45-46 Military Working Dog, Mimsy, Rescues Handler by SFC John D. Brown 47-48 SUMMER 2013 2014 Snowbird Reunion Information 49-51 Camp Toccoa @ Currahee 52-53 MAGAZINE PRODUCTION Strike Soldier Graduates, Despite Amputation by Sgt Joe Padula 54-56 EDITOR IN CHIEF Excerpts from Keynote Address by Lt. Gen. John E. Miller 57-58 WAYNE P. ST. LOUIS 101 Club Members 60 GRAPHIC DESIGNER/EDITOR Corporate Sponsors 61-64 CHRISTA WILLIAMS Committee Listings 65 Association Governors 66 COVER DESIGN Association Chapter Listings 67-68 CONCEPT: CHAD ROBERTS DESIGN: CHRISTA WILLIAMS Support Report 69 Association Funds 70 ASSOCIATION Foundation Funds 71-72 MEMBERSHIP Veterans Return to Normany for New Memories 72 SE Soldiers Vie for Expert Infantryman Badge 73 MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR Monument Pavers 74 Association Officers & Screaming Eagles Foundation Officers and Trustees 76 TONIA ALINK [email protected]

ASSOCIATION STORE ON THE COVER FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL TILDEN “This cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Over 3 million Men A quarterly magazine for past, present and future members of the 101st Airborne Division and Women served during this time; countless ASSOCIATION OFFICE numbers of them from the 101st Airborne EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/ TREASURER Division. From the top of Hamburger Hill to the WAYNE P. ST. LOUIS Ashau Valley and all of the places in between with names most American’s will never know or speak. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CHAD ROBERTS They have that luxury because of the 58,151 Men COMMEMORATES and Women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Our

NATIONAL THE VIETNAM WAR Association joins not only in America’s 10 year HEADQUARTERS celebration to honor all those who served, but to The Official Magazine of the 101st Airborne Division Association Summer 2013 honor their service and sacrifices for all time. “ 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 1 ASSOCIATION PO BOX 929 FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223 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 [email protected] or endorsements as to the accuracy and truth of the advertisements appearing in this publication. Manuscripts, PHONE 931-431-0199 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 FAX 931-431-0195 meet space constraints. The staff has the right to refuse any article or advertisement submitted for inclusion in WWW.SCREAMINGEAGLE.ORG The Screaming Eagle. Your opinions and suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. We want to hear from you!

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“WAGONS HO” As I write this message, I’m sure that many of our will take place during the Unit members are carefully planning the loading of their Meetings which will follow the wagons in order to join our Wagon Train as we General Membership Meeting. proceed along the Oregon Trail enroute to the 68th 101st Airborne Division Association Annual Reunion 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION (AASLT). Let’s not in Portland Oregon during 14 - 17 August 2013. Our forget that there are Screaming eagles still deployed Reunion Chairman, Ron Gillette tells me that the Red in harm’s way. We must not have the Out of Sight, Out Lion Hotel has been responding in an outstanding of Mind attitude. Our Screaming Eagle troopers are manner during the coordination efforts and assures leaving behind their families which we must help support. me that everyone is going to have a great event. The final coordination visit for the Reunion will be on 6 June. ANNUAL RAFFLE. By now you should have Registrations forms have been in the last two Screaming received my letter with raffle material and prize Eagle Magazines and of course are available in this issue, information for this year’s raffle. Get your tickets in Get yours in right away if you have not already done so. the mail today and good luck. Dead line is August 5th.

CORPRATE SPONSORS. Our Corporate Sponsors have made it possible for our Association and our See you in Portland Foundation to provide GREAT SUPPORT to our Screaming Eagle troopers and their families especially during this stressful period of back-to-back tours of AIRBORNE - AIR ASSAULT! duty in harm’s way. But we can do much better. I would like to challenge each member that receives this magazine to copy or remove the page with the Corporate Sponsorship Program Form and go visit just one of your corporate friends and let him know how he can support some of the best warriors in the US Army, Dick Pack whether it is fixing the washing machine at Fort Campbell President, 101st Airborne Division Association KY of a warrior in Afghanistan or providing a $3,000.00 scholarship for one of his children. If we can get each member to bring a BASIC SPONSOR - $150.00 and each Association Chapter to bring in one SENIOR SPONSOR - $250.00 or MASTER SPONSOR - $500.00, we can provide World Class Support and move mountains of needs.

ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS. The Nomination Committee has provided outstanding candidates for this year’s election: two for President and one for Vice President. All three candidates have a long history in supporting your Association. All the candidates will have a chance to speak to the membership during the General Membership Meeting Saturday morning on 17 AUG 13. I’m sure; regardless who is elected the association will be in good hands. Thetion elec

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In less than three months our next sayings like “remember in Reno, when Bruce” or Gathering of Eagles will take place in “remember Sam” or even “ remember Jungle Jim”, and the wonderful city of Portland OR, Au- “where is AJ.” Reunions are about remembering and even gust 14-17. This will be the 68th time members of the making new memories and friends. We all know we can’t 101st Airborne Division Association will come together please everyone but if the majority are happy then we have at a selected location that ensures the opportunity for so just held a successful reunion. I’ve participated in the last many wonderful things. Some reunion sites are selected three annual reunions and had a great time and to me they based on location that is central for the masses, while have all been successful. Some Divisions only have less than others are because of the support the selected com- two hundred who attend and there are some who average munity has towards veterans who have sacrificed over over 1,000. The number isn’t as important as how many the years. Some locations provide unique opportunities come back and also how many contact a friend and say for attendees to experience parts of the country they together let’s go to Portland. This year we are hear- would not have traveled to if not for attending a reunion. ing that many first time attendees are potentially mak- Each year a team is built that is made up of ing arrangements to make the 68th Reunion their first the local CVB, hotel management and staff, the 101st reunion. Together our job is to ensure it’s not their last. Airborne Division National HQ staff, and most important- Our bond is strong but it is a special bond ly the many volunteers who each year step up to do all that brings us all together, first because we served they can. Together this team tries to pull out all the stops our country, second because we are Screaming Ea- to ensure each reunion is unique and special to all that gles and third because our bond crosses generations attend. This year is not going to disappoint so register and that is truly amazing to see each year. It crosses now for the 68th annual reunion and more importantly generations in the hospitality room or at regimental spread the word and bring friends who have not come dinners and especially at our annual memorial din- in a while or have never come, they will not regret it. ner where we don’t just remember, we honor all There are so many reasons that our attendees those we have lost and those who are still unaccount- come to a reunion of Screaming Eagles year after year. ed for. The only way not to take advantage of all that Some make the decision to come alternate years or the 68th annual reunion has to offer is to not attend. even every four years, but they come. While attend- So let’s all commit and see each other in Portland. ing the Army Divisions Association convention in Du- page County IL at the end of April, I was able to interact with other associations about reunions. I learned we are not the largest or the smallest but how we compare with other Divisions was not my focus as Wayne P. St. Louis much as how do we all ensure we continue to grow at- Executive Secretary & Treasurer tendance at the reunions and what works and what doesn’t. How do we get the word out about what a wonderful time reunions are for those who attend? For some reunions provide therapy and shared memories. I have seen those who share a bond because of the stories that they lived through together during their fight. I’ve also seen a bond grow stronger because of all that our reunions provide. New bonds are established and friendships built from just sitting together in the Hospitality room sharing. Ican tell you for those who have been attending for years the reunions are also memories that are shared with

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In this edition of the Screaming Eagle, and procedures to Afghan rotary wing elements to I’m glad to tell you that your Scream- allow them to better support the ANSF across RC-East. ing Eagles are living up to our motto and your They are currently preparing to conduct a Transfer expectations. They’re getting the job done! of Authority with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade. Nearly two months ago we assumed responsibil- The 4th Brigade Combat Team, ‘Currahees,’ are arriv- ity as Combined Joint Task Force – 101 (CJTF-101) and ing in theater and preparing to assume responsibility Regional Command – East (RC-East), completing an for operations from the ‘Rakkasans’ in Khost extremely professional and well executed Trans- Province. They are well prepared for this fer of Authority with the great Soldiers of the 1st I mission and I am confident they will excel. Soon, nfantry Division, the “Big Red One”. MG William he 101st Sustainment Brigade, ‘Lifeliners’, will join us Mayville and the Fight- here and focus on ret- ing First provided a rograde operations to superb transition and help bring the Army we endeavor on home. Redeployment every day to build is the natural out- upon their success. come of successful Through our deploy- and complete transi- ments in Afghanistan tion to Afghan sov- we have seen the ereignty with the Af- quality of life gradu- ghans in the lead for ally, but steadily, security of their improve; we have country. On the home witnessed a growing front, BG Stammer capacity and develop- and the Division rear- ment of unrealized detachment con- potential within the government; and, we have worked tinue to pursue excellence in training and taking shoulder to shoulder with the Afghan National Security care of our Families and Soldiers at Fort Campbell. Forces (ANSF). Now our primary mission is to advise and We are making a great effort to maintain our division’s assist the ANSF while they take the lead in securing their strength and capability by pursuing our goal of hav- country. We are doing this from over the shoulder, as ing all members of the division attend and complete they are truly taking the lead in securing their country. The Sabalauski Air Assault School. Apache Troop 1-75 The 1st Brigade Combat Team, ‘Bastogne’, is making CAV, 2nd Combat Team, ‘Strike’, became the first com- marked improvements with their focus on pany size unit in recent history to receive the Gold Air advising and assisting at the Afghan Brigade and Assault Excellence Streamer; and, Sergeant 1st Class Kandak (battalion) level. Most recently, they supported Greg Robinson (Company A, 2nd Brigade Special Troops the largest combined ANSF operation since their Battalion) set a standard for all to follow by becoming the arrival in Afghanistan, incorporating a combined force. first amputee Soldier to graduate the Air Assault Course. of over 1,000 Afghan Soldiers and Police. The 3rd Thank you for the wonderful support you con- Brigade Combat Team, ‘Rakkasans’, are witnessing im- tinue to provide to our deployed Soldiers and our provement in staff operations at the brigade and corps level Families back home at Fort Campbell, and your where the ANSF increasingly develop their own intelligence enduring commitment to all those continuing to train and are conducting operations with minimal support. and prepare for our next Rendezvous with Destiny. Mentors of 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, ‘Wings of Destiny,’ provide tactical and technical advice Air Assault!

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Sorry for my poor language, I am just a french citizen and I would like to express my respectful greetings for the sacrifice of your young men during the D day. That´s certainly why I’m now à free man and a happy dad.

Laurent Valade

Our Executive Secretary and Treasurer Wayne P. St. Louis…. out and about as usual!

My uncle, James (Pete Beam) served My two sons enlisted in the army. Ste- intelligence; his name is Josh. with the 82nd Airborne in Africa. He phen first, went infantry. After being The other, Jacob, has recently re- was transferred to the 327th Infantry hurt, he was assigned to the 101st Air- turned from Afghanistan while of the 101st Airborne in preparation borne at Ft Campbell. He spent some serving with the 173rd Airborne. to the invasion of Europe. He was air- time in Afghanistan where he was sev- This is my family. And I’m proud of borne, had gone to rigger school, de- erally wounded, and received his Pur- them. Now, I’m trying to convince molition school, and was a Sgt rifleman ple Heart from Admiral Mike Mullen. the girls to jump out of an airplane. squad leader. Prior to the Normandy invasion, he transferred to the 194th My son, Jeremy, served in the 82nd Ron Kyvik From the Kuv Glider Infantry. So he went in on a Airborne in Haiti, Afghanistan and Iraq. glider. He was in Holland in Operation From left myself, my son Stephen, Market Garden. He was in Bastogne Two of my grandsons are also in the Admiral Mike Mullen, and his wife in the battle of the Bulge. He was in army. One is an officer in military Deborah. Berchestgarden. He was my inspiration.

In 1967, I was drafted. I wasn’t sorry. In infantry training, I volunteered for airborne training. It was thrilling. I was sent to the 101st at Ft Campbell, Ky. Like my uncle I was sent to demolition school. I was assigned to the 4.2 mor- tar platoon. After arriving in Vietnam, I volunteered for reassignment to the battalion recon platoon. After several weeks, I volunteered for the division recon unit. I spent a few weeks with them, and was reassigned to the battalion recon unit. I was wounded, and spent several months in the hospital.

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spouses to check on her as I greeted ter and son in that same hospital be- soldiers. She had gone into prema- fore our eventual rotation as a family. ture labor 45 minutes away from the When deployed with the Screaming Munich Military Hospital. We carried Eagles, my wife was again pregnant. her on a stretcher and loaded her into Out in the jungle with a unit, the com- an old Army ambulance with a medic mander received a phone call that my and two spouses; their husbands and I wife had delivered a baby in the small followed in our POV’s. The medic and HEAR, MY CHILDREN, YOUR Texas town where she was a waiting the hospital were able to stop imme- wife. The troops all congratulated me FATHER’S INSTRUCTION, AND diate delivery but the week before on becoming a “big daddy,” shaking my DO NOT REJECT YOUR Christmas labor hit again and there hand or patting me on the back or even MOTHER’S TEACHING; THEY was no stopping it. Tiny twin boys making crude jokes about a Chaplain were detected and delivered three WILL BE A GARLAND FOR who knew how to have a baby. Unfortu- months early. One was still born; the YOUR HEAD, A CHAIN OF nately the Red Cross rep did not tell the other lived in an incubator for four commander the gender or the name HONOR FOR YOUR NECK. days. My wife and I were faced with for the new baby. Several days passed PROVERBS 1: 8-9 multiple questions. Compassionate before I was able to get to the rear and reassignment was out of the Serving outside the country was a touch base with the folks at home to question as she could not travel; I was blessing for me and my family but the learn I had a new daughter with both scheduled to conduct services in experience could also be difficult and sets of grandparents there to help with several isolated locations for our trying. My wife and I (and the children the two older children and the baby. troops. What did we do? I went as they were born and grew up) had to with the Army Mortuary Service to The town in which I live has recently make some tough decisions at times Nurnberg to take care of the boys experienced grief and dismay connect- even as we enjoyed our years of service. we would name but not hold. She ed with a deployment. (The following My wife and I were married only one remained in the hospital until the day story is very public information; no year when my first unit shipped out before Christmas when I brought her names are attached.) A local trooper to Europe - on a military boat sailing to our quarters where other couples went overseas to join others of his unit, from Brooklyn to Bremerhaven, Ger- had brought food and flowers; sev- leaving a wife and three small children, many. And as happens, we sailed on eral couples were waiting in the park- one of whom was a baby, living in an her birthday; I mailed her a birthday ing lots of our apartment building to apartment on base. The wife was not card that morning as families could not welcome her home; several wives emotionally able to care for the chil- watch us sail away. My wife arrived helped to make her comfortable in our dren, resulting in the crib death of the several months later after letting me bedroom; fellow Chaplains volun- baby from malnutrition and a lack of know she was pregnant. (Yes, you cur- teered and helped me cover Christ- parental care regarding cleanliness. rent soldiers and spouses can guess as mas services. Our unit was clear – we On report of the death and inspection to some of our last minute activities.) watch out for our own, and take care by base and state authorities, the chil- But several weeks before Christmas as of one another. But the two of us from dren were placed in foster care while a morning service progressed in an iso- our Christian tradition had to deal with the husband/ father was brought home lated camp northeast of Munich, she the Christmas story (the birth of Jesus) from his deployment. The case is still began to squirm in her chair; I realized even as we dealt with the death and moving through the state legal system something was happening. Cutting burial of our own two sons. We were while the base agencies more system- the service a little short, I asked other blessed with the later birth of a daugh- atically work through their programs

6 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 for caring for families and especially for I have told. How do we care for our ing Eagles watch out for not only our those who are deployed. Reading the soldiers? How do we care for our fami- buddies but also for our families. Bless original story and its multiple repeats, lies? How do we relate to those ex- you wherever you live or are serving I had a difficult time accepting that tended families when they may not be and as you care for those around you. this could happen on a military base. living on our installation or even in our community? Ft. Campbell and the 101st Now some of you may be have traditionally had strong family pro- surprised to read these very personal grams, both on base and off; my family comments. But I want to remind you and I were blessed to be a part of those. that we still deploy personnel who leave Every time I return to visit or meet families behind. We still deploy with troopers through the Screaming personnel who may become Eagle Association, I am touched by parents while serving outside the the stories of support and assistance. United States. We may even have service members who become As a Chaplain/ Pastor I write all these pregnant while serving overseas. The words to remind us that we belong in issues faced all relate to the stories special ways to one another. Scream-

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 7 D OUBLE EAGLES During the past several years the Association has presented Double Eagle Coins to active-duty war veteran members 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 George C. Fallon David D. Hack Janet M. Alderman Lon Busch Glenn D. Faulks Michael L. Hall Joe R. Alexander Tom Caramanno Frank Febus Benny L. Hamby David J. Allen Jesus A. Cardenas Douglas Field Charles V. Hamm James “Jim” M. Allen Bartley “Chad” C. Cardwell Robert A. Finkle Barry Hana Frank Almeida William L. Carpenter James “Bill” W. Fletcher Dale Hansen Albert Almeida Ray Fletcher Lon Hanson Charles Apodaca Paul “Ponytail” Cauley Leo Flory Ray H. Hardison James Reid Armstrong Philip A. Cleaveland Fred Foggie Scott Harris Lloyd A. Aune William J. Clements Michael Foulk Franklin C. Haskins Paul Allan Cole Michael D. Frakes Alan Hayashi Richard M. Baker James G. Collins Larry G. Frazier Raymond H. Helwig James T. Baker Peter M. Conaty Bruce Frederick John J. Hernandez William C. Ball Howell L. Cooper Rick Freeman Mark F. Herndon Manuel M. Barrios Rich Cox Michael E. Frieze Dayton W. Herrington Selman L. Bass Joseph A. Cozza Sr Charles K. Gailey Calvin Hickerson Sr Barry Beard Ted A. Crozier Sr Patrick J. Gallagher Stephen Higdon Frederic A. Behrens James M. Cummings Charles R. Gant Theodore Belajac Michael N. George David Hindel Douglas E. Bell Freeman Dallas Donald H. George Miguel B. Hobbs Ian Berkowitz Kenneth David Frank B. Germon Jr. Donald R. Hoffman Jr Edwards H. Davis Jimmy Holmes Collin R. Day William C. Hookham Anthony A. Bliss Jr Eugene Dean James Gilmore Gerald Hornbeck Eugene Bombich James P. DeSalvo Germano A. Gomes Richard L. Hosking David M. DeSoucy III Homero Gomez Ronald Houlihan Douglas E. Bonnot Robert M. Diaz Monte D. Goren Charles A. Hubbard III Paul Bontrager Paul D Dillion Harry J. Gorman Dennis Hughes George M. Bos Charles A. Donabedian Jim Gould Cornelius J. Juhn Joseph M. Bossi Thomas R. Dorsey Sr. Walter Gradzik Dennis L. Husereau Phillip John Dow Larry Grathwohl Brigilio “Bill” D. Inez Richard A. Bowe Richard P. Doyle CSM W Green Walter W. Jackson James Brackin Mark W. Dugger William E. Green Joseph B. Jellison Royal L. Bradley Jonathan R. Eason Robert Griffin Warren Lee Jesse Jeffery D. Bridges George R Eaton William J. Guarnere Frank E. Johnson Tony Marlin Buchanan John Eisen Steven Gordon Gunhus George E. Johnson Sr Glenwood Burley Robert Eylander Gary Gutelius Noel E. Johnson

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 10 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM Jim “Jungle Jim” C. Joiner Timothy D. McElrath Jerry R. Pounds Dale Joritz Thomas W. McGall Ben Priddy George N. Stenehjem Ronald Jones Ronald McHenry Joe Pullen Thomas M. Mclntyre Gary G. Purcell Dick E. Stoops Phil Kallas Jake McNiece Edward Y Pye Donald B. Straith Lloyd Kapp Kenneth J. Medeiros Joseph A. Quedensley Dennis L. Stuart Richard M. Kasey Leon Meidam W.R. Raduenz Kelly Stumpus Jim A. Keeton Thomas K. Mercer Lloyd J. Rahlf Earl A. Suggs Jr. James E. Kelling Michael P. Mercier Hilario Ramirez Daniel K. Sullivan William Keniston Hank Meyer Lawrence A. Redmond Jerald A. Sweeney Leslie D. Kennedy Norman Miller Jerome R. Reitenbach William E. Swenson Michael Kennedy Lee D. Miller Kevin A. Richardson Charles W. Taylor David Kiel Earl V. Mills James W. Rickard John M. Taylor Jr. Emory S. King Jr Dexter Mines Kenneth D. Roach Thomas Tellier James D. King Jr Roosevelt Mitchell Billy R. Robbins Lance Thelen Ralph G. King David R. Moore Chad Roberts Bruce “Bubba” Thompson Kimberly Kintrup Lesley Mufalli Richard H. Rodriguez James A. Thompson Randy Kirby Michael R. Mullican Vincent E. Rogers John W. Thompson Robert R. Kleinworth Stephen C. Mullineaux James Walter Romlein Tony Toland Jan Klement George K. Mullins Ronnie B. Rondem Tyrone Trbovich George E. Koskimaki Harold J. Murdock Enrque Rubio Michael Francis Trochan David Kraus David B. Mussey Lance Ruck James Roger Uding Michael J. Krawczyk Forrest J. Nichols Gaetano Tom Rumore Paul Urban Guy Lamunyon Robert G. Nichols Raymond T. Ryan James VanLone Andrea Lang Donald E. Nicodemus Larry E. Ryles Johnny Velasquez Gene Langenberg John Nicoson Ernest M. Salinas Vincent B. Vicari Lawrence A. Nix James E. Samuel Marvin F. Vosburg Hugh J. Noteman Tim Sarla Jerry L. Votaw Richard M. Lencioni Dorothy Nuggent Jeffrey J. Schloesser James V. Wadsworth Miles D. Lester Dale O'Conner Richard C. Schonberger Darol Walker Troy S. Lindstrand Robert E. O'Donnell Jr. John T. Schuelke William G. Walker Walter J. Loheide Mathias Oschwald Robert E. Sechrist Richard T. Wallace George P. Lomonaco Lewis J. Oswald Raynard Sellers Lynn Walton David J. Lopez Milo Overstreet Thomas K. Sewell David P. Walz Charles Lostaunau Eugene Overton James F. Shamblen Rebecca Warner Randall L. Lusk Ken Pace James Yankee Jim Simchera Reginald Warner Richard A. Pack Raymond H. Simmons Dane A. Weber Alton E. Mabb Jr. Jeffrey Palmer Dave Simpkins James Wheeler Rory L. Malloy Henry S. Paredes James R. Singler Arno Whitbread Claus “Dutch” Mann Chuck Paris Charles J. Slezak Randy Whitehead James Parks Teddy E. Smallen Tommie L. Willard Paul Martinez Jeffery J. Pawlak William J. Smith Edward Williams John Mastro Charles E. Payne Willie Snow Michael F. Wilson Donald L. Mather Michael J. Peacock Richard Sonnenberg Harry Matthews Morris M. Pearson Timothy Sorth Richard “Dick” Winters Willie Mayfield Terry L. Perrigo John Sosa Robert Anthony Wolff Sr. Herbert G. Mayfield Michael P. Perry Barry Speare Ivan G. Worrell Ray Mayfield Jr. Louis Peterka Jonathan B. Squire Michael Wortman Jason McCash Wayne P. St. Louis Terry L. Wren Brandon McConnell Robert E. Ponzo Eugene W. Standish Dennis Ray Wright Kevin B McCreery Calvin S. Posner W.J. Stanley James M. Yancey Ralph R. Younce Terry R. Zahn THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 9

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Adams, Joel B Irvine, Seldon D, B CO, 3rd BN, 158th INF Appleby, Jeffrey A, HHC, 4BSTB, 4BCT Jacks, Gary Avila, Donovyn W, Jones, Seamon E, 4BCT Bailey, Jeffrey L, C CO, 3rd BN, 327th INF, 1BCT Jones, Bonny R, B, 501 Signal Barnaby, Erica K, 159th AVN Kellison, James M, B TRP, 2/17th CAV, B Bender, Anthony, 2nd BN, 187th INF Laczko, John, C CO, 801st Maint, Division Suport Bergum, Jacob B, HHC, 1st B, 1BCT Lally, John O, A CO, 1st BN, 506th INF, 3BCT Bond, Aaron R, 2BCT Lawley, Earl A, 326th Med Bower, Stephen W, HHC Libenshteyn, David, 2BCT Brisco, Ernest, C CO, 2nd BN, 502nd INF Lohmier, Shawn, 1 - 32 CAV, 1BCT Bromley, Travis J, 159th AVN Long, Kevin L, 2BCT Buckhanon, Arquinas D Lucero, Robert E, B CO, 2nd BN, 327th INF, 1BCT Bush, David A, 44th, 4th Student, 507th, HQ Luttrell, Edward A, A CO, 3rd BN, 101st, 159th Cain, Dennis, C CO, 1st BN, 502nd INF Martinez, Brandon S, A Trp, 1st BN, 32nd CAV, 1BCT Card, Robert, HHC McColpin, Clinton C, C CO, 101st AVN Chisholm, Dustin, 1 - 33 CAV, 3BCT McIntosh, Travis L, HHC, HQ, 101st AVN, 101st CAB Cocita, Matthew G, HHC, 626th, 187th, 3BCT Mendez, Jose L, C CO, 2nd BN, 502nd INF, 2BCT Coleman, Rico-Rodriquez M, F CO, 4-101, 159th CAB Milk, Marchs M Compton, Bill, HHC, 7th, 101st, 159th CAB Mills, Christopher J, A Trp, 1 - 32 CAV, 1BCT Copeland, Mahel F, Spouse Monahan, John C, HQ, 327th INF Cord, Bradley A, HHC, 7th, 101st, 159th CAB Morris, Donald C, 188th ENG Cottingham, Shawn S, A CO, 3BN, 502nd INF, 2BCT Musso, Michael S, D CO, 2nd BN, 187th INF, 3BCT Cowery, Jordon W, STB Myers, Michael P, A CO, 2nd BN, 501st INF Cox, Lee, 2nd BN, 501st INF Nelson, Herbert Daley, Jeremy K, G CO, 2nd BN, 320th INF, 1BCT Nelson, Keith T, HHB, 2nd BN, 320th FAR, 1BCT Davis, Willie, A CO, 1st BN, 327th INF Ninness, T. B, 6 - 101st AVN, 101st CAB Doering, Christopher E, 1 - 61 CAV, 4BCT Nosworthy, Pieter E, D CO, 7 - 101st AVN, 159th CAB Drewry, Denzil, SF O’Berry, Jeremiah P, 4 - 101st AVN, 159th CAB Drumheller, Jacob B, HHB Olson, Sarah A, AVN Duran, Alissa J, 2 - 44ADA Otero, Roman L, A CO, Sust, 2/44ADA Eckhart, Edgar J, A CO, 3rd BN, 506th INF Reynolds, James R, C CO, 159th ASHB Ellis, Trice, DIV, G9 Ritter, Andrew L, 159th CAB Falconer, Bruce A, Recon, 2nd BN, 502nd, 1BDE Rose, Nathan A, HHT, 1 - 32 CAV Finatto, Vitor G, STB Rubio, Kevin M, HHT, 7th SQD, 17th CAV, 159th CAB Foreman, Jace, 4/2 CS Kandak Advisory Team, Sailer, Jerome T, CO D, 3rd BN, 106th INF 2nd BN, 327th INF, 1BCT Samuel, Paul F, B CO, 3rd BN, 187th ARCT Garges, Eric C, HHC Simmons, Ronald, 187th Godfrey, Allen R, 101st CAB Stanger, Terry A, A CO Gonzales, Mario A, C CO, 1stB, 1BCT Striegel, Randall D, Camp Eagle Gradzik, Joann Surface, Steven C, HHC, 2nd BN, 502nd INF, 2BCT Griffin, Thomas L, HHC, 159th CAB Toner, Chris R, DIV HQ Hall, Anastasia R,159th AVN Turner, Charles S, HHB, 2nd BN, 320th FAR, 1BCT Halter, Scott M, HHC, 7 - 101st AVN, 159th CAB Turner, Crystal L, HHC, 101st CAB Hayman, Richand F, A CO, 2nd, 502nd INF, 1BCT Watson, Kathryn E, B CO, 1st BN, 1BCT Hassinger, Jeff, B CO 1 - 327th INF Weaver, Jeffery, F CO, 4 - 101st AVN, 159th CAB Heidenreich, Pete, A CO, 501st INF Wilkus, Koha M Hernandez, Adrion C Wilson, William D Higginson, John, HHQ, 1st BN, 501st INF Wolff, Genevieve M, Hill, Thomas C, A CO, 501st sig BN Workman, Jimmy B, A CO, 2nd BN, 320th FAR, 1BCT Howard, Jarvis R Wynn, Raymond D, B CO, 1st BN, 327th INF Ingram, Sierra J, 1BCT Yellman, Jason R, C CO, 6 - 101st AVN, 159th CAB Inouye, Ian K, HHC, 1BSTB, CS/CSS, 1BCT Zenz, Tyson, A CO, 1st BN, 187th INF 3BCT

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101st Airborne Division Association, Inc. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 32 Screaming Eagle Blvd. / P.O. Box 929 Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Phone: (931) 431-0199 Fax: (931) 431-0195 Email: [email protected] Website: www.screamingeagle.org

ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who was assigned, attached or are presently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division can become a regular member of the Association. The Association also welcomes as associate members anyone who is interested in the 101st Airborne Division Association.

To maintain our non-profit 501 (c) (19) status with the IRS the Association must have proof of your military service is some type of docu- ment such as a copy of your DD form 214, orders to the 101st, military award orders, military promotion orders, copy of military ID, or VA Card, etc. This list is not limited to just those documents but anything that proves you are a veteran. Please check the applicable box: □ New Member □ Reinstatement □ Gift □ Enclosed is $30.00 for a one-year membership, which includes The Screaming Eagle publication. Note: International members must enclose an additional $30.00 per year for the mailing of The Screaming Eagle. Name: ______Rank: ______□ Retired

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______Cell Phone:______Work Phone: ______

Email: ______Date of Birth (mo/day/yr): ______

Referred By: ______

Chapter affiliation: ______

Please furnish the applicable information and complete those blanks you wish to have as part of your Association records:

101st Unit you served with or was attached to: Co/Btry ______BN ______Major Unit (Bde/Regt) ______

Dates of 101st Service: From ______To: ______If you did not serve with or was not attached to the 101st, are you a veteran? YES □ NO □ Are you or were you the spouse of a veteran? YES □ NO □ Are you a descendant of a veteran? YES □ NO □ Please specify branch of service, unit and dates of service if you did not serve with or was not attached to the 101st ______Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express Discover $ ______□ □ □ □ □

Card Number ______Expiration Date: ______

Signature (required if paying by credit card) ______I do □ I do not □ Authorize the 101st Airborne Division Association to release my address to other 101st Airborne Division Association members. (Disclosure is voluntary)

Signature: ______Date: ______

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 54 3/13/2013 8:57:24 AM 101st Airborne Division Association, Inc. Active Duty Application / Kangaroo Chapter 32 Screaming Eagle Blvd / PO Box 929 Ft. Campbell, KY, 42223 Phone: (931) 431-0199 / Fax: (931) 431-0195 Email: [email protected] Website: www.screamingeagle.org

To maintain our non-profit 501 (c) (19) status with the IRS the Association must have proof of your military service is some type of doc- ument such as a copy of your DD form 214, orders to the 101st, military award orders, military promotion orders, copy of military ID, or VA Card, etc. This list is not limited to just those documents but anything that proves you are a veteran.

Please Check Applicable Box: □Renewal □ New member □ Reinstatement □Change of Address □ All Ranks: $25.00 for one-year membership which includes four issues of the Screaming Eagle publication. □ E4 and below: $11.00 for one-year membership which does not include the publication. □ Enclosed is $______for a Life Membership $101.00 for all active duty Life Membership (Does not include the Screaming Eagle publication) $201.00 for all active duty Life Membership (INCLUDES the Screaming Eagle publication)

Rank: ______Full Name (Last, First, MI): ______

Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ( ) ______Work: ( ) ______

101st Unit: (CO, BN, BDE): ______

Email Address (AKO): ______

Date of Birth (mo/day/yr): ______Campaigns: □ Persian Gulf □ Afghanistan □ Iraq □ Other:

Home of Record: ______□ Check Enclosed □ Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express □ Discover $ ______

CARD NUMBER: ______Expiration Date: ______

SIGNATURE: (for credit card payment only): ______

I do □ I do not □ Authorize the 101st Airborne Division Association to release my address to other 101st Airborne Division Association members. (Disclosure is voluntary)

Signature: ______Date: ______

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 55 3/13/2013 8:57:24 AM Jim A. Keeton Mike Krawczyk for President for President

Jim Keeton Jim received the Michael Mike’s military awards and decora- enlisted for Bronze Star Medal, Combat Krawczyk tions include the Bronze Star, Pur- the Medi- Medical Badge Arcom, Vietnam enlisted in ple Heart, Army Commendation cal Corps Service Medal, Vietnam Cam- the Army medal with V, 1st OLC, Good Con- in August paign Medal w/60 Device, Na- on March duct medal, Combat Infantryman of 1969 tional Defense Service Medal, 7, 1966 and Badge, Parachute wings, Vietnam- and en- Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with after Basic ese Parachute wings, Presidential tered mili- palm, Army Valorous Unit tary ser- Award and the Presidential Unit Training, Unit Citation and the Valorous vice at Fort Citation. Infantry Unit award. Campbell, Training Kentucky Jim returned to Gradu- and Air- Mike’s civilian life includes 11 on September 3, 1969 for basic ate school at Colorado State borne training was assigned to the years as a supervisor for Bethlehem training. University in 1973 and started 101st Airborne Division. Upon Steel and 30 years as a law en- Keeton Industries, Inc. that arrival at Fort Campbell he was forcement officer. The highlights Following basic training same year. Keeton Industries assigned to the 501st Signal Battal- of his law enforcement career in- Keeton was transferred to Fort developed into a worldwide ion. When the call went out for clude working as an undercover Sam Houston Medical Center company providing aquaculture volunteers for a new Battalion narcotics officer and a member of for Medical Corpsman training, expertise and environmental being formed to go to Vietnam the US Marshalls Great Lakes Fu- were he graduated with honors. consulting services for lake and Mike immediately requested as- gitive Task Force. Mike received Jim applied and was accepted pond environments. The com- signment to the 3/506th Airborne numerous citations and was award- into the Clinical Specialist Pro- pany now holds 7 patents and Infantry Battalion. He was subse- ed his departments Life Saving gram where he graduated in manufactures aeration equip- quently assigned to Company C as Award. 1971 at the top of the class. He ment and microbes for lake, a RTO for the Company Com- was assigned to William Beau- pond and aquaculture (fish and st mont General Hospital emer- shrimp farming) industries and mander and deployed with the Unit Mike is a Life Member of the 101 gency room for trauma training specializes in beneficial mi- to Vietnam in October of 1967. Airborne Division Association, prior to Vietnam. crobes for bioremediation. Governor for the Currahee Regi- st Keeton Industries, Inc. operates When his tour with the 101 was ment and a Distinguished Member th Jim served with the a subsidiary company Solar Air, completed he volunteered for an- of the 506 Regiment. He is also a 101st Airborne Division 1/321 LLC operating in South Vietnam. other tour in Vietnam and was founding member of the Task Arty in charge of the Battalion Jim serves as CEO, Chief Scien- assigned to the 5th Special Forces Force 3/506th Airborne Infantry aide station in Phu Bai, Vietnam. tist and Aquaculture Engineer Group. Upon arrival in Nha Trang Association and the current presi- Jim and the Battalion Surgeon for the companies. Mike was asked if he wanted to dent of the John P. Geraci Chapter. Dr. Alan Pilloff conducted Civil- volunteer for a Top Secret opera- ian Med Cap operations on the Jim has served as Presi- tion. When asked what the assign- In 1972 Mike married the love of Perfume River as well as medi- dent of the Rocky Mountain ment involved he was told that the his life Donna McGuirl and they cal operations on Fire Base Ba- Chapter of the 101st Airborne assignment was highly classified raised 2 children, Kimberly and stogne and other firebases in I Division Association since 2008 and he would have to volunteer James. Kim is a Federal Probation corps. As the 101st Airborne was and is currently serving as Vice- before he could be told what it Officer and J.L. is a veteran Wash- leaving Vietnam Jim was trans- President of the 101" Airborne entailed. Assigned to FOB 1 at ington D.C. police officer. Mike ferred to the HHC 2ND BM 8 CAV Division Association. Keeton Phu Bai he ran Hatchet Force & and Donna have 4 grandchildren, 3 BDE (SEP) First Cavalry Divi- was married to his wife Linda in sion, where he was in charge of 1969 and have two children Recon missions “across the fence”. Reagan & Camden in Sterling, the Battalion Aide Station on Luke and Jennifer along with 3 After being wounded on a Recon Virginia and Ben & Emma in Val- Fire Base Melanie. grandchildren . mission he left Vietnam and the paraiso, IN. Army in May of 1969.

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 12 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM Jim Shamblen for Vice-President

Retired Facilities Jim has served as a planner in Facility Master Planning Course. Planner, HQ TRADOC, the TRADOC Engineer form 1983 to his G1/G4, Office of the retirement 2 May 2008 and as a retired He is a member of the American Engineer, Planning annuitant in his previous position until Planning Association (APA), the Society of Division, Fort Monroe December 2011. Duties have involved American Military Engineers (SAME), a VA. He also retired mobilization, contingency operations, life member of the Reserve Officer Asso- from the US Army in facilities management, master planning, ciation (ROA), Disabled American Veter- 1994 as a LT Colonel. special studies, BRAC, Interservice Train- ans (DAV), and the Veterans of Foreign ing Review Organization (ITRO), Auto- Wars (VFW). He is also a life member and Jim graduat- mated Management and Facility Man- Secretary of the 39th Combat Engineer ed from West Virginia agement (AM/FM), Computer Aided Association. He is a member of the St. State College in 1966 with BS in Educa- Drafting and Design (CADD), and Geo- Andrew Episcopal Church, The Church tion with teaching fields in Math and So- graphical Information Systems (GIS). He Treasure, leads the Church Fishermen, cial Studies. He received an MA in Educa- also assisted in the development of the and has participated in the Cancer Relay tion Administration from Marshall Uni- Army facilities systems ASIP, RPLANS, EIS, for Life and PORT – feeding and housing versity in 1977. He is a 1980 graduate of and ISR. He supervised Reserve Engineer the Homeless. He also drives a van for the Army Command and General Staff IMAs, and supported the 416th Reserve the DAV providing transportation for vet- College, and a 1993 graduate of the Army ENCOM Mobilization Planning Support erans to the VA hospital for appoint- Management Staff College. He has Cell (MPSC). His duties focused on ments. Teaching Certificates from West Virginia providing adequate barracks and training and Virginia and a Principals Certificate facilities for the TRADOC training base As a Life Member for the 101st from West Virginia. and as the Facility Chairman for the ITRO. Airborne Division Association, he has Civilian awards include two Meritorious served as a Combat Support Governor for Jim served the Army as an Engi- Civilian Service Awards, the Superior Ci- many years and is on the Reunion Com- neer Officer with the 326th ENG BN, 101st vilian Service Award, the Commanders mittee. He is also a Life member and Airborne Division at Ft Campbell; the 39th Award for Civilian Service, the Achieve- Secretary/Treasure of the General Wil- Combat ENG BN in the Republic of Viet ment Medal for Civilian Service. He was liam C. Lee Chapter. He served as the Nam; Commander Student Officer De- selected as the AUSA TRADOC Civilian of Reunion Chairman, Registration Chair- tachment at Fort Belvoir; and the 1st the Year Award. He also received the man, and Treasurer for the 101st National Special Forces Group in Okinawa, The Army Engineer Associations De Fleury Reunions in 1999, 2004 and 2009 and the Philippines, and Indonesia. He also Medal upon retirement. 1st BDE Reunion in 2008. He and his wife served with the 12th ENG BN, 8th INF DIV Becki have served as Registration leaders in Germany; Assistant PMS at Marshall, Jim served as the TRADOC repre- for many National Reunions. and in the HQTRADOC DCSENGR, at Fort sentative on the Real Property Planning Monroe, VA. His USAR assignments were and Management Steering Committee Jim and his wife Becki were married 12 with the 80th Training Division MTC, (RPPMSC), the ASIP Review Committee July 1997 and live in Michaels Woods in Huntington Engineer District, HQUSACE, (ARC), The RPLANS Configuration Control Hampton. They have 5 children and 6 and the Assistant Chief of Engineers and Board (CCB), The AMFM/CADD Technical grandchildren. ACSIM at HQDA. He retired from the Advisory Group (TAG), The HQDA Re- Army Reserve in 1994 with 29 years’ ser- serve Components Support on Active vice. Military awards included the Component Installations Working Group, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and provided facilities management in- w/2 OLC, Army Commendation Medal w/ struction to the Army Mobilization De- 2 OLC, Master Parachutist Badge, and ployment Planning Course (MDPC). He Philippine and Indonesian Parachutist was the Facilities Representative for Badges. AAC’s Initial Entry Training visits. He has also served as an instructor in the Army

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 13 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM 2013 REUNION SCHEDULE

Red Lion Hotel on the River

Portland, Oregon

August 14-17, 2013

TUESDAY, AUG 13, 2013 EVENT LOCATION TIME Sales Store & Vendor Setup Crown Zellerbach / Weyerhaeuser 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hotel & Association Staffs meet Clark 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Hospitality Room Setup Clackamas / Multnomah 4:00 PM -‐ UTC WEDNESDAY, AUG 14, 2013 Registration Mt. St. Helen’s Hallway 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sales Store and Vendors Open Crown Zellerbach / Weyerhaeuser 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Golf Scramble 9:00 AM – Shotgun Start Hospitality Room Clackamas / Multnomah 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM Red Lion Welcome Reception Washington / Clark 6:00 PM THURSDAY, AUG 15, 2013 Registration Mt. St. Helen’s Hallway 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tours 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Committee Meetings Washington / Clark (see schedule) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ladies Meet and Greet Clark 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Hospitality Room Clackamas / Multnomah 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sales Store and Vendors Open Crown Zellerbach / Weyerhaeuser 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Chapter Presidents’ Meeting Washington 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM FRIDAY, AUG 16, 2013 Registration Mt. St. Helen’s Hallway 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tours 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Board of Governors Meeting Washington 8:30 AM – 14:30 PM Sales Store and Vendors Open Crown Zellerbach / Weyerhaeuser 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ladies Hospitality JB’s Lounge 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ladies Luncheon River Terrace 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 12:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hospitality Room (Entertainment) Clackamas / Multnomah 8:00PM – 12:00 PM Reception, Unit Dinners Grand Ballroom entrance 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Unit Dinners Salon 1 -‐ 4 (see schedule) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM SATURDAY, AUG 17, 2013 Association Breakfast Grand Ballroom East Salon 8:00 AM – 9:00AM General Membership Meeting Grand Ballroom East Salon 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Unit Meetings (see schedule) 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Registration Mt. St. Helen’s Hallway 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ladies Hospitality Clark 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tours 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Board of Governors Meeting Washington 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hospitality Room (Entertainment) Clackamas / Multnomah 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sales Store and Vendors Open Crown Zellerbach / Weyerhaeuser 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Reception, cash bar Grand Ballroom Entrance 6:00 PM Memorial Dinner – Dress Code: Coat & Tie, Military Uniform (Greens or Dress Blues) -‐-‐-‐ NO Grand Ballroom 7:00 PM -‐ 9:00 PM Headgear or inappropriate dress (please) this is only proper to Honor our Fallen Eagles!

TENATIVE TENATIVE SCHEDULE, SCHEDULE, SUBJECT SUBJECT TO TO CHANGE CHANGE

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REGISTRATION FORM

Last First Spouse/ Name ______Name______Guest______

Street Address ______

City______State______Zip______Phone______

Company Battery ______Battalion ______Unit ______From ______to______

E-mail ______Emergency Contact Number______

Today’s Date ______Are you a first time attendee? Yes ______No ______

Transportation to/from hotel and airport: Do you need transportation? Circle yes or no

Date/Time Arrival/Flight #______Date/Time Departure/Flight #______

REGULAR LATE # of On or before After EVENTS Sub Total People 14 July 2012 15 July 2012 REG + SAT DINNER + $101 per person $116 per person SAT BREAKFAST + HR $85 per person $100 per person REG + SAT DINNER + HR $50 per person $65 per person REG + HR Golf Scramble $50 per person $50 per person (includes cart fees) $25 per person $25 per person Ladies Luncheon DONATION TO THE 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION

Total $ ______

REG = Registration HR = Hospitality Room SAT BREAKFAST = Saturday Breakfast SAT DINNER= Memorial Dinner Unit Dinners require direct payment to the unit. Unit Dinners will be held on Friday Night. For questions, contact your unit Rep.

Make checks payable to: 101st Airborne Division Association (931) 431- 0199

Mail Registration Form and Payment to: 101st Airborne Division Association PO BOX 929 Fort Campbell, KY 42223

NO REFUNDS GIVEN AFTER July 30, 2013

For Hotel Room Reservations use the HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM IN THIS MAGAZINE. Questions should be directed to the Red Lion Hotel on the River 1-800-RED-LION

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101st AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION 68th ANNUAL REUNION Portland, Oregon August 14-17, 2013

Red Lion Hotel on the River REGISTRATION FORM

Hotel Reservations for the 101st Airborne Division Association’s 2013 Reunion must be made directly to the Red Lion Hotel on the River. Please make reservations prior to 29 July 2013, as the hotel may not extend the room block or discount rate. Room cancellations must be made directly to the hotel 48 hours prior to your arrival date.

You may use this form or call the Hotel directly to make reservations at: 1-800-RED-LION Request group rate for: 101st Airborne Division Association

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

Last Name ______First Name ______MI ______Spouse/Guest ______Street Address or PO Box ______City______State______Zip______Phone______E-mail address ______Deposit information if payment by credit card: Credit Card Type ______Number ______Exp Date ______Arrival Date/Time______Departure Date/Time ______Transportation to/from hotel and airport with prior reservation: Do you need transportation? Circle yes or no Special Needs ______King Bed ______Double Bed ______Wheelchair ______

Price per Night: $99.00

Return this form to:

Red Lion Hotel on the River 909 N Hayden Island Drive Portland, Oregon 97217 1-800-RED-LION Fax: 503.735.4847

Online Reservations can be made by going to: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/101Airborne

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 17 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM 2013 Reunion Tours Portland, Oregon Thursday, August 15, 2013 Sternwheeler Cruise on the Columbia River and Visit the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Cost: $62.00 per person includes sack lunch on the Sternwheeler 40 person minimum 8:30 am—4:30 pm Reservations must be made by July 1, 2013 to ensure seating for the cruise

www.portlandspirit.com

*ALL PASSENGERS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION UP- ON BOARDING. ALL CARRY-ON BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION, AND PASSENGERS MAY BE PHOTOGRAPHED AT BOARDING. Inside seating is not guaranteed.

8:45 am sharp bus will depart from the front of the hotel. 12:00 Dock at Cascade Locks 9:45 Board the Sternwheeler for a 2 hour cruise. 12:15 Board Bus to tour Bonneville Fish Hatchery, see Herman the Sack Lunch will be provided on the Sternwheeler Sturgeon Multnomah Falls and Vista House at Crown Point (Additional snacks and beverages are also available.) 4:00 Arrive at Hotel

Friday, August 16, 2013 Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Cost: $40.00 per person includes Theater Pass

40 person minimum

8:45 am—3 pm

Reservations must be made by July 1, 2013

See the Spruce Goose, military and civilian aircraft, SR-71 Black- 9:00 am sharp bus will depart from the front of the hotel bird, Titan II SLV Missile and Grumman F6F-3 “Hellcat”. Over 150 10:00 a.m. – Arrive at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum historic aircraft, spacecraft and exhibits on display, along with art- work, traveling displays, Spruce Goose Café, Cosmo Café, gift shop. Lunch on your own in various cafes or dining room at Evergreen www.evergreenmuseum.org 2:00 p.m. Depart Evergreen

3:00 Arrive at Hotel Saturday, August 17, 2013 FREE EVENT Memorial Ceremony—Portland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington Park Planned by the Oregon Cascade Chapter Members Reservations must be made by July 1, 2013 to ensure transportation

Depart from hotel in National Guard Vans 1:00 Sharp Ceremony at Vietnam Memorial. Wreath (Providing Nat’l Guard approves our request for 3 vans) Ceremony Finished and load buses at 2:30 p.m. People can drive their own vehicles if there isn’t enough room in Stop at Portland Rose Garden, Washington Park for 20 minutes. the vans. Board buses at 3:00 to return to Hotel Arrive at Memorial at 1:30 p.m. Arrive at Hotel at 3:30-3:45 Visit Memorial – Walk around the Memorial Circle

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 18 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM 2013 Tour Registration

Portland, Oregon August 14-17, 2013

Last First Name ______Name______

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# of COST PER PERSON EVENTS Sub Total People

Thursday, August 15, 2013 Sternwheeler Cruise on the Columbia River and $62 per person Visit the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Sack Lunch included

Friday, August 16, 2013 $40 per person Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Theater Ticket included

Saturday, August 17, 2013 FREE Memorial Ceremony—Portland Vietnam Veter- ans Memorial Washington Park

To ensure that we can reserve these quality tours, please make your reservations before July 1, 2013.

Make checks payable to: 101st Airborne Division Association PO Box 929 Fort Campbell, KY 42223

For more information call: 931-431-0199

 Participants who do not show for their tour will not receive a refund.  Last minute participants will be accommodated on a space available basis only.  Boarding times for buses will start 15 minutes prior to departure at the front entrance of the hotel.

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 19 3/13/2013 8:57:19 AM 506th REGIMENTAL DINNER

Join your fellow Currahees for dinner on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, Oregon. Reception and Cocktails will be served from 6 – 7 p.m. (cash bar), with the Regimental dinner at 7:00 p.m.

The evening will afford a great opportunity for generations of Currahee men & women to join together in fellowship and shared tradition. The meal will be a choice of one of these entrée’s, Smoked Roasted Pork Chop, Grilled Steelhead or Grilled Chicken Breast. Dinner will be $40 per person. The price includes tax and gratuity.

Dinner reservations must be made by August 2, 2013 to insure you have a place at the dinner. Please complete the reservation form below.

Please make checks payable to 3/506th Abn Inf Assn. and mail to: Vonna Goddard at Northern Capital Insurance, 2448 S 102nd St Suite 250, West Allis WI 53227-2147 Any questions, call Mike Krawczyk at 219-477-9208 or E-Mail [email protected]

Name: ______Entrée choices: please indicate your choice and the number of dinners to be reserved

Address: ______Grilled Chicken Breast @ $40

______Smoked Roasted Pork Chop @ $40 or City, ST, Zip: ______Grilled Steelhead@ $40. Phone:______Donated dinner(s) for an active duty soldier Total Amount Enclosed______Email: ______Check here if you will be bringing a raffle gift ______327TH/401ST, 501st, and 187th/503rd REGIMENTAL DINNER

You are cordially invited to join your fellow brothers in arms at the combined regimental dinner for the 327th/401st, the 501st, and the 187th/503rd for an evening of camaraderie and good times during the 68thth annual reunion in Portland, Or. These evenings always reflect the fellowship, traditions and heritage shared by those who proudly wore the crest of the 327th/401st, the 501st, and the 187th/503rd regiments. The dinner will be held on Friday, Au- gust 16, 2013, at the Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, Oregon. Reception and Cocktails will be served from 6 – 7 p.m. (cash bar), with the Regimen- tal dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please remember to bring an appropriate prize for the after-dinner raffle. Dinner reservations must be made in advance to insure you have a place at the dinner. Please complete the reservation form below for you, your spouse/guests and, if you can sponsor a meal for an active duty soldier, and return with your payment. The price of the Regimental dinner is $40/person; you have a menu choice of Grilled Chicken Breast, Smoked Roasted Pork Chop, or Grilled Steelhead. Dinner reservations must be made in advance to insure you have a place at the dinner. Please complete the reservation form below. Allen De Graw/Fred Ranck/Tom Guglielmo/Ivan Worrell 327th/401st Governors

Please make checks payable to Fred Ranck and mail no later than July 15, 2013 to: Fred Ranck, 1214 East Wakeman Av, Wheaton, IL 60187 Any questions, call Fred Ranck at (630) 452-2250 or E-Mail [email protected]

Name: ______Entrée choices: please indicate your choice and the number of dinners to be reserved

Address: ______Grilled Chicken Breast @ $40

______Smoked Roasted Pork Chop @ $40 or City, ST, Zip: ______Grilled Steelhead@ $40. Phone:______Donated dinner(s) for an active duty soldier Total Amount Enclosed______Email: ______Check here if you will be bringing a raffle gift ______2018 THETHE SCREAMING SCREAMING EAGLE EAGLE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE SUMMER| SPRING 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013

21377-13_001-084.pdf 20 3/13/2013 8:57:20 AM ALL AVIATION DINNER

You are cordially invited to join your brothers in arms at the combined all Aviation dinner on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, Oregon. Reception and Cocktails will be served from 6 – 7 p.m. (cash bar), with the Regimental dinner at 7:00 p.m.

The evening will afford a great opportunity for generations of men & women to join together in fellowship and shared tradition. The meal will be a choice of one of these entrée’s, Smoked Roasted Pork Chop, Grilled Steelhead or Grilled Chicken Breast. Dinner will be $40 per person. The price includes tax and gratuity.

Dinner reservations must be made by August 2, 2013 to insure you have a place at the dinner. Please complete the reservation form below

Please make checks payable to Lloyd Kapp and mail to: Lloyd Kapp, 1895 Water St, Lebanon, PA 17046 Any questions, call Lloyd Kapp at 717-304-4161 or E-Mail [email protected]

Name: ______Entrée choices: please indicate your choice and the number of dinners to be reserved

Address: ______Grilled Chicken Breast @ $40

502nd REGIMENTAL DINNER

You are cordially invited to join your Strike brothers in arms at the 502nd Regimental dinner on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, Oregon. Reception and Cocktails will be served from 6 – 7 p.m. (cash bar), with the Regimental dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Dinner reservations must be made by August 2, 2013 to insure you have a place at the dinner. Please complete the reservation form below Please make checks payable to Darrell Austin and mail to: Darrell Austin, 737 T.E. Glisson Rd, Ellabell, GA 31308 Any questions, call Darrell Austin at 912-601-6665 or E-Mail [email protected]

Name: ______Entrée choices: please indicate your choice and the number of dinners to be reserved

Address: ______Grilled Chicken Breast @ $40

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 21 3/13/2013 8:57:20 AM Benefiel,George "Chester" Daniel BaxleyJoel , WWII Vet. He StaffThe EnemyCollege hadin Fort the Leavenworth, 502nd "Pinned KS- 20became years Mayor in research of this Town. for He a was book a Busi- he Junewas assigned 23, 1925 to HHC,502nd - Dec. Inf. 19, with 2012 LT./ inDowned" 1964. Daniel in a field had under a long a Crossedand- Fired.dis- finallynessman completed most of his “Star life andin the a lifeWest”.-long COL. Robert George Cole, (M.O.H. Recip.) tinguishedAgainst all odd career the Enemyin the outArmy, numbered serv- Hemember and ofhis the beloved Talon Chapter wife Mary (101st). Ann He Danielas the C.O. Joel He Benefiel, was one of longtimethe men in the resi- the 502nd. The Mission was completed also loves "Life". 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Tucker, In recent his sons years, Daniel Raymond II High School in AndersonFeb. 19, 1922in 1943 Nov. and 19, 1975participated as a colonel. in the His Allied list invasion of awards, of Nor- andenjoyed William, reading, his visiting daughters with friends Patri- and enlisted in the 2012 United Raymond States E. Army Bech- badgesmandy, the and Battle medals of the are Bulge numerous and other ciafamily Martin members, and socializing Cheryl. with His the stepson elks toldt, age 90, passed away European operations. He returned home and the occasional trips to casinos. He is that same year. He served during he was most proud of his Combat Gregory Pavlich and daughter in law peacefully on Monday Infantrysafely and Badge, married his his Seniorsweetheart Parachut- and wife Kathy.survived His by his grandchildren wife, Lucille; his Daniel brother, III WWII with the morning, 361st Infantry Nov. 19, Regi- 2012, of 66 years, Lucille (Gansmann). Ray loved Robert; his sisters, Rita, Catherine and ment. After landingof natural on causes. the Ray- beach- istfarming, Badge, and the he Legion and Lucille Of Merit purchased w/olc a andRosemary; Sean hisBenefiel, sons, Gary Christopher and Mark; five and headmond in was Anzio born Italyon Feb. the 19, 361st 1922 towas Henry in andfarm the in Bronze Gresham Star in with 1950, V and where 3/olc. they Ambergrandchildren Martin, and five and great -Nicklasgrandchildren. Pavlich. combatand Hilda for (Cordie) 208 Bechtoldt days. They in the fought farming Afterraised two his sons retirement and farmed continuously from the DanielServices alsowill be has held many at Gresham great Memorial grand- andcommunity defeated of elementsBelleville, Ill., of as20 one German of nine Army,until 1995. Daniel Their worked roadside as fruit chem- stand on children,Chapel at 257 nephews, SE Roberts andin Gresham, nieces. on divisionschildren. Raymond pushing served their in way World up War the II istPowell, and "Bechtoldt's procurement Berry engineer Farm," was for a HeSaturday, was Nov. preceded 24, 2012 in at 11 death a.m. by his boot of Italy. It was during this period Peoples Gas in Chicago. Later retir- beloved wife Mary Ann; mother that he formedGerald the friendships "Jerry" Richard that ingin both to church Florida, choirs, where was church he attended treasurer Margaret,of Higganum; father his sister Horace,-in-law, brother Nancy were to last theBehm remainder, 78, of Middletown,of his life. theand University served on the of South church Floridacouncil. Jerry for ThomasHelfant of and Old sister Saybrook; Mary five Margaret. grandchil- He remained activebeloved in husband the 361st of Eliza- as- twoplayed years. high school He then football, worked basketball at a lo-and Adren, memorial Jaron and service his fiancée, will be T'Aja, held Jessica, on beth (Dyer) Behm for fifty calbaseball accounting and was inducted firm, later into the Mid-opening JanuaryBrendan, the Eric 7th, and 2012 Shannon at Toale and aBroth- great sociation, Powdernine River years, Let passed er Buck. away dletown Sports Hall of Fame. He officiated grandchild, Jaden. Along with his parents, his own tax preparation company. er’s Funeral Home, 40 N. Orange Ave. After the waron Tuesday, Daniel Decemberreturned to high school football for fifty six years, was a Gerald was predeceased by a sister, Mari- school and received18th at Hartford his Bachelor Hospital. DanielPast President loved Civilof State War Board history of Football and Sarasotalyn Cooney FL and at 2:00a great pm. grandchild, He will be Kahlia. laid DegreeBorn in Middletown, in Chemistry he was from the son Indiana of the managedOfficials, toand visit former every Commissioner Civil War ofbat- Foot- toFuneral rest this services spring will at Arlington be held on Cemetery. Saturday, Universitylate Gustave in 1950 and Mildredand a Master’s (Rau) Behm. of tlefield.ball Officials He Association. was Jerry donated December 22nd at 10:00am at Faith Lu- ScienceJerry lived in all Industrialof his life in Middletown Management win- verytime to interested Big Brothers, was a Little League theran Church with the Rev. John J. fromtering Purdue the last thirteen University years in in 1958. Florida. He He inCoach family and ageneal- member of the American Le- Marschhausen and Rev. Perry Beaver offici- was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serv- ogygion and and the Elks spent Club, both in Middletown. ating. Burial will be at the convenience of attendeding in U. S. theArmy Command with the 101st and Paratroop- General Living a life filled with sports, art, music the family. Friends may call on Friday even- ers, employed by Southern New England and travel, he also loved following UCONN, ing from 4:00 to 7:00pmat Doolittle Funeral Bottles,Telephone Donald as a Project William Coordinator and Justin,the Yankees Olivia, 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- 11/19/1938-3/16/2013 Kelsey, Kara, Donyears, passed and wasaway a Saturday, supernumerary March of the Gerald Behm, Jr. and his wife, Jane and tions in Gerald's memory to Faith Lutheran Middletown Police Department. He was an Cameron,Gary Behm Dylan and his and wife, Susan, all of Mid- Church, 300 Washington Street, Mid- 16, 2013, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, associate member of Emmanuel Lutheran Myranda,dletown; a and daughter, many Kimberly Behm Kelly dletown, CT 06457 and may send messages Ohio.Church He in was Venice, a teacher FL and aat member Rogers of St. niecesof Guilford; two and sisters, Suzanne Castelli of condolence to the family at HighPaul School, Lutheran a Churchretired now FBI Faith agent Lutheran and nephews.and her husband, Don George will of East Hampton www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. a Churchlong time in Middletown. teacher atHe Owenswas very Com- active beand greatlyDonna Negralle missed and her husband, Tony munity College. He was a loving by his family and his husband, father and friend. friends. A private He is survived byCarl his P Bard wife, Judy; memorial massBobby will H Burke Bill Coleman children, BethHuntingdon Yoder (Brian), PA Brent, be said in his honor.Pensacola FL Florida Bruce andH CO Bradley; 3RD BN 502 sister,ND PIR 2JoannND BDE C CO 1ST BN 327TH INF 1ST BDE WWI Vet Tucholski (James),Deceased brother,11/18/2012 Ray Deceased 11/23/2012 Deceased 12/13/2012 (Cathey); grandchildren, Lauren,

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 23 3/13/2013 8:57:20 AM SGT Cable, Michael talion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Afghanistan in June. > “He was very 1/327 Inf, was killed in Afghanistan Combat Team, 101st Airborne Divi- determined,” Johnston said by tele- on 27 March. > Funeral arrange- sion at Fort Campbell. He had joined phone on his way to Delaware to be ments have not been announced. > the Army in 2007. > He had been a on hand when his brother’s body was Campbell soldier killed in Afghani- cross-country star at Daviess County returned. “He just felt that he could stan > The Associated Press > Posted : High School in Owensboro a decade really be a good soldier. He wanted Thursday Mar 28, 2013 13:43:45 EDT ago and attended Berea College, ac- to help.” > His awards include one > LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Fort Campbell cording to the Messenger-Inquirer Bronze Star Medal (posthumous), soldier who was a western Kentucky newspaper of Owensboro > “I sent one Purple Heart (posthumous), the native was killed in Afghanistan, the out an email this morning with the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Department of Defense said Thurs- Bible verse, ‘Greater love hath no Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan day. > The soldier, 26-year-old Sgt. man than this, that a man lay down Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Michael C. Cable of Philpot, was a fire his life for his friends’,” Tony Rowe, Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze support specialist, according to Fort Cable’s high school coach, told the Service Star and the Global War on Campbell. > The department said newspaper Thursday. “He’s a hero. Terrorism Service Medal. > In addi- Cable died Wednesday from injuries He died fighting for us and trying to tion to his brother, Cable is survived sustained when his unit was attacked make life better for the people of by his parents, Raymond L. Johnston, by enemy forces in Shinwar District, Afghanistan.” > Cable had already Sr., and Vickie M. Johnston, both of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. > served one tour in Iraq, said his older Philpot. Cable was assigned to Headquarters brother, Raymond Johnston, add- and Headquarters Company, 1st Bat- ing he was supposed to return from

Cate Jr, William F. unit citations, 4 battle stars and was mentation of the Army’s centralized February 21, 1928 - November 5, 100% disabled due to exposure to computer based military pay system. 2012. He is survived by his beloved Agent ORANGE there. He participat- He was the Director of Finance and wife, Sharon. He is also survived by ed in 252 combat helicopter missions. Accounting for the Army (in the Pen- his four children: Tom (Indianapolis), During peacetime, he served with tagon) at the time of his retirement. Irene Selby (Crawfordsville), Steven the 101st Airborne Division as Com- He was a life member of The Mili- (Farmersburg) and Andrew (Pend- mander of HQ Co, 2nd Battalion, tary Officers Association of American leton) and five stepchildren: Kelly 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment. (MOAA) and a life member of the Durbin (Fortville), Jeremy Heidrich Subsequently, he was assigned to Disabled American Veterans. He also (Indianapolis), Wendy Creech (In- Joint Task Force SEVEN at Eniwetok belonged to the Veterans of Foreign dianapolis), Bethany Heidrich (In- Atoll in the Marshall Islands during Wars, the Retired Army Finance Of- dianapolis) and Stephen Heidrich the nuclear testing dubbed “Op- ficers Association, and a 4th Degree (Noblesville). Previously, he had been eration HARDTACK” and was pres- member of the Knights of Columbus. married for 38 years to Ilse Maria ent during 33 nuclear explosions. In addition to an MBA, he received a nee Gryszka, of Beuthen O/S, Ger- After receiving an MBA at Syra- BS in Business degree from Indiana many. Also surviving is a sister, Eliz- cuse University in 1965, he was University; and did post graduate abeth Cate of Long Beach, CA., He assigned duty in Heidelberg, Ger- work at The American University in also leaves 10 grandchildren: Caro- many and served as the Com- Washington, D.C., majoring in Com- lyn Bentley (Lawton, OK), Michael manding Officer of the Central Fi- puter Science. He was a graduate of Selby (Terre Haute), Ryan, Robby and nance & Accounting Office, Europe. The Infantry School, the Army Finance Justin Durbin (Fortville), Kirsten and He had a key role in the plan- School, the Command & General Staff Alyson Heidrich (Indianapolis), Lane ning and activation of the NATO College and the Army War College. and Brent Creech (Indianapolis, and Missile Firing Installation on the After retirement, he established Levi and Madison Heidrich (Nobles- Greek Island of Crete in 1968. a small business in Indianapo- ville) and 2 great-grandchildren, Lily He served two tours in the Penta- lis, “The Cate Company, PC” and and Connor Bentley (Lawton, OK). gon: from 1962-64 and 1974-76 and was active several years as a Re- Bill was a decorated veteran of the received the General Staff Identifi- altor. He was an adjunct faculty war in Viet Nam having served with cation Badge for service there. He member at Indiana University/Pur- the AMERICAL Infantry Division in was instrumental in the design, de- due University at Indianapolis for 1969-70. He received 10 medals, 4 velopment and worldwide imple- 25 years teaching seminars and

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 23 courses on Supervisory Development. trip all over Australia. No wonder at St. Matthew Catholic Church, He was an avid traveler and visited he was admitted to membership 4100 East 56th St., Indianapolis. 35 countries and 7 island groups. He in The Ends of the Earth Society. Interment will be at Arlington enjoyed escorting others to see the A Visitation will be held on Friday, National Cemetery. Memorial castles and distinctive sights in Ba- November 9 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 contributions may be made varia and other places in Germany. pm at Feeney-Hornak Keystone to St. Matthew Catholic His favorite trips were with his sons Mortuary, Indianapolis. A Mass of Church. Memorial tributes riding the Trans-Siberian railroad Christian Burial will be held on Sat- may be offered at (7 days and nights) and a later rail urday, November 10 at 10:00 am www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com.

Dibble, John (Jack) the Army Command & General Staff Canaveral Chapter), Military Order 95, passed away on November 21, School and the Army War College. of the World Wars, The Loyal Legion, 2012. He was born November 6, In 1966, he was assigned as Dep- Association of Former Intelligence 1917 at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Tex- uty Commander of the 1st Avia- Officers, Military Order of the Purple as, to Army Surgeon Colonel John tion Brigade in Vietnam and Heart and the Brevard Chapter of the Dibble and Mary Walford Dibble. was responsible for 4500 non- Sons of the American Revolution. An Army “brat” as children of Army divisional Army Aircraft and the personnel were called, he traveled His first wife, Leslie Cooney Dibble, 20,000 men who flew and main- with his parents through-out the died while he was serving in Vietnam tained them. From there he was States, Germany and Philippines. and he later married Louise Clarke. assigned to CINCPAC as Deputy There were no children of this marriage. Before receiving a Presiden- Chief of Plans, responsible for the Louise died in 1994 and he mar- tial appointment to West Point, plans and policies of the Pacific ried Beverly Rawson in 1997. he enlisted in the Pennsylva- Command, including the orderly nia Horse Cavalry then contin- withdrawal of troop increments. He leaves behind the children ued in the Horse Drawn Artillery. and grandchildren of his first mar- His medals include 2 Bronze Stars, a After graduation from the Academy riage to Leslie. They are John Dib- Purple Heart, a Silver Star, the Legion in the Class of 1940, he commanded ble 3rd (Mary Anne Shannon) of Merit, the Distinguished Flying a Tank Destroyer Battalion in Patton’s and their children, SFC Michael Cross and 6 Air Medals. His career Third Army in World War II. With the (Cyndi) and their children, Maria, began with the Horse Drawn Ar- 7th Group, he landed at Utah Beach. Gage and Zachary. Debbie (Sean tillary and ended with a nomination He later took part in the siege of St. Sullivan) and her son, Jeffrey Man- to the Army Aviation Hall of Fame. Malo and Brest before moving to gold and their sons, Riley and Ian Bastogne just in time for the Battle He retired in 1970 after 30 years of Sullivan. A daughter, Leslie, and her of the Bulge. There he took com- service to his country and was re- daughter, Lindsay Smoot (Mike Sulli- mand of the 73rd Field Artillery Bat- cruited by Grumman International van). Julie (Mark Johnson) and their talion and the 705th Tank Destroyer as Special Assistant to the President daughter, Jamie (Brian DeFrota) Battalion, famous for their support to handle their plans for Singapore. and their daughter, Maya Rose. of the 101st Airborne Division [see His civilian life was as involved as the His marriage to Beverly Townsend below]. They also supported the Rawson enlarged his family with seven [11th] Armored Division as it made Military where he contributed to the selection of new candidates for West more children and many new grand- its way across Germany, ending at children. They are Donna Lee Rawson the Danube River on VE Day. After Point. He is a member of the U.S. Cavalry Association, Military Offi- Woods, children, Patrick (Andrea) and the War, he became a Paratrooper Colleen (son, Reed), Craig Rawson, Dec. and then an Aviator and attended cer’s Association of America (Cape

Carl W. Griffin David W. Haskell Jon Jacobson Enterprise, AL Scio, OR Pocatello, ID B CO, 1st BN, 501st PIR A CO, 1st BN, 327th INF D BTRY, 319th ARTY Albert A. Krochka Eugene E. Lednicky Herman J. Moulliet Sharon, PA Palmyra, TN Naples, FL HQ, 501st PIR B CO, 2nd BN, 501st INF HQ, 1st BN, 506th PIR

24 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 (Betty), children, Chris and Kim- They with all of their spouses and Box 254708, PAFB, FL 32925-4708. berly. Jeffrey Scott Rawson (J’Anne), children made quite a wonderful A memorial service will be held on children, Cara and Jessica. thing for Jack as they, with his own Friday, November 30, at 4 p.m., Bruce Rawson, children, Nich- children, presented him with so at the Cocoa Beach Community ole, Summer and Scott. Valerie many different life styles to enjoy and Church, 126 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Alfano (Artie), children, John, there were no dull moments for him. Beach. Burial will be at Arlington Donald, Alan and Beverly. Contributions: Cocoa Beach Com- National Cemetery at a later date. Stephen Rawson (Cheryl), munity Church, P.O. Box 320009, The family would like children, Heather and Julie. Cocoa Beach, Florida or to to thank Vitas Hospice. Teresa Pettit (Rick), child, Lindsey. MOAAC Scholarship Fund, P.O.

Col Garvey, Charles US Army Ret., died Thursday, April 4, Garvey’s military career included COL Garvey’s funeral will be held on 2013 in Camden, SC. Services for Col. 2 tours in Vietnam. > Col. Garvey Wed., 26 June. It will begin at the Garvey will be held at a later date at is survived by his wife of 20 years; Ft. Myer Memorial Chapel at 11 AM. the Fort Myer Chapel (Old Chapel) daughter, Karlene P. Southard (Rick) From: [email protected] > Sub- with Full Honors Graveside Burial in of Montgomery Village, MD, sons, ject: COL Charles Garvey’s Death Arlington National Cemetery. Me- Kenneth C. Garvey of Falls Church, > Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:38:14 morials may be made in Col. Gar- VA; Gary C. Williams of Annandale, -0400 > > COL Charles “Chuck” Gar- vey’s memory to a charity of one’s VA, and John P. Williams (Lora) of vey served with 1/327 Inf in Vietnam choice. > Husband of Mary Mellinger Midlothian,VA; grandchildren, Lau- 1969-70. > Planning for the services Williams, he was born in Flushing, ren Merritt and Kristen Southard, at Arlington is not yet complete. > NY, the son of the late Charles Carl Evan Williams and Elizabeth Williams; Col. Charles John Garvey US Army and Catherine Butler Garvey. Chuck great-grandchildren, Daniel and Ret. > (April 5, 1934 - April 4, 2013) > was a 1956 graduate of the US Mili- Levi Merritt; sisters, Dorothy Kane Col. Charles John Garvey “Chuck”, tary Academy in West Point, NY. Col. of CA and Catherine Baeder of ME.

CWO Groves III, James to Ken and Karen Nielsen (Peoria, Airfield, Savannah, Ga., with 3rd PEORIA - U.S. Army helicopter pi- Ill.), and brother-in-law to Katie’s Combat Aviation Brigade.James lot Chief Warrant Officer 3 James six brothers and sisters (Peoria, Ill., served two tours in Iraq and was E. Groves III, 37, of Savannah, Ga., and Springfield, Mo.), and a fun on his second tour in Afghanistan husband of a former Peoria wom- uncle to 12 nieces and nephews. with the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry an, was killed in a helicopter crash He was preceded in death by his pa- Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in ternal grandparents, James and Vera Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. His Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Groves, and his maternal grandfa- awards include the Air Medal. James was born on Nov. 7, 1975, ther, Leslie Warden. James joined James loved spending time with his in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Les- the Army in 1994 and spent time family, running marathons, work- lie and James E. Groves II of Ket- in Korea, Fort Drum, N.Y., Fort Car- ing on home improvements, cook- tering, Ohio. James married Katie son, Colo., and Fort Campbell, Ky., ing and riding his motorcycle. He will Nielsen on Sept. 7, 1998, in Peoria, Ill. before entering flight school. He be remembered for his infectious Surviving are his wife, Katie Groves completed all flight school train- smile and his keen sense of humor. of Savannah and his two young ing at Fort Rucker, Ala., and gradu- Burial will be at Arlington Nation- sons, James E. Groves IV and ated in May 2003. Following grad- al Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Shane Groves. James is also sur- uation he was assigned to 3rd Memorials may be made to the vived by his sister (Jeannette Bandy Squadron, 17th Calvary Regiment, James E. Groves III Memorial fund of Groveport, Ohio) and grand- 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, at any South Side Bank location. mother (Elma Warden of Fairborn, N.Y. After the regiment’s relocation, Ohio). He was a beloved son-in-law he was assigned to Hunter Army

Albert A. Krochka Eugene E. Lednicky Herman J. Moulliet Sharon, PA Palmyra, TN Naples, FL HQ, 501st PIR B CO, 2nd BN, 501st INF HQ, 1st BN, 506th PIR

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 25 on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Born to dren and one great-grandchild. Alfred Andreas and Rosina Hess in Ashley, worked 35 years for Wyman’s Fabrics North Dakota on February 22, 1921, and enjoyed many activities during he was baptized and confirmed at Zion his lifetime including many rounds Lutheran Church. Alfred served brave- of golf with the Cordova Men’s Club ly in battle as a paratrooper during and 49er Club. Alfred will be missed WWII, experiencing both the Battle of by his family and all who knew him. the Bulge and D Day. In 1943, he Mar- We thank God for the everlasting life ried Fronia Perkins, who preceded him Christ has given him (John 11:25-26). in death as did their oldest son, Rob- Graveside services will be held April ert Hess. He is survived by daughter 22 at 11:00am at East Lawn Southgate. Hess, Alfred Janet (Tony) and son Russell (Krista), Died peacefully in his home of 61 years five grandchildren, 2 step grandchil-

Capt Jamison, Roderick Craig (U.S. vehicle unit in Vietnam. During his sec- fore joining the US Postal Service ARMY RETIRED), 72, of Weirton, WV, ond tour of duty he was responsible in 1986, and retiring from the New passed away Monday, January 28, 2013, for an Infantry Company and 17 ham- Cumberland, WV post office in 1995. at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA. lets within the Thoi Lai area. As part Roderick is survived by his wife of 45 He is the son of the late Den- of the 1st Squadron, 14th Armored years, JoAnn Zuza Jamison; son, Den- ward Ray and Gladys Tyo Jamison. Calvary he served as a Border Legion- ward Jamison (fiance Joyce Tomasze- He was born in Steuben- naire patrolling the German-Soviet wski Lydick); grandson, Parker Roder- ville, OH, on October 14, 1940. Demarcation Line as part of the Cold ick Jamison, all from Frederick, MD; He volunteered for the US Army and for War. Captain Jamison was extremely brother, Ray “Dan” Denward Jamison two tours of duty in Vietnam. As one proud to be an American and his as- (Darlene) of New Cumberland, WV; of the most decorated military heroes sociation with the Army 3rd Squad- sister, Nancy Karen DiLullo (Mat- in West Virginia, his awards include ron, 5th Division (Black Knights). He teo) of Oldsmar, FL; and mother- the Combat Infantry Badge, The Viet- was an expert with Jungle warfare, in-law, Louise Zuza of Weirton, WV. nam Cross of Gallantry for heroism, rifle, pistol, and machine guns. Cap- Visitation will be at the Steel & Wolfe five bronze stars (two for heroism and tain Jamison held every rank from pri- Funeral Home, Inc., 380 Penco Road, three for meritorious Achievement), vate to Captain and served the Army Weirton, WV, on Friday February 1, three Vietnamese Campaign Med- in such roles as Drill Sergeant, Nucle- 2013, from 2 p.m. until time of fu- als, The Army Commendation Medal, ar Logistics Officer, Hovercraft Pilot, neral at 6 p.m. Burial with full mili- the Presidential Unit Citation, and and retired after 20 years in 1977. tary honors will be at Arlington Na- the Vietnamese Civic Action Medal. His military accomplishments tional Cemetery, Arlington, VA, on Captain Jamison served the first tour were recently published in a book a date and time yet to be assigned. in Vietnam as a platoon leader in an of West Virginia military heroes. Memorial contributions may be made armored unit of the 101st Airborne He enjoyed anything to do with to “Homes For Our Troops, Inc.,” 6 Division and in the Mekong Delta as computers and worked for various Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780. part of a unit with the only air cushion companies related to computing be-

Kyle, David Schirmer of four children and nine grandchil- A 1958 graduate of the United States Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.) COL dren: Bonnie Kyle Mistichelli (Or- Military Academy at West Point, New Kyle served with the 501st Sig- lando); Melanie Kyle Hughes (Chris), York, Colonel Kyle served honorably nal Bn at Ft. Campbell 1963-64. parents of Christopher, Kyle, and for over 25 years in the United States Arrangements at Arlington are Danielle; David S. Kyle II (Beth), par- Army as a Signal Corps officer. His not yet announced. Colonel David ents of Ellie, David III, and William; service included overseas tours in Schirmer Kyle died in his home on and Morgan S. Kyle (Denise), parents Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Vietnam, April 5, 2013. Beloved husband of of Patrick, Annelise, and Alianna. and stateside tours at Fort Camp- Judith H. Kyle, brother of Penny Kyle, Colonel Kyle passed away peacefully in bell, Fort Bragg, and Washington, and devoted father and grandfather the company of family at the age of 78. DC (JCS, MTMC, and ICAF). He also

26 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 attended the University of Missouri visitation with family on Friday, April Road, Springfield VA 22151. www.de- (MBA) and the Army War College. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m., and a memorial mainefunerals.com .Published in The With full military honors, interment service on Saturday, April 13, at 10 Washington Post on April 9, 2013. at Arlington National Cemetery is ex- a.m. Both events are to be held at De- pected this summer. Scheduled are: maine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick

Laden, Charles H. nephews. Retired 45 year employee Riverside National Cemetery. Ser- CHARLES H. LADEN Age 101. U.S. of First National Bank of Chicago. vices are Entrusted to Acheson & Army Veteran 101st Airborne. Be- Former 30 year resident of Sun Graham Mortuary (951) 688-1221 loved husband of the late Marga- City, CA. Committal Service, Fri- www. achesonandgraham.com. ret. Fond uncle of many nieces and day, January 11, 2013 at 11 AM at

CSM Land, Arno country. During World War II, as a his grandkids and great-grandkids. Land will be buried at Arlington Na- child, Arno had the job of ringing the He was a pleasant man. It was an tional Cemetery on Mon, 1 April. church bells in case of an air raid. honor and privilege to have him live His funeral will begin at the Arno joined the Army in December his final days surrounded by family. Admin Building at 9 AM. 1950. He started in the jump school Arno is survived by three children, Pa- When I reported to my first unit, Com- or sky diving school with the 506 D tricia A. Cohee and husband Carroll, pany B, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, Company, 11th Airborne Division - the Kempton, John Carl Land, Tipton, and 101st Airborne Division, I met SFC Arno very first sky diving team in the Army. Lois Lee Bell and husband Terry, Rus- C. Land. He was the platoon leader of In 1952 Arno was shipped to Japan siaville; three grandchildren, Cason a sister platoon. One day when talking with the 187th Airborne Regimen- Mori Cohee, Derrick Leon Cohee and about leaders, he said that he would tal Combat Team. The Korean War Philip Lee Childs Achenbach; two great- always remember William Westmo- ended and Arno was shipped back grandchildren, Macey Ann Cohee and reland. Seems that Cpl. Land was in to Japan where he married Chieko Anderson Mori Wayne Cohee; two 187th Regimental Combat Team in Ko- Mori on Nov. 14, 1955. She preced- sisters, Lois J. Smith, Tipton, and Neva rea, under Col. Westmoreland’s com- ed him in death on Jan. 13, 2001. Yust, Anderson; and one brother, By- mand [in VN] Arno Childs Land June He rose to the rank of command ser- ron Land, Anderson. He was preceded 23, 1932 - Aug. 7, 2012 Anonymous geant major in the United States Army, in death by one brother, Joseph Arno For the Kokomo Tribune The Kokomo retiring in 1973 after serving 23 years. Land Jr., and one sister, Miriam Stoops. Tribune Fri Aug 10, 2012, 01:03 AM Arno fought in the Korean and Vietnam A memorial service will be 5 p.m. EDT Kempton - Arno Childs Land, 80, Wars earning many awards, including Tuesday at St. Luke’s United Methodist Kempton, died at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, four Bronze Stars, a Silver Star and two Church, 700 Southway Boulevard East, Aug. 7, 2012, at his residence. He was Purple Hearts. Arno served under re- with the Rev. Dr. John L. Walls presid- born June 23, 1932, in Windfall to Jo- tired Maj. Gen. Richard Chegar, who ing. The family will greet friends from seph Arno and Madelyn Madge (Childs) he highly respected and followed into 3 to 5 p.m. Burial will be in Arlington Land. His father was an ordained min- battle. After retiring from the army, he National Cemetery at a later date. ister in the United Methodist Church. worked for Clyde A. Smith Construc- Memorial donations may be made They later moved to Goldsmith. tion Co. in Tipton and also farmed with to St. Luke’s church for missions. Arno was a 1950 graduate of An- Dallas Etchison. He attended St. Luke’s Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tip- derson High School where he ex- United Methodist Church in Kokomo. ton, is in charge of the arrangements. celled in basketball, track and cross- Arno loved his family, especially

1SG Williams, Robert where he was wounded and awarded daughter, Kathy (Bryon Lehman), US Army retired, age a Purple Heart.Surviving besides his Tucson, AZ; his son, Chris (Maria), 60, died peacefully wife are: his daughter, Kathy (Bryon their children Christopher, Ahlina, February 2, 2013 at the Lehman), Tucson, AZ; his son, Chris and Kade, Huachuca City, AZ; one Absolut of Salamanca (Maria), their children Christopher, brother, Steve (Susan) Williams, and following a long illness. Ahlina, and Kade, Huachuca City, AZ; their daughters, Wendy and Jenni- 1st Sgt. Williams en- one brother, Steve (Susan) Williams, fer, Altoona, PA; and many friends. listed in the United States Army at and their daughters, Wendy and Jen- E-condolences can be sent to Fort Dix, NJ in 1970. He served with nifer, Altoona, PA; and many friends. [email protected] or the 196th Light Infantry in Vietnam, Surviving besides his wife are: his posted to facebook.com/onofh.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 27 Little, Robert Lee his service, he received the National Little and Ray Little, his sisters, Ollie AUGUSTA, Ga. Mr. Defense Service Medal, six Good Mae Cochran and Mary Jean Robin- Robert Lee Little, Conduct Medals, the Silver Star, a son, as well as eleven grandchildren 78, beloved hus- Purple Heart, two Combat Infantry- and seven great grandchildren. If so band of 58 years man’s badges, the Korean Service desired, memorials may be made of Marjory Bradley Medal, the United Nations Service to the Wounded Warrior Project at Little, entered into Medal, the Armed Forces Expedi- www.woundedwarriorproject.org rest on Thursday, tionary Medal, the Vietnam Service or to The Vietnam Veterans Memo- March 21, 2013 at Medal with five bronze service stars, rial fund at www.vvmf.org. The fam- his residence. Fu- the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the ily will receive friends at the funeral neral services will Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service home on Sunday evening, March 24, be held at 2:00 Medal with six bars, the Vietnam 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Please PM on Monday, March 25, 2013 Cross of Gallantry with palm, and the sign the guestbook and send condo- at Platt’s Crawford Avenue Chapel. Army Commendation Medal. In addi- lences at www.plattsfuneralhome. Mr. Little was an Army veteran who tion to his wife, Marjory, he is survived com. Platt s Funeral Home, 721 served two tours of duty in Korea by his three daughters, Lee Martin, Crawford Avenue, 706-733-3636. during the Korean Conflict, as well as Emmaly Dawson and Bridgett Drap- serving two tours in Vietnam. During er, his brothers, Donald Little, Morris

Col. McDaniel, Robert L. Department, issued periodic reports After his military retirement, he Robert L. McDaniel, a retired Army on an Army program to develop a settled in Alexandria and founded colonel and combat helicopter pilot new armed reconnaissance helicop- Analytics & Engineering Services. He who later led a campaign against a ter called the Comanche. The project did consulting work for the military costly Pentagon helicopter project began in 1983 and was designed to and often wrote about helicopters that he denounced as “flawed be- replace the old Huey helicopter, which and aviation for the Armed Forc- yond recovery,” died Feb. 9 at Ino- had been widely used in Vietnam. es Journal and other publications. va Alexandria Hospital. He was 88. Robert Lee McDaniel was born July In 2012, Col. McDaniel received a He died of cardiac arrest, said 13, 1924, at Fort Bliss, Tex., and spent lifetime achievement award from his stepdaughter, Sarah Kemple. much of his childhood in China, where the American Helicopter Society. Col. McDaniel was a veteran of three his father served as a U.S. Army officer. His first wife, Rachel Ragle McDaniel, wars and an aeronautical engineer Col. McDaniel was a 1945 gradu- died in 1983 after 36 years of marriage. who became one of the Army’s ate of the U.S. Military Academy at Survivors include his wife of 17 years, leading authorities on helicopters. West Point, N.Y., and served in an Jean Hughes McDaniel of Alexandria; He commanded [the 13th] Com- airborne unit [11th Airborne Divi- six children from his first marriage, bat Aviation Battalion in Vietnam sion] near the end of World War II. Robert L. McDaniel Jr. of Montgom- and received a Silver Star for lead- He participated in parachute op- ery, Ala., Dorothy M. Woodson of Fort ing helicopter assaults on North erations during the Korean War. Worth, Jean McDaniel and Nathan Vietnamese forces during the Tet Throughout the 1960s, he took part B.F. McDaniel, both of Houston, J.E.B. Offensive in 1968 [164th CAG]. in a large-scale effort to improve McDaniel of Midlothian, Va., and After Vietnam, Col. Army aviation and, in 1967, received Louise M. Dodsworth of Savannah, McDaniel spent several years at the a master’s degree in aeronautical Ga.; two stepchildren, William M. Pentagon, where he worked on engineering from Georgia Tech. In Hughes of Wilton, Conn., and Sarah helicopter and transport aircraft addition to the Silver Star, Col. Mc- Kemple of Alexandria; nine grandchil- programs until his retirement in 1974. Daniel received four awards of the dren; and two great-grandchildren. He then became a consultant and, Legion of Merit, two Distinguished under contract to the Defense Flying Crosses and 42 Air Medals.

John G. Ott Wade M. Stewart Norman L. Thompson Robert A. Wolff West Palm Beach, FL Four Oaks, NC Tampa, FL Olathe, KS HQ, 502nd PIR B CO, 2nd BN, 502nd INF Associate A CO, 1st ABG, 502nd INF

28 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 MG Patterson, James “Jimmy” H. Doctrine Command Conference II, the vice president for Perceptronics, Patterson served his nation and he helped demonstrate employ- Inc., and helped to field the AIR- Army aviation for over 28 years ment concepts for the III Corps NET and SIMNET, both highly suc- in uniform, and then continued and TRADOC commanders, and to a cessful collective virtual training to serve in key defense industry gathering of all division commanders systems developed by Defense Ad- leadership positions after retirement. and the branch chiefs of the Army. vanced Research Projects Agency Patterson served as the assistant This exercise clearly dem- and the aviation defense industry. division commander of the 1st onstrated the viability and Patterson knew aviation and air Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; decisiveness of air cavalry and Army cavalry inside and out, making him then deputy commanding general aviation on the modern battlefield. a brave visionary leader ahead of at the Army Aviation School and Patterson not only demonstrated a his time, and enabled him to leave Center, Fort Rucker, Ala., where vision which substantially changed an indelible imprint on how Army approximately one half of his tenure the employment techniques of aviation fights and survives on the was spent as the acting commanding cavalry and aviation, but was a modern battlefield. MG Jim Pat- general; as the director of Battlefield brave and decisive leader at all terson died 21 Oct 2009. He served System Integration for the Army; and levels of command as evidenced in Vietnam in 1969 with HHT 2/17 commanded the 6th Air Cav. Bde. by his awards and decorations. CAV, 101st Airborne Division. Patterson’s career included a unique He was awarded the Distinguished General Patterson will be buried blend of cavalry-armor and avia- Service Cross, the Distinguished with his wife, Barbara, in Arlington tion assignments which gave him a Service Medal, the Distinguished National Cemetery on Tues, 23 April unique vision of cavalry and aviation’s Flying Cross, two Legions of 2013. Their funeral will begin at the potential on the modern battlefield. Merit, two Bronze Stars for Valor, Ft. Myer Memorial Chapel at 1 PM. During the October 1975 Army 21 Air Medals and the Purple Heart. Forces Command and Training and From 1987 to 1992, Patterson was

Reeve, Richard pices of the organization “No Greater er by placing a wreath at the grave of Reeve passed away on January 31, Love” and the National Capital Area General Anthony C. McAuliffe. Rich- 2013. On December 22, 2012 Richard Chapter, Richard honored his fellow ard Reeve was an active member of Reeve was a special guest at the Screaming Eagles with a wreath at the National Capital Area Chapter placing of two wreaths at Arlington the Tomb of the Unknowns, and then of the 101st Airborne Division, Unit National Cemetery. Under the aus- paid tribute to his former command- 377th Field Artillery, Battery D, WW2.

Soter, Stanley Z. discharged as a Sergeant. He was in Howard Manfra and his wife Jean of East Strouds- the 5th Infantry Division, Company B, of Hackettstown, NJ, Michael W. burg, died Mon- First Batalion, 506th Parachute Infan- Manfra Sr. of Washington, NJ and day, February 18, try Regiment and the 101st Airborne Betty Ann Stevens and her hus- at The Summit Division “Screaming Eagles”. He band, Ted “Brooklyn” of Strouds- at Blue Moun- served in the Normandy, Rineland, burg; and several grandchil- tain Nursing and Ardennes and Central Europe cam- dren and great grandchildren. R e b a b i l i t a t i o n paigns and was wounded in France He was preceded in death by a Center in Le- on June 13, 1944. Stanley received step-daughter, Janice Hunter. highton where he was a resident three Purple Hearts and was induct- A Mass of Christian Burial will be since January. He was the hus- ed into the Purple Heart Hall of Fame celebrated at 10:30AM Friday, Feb- band of the late Carleene (Gotto) in New York in January of this year. ruary 22, at St. Matthews Roman Soter who died December 1, 1998. He was a coal miner and then Catholic Church, 200 Brodhead Av- Born on April 23, 1920 in Utica, worked in maintenance at Camel- enue, East Stroudsburg with the NY, he was the son of the late Ig- back Ski Area until retiring in 1985. Rev. Joseph Kutch as celebrant. natius and Mary (Piekelniak) Soter Stanley was a member of St. Mary’s Burial will follow in Stroudsburg and lived in Monroe County since Roman Catholic Church in Dickson Cemetery. There will be no viewing. 1960 moving from Dickson City. City; the Disabled American Veter- Memorial remembrances A very proud World War II veteran, ans (D.A.V.); and the 101st Airborne. may be made to the Disabled he served in the United States Army He is survived by a son, Stanley American Veterans (D.A.V.), 516 from November 18, 1942 until Octo- J. Soter and his wife Pat of Clarks Storrs Street, Dickson City, PA 18519. ber 27, 1945 when he was honorably Summit; three step-children,

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 29 Stokes, J.B. man as history buffs know. 21-years-old. He was one stout sol- One of the last Staff Sgt. Stokes was one of the last dier. They were living in fox holes, living mem- remaining members of the 506th In- in Bastogne. It was 25 degrees in bers of the fantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Di- snow and ice, and they stayed in “Easy Com- vision of the U.S. Army. He was one those fox holes for 10 or 11 days. pany” passed of the men of “Easy Company” and Gary says his father would go to lo- away on Sunday, Febru- the “Band of Brothers” made famous cal high schools and give speeches ary 24, 2013, at the age of 90. by a 10-part series several years ago. about the war. He thought that Few stories in world military history Stokes died Sunday at an as- was important, like the movie. capture the imagination like United sisted living facility in Azle. Yet, despite his heroics, Gary says what States paratroopers risking their lives But, back in June 1944, in occu- stands out most about his remarkable and jumping from airplanes behind pied France, the brazen 22-year- 90-year-old father was his humility. enemy lines during World War II. old lurched toward his rendez- “He was what you call country quiet, J.B. Stokes was one of those para- vous with destiny in World War II. he just did what he was supposed troopers. His son, Gary says his A platoon sergeant, Stokes and to do, and didn’t brag about it,” dad was a good man, a family man. his fellow countrymen leapt said Stokes. J.B. Stokes’ memorial “We were all real close to him, from C-47’s behind enemy lines and wake will be held on Wednes- just as close as you could possi- to fight the Germans on D-day. bly be I guess,” Gary Stokes said. Gary knows almost all his dad’s stories. day in Azle. His funeral is Thursday. But he was no ordinary “He was one war horse, he was He will be laid to rest in Springtown.

nie Whitman, his father and mother- Warner football, and girls’ softball. in-law Pedro & Eleanor Abeytia, and He also coached women’s softball. his brother-in-law Benito Abeytia. He was an avid ASU fan, and was a In December, 1966, Russell enlisted season ticket holder for the past 41 into the US Army where he became years. Russell loved to travel to out a member of the 101st Airborne Di- of state games with Sylvia, his chil- vision. He served in Vietnam from dren & granddaughters. GO DEVILS! 14 July 1967 through 18 July 1969 Russell was proud of his service to Whitman, Russell Sterling III with Headquarters Company, 1st his country. One of his favorite trips 65 years old, of Phoenix, passed Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry was when he took his grandsons to away on March 22, 2013, at his fa- Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Washington, DC to visit the Vietnam vorite place, Rocky Point, Mexico, in He was promoted to sergeant (E-5) Memorial. Memorial Service will be the arms of his loving wife Sylvia. He October, 1968. He participated in held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, was born in New London, Connecti- seven foreign campaigns; receiving at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 cut, on August 4th, 1947. Russell the National Defense Service Medal, North 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. grew up on military bases through- Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Con- Visitation is at 9:30 am with aRo- out the United States. When his fa- duct Medal, Army Commendation sary at 10:30 am. Mass will follow at ther retired from US Army his family Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civil 11:00 am. A military burial will follow settled in Phoenix, Arizona. Russell Action 1c Medal, Vietnam Service at the National Memorial Cemetery lived in Phoenix the rest of his life. medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallant- of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Russell is survived by his wife of 46 ry Cross Medal w/palm Republic of Road, Phoenix, Arizona. A recep- years, Sylvia, two loving children, his Vietnam Campaign Medal with De- tion will be held at the JW Marriott son Russell IV and his daughter Jen- vice, parachutist Badge, Combat In- at Desert Ridge, 5350 East Marriott nifer, and his four beautiful grand- fantryman Badge, and Sharpshooter Phoenix, AZ, 85054 immediately fol- children, Jordan, Nickolas, Breanna Marksmanship Qualification Badge lowing the interment. Arrangements and Alexandra. He is also survived with Rifle Bar. Airborne all the way! are entrusted to Whitney & Murphy by his four brothers and two sisters, Russell was loved and respected by Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Regina Roth (Eldon), Ray Whitman his extended family at Lindco Equip- donations may be made in mem- (Dawn), Rob Whitman (Anita), Renee ment where he retired in 2009, after ory of Russell S. Whitman III to the Smith (William), Randy Whitman 37 years. Russell loved the outdoors American Legion Sosa/Martinez Post (Gina), and Richard, his brother and where he enjoyed golfing, hunt- 41, c/o Finance Officer, 713 South sister-in-laws and many loving nieces ing, fishing, camping, and boating Second Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, and nephews. Russell was preceded with his family, brother-in-laws and 85003 or the Wounded Warrior Proj- in death by his parents, Russell and friends. He enjoyed working with ect, 4150 North Drinkwater Blvd., Margaret Whitman, his brother Ron- kids, and coached Little League, Pop Suite 100, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. 30 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 STORY OF AN EAGLE WHO SOARED

Robert A Gardner dedicated his His heroic actions, volunteering to as a paratrooper, are the qualities life to aiding the ailing veterans as rescue his best friend “Brownie” in most remember by all those he well as the healthy as the Chief of Bois Jacques during the Battle of the touched in the many programs he Voluntary Services at the VA Medi- Bulge in January, 1945 were recog- planned and accomplished. During cal Center in Manchester, NH. In nized with the presentation of both his tenure the number of volunteers 2010 Robert, 85, passed away and the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. doubled to more than 300. Follow- his name was listed in the fall 2010 The details of the story were passed ing retirement his gift of service Screaming Eagle magazine. What is on to me from his son Dan with a continued to be passed on with his interesting about Robert and why pride that is felt from knowing the time spent at the local YMCA and this article is again mentioning him details of what courageous American as life guard swimming instructor. are because of the impact he made his dad was. The details of the weath- Prior to his final resting day, he stat- on the most important people in his er with its brutality and waist deep ed that he had been a “good soldier,” life, his family. You see his son Dan- snow that led to reaching “Brownie” and his only regret was that he had iel continues to contact the National just before being shot himself, being missed the Normandy Invasion. Dan Headquarters to learn more about told as if he witnessed it firsthand. said one of his Dad’s most memora- being a Paratrooper and to gain even The details that tell me how atten- ble and proudest events on his time more insight into the details of what tive Dan must have been listening to line of life was serving as a Proud made his dad such a wonderful man. the details of an American Hero who Screaming Eagle with the 101st Air- PFC Robert A. Gardner, graduated he had the privilege of calling Dad. borne Division. Dan passed on to from Jump School at Fort Benning, After his stint of serving his country us here at National, how grateful his May 27, 1944 and then assigned to Robert Gardner graduated college family was for their father’s sacrifices the newly formed 101st Airborne and wanting to continuing serving and what a great role model he was. Division, 501st PIR already battle he pursued a job with the Veterans We would like to pass on to them a proven in WWII. Although his arrival Administration. His tireless efforts heartfelt thank you for passing on to WWII followed D-day, he did take and effective manner of accom- the stories so we all never forget. part in Operation Market Garden. plishing the task, traits he gained

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 31 screened and selected to attend the SC on September 29 – October 1, school at Fort Jackson, the only train- 2013. Thanks for all you do ing facility for Army drill sergeants. Screaming Eagles. CSM McCoy was accompanied by First Sergeant Mark Halliburton, Se- CAROLINA CHAPTER nior Instructor at the Drill Sergeant School. Carolina Chapter members in attendance at the spring meeting were; Brigadier General Victor & Dorothy DeFiori, Arthur & Doris Johnson, Coney & Jean Huhn, Bill & Sheila Swift, George & Mary John- son, and Davis & Mary Self. Guests included Mary Self’s mother Dorothy Giorgio and George and Mary John- son’s daughters Helena and Sandra. The spring meeting of the Carolina The fall meeting of the Carolina Chapter of the 101st Airborne Divi- Chapter will be in Myrtle Beach, sion Association was held on March 10, 2013 at the Fort Jackson Officers Club. The assembled members thoroughly enjoyed the excellent buffet at the Officers Club and the presentation by guest speaker Command Sgt. Major Michael McCoy, Commandant of the Army’s Drill Sergeant School. CSM McCoy, only the second enlisted man to serve as Commandant of the Drill Sergeant School, spent 8 years with the 101st Airborne Division. His very interesting presentation included an overview of how candidates are

FLORIDA GULF COAST SNOWBIRD 2014 ACTIVITIES include range balls for all attend- CHAPTER Golf, We will have our annual Snow- ees. We would like to see a large bird Golf Outing at the Cheval Golf turnout this coming year. Pleasebe and Country Club in Lutz, Florida. sure to register for the golf outing The date isThursday, February 6, when you register for Snowbird. If 2014 with “balls in the air” by 0900. you have any questions concern- We will use the “scramble” format ing the outing youmay contact Rick that we used this past yearwith Lencioni, Golf Chairman, at ricklen- players hitting from designated tees [email protected] or at 813 based upon individual handicaps. 416-8965.Parachute Jump, 0645 The cost will remain the same as Saturday, 8 February. Participate in last year at$65 per person and will a static line jump withthe Phantom

32 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 Airborne Brigade. Cost is $100/per- your transportation. Costs per per- Check out the exhibits and museum son, you must have a DD Form214, son payable that evening - (Round at http://armedforcesmuseum.com. or Jump School Certificate proving trip HotelShuttle transportation, $10 Individual Activities (The Aquarium & airborne qualification, boots, hel- payable to the Marriott, and the Fla- Victory Ship are co-located, the His- met anda complete uniform (BDU, menco Show, $6 and menuelections tory Center is 3 blocks away)Tampa ACU, Jungle, Multi-cams, etc. but and drinks payable to the Columbia Bay History Center 12,000 year his- do not mix differenttypes) are also Restaurant). Please send in your re- tory of Florida told through artifacts required. Check with Eddie Pissott union registration45 days prior to and audio visual exhibits. Includes for details when you register.Dinner the reunion in order for us to make a 1920scigar shop and maps dating and Flamenco Show at the Colum- reservations and to ensure you don’t back to the 16th century. Show your bia Restaurant.Friday, 7 February miss outon this outstanding cultural reunion ID and receive a group rate 6:00– 8:30 PMDine at the oldest res- experience.Deep Sea FishingFor 6 $9/adults, $7.50/se-niors. http:// taurant in Florida located in Tampa’s people, spend the morning fishing www.tampabayhistorycenter.org.SS Historic Ybor City. Since 1905, the- in the Gulf of Mexico then take your American Victory Ship Mariners Mu- Columbia has satisfied palates with catch to a local restaurantwhere they seum One of only 4 fully operational award winning Spanish/Cuban cui- will prepare and serve it to you for WWII ships in the country which sine and an outstandingselection of lunch. Cost is $100.00 each. We only hosts aworld class maritime museum Spanish wines. Be captivated by the coordinate this trip and assist with- honoring the American Merchant Flamenco Show performed by tal- linking up and sharing transporta- Fleet going back to 1775. Rare arti- ented Spanishdancers; visit their on- tion, etc Please register early as we facts, uniforms, medals,documents site gift shop for a variety of unique have to make a deposit to hold the and photos are on display. Adults gifts, fine cigars & accessories. This date and boat.Armed Forces Military $10, Seniors $8, veterans $8. More isan evening you will thoroughly en- Museum 1-4 PM Friday, 7 February, info at http://www.americanvictory. joy. If you want to arrive early to ex- 35,000 square feet of displays and org/The Florida Aquarium A first class plore the Spanish cultureof Tampa’s exhibits. Hotel shuttletransporta- large facility offering many different historic Ybor City, or stay late and tion is $10. We will coordinate the exhibits, events and activities. Adults experience the night life the area hotel shuttle. Museum entrance fee $21.95,Seniors $18.95 more informa- has to offer, youmust arrange for is $13, retirees with ID card are free. tion at http://www.flaquarium.org.

MISSOURI GATEWAY our Screaming Eagle of the Year for the high ground”, forging new goals. CHAPTER 2012-13. Fred’s leadership was so Good luck as we move ahead, Randy. focused that he served as chapter president for two years, forming the chapter and “recruiting a few who became many.” State- wide membership ex- ceeds 85, and is growing. Fred continues as Chapter Chair Emeritus. The new leader emerged is Randy Whitehead who STRONG LEADERSHIP has been laboring in the CONTINUES vineyards as Secretary, Membership Chair- There comes a time in every chapter’s man, Webmaster, Event Coordina- Chapter PIO/Chaplain Barry Hana (right) lifespan, that a founder is succeeded tor and Fund-Raiser. There is virtu- by a man to carry it forward. Our found- presents President Fred Foggie with Eagle ally no chapter task Randy hasn’t of the year award. Background Eagles er, Fred Foggie, has been honored tackled as we move into 2014 -15. Randy Whitehead and Tim Sorth. by the chapter as the man with the Behind every “pathfinder” is a heart and inspiration for the chapter – consolidator/organizer, ready to “take

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 33 WWII RE-ENACTMENT WEEKEND WW2 VETERAN HONOR FLIGHTS CHAPTER MEETING AT Our Spring and Summer activities Led by brother Dave Rein- WEST MINSTER COLLEGE have been a testimony to Randy’s heimer, members participated in On May 4, the chapter held a state- scheduling and gaining event support celebrations of Honor Flight wide chapter meeting at historic from other members. Following our veteran trips to the WWII Memo- Westminster College and National successful “First Jump from an Air- rial in Washington DC April 23, May Winston Churchill Memorial in Ful- plane” monument dedication March 21, June 25, August 27. Another ton, MO. Chapter members and is scheduled for September 24. 1, we participated in a WWII re-en- their families enjoyed the tours, actment at Jefferson Barracks, MO, including Christopher Wren’s with strong support from brothers church, and a special luncheon. Dave Reinheimer St. Louis and Walt Sitzwohl, St. Peters, MO. Brother College President Barney For- Mike Lavin, Kirkwood, MO. brought syth is a former U.S. Army ofhis WWII equipment display. We sold ficer who taught and helped WWII memorabilia that Randy ac- administer West Point while on quired – caps, posters, WWII “crick- active duty. Interestingly, Fred ets”, mouse pads and key chains to Foggie helped mentor Barney help grow our operating funds. Our when his father Lieutenant Screaming Eagle display attracted General George B. Forsythe had several thousand visitors during the much to do with the re-activa- April 27-28 weekend encampment. POW/MIA MUSEUM tion of the 101st Airborne in 1956. An especially great moment for the Chapter members also attended the Brothers Barry Hana, PIO, and Mike Gateway Chapter was when we dis- Fayette mid-MO director of the chap- covered that the B.O.S.S. group from new POW-MIA Museum opening ter, handled many of the details for Ft. Campbell were visiting the event. May 1 at Jefferson Barracks, MO, to this well-attended event that includ- Terrific bunch of troops who are cur- honor those veterans who suffered rently on active duty with the 101st. in enemy captivity. This was ac- ed presentations of mounted WWII companied by a “Crickets” for our WWII members: special dinner for *Basil (Jack) Armstrong, survivors of the 1944-46, C Company, 327 infamous Sta- Glider Infantry, St. Louis. lag 17 Nazi *Jim Carlson, 1943-45, 327th prison camp, Glider Infantry, St. Louis. from which a *Eugene Gilbreath, 1944- post-war U.S. 45, 2/502nd Airborne In- movie was made. fantry, Springfield, MO.

Above - Despite really bad weather, Gateway Eagles “stood in the door” during the WWII Weekend event. L-R: Eagles Walt Sitzwohl, Don Bigelow, Dick Daley, Mike Foulk, Fred Foggie, Barry Hana, Randy Striegel, Randy Whitehead, Tim Sorth

To the Right - Chapter members L-R: (Rear) Fred Foggie, Gary Bourisaw, Randy Whitehead (Front) Larry Ray, Barry Hana, Mike Foulk (missing Terry Spurgeon, Kathy Walz, Gary Gilliam)

34 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 *Robert L. Hale, 1942-45, C Company, throughout the state. Brother Screaming Eagles killed in the ear- 1/502nd Airborne Infantry, O’Fallon, Doug Bonnet, Memphis, brought ly hours of June 6, 1944 from the MO. *Richard Olson, 1944-46, his display of Army Equipment, 506th Infantry. Special markers were B Company, 327th Airborne for the sessions at Lindbergh. placed on the mass graves in the Jef- Infantry, Cameron, MO. ferson Barracks National Cemetery, *And the son of Amos Almei- ARMISTICE DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, in a solemn ceremony, June 6, 2013. da, 1944-46, 327th Airborne In- D-DAY & TRAVELING VN The “Traveling Vietnam Memo- fantry, St. Louis, who soared WALL EVENTS rial Wall, came to Lindbergh High with the Eagles, August, 2012. Brothers Barry Hana and Western School June 14-15 with volunteer Missouri Director Bruce Thompson support from our chapter. Thou- CHAPTER PARTICIPATES led the chapter’s participation in sands of St. Louis area residents INHIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION the “Kansas City Heroes Day Pa- visited the wall and ceremonies, PROGRAMS rade”, May 18. This event was im- led by a joint task force of veterans Lindbergh High School in St. Louis portant for our recruiting of new groups, local newspaper business- was the first of several high school members and growing knowl- es, and Sunset Hills, MO. leaders. programs throughout the state to in- edge of the WWI Museum there. We wish the new chapters forming vite veterans to present their views of Members also participated in Memo- in Indianapolis, Arkansas and Texas WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf rial Day activities, May 25-27 in Co- as much satisfaction and fun as we Wars. Chapter members participated lumbia, MO, St. Peters, MO and Jeffer- have enjoyed the past two years. in the May 6 and May 10 “Mili- son Barracks MO National Cemetery. tary History Days” there, as Chapter members also enjoyed Barry Hana Chapter PIO/Chaplain well as other schools sprinkled the special “D-Day Dedication” for

MICHIGAN CHAPTER tending. The ceremony began with to all for a memorable occasion. the National Anthem and afterwards Remember, “Buy American! Buy a each veteran’s name was called and Ford, and keep America Working!” was recognized individually. Attend- December lunch-bunch introduced ing were, John Malejan, 11th Air- Teresa Irish, who put together a book, borne Division, Ed Hallo, George Kos- titled, “A Thousand Letters Home” kimaki, Arno Whitbread, Al Lelonek One WW II Soldier’s Story of, War, and John Nasea all from the 101st Love and Life. Teresa was scheduled Airborne Division, Herman Kasoff, for December, because the ladies 3rd Ranger Battalion/First Special accompany the members in June Service Force, Frank Dolsen, 8th AAF and December and partake of the and P.O.W. in Germany, and last but holiday atmosphere and luncheon. Picking up from where I left off at not least, Ron Shaver,100th Infantry Teresa began by stating that when from the Winter Issue of the S.E. Division, 397th Infantry Regiment. her father passed away, she was magazine. I begin with the invitation After all of these veterans were in- 44 years old and believed that she of our WWII veteran members of the troduced, they received a standing known her wise and loving father chapter, who were invited to attend ovation from the attendees which in- well. It wasn’t until she visited his the Veteran’s Day recognition event cluded Federal, State and Local gov- old army foot locker that resided in at Ford Motor Company World Head- ernment official as well as corporate the attic of the home that she grew quarters, in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. officers of the company. Afterwards, up in, and discovered 30 bundles of Dan Duderstadt, coordinator for the family and friends were escorted to letters, post marked from November event asked Robert Rebecca, UAW partake of refreshment and cake. A 1942 through December 1945. As Assistant Director, National Ford De- luncheon was provided for the chap- she began to read the letters, she was partment, that we send a list of all ter members and their guests by Mr. introduced to her father again, as a the WWII veterans that would be at- Robert Rebecca of the UAW. Thanks

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 35 20 year old young man, who had left Mr. Wukovitz latest book is centered in Windsor. Our own Kasoff, who the family farm to serve his nation on the officers and men aboard the served with the 3rd Ranger Battalion during WWII. The more she read she USS John B. Roberts at the beginning and then reassigned to the FSSF, after discovered the very heart and soul of of the “Battle of Midway”. The book the battalion was decimated in Italy, this man she called father. The let- details the individual lives of those will be leading the way to the reunion. ters to his family, and to his sweet- that served during those tumultuous Herman finished the war with the heart, the love of his life, brought to times and the decision they made, force and is still active working today. life the times that her father and the knowing that they could not pos- April lunch bunch brought Leo Flory, rest of America were living through. sibly survive such a greater force as (B 2/501st Abn Inf) medic, to pres- The letters ended when her father re- they faced, and gave all in order to ent his book, “ Transition to Duty” turned home from the war and mar- turn the tide against their adversar- A combat medic’s tour in Vietnam ried her mother. She grew up in a ies. This makes for excellent read- with the 101st Airborne Scream- family of ten children, shrouded with ing if you are interested in great na- ing Eagles. The book, centers on a love, a strong work ethic and civic val battles of the War in the Pacific. medic’s first hand view of life in a responsibility. I read the book and The March lunch bunch had the rifle company, during the Vietnam strongly recommend it to all ages. chapter reviewing the “The Willow War, circa 1968/69. Leo put a lot of You can order the book online at Run Story”. This video was about the thought into the book and contacted www.AThousandLettersHome.com manufacturing of the B-24 bomber. many of the survivors and family January was hosted by 1st Vice Presi- This extraordinary bomber was de- of some of the deceased members dent Dennis Rebecca, and presented signed and assembled by the Ford whom he served with. The book is the PBS video documentary, “Michi- Motor Company at the Willow Run worth reading and will ignite memo- gan’s Upper Peninsula Recalls the Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Ford ries for those of us who came back War”. The video was produced by a Motor Co. had converted to building and picked up where we had left local historian and included the war airplanes, and other land driven ve- off. The book is available for $15.00, industry in the U.P. and the men and hicle. Gary Darke, one of our regu- from the Association book store. women who served during the war. lar attendees brought in a large scale We ended the meeting with our Our own George Koskimaki was in- model of the B-24 and explained how spring raffle, which allows the chap- terviewed and gave a humble ac- the aircraft worked and the unique ter to do the monthly mailing for count of his efforts to bring the capabilities that rendered the B-24 to the lunch bunch. We are forming war to a close. Anyone that knows bring the war to a much sooner close. committees for next year, 2014 Re- George will know that he does not We were also visited by members of union, in beautiful Grand Rapids, embellish anything and all that he the Windsor, Ontario, Canada chap- Michigan. UAW/FORD MOTOR CO. states is backed up by actual eye wit- ter of the First Special Service Force. has committed to be our sponsors ness accounts. Read any of the three The “Black Devil’s” a moniker that to the 2014 reunion. Remember, books written by George; D-Day with was penned in a German officer’s Buy American, And Buy A Ford! the Screaming Eagles, Hell’s High- diary during WWII, came to invite way, and finally The Battered Bas- the chapter to the 67th Reunion this Looking forward to meeting with tards of Bastogne. These can be or- September 25th through the 28th of everyone at the 2013 Reunion in Port- dered through the Association store. 2013, which is being held at Caesar’s land, Oregon. God Bless America. February lunch bunch brought back Casino, Windsor. Ralph Mayville, John F. Wukovitz, author, historian, who served with the force during and lecturer on the War in the Pacific. WWII, is the last surviving member

36 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 MINNESOTA CHAPTER have at least one activity every month have been invited to an annual air all thru summer. We will be working show at St. Paul airport this year and with Midwest All Airborne Alliance will discuss at the next chapter meet- at the annual Back to the Fifties car ing if we will accept. Once again we show at the MN state fairgrounds to will be involved with the Richfield MN raise money for Airborne Circle. If 4th of July Parade. Of course we will we get just one dollar from every at- be involved with All Airborne days in tendee we could get Airborne Circle August as well as the dedication of done next year. I will be volunteering a new stone at Airborne Circle this my services with Crystal Military Mu- year. That’s all for now so we wish ev- seum for the traveling Vietnam Wall eryone a great summer and a speedy Memorial and will pass out informa- return for our troops in Afghanistan. tion for our chapter as well as other Greetings from the (finally) not so airborne chapters in Minnesota. We great white north, The MN Scream- ing Eagles are still going full steam ahead. The snow has finally melted and there is none in the forecast. February and March we had a luncheon and set out some care pack- ages to troops overseas. Some of our chapter members were at Ft. Camp- bell to send off the 506th on their next rendezvous with destiny. We had set up a table in April at the state fairgrounds for a military collectable show and found some lost Eagles. We will have members involved with ceremonies for Memorial Day and

SENTINEL CHAPTER Daughter of Larry and Jeanne Long. Company Certificate of Achievement. The Bride was resplendent in SPC Dewitt also holds his award of the her traditional white gown Sentinels’ Wally-the-Spook pin for with an elegant necklace his extraordinary accomplishments. of, what else, Emeralds. She observed the tradition of the Wearing of the Green, however. ‘Neath the stunning white gown, the bride’s elegant foot was encased in Lime stockings and tucked neatly into designer sneak- ers of appropriate hue – emerald.

B-1STB SOLDIER OF THE MONTH IRISH WEDDING The Sentinel Chapter extends its In mid-March, Sentinels traveled to congratulations to SPC Dewitt, B- Dallas Texas to attend the wedding 1STB/1BCT (deployed) Soldier of the of Ryan Foster and Shannon Long, Month. Captain Marci Hanson (L), B Company Commander, presents The

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 37 On to Hanoi: Hanoi’s airport will be re- placed by a huge new one now under construction. The ride to Ha Long Bay took 4 hours even though it was only 90 miles away. Work is ongoing on up- dating the North’s infrastructure, especially the roads. Major interchang- es are already constructed with the freeways yet to be built to connect them. So, the trip was mostly on 2 lane roads crowed with slower traffic. Ha Long Bay is under tre- mendous development and our hotel was one of the newer ones. Hanoi showed the difference between the North and South halves of Vietnam. People were more structured in their lives and less Above - Sentinels gathered in Dallas Texas On the way north to Hue, we spontaneous. Things had to be ac- on St Patrick’s Day for participation in a stopped at the old China Beach R&R complished in specific ways and de- traditional Irish wedding. L-R Michael ”Red” spot. No indication of any US mili- viations were not encouraged. For Guisinger, Larry “Wiz” Long (Father of the tary presence exists; fishing boats example, requesting our pho with- Bride), Bruce Rollman, Doug Bonnot. in the water and on the beach. Saw out certain ingredients bought looks the port where the 265th picked of disbelief from the cooks. Some of RETURN TO VIETNAM up our vehicles for convoying to our tour group walked in the square Following are excerpts of Sentinel Phu Bai in 1968. Although there is fronting Ho Chi Minh’s tomb and Larry Galola’s lengthy but informa- now a tunnel to avoid the tedious were promptly scolded by the po- tive After Action Report filed upon highway through the Hai Van pass, lice for not walking on the sidewalk. his return from a return visit to Viet- we took the scenic route which the A tour of the Hanoi Hilton empha- nam. “I Left LA on 3/19/13 and en- 265th experienced many years ago. sized the prison was noted more dured a 14 hour flight with continu- Old French bunkers still exist there for its role in the struggles against ous turbulence on China Airlines. along with refreshment and souvenir the French than for its American Transferred flights in Taiwan for the stands for the tourists. THEY sure were prisoners. For the Vietnamese, the final leg into Saigon. Our Saigon ho- not there the last time I passed by! ‘American War’ was only a small tel was in the heart of district one, Driving on highway 1 to Hue we bump in their long history for inde- within walking distance of city hall, passed Phu Bai airport which is pendence. Hanoi was our last stop the Rex hotel, the catholic cathedral being modernized and enlarged, before flying back to LA, another and other major tourist spots. The scheduled to reopen next year. 11 hours of continuous turbulence. streets were filled with mopeds and From the highway it is not vis- The Vietnam trip was an eye opener. motorbikes carrying whole families ible except for the control tower. Had a great time and got to see more and consumer goods everywhere. I had hoped to see some indica- of the country than the last time I The tour of Saigon revealed a city tion of the location of Camp Eagle was there courtesy of Uncle Sam. bustling with new construction and but there was none. I understand commerce. As an aside, Tu Do Street a reservoir now exists at that loca- is no more. After Saigon we flew into tion, noting that a stream which Da Nang for our stay in Hoi An. The ran through was dammed to cre- airport is new and modern, as you can ate it. I wonder if it was the stream see from the accompanying photo. which ran by the first platoon’s area?

38 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 Churchill, Britain’s Prime Minis- readers (including Lucy Bird John- ter during WW II, delivered his son) who took turns reading ap- famous “Iron Curtain” speech. proximately 30 names each. The Fred Foggie, Missouri Gateway Chap- readings began at 830 AM and con- ter President informs Sentinels that tinued through the early evening. he received a personal invitation from the president of Westminster The groundbreaking for the College, Brigadier General (Retired) monument will occur on March George B. Forsythe, who taught at 25 with Joseph Galloway West Point, and is the son of LTG (author of We Were Soldiers Once, SENTINEL CHAPTER JOINS MO George I. Forsythe, instrumental in And Young) serving as guest speaker. GATEWAY CHAPTER planning the reactivation of the 101st The monument, itself, is being cast As the Screaming Eagle magazine Airborne Division in 1956. and will be placed and dedicated in goes to press, Several Sentinels were November. A dog tag for each KIA has en route to St Louis to support the TEXAS’ VIETNAM been manufactured and will be en- Missouri Gateway Chapter partici- VETERANS MONUMENT tombed at the base of the monument. pation in a local high school History On March 24, 2013 Day. The school holds several one Bruce Rollman day sessions, each day being set participated in the open- aside for students in small groups ing ceremonies for the small groups to interact with veter- Texas Capitol Vietnam ans of wars from WW II through the Veterans Monument. current Iraq and Afghanistan con- Bruce’s After Action Re- flicts. The Sentinel Chapter transport noted “It’s been a ported a portion of the Sentinel Mu- long time coming but seum to the Lindbergh High School Vietnam vets will finally in Sappington, MO, former home get their own monu- of the Sentinel Chapter President. ment on the Capitol A side trip, roughly 110 miles west grounds in Austin. To- of St Louis, is scheduled to visit day we began at the the National Winston Churchill LBJ Library by reading the names Museum and memorial at West- of the 3,417 Texans who died in minister College where Winston the Vietnam War. I was one of 110

NATIONAL CAPITAL joyable Memorial Day weekend. A 13, 2013 the National Capital Area AREA CHAPTER detailed narrative of events is pre- Chapter of the 101st Airborne Divi- sented in another section of the sion Association was recognized as magazine. This year the Chapter did a Commemorative Partner of the not participate at the Andrews AFB Department of Defense Vietnam Joint Service Open House and air War Commemoration. The National show due to the event being shifted Association has also been so recog- to a two year cycle. We look for- nized. As a Commemorative Part- ward to participating again in May ner, the NCAC commits to hosting at 2014 if the sequestration does not least two events per year recognizing prohibit the show from going on. the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam The National Capital Area Chapter Department of Defense Vietnam War by thanking and honoring our again enjoyed an eventful and en- War Commemoration – On April Vietnam veterans, their families, and

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 39 those who served with, or in support ceremony along with many other excess of $20,000. of financial assis- of, the Armed Forces. The Chap- wounded warriors and their families. tance to nearly 100 of these soldiers ter intends to include this recogni- Mrs. Jessica Allen and Mrs. Heather and their families (approximately tion as part of our regular Memo- Kurtz were also recognized for their 200 individuals) with totally donated rial Day and Veterans Day activities. service to both the Army and Wal- funds. Every cent of donated funds The Chapter wishes to congratulate ter Reed wounded warrior commu- goes directly to the soldiers and our member Ken Strafer, Executive nities. They received Certificates their families. There are no admin- Director of Project Enduring Pride of Appreciation, along with bou- istrative costs or expenses involved. (PEP), which was honored this past quets of flowers, for their selfless The National Capital Area Chap- January when it was heralded as the service and contributions to the ter extends its compliments to the Washingtonian of the Year. This hon- Warrior Transition Brigade com- General William C. Lee Chapter for or by “Washingtonian Magazine” is munity. Both Jessica and Heather their very striking and colorful new restricted to 10 who have made life provided genuine comfort and as- Chapter emblem/patch which has better for the greater Washington, sistance to many other wounded recently made its appearance in the D.C. community, with PEP being not- warrior families during their time “Screaming Eagle”. Obviously, Lee ed as a “Difference Maker”. PEP is at Walter Reed, and earnestly de- Chapter members put a great deal a community outreach program that veloped strong relationships and of thought and effort into the design works with and assists the severely friendships across the hospital and creation of such a distinctive wounded warriors returning from and wounded warrior community representation of their organization. Afghanistan and Iraq and now recu- In retirement, SSG Allen and SGT They are to be congratulated for perating at Military Medical Centers Kurtz and their families will return the artistry involved in the produc- and Veterans Administration Hos- to new homes in Tennessee. SSG tion of a truly remarkable symbol. pitals in the Washington, Richmond Allen will continue his studies in in- and Baltimore areas. A truly out- formation technology and informa- MEMORIAL DAY REPORT 2013 standing effort Ken. The Chapter is tion management with the goal of The National Capital Area Chapter very proud to have you as a member. starting a small business. He joined hosted the Division Association in sev- Retirement ceremony for two the Army in 1998, serving nearly 15 eral ceremonies marking Memorial wounded Screaming Eagles at Wal- years. SGT Kurtz will pursue a degree Day in our nation’s capital. We were ter Reed - SSG Charles Allen and SGT in electrical engineering at the Uni- honored to host Lieutenant Colonel Chris Kurtz, both from 1st Squadron, versity of Tennessee. He joined the (Promotable) David Womack, a re- 75th Cavalry Scout Regiment in the Army in 2009, serving three years. cent commanding Officer of 1/506th Infantry. Joining him was the Vice- 2nd BCT “STRIKE” of the 101st Air- During their time at Walter Reed, The President of the Division Association, borne Division, were honored with a Chapter has provided support and as- Jim Keeton, and Chaplain (Colonel) retirement ceremony on January, 9, sistance to both of these families, es- Paul Hurley; as well as an Honor 2013, at Walter Reed National Mili- pecially with unanticipated expens- Guard and a bugler from the 3rd In- es during their periods of recovery. tary Medical Center. Both have been fantry Regiment – The Old Guard. at Walter Reed for the past two years The Chapter, through the very dedi- On Friday, May 24th, Jim Keeton recovering from wounds received cated efforts of Bob Seitz and Dick joined Morris Pearson (National Capi- during their combat deployments in Winters, has been able to provide tal Area Chapter President), Ivan Wor- Kandahar, Afghanistan. The ceremo- assistance to many wounded 101st rell and Lieutenant Colonel Eric Heist ny was hosted by the Warrior Transi- troopers and their families since in laying a Division Association wreath tion Brigade and included presenta- the first deployment almost ten at the Tomb of the Unknowns. This tion of awards, retirement certificates years ago. Over these past years, moving ceremony recognized those and a very nice reception following our members have visited wounded soldiers from the Division who died the ceremony. The Vice Chairman Screaming Eagles during their of- or are missing in our nation’s wars. of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral ten long recovery periods at Walter On Saturday, May 25th, we traveled Winfield, an his wife, attended the Reed. The Chapter has provided in to the National Mall where we laid

40 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 wreaths at the WW II Memorial, the Memorial Address. In his moving ad- cheon, C.K. Gailey was introduced Korean War Memorial and the Viet- dress Colonel Womack described the as the new President of the National nam Wall. At the WW II Memorial personal nature of the sacrifices the Capital Area Chapter of the Asso- Morris Pearson gave us an overview members of the Division and its allies ciation. We all wish C.K. the best of the Division’s memorable fighting have made in Afghanistan, from the and commit our support for him. history at Normandy, Holland and viewpoint of a recent commander During the weekend the Chapter Bastogne. Ivan Worrell described the of 1/506th Infantry (Task Force Red hosted a hospitality suite at the same Korean War fought by the Rakkasans. Currahee) deployed to Afghanistan. hotel. Soldiers old and new gathered At the Vietnam Wall, Bob Ponzo spoke We were honored to have among to share the good times, and a few movingly of the personal connection the wreath presenters family mem- bad ones, in the spirit of the Broth- many of us have with those heroes bers of two Screaming Eagles erhood of Arms. With donations, whose names are on the Memorial. buried in Arlington: Audrey and Arthur sales of Chapter challenge coins and On Sunday, May 26th, we held our Campbell, parents, and Jennifer patches, and all the proceeds of our Memorial Day ceremony at the Divi- Campbell, widow of Sergeant Karl raffle, we raised a substantial sum sion Memorial with approximately Campbell, and Rachel Walker, daugh- to support our Wounded Eagles. 100 attendees. Chaplain Hurley, who ter of Specialist 4 Robert Rainwater. On Monday, May 27th, the Chap- has represented the Division in prior Following the ceremony, we ter took part in the National Me- Memorial Day ceremonies, gave us had a luncheon at the Sheraton morial Day Parade in D.C., with an inspirational introduction. Thirty- National Hotel. Jim Keeton told us the Central Virginia Mustang Car six wreaths were laid, in honor of about the many ways the Division Club. The parade was very well at- many units and chapters, as well as Association has been supporting tended and the crowd was loud in individuals. Lieutenant Colonel (Pro- the Division’s soldiers. At the close their appreciation of our service. motable) Dave Womack gave the of the official portion of the lun- PHOTO CREDITS: MIKE McKEE

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 41 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 1/327 VN) and his wife Florence, Chapter in his tenure as president. CHAPTER Lance Thelen (HQ 1/501 FC), Ronald SGM(R) Lloyd Rahlf reported on Moore (A Troop 2/176), Phil Dow (D some of our chapter members that Co. 1/327 VN) and his wife Kristin, he has been in touch with lately. He Dave Crane (D Co. 502 WWII) and his talked to Barbara Barnes, who is wife Elizabeth, Russ Rodgers (F Co. eighty-eight and is doing well after 502 WWII) and his wife Cathy, and Associate Member Barb Schumach- recent surgery. He visited Jack and er and her sister, Geri Schumacher. Doris Podesta, who just came home a few weeks ago from California. Jack A special welcome was given to will be ninety-two in January; he is World War II veterans Dave Crane hanging in there and Doris is taking and Russ Rodgers. These two veter- good care of him. Lloyd also heard from the stepdaughter of Stanley Our second quarterly meeting of the ans of Normandy, Bastogne and Mar- year was held on March 10th at the ket Garden were given a warm round Suiter, B Company, 1/506th, who Blue Frog restaurant in Fairfield. The of applause in appreciation of their reported, sadly, that he passed away meeting was called to order by Im- heroism and service to our country. on February 18th. Lloyd has forward- mediate Past President Lance Thel- It was an honor to have them in ated information to The Screaming en, who then led us in the Pledge tendance, along with their wives, Eagle magazine in regard to Stanley. Elizabeth Crane and Cathy Rodgers. of Allegiance. After the invocation 2013 National Reunion given by Chaplain Johnny Velasquez, Chapter Secretary Ron Gil- Lance asked all to remember two lette encouraged everyone of our chapter members who had to attend the 101st Airborne soared since our last meeting. Lance Division Association’s 68th attended the service for John Boi- tano, B Company, 506th, a founding Annual Reunion in Portland, member of the Chapter, in St. Helena OR, August 14-17, 2013. and was able to meet some of John’s Ron, who is also the National family and friends. Phil Wallace Association’s Reunion Chair- passed on December 28, 2012. He man, advised that our own was with H Company, 501st, in World Johnny Velasquez will be War II, and another founding mem- giving the memorial pre- ber of the Chapter. Several Chapter Cathy and Russ Rodgers (left) strike a pose sentation at the dinner on Saturday members attended Phil’s memo- with Dave and Elizabeth Crane. night. The rooms are $99 a night, an rial service, where Johnny Velasquez extremely good rate. The hotel is on gave a moving eulogy for Phil. Lance Thelen introduced the new Chapter officers who were elected WWII veteran Russ Rodgers (left) lets Members in attendance at our Fair- at the December meeting in San Jim Peterson know that he did a fine job field meeting included Jim Peterson Mateo: President Jim Peterson, Vice leading his first meeting as our President. (2/502 Recon VN), Ron Gillette (B Co. President Tim McElrath, 2/502 VN) and his wife Marsha, Lloyd Secretary Ron Gillette, Rahlf (HHC 3rd Bde VN) and his wife Treasurer Lance Thelen. Dee, Tim McElrath (C Co. 159th Avia- Lance then handed the tion VN) and his wife Joyce, Johnny gavel over to President Velasquez (3/187 & 2/502 VN), Bob Dickens (Korea & 1st Bde VN) and his Peterson, who conduct- wife Erika, Mike Collins (A 502 VN) ed the meeting from this and his wife Mimi, Alan Hayashi (D point. Outgoing President Co. 1/327 VN) and his wife Nancy, Thelen was given a round Bruce Clark (HHC 1st Bgd. VN) and of applause for all the fine his wife Carol, Tony Cardenas (D Co. work he has done for the

42 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 the Columbia River and just a few Marina. Our Chapter members Kevin Gerow of the University minutes from downtown. If anyone help with the barbecuing and serve of Nevada was presented with a is interested in traveling to Portland lunch to the hospital residents. It’s a $500 scholarship by President Jim on Amtrak, there is a 10% discount great opportunity to meet and talk Peterson. And Cadet Kaileb Kim of that can be obtained through the As- with the veterans, young and old. Santa Clara University received sociation. For those driving, there is Our Chapter meeting is held fol- “The Claude Boone Memorial free parking at the hotel. The weath- lowing lunch. Last year our meet- Scholarship,” also in the amount of er should be in the 70s and there is ing was held outside in the central $500. Complete information on the lots to do in the area. Registration courtyard area. One of the veterans awards ceremonies and the ROTC packets will contain information on there didn’t want to return to his cadets recognized with various places to go. There are two tours be- room after lunch, preferring to stay awards has been detailed by SGM ing offered. Thursday is a sternwheel and sit in on our meeting, which is Lloyd Rahlf and can be found in this is- cruise on the Columbia River and an indicator of how the residents sue of The Screaming Eagle magazine. visit to the Columbia Gorge area at a there enjoy being able to see cost of $62 a person, which includes us as our members spread out a lunch. There will be a trip to the Ev- and make contact with them. It ergreen Aviation and Space Museum is a heart-warming experience. in McMinnville on Friday at $40 per person for the bus and admission. Northern California Chapter Menlo Park VA Medical Center Scholarship Awards Barbecue and Chapter Meeting During award ceremonies at the What has become an annual event University of Nevada, Reno, on for the Northern California Chap- May 3rd, and at Santa Clara University on May 8th, representa- ter will be held on Saturday, June It was great to see SGM Lloyd Ralph and tives of NorCal Chapter presented 1, 2013. NorCal member Vince wife Dee, who traveled all the way from deserving ROTC cadets with our Rogers will be organizing the event Sparks, NV, to be at our meeting. again with the All Airborne group in scholarships and other awards. Cadet

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Bottom L-R standing Gene Langen- The WWII veterans were fea- EAGLES CHAPTER berg, Paul Martinez, President, Bill tured. L-R Paul Martinez, un- Galbraith, Manny Barrios Member- known and Manny Barrios. ship. One of our drivers, kneeling our two other drivers. Sorry names were not important...blondes were!!!

On the Air on the ground everywhere, the spirit of unity was there. On Saturday April 20, 2013 the South- ern California Eagles Chapter participated in Riverside’s Veterans Parade. It was a beautiful day for a parade!

Gene Langenberg treasurer and his daughter at the formation of the parade.

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 43 Bill Galbraith in his convertible Gosh that’s a long gun!!! What caliber Cadillac wanting to get start- is it supposed to shoot? Nothing like ed, the sun was warm the pea shooters we had during WWII . although it was early morning.

The Army demonstrating every time the parade stopped.

MAXWELL D. TAYLOR CHAPTER CHICAGO

The Maxwell D. Taylor Chapter, of Chicago, Illinois, met and had a luncheon on Armed Forces Day, May 18, in Hammond, IN. Those who attended: Larry Beaudin, Laurie Cantone, John Eisen, Jackie and daughter Ange- la Jakubowicz, Laura Palma, Fred and Ellen Ranck, Dorothy Salley, Ray and Debbie Sellers with grandson Dillon, Jerry and Kathy Szany, Randy Wayne, Rudolph Williams. A contribution was accepted from member Harry Stern, who was unable to attend. We had great food and wonderful camaraderie! The conversa- tions were delightful and excit- ing. We all had a grand time. Our annual “remember our fallen comrades” dinner will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Hilton Lisle/Naper- ville. Look for more details in the next Screaming Eagle magazine.

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 51 3/13/2013 8:57:24 AM Fort Campbell 1st Brigade Combat Team military working dog, Mimsy, rescues handler

Written by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John D. Brown 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division PAO

Kunar Province, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Sgt. As storied as the history of the military working Mimsy is a military working dog with 1st Brigade Com- dog is, U.S. Army Spc. Matt Kreutzer, a dog han- bat Team, 101st Airborne Division, trained in personal dler with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Air- protection and the detection of explosive devices and borne Division, would soon learn what the bond is currently serving in Kunar province, Afghanistan. between a handler and a working dog is all about. Military working dogs have been an indispensible asset for During a routine foot patrol on a cool spring morning the armed forces since the first “K-9 Corps” began in 1942. in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Kreutzer and Mimsy were searching for Improvised Explosive Devices along U.S. Army Spc. Matt Kreutzer, a military working dog a clay wall as they worked their way back to the road. handler with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne “Mimsy was about 45 meters in front of me, near the Division, and Sgt. corner of the wall Mimsy, a military that met the road,” working dog, stop said Kreutzer. for a photo during training at Forward Kreutzer called Operating Base Mimsy back to Wright, Kunar prov- him to keep her in ince, Afghanistan. sight and to check Mimsy was recently around the corner released from quar- of the wall before antine after rescu- letting Mimsy con- ing Kreutzer from a tinue her search. feral dog during a As Kreutzer began recent foot patrol. working his way (U.S. Army Pho- around the wall, to by Sgt. Shawn he found him- Vradenburg, Pro- self face-to-nose vincial Reconstruc- with a feral dog. tion Team Kunar) “My first reac- tion was to push Since World War it away, thinking II, the U.S. Army of Mimsy, but as has used thou- I kicked at it to sands of these dogs, in numerous breeds, to serve get it away, it lunged at me,” said Kreutzer. as sentries, scouts, messengers and to detect mines Less than a year before, a U.S. Soldier died after be- according to the Military Working Dog Foundation. ing bitten by a rabid feral dog in Afghanistan, so

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 47 Kreutzer’s concern was immediate and justified. save Mimsy and himself from further attack. As the feral dog attacked, the bond between K-9 Fortunately, neither Mimsy or Kreutzer were injured and handler became the only thing that mattered. during the altercation, but Mimsy had come in contact with the blood of the feral dog so the team was flown to For the last eight months, Kreutzer and Mimsy Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan and placed into had trained together, worked togeth- quarantine. Kreutzer said that the quarantine was just er, lived together, and survived together. a precaution for the other military working dogs to Today would be no different. Mimsy saw ensure that the team didn’t contract anything from the Mimsy saw that her handler was in danger and feral dog. Today, Kreutzer says that he and reacted to save him. “Mimsy intervened right Mimsy are back on the job and that the event when the local dog lunged at me,” said Kreutzer. “Mimsy separated the other dog from me served to strengthen the bond between them. about 15 meters by biting it on the and Kreutzer said, “She really is a one of a kind dog.” dragging it,” recalls Kreutzer. Kreutzer said it all happened in a split second, “I called Mim- sy off the local dog and she came running back to me, but when she let go to run back to me, the local dog attempted to go after Mimsy.”

At this point, Kreutzer said he had no choice but to put the feral dog down in order to

48 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 2014 Snowbird Reunion Tampa, Florida February 5 - 9, 2014

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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.04 Feb 12:00 Registration Opens

15:00 Hospitality Room Opens

Thur.05 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 Dinner-Sandwiches, cold cuts, salads, meat balls & desert, Hospitality Rm 19:00 Daily Raffle Drawing, Hospitality Room

Fri. 06 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

Sat.07 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

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Wed.04 Feb 12:00 Registration Opens

15:00 Hospitality Room Opens

Thur.05 Feb TBD Deep Sea Fishing Trip

17:30 Depart for Columbia Restaurant Dinner in Ybor City

21:30 Daily Raffle Drawing, Hospitality Room

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Camp Toccoa @ Currahee Lines Up Distinguished Board

“Yes!” That was the rousing response from General David Petraeus (RET) when asked to serve on the Camp Toccoa @ Currahee Board of Trustees. The General continued, “ I am delighted to have been invited to support the effort to remember and honor the members of the four great airborne regiments that trained at Camp Toccoa during World War II. As one of those who was privileged to serve with members of several those regiments in subsequent decades -‐-‐ and then to lead others during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -‐-‐ I feel very fortunate to be able to lend a hand to the initiative preserve the historic Camp Toccoa site and the area around it.”

General Petraeus joins other distinguished members who believe in the importance of Band of Brothers, restoring Camp Toccoa for future generations. Last spring, Captain Dale Dye, who portrayed Col. Robert F. Sink in the HBO Series agreed to serve. In fact, at their annual reunion, Capt. Dye rallied the actors who portrayed the men of the WW II Easy Company, 506th PIR, to pitch in: “Our consensus is that we need to keep the place alive and vital. We're proud of our efforts to commemorate the real veterans who at trained at Camp Toccoa and we understand the effect that just one visit to the place where the Band of Brothers was born can have on so many generations of Americans." Band of Brothers

Tom Hanks, producer of the HBO series offers his support as well.

st Joe Alexander, 101 ABN ASSN Board Chair, is delighted with the response from General Petraeus, Capt. Dye and Mr. Hanks. All will play a significant role in raising funds to make the project a reality. Among the first asked to serve, Alexander has been instrumental in giving the Camp Toccoa @ Currahee Project visibility through the Association.

Camp Toccoa, GA is known as the “place where it all began” by men who trained there in 1942-‐43 in preparation for WW II. Long after the camp was deactivated th th th th These th four regiments trained th at Camp Toccoa. Left to right: 506 , 501 , st 511 , 517 . and mostly destroyed, The 506 is on active th duty at the 4 Brigade at Ft. Campbell, KY. The 501 is on active people continue to visit duty as a battalion with the 25 Infantry Division at Ft. Richardson, Alaska. Toccoa to run or walk the

“three miles th up/three miles st down” on iconic Currahee Mountain. Today’s active duty

Currahees th of the 4 Brigade 101 ABN (Air Assault) proudly make the pilgrimage as a tribute to the 506 PIR men who preceded them in battles during World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.

52 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 Ever since WW II, veterans of the four regiments that trained at Toccoa have returned to reunite with the local community, fellow soldiers, re-‐enactors, families, and friends. People from all 50 states and 70 countries have visited the Currahee Military Museum, run or walked the mountain during the October Military Weekend, and participated in the annual D-‐Day Run.

In 2012 the Stephens County Historical Society formed Camp Toccoa @ Currahee to preserve the legacy of Camp Toccoa and to raise money to restore and construct facilities. On the six acres of land owned by Camp Toccoa @ Currahee (CT@C), work is underway to restore the only remaining original WW II era building and to construct a replica of an original barracks using some original materials stored by the Lathan family for almost 70 years. The elder Lathans were great friends to the “boys of Toccoa” and remained in touch with many for years after they left.

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Members of the 506 and 501th PIRs th commemorated their 70 activation anniversary in July 2012 and members of the 511 and 517 commemorated their activation on June 1, 2013. Veterans, families, and friends of all four units are involved with the Camp Toccoa Project. Board member Cynthia Brown recalls that, when the World War II veterans were asked to introduce themselves during the ceremony in 2012, those who were "Toccoa men" proudly stated that fact. Others who joined the regiments later on, referred to themselves -‐ after 70 years -‐ as "replacements".

Designated as “Regimental Headquarters”, the restored building will provide meeting space, display areas for exhibits, and necessary facilities for use as an all year round destination. Plans call for the completed phase to include roads, parking, exterior lighting, landscaping, walkways, and infrastructure that will set the tone for the new construction of the barracks and other buildings Cost for this project is estimated at around $475,000. The names of donors will be prominently displayed in the lobby.

st Details about Camp Toccoa @ Currahee will be presented at the 101 annual reunion in

Portland by Ct@C Board th President Robin Sink McClelland. th McClelland, st daughter of Col. Robert F. Sink, Commander of the 506 PIR, will be joined by WW II veterans from the 506 and 501 . For more information about the project, visit www.camptoccoaatcurrahee.org. Learn how to become a part of this important effort to pass on the legacy of leadership and dedication instilled 70 years ago at Camp Toccoa, GA.

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THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 53 STRIKE SOLDIER GRADUATES AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL, DESPITE AMPUTATION By Sgt. Joe Padula 2nd BCT PAO FORT CAMPBELL, KY – For almost 12-miles he has been mony held at Fort Campbell’s Sabalauski Air Assault carrying about 35-pounds of gear. He sees a clock in the School, April 29. According to the school’s records, near distance with red digital numerals closing in on the Robinson is the first Soldier with an amputated limb three-hour mark, the time limit for the near half mara- and prosthetic to complete the Air Assault School. thon march. He wants to sprint to the finish line, but his “It’s a really good feeling and I just hope this can in- face winces with every right step taken. His breaths are spire other amputees and other people with disabilities heavy and pain can be heard with each inhale. His left that they can accomplish things,” said Robinson, who leg is in full stride, but his right, being amputated more lost his lower right leg while deployed to Kandahar, Af- than six years ago, ghanistan during now pushes for- a fire-fight in Op- ward on a dam- eration Medusa, aged prosthetic; October 3, 2006. a piston broke a “My biggest thing few miles back today is to let that eliminating fluid someone who motion. He picks is laying there up a faster, but still wounded in that a limping pace. hospital bed know Sweat drips into his not to get down eyes and his fists on yourself. You are clenched tight can still continue as he approaches despite missing the finish line with a limb. A disabil- two minutes to ity is only a dis- spare. He stops ability if you let it before crossing, hold you down.” pulls out his can- Images on this teen, pours water page L-R : FORT on his helmet and C A M P B E L L , K Y face. He takes a giant step with his left foot and says two – Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson, a native of Eliza- words, “Air Assault.” He then takes another step with his bethtown, Illinois and a combat engineer with Com- prosthetic, exhales and accomplishes his mission. He has pany A, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd just completed the Army’s Air Assault School, on one leg. Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson, a 34-year old com- Assault), rappels from a 40-foot tower during The bat engineer assigned to the Company A, 2nd Bri- Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, gade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat April 26. Image to the Left: Robinson lost his lower Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pinned right leg during when his unit was ambushed during on his Air Assault badge during a graduation cere-

54 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 Operation Medusa in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2006. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st Abn. Div.) Abn. Div.) and FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson, a combat engineer with Company A, 2nd The Army’s Air Assault School is a ten-day course that Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat qualifies Soldiers to conduct air-assault helicopter op- Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), displays the erations, sling-load missions, fast roping and rappel- prosthetic leg he used during the 12-mile road march ling, aircraft orientation that ends with a fast-paced, for Fort Campbell’s Sabalauski Air Assault School, April heavy load, 12-mile ruck-march. It is designed to push 29. Robinson is the first amputee to graduate the school a service member’s limits mentally and physically. and says, “A disability is only a disability if you let it hold It has been called the hardest ten-days in the Army. you down.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd “That was the toughest part, but it’s over with now,” BCT PAO, 101st Abn. Div.) said Robinson moments after completing the 12-miler. “I had problems with my leg during the Tough One, Above Images L-R: FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Sgt. 1st Class but fixed it and continued.” An air-valve was knocked Greg Robinson, a combat engineer with Company A, 2nd off during the school’s obstacle portion of the course. Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat During the ten-days the school’s staff ensured that a Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), conducts a professional standard was maintained in regards to 12-mile road march with a prosthetic right leg during their grading of Robinson. There would be no biased The Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, April actions taken towards or against the amputee Soldier. 29. Robinson earned his Air Assault wings upon comple- “The instructors were a bit nervous when he first tion of the march and is the first amputee to doso. started, but they did their job just as if it were any (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, other student and on that note, I am very proud of 101st Abn. Div.) and FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Sgt. 1st them; they didn’t see him as a disabled Soldier and Class Greg Robinson, a combat engineer with Company treated him just like anyone else coming to school to A, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade earn the Air Assault wings,” said Sgt. 1st Class Mat- Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), thew Connolly, a senior instructor at Sabalauski. “We pours water over himself moments before finishing are very proud of him and I think others need to look the12-mile road march for The Sabalauski Air Assault at him as a mentor and an example of what you can School at Fort Campbell, April 29. Robinson is the accomplish when you set your mind on something.” first amputee to graduate the school and says, “A dis- Prior to attending the physically demand- ability is only a disability if you let it hold you down.” ing school, Robinson needed a waiver from the

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 55 unit’s medical staff. Robinson’s accomplishments with Company A, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, continue to surprise and inspire those medics. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air “Some of these guys never even learn to walk on a Assault), receives a congratulations from Capt. Brandon prosthesis, let alone go through the Air Assault Prisock, the commander of The Sabalauski Air Assault course,” said Capt. Gregory Gibson, the brigade School at Fort Campbell, April 29. Robinson earned his nurse with the 101st’s 2nd BCT, who has worked Air Assault wings upon completion of the march and is with amputee Soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital be- the first amputee to do so. FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Sgt. 1st fore coming to the Strike Brigade. “He’s had this Class Greg Robinson, a combat engineer with Company thing happen to him that most would see as a career A, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade ender; he’s a shining example that life can carry on.” Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Robinson’s momentum continues as he now looks receives a handshake from Command Sgt. Maj. Har- to attend the school’s master rappel course, which old Reynolds, the command sergeant major of the 2nd qualifies Air Assault school graduates in the skills BSTB, after a graduation ceremony held at Fort Camp- and techniques necessary to rappel from moving air- bell’s Sabalauski Air Assault School, April 29. Robinson craft. His wounded friends are still in his thoughts. is the first amputee to graduate the school and says, “A “When I was at Walter Reed I looked around, felt sad disability is only a disability if you let it hold you down.” for myself, but the more I looked, the more I realized FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson, a there were so many that had it harder, that had it worse combat engineer with Company A, 2nd Brigade Spe- than me,” said Robinson as he spoke of his wounded cial Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st warrior comrades. “A triple amputee, a quad-amputee Airborne Division (Air Assault), embraces his 4-year old and watching them work and push so hard inspired daughter Drew after a graduation ceremony held at Fort me.” Robinson slowly repeated an earlier phrase. “A Campbell’s Sabalauski Air Assault School, April 29. Robin- disability is only a son lost his lower right leg during when his unit was am- disability if you let bushed during Operation Medusa in Kandahar, Afghani- it hold you down.” stan, 2006 and is the first amputee to graduate the school. Images on this page (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, L-R: FORT CAMP- 101st Abn. Div.). BELL, KY – Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson, a combat engineer

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Thanks to all attending – you honor us with your was activated August 16, 1942 at Camp Claiborne, presence. Of special note are those three WW II Louisiana. Its first Commanding General, Major General Airborne Troopers in our presence. What a special William C. Lee, noted that the Division had no history, privilege it is to be here with you today to but that it had a “rendezvous with destiny” and that the dedicate this memorial to all our fellow troopers. new Division would be habitually called into action when Outline of brief remarks: I will first give a brief the need was “immediate and ex-treme”, and so it has! history of the Airborne Units we recognize and Throughout its 66-year history, the Division has then I will say something about the character of amassed a proud record, as it served with distinc- the Airborne Trooper who we honor here today. tion during WWII in Normandy, and together with First , a little bit of history: Army Airborne Units the 82d Airborne in the Liberation of Holland in being recognized here today are the 82nd Operation Market Gar-den and in the Battle of the Bulge at Airborne, the 101st Airborne, the 173rd Airborne, the Bastogne – It was in this battle, ac-cording to what 187th Airborne, and the Special Forces (Airborne). Lieutenant General Kinnard told me many years lat- The 82nd and the 101st Airborne come from er, that when the German general demanded the common roots- they were both spawned beleaguered 101st’s surren-der that then Lieutenant from the 82nd Infantry Division. The 82nd Colonel Harry Kinnard, the Division’s G-3, said the idea Infantry Division was organized on March 25, of surrender was “Nuts”. And so BG Tony McAuliffe, the 1917 at Camp Gordon, Georgia. It served with acting Division Commander’s response to the Germans distinction in WWI and then was deactivated and was, “Nuts”, a word that became part of history. The then recalled for World War II in March of 1942. The 101st served in Viet Nam from 29 July, 1965 to 1972. Division was re-designated the 82nd Air-borne Division It was the last Army Division to leave Viet Nam. It was the following August. It was split up and it provided the in all the major campaigns there with 17 Troopers initial units to form the 82nd Airborne Division and its receiving the Medal of Honor. At the start of Desert Storm sister airborne divi-sion, the 101st Airborne Division. in 1991, the 101st conducted the longest Air As-sault in During WWII the 82nd Airborne Divi-sion conducted history in Desert Storm, penetrating over 100 miles into parachute assaults into Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, and Iraq. It was one of the lead divisions in Operation Iraqi Holland. At the battle of Anzio in Italy, a German officer called the para-troopers “those devils in baggy pants”, a nick-name they carry to this day. Now let us fast forward from WWII to January of 1968, during the Tet Offensive when the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division was deployed to Viet Nam. The 3rd BDE 82nd stayed in Vietnam for 22 months of combat. The 82d has participated in all major and minor conflicts in recent years including the invasion of Grenada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, Desert Storm, and operations in Haiti, Honduras, the Balkans, Iraq and Af-ghanistan. The 82d Airborne remains the US Army’s and the Nation’s strategic reserve division today. 101st Airborne Division: The 101st Airborne Division Gateway Eagles Fred Foggie, and John McDaris

THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 57 Freedom in 2003 and then in Afghanistan. They are in Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa, which was combat today as they have, for at least the 5th time, transferred to United States Africa Command in just deployed a brigade combat team to Afghanistan. 2008. The first Medal of Honor for Heroism in Viet The 173rd Airborne Brigade: The 173rd Airborne Nam was awarded to CPT Roger Donlan, for his Brigade has over 45 years of service spanning almost 88 heroic actions as an A Team Leader of the 7th years. The Brigade was activated in 1917 as the 173rd Special Forces Group near the Laotian Border on Infantry Brigade and assigned to the 87th Infantry. It was July 6, 1964. COL (R) Donlan, a good friend of mine, demobilized in January of 1919. The Brigade was re- now lives in Leavenworth, KS with his wife Norma. designated in Febru-ary 1942 as the 87th Reconnaissance The character of the Airborne Trooper – what it is Troop, 87th Division. The Brigade experienced extensive to be an American Airborne Trooper – why do all combat in Europe as part of General George S. Pat-ton’s of us think being an airborne trooper is so special? Third Army, to include the battle of the Bulge and the I take you back to June 1994 on the 50th Anniversary Rhine river crossing. In 1945, the brigade again was of D Day. President Clinton looked out on the American deactivated. The greatest chapter of the Brigade’s Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy and spoke history began in 1963. The 173d Airborne Brigade these dedicatory words: “These are the men who gave (Separate) was activated on the island of Okinawa us our world. The simple sounds of freedom we hear on March 26, 1963. The “Sky Soldier” as the nation- today are their voices speaking to us across the years”. alist Chinese paratroopers called the 173d, made We dedicate this wonderful memorial today to thousands of parachute jumps in a dozen differ- those airborne troopers, who, like Joe Beyrle, have ent pacific area countries. The Brigade was the first demonstrated selfless service, personal cour-age, Army unit sent to the republic of South Vietnam in faith in our principles and faith and allegiance to each May 1965. Deactivated after Viet Nam, some of its other in battle. The qualty and character units became part of the 101st Airborne. It was reac- of their selfless and courageous ser-vice tivated in 2000 and contin-ues its service today having continues to inspire and humble us all. deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. It remains as part of NATO’s Strategic Response Force based in Vicenza, Italy. 187th Airborne Regiment: The 187th Infantry Regiment is the only airborne regiment in the history of the US Army to fight in every war since the in-ception of airborne tactics. From glider to parachute to helicopter, the Rakkasans have entered combat in each mode of airborne warfare and have pioneered its implementation. Throughout their history, the Rakka-sans have upheld the motto “Ne Desit Virtus - Let Valor Not Fail” and continue to do so today. Today, the Rakkasans continue to serve as a Bri-gade Com- bat Team in the 101st Air Borne Division – Air Assault. Special Forces: The Special Forces were formed in 1952. The Green Beret’s, initially under the U.S. Army Psychological Warfare Division. Since their Eagle Tom Mundell with Lt. Gen [R] John Miller establishment in 1952, Special Forces soldiers have op- and John McDaris keynote speaker and ex-CG erated in Vietnam, El Salvador, Panama, Haiti, Soma- 101st Airborne Div. lia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Philippines, and, in a foreign internal defense role, in Operation

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21377-13_001-084.pdf 70 3/13/2013 8:57:26 AM 101st Association Governors 187TH/503RD 327TH/401ST 501ST Senior Senior Alternate Senior Senior Alternate Senior Senior Alternate Harold J. Murdock Don Worthington Allen DeGraw Tom Guglielmo Don Schulz 931-551-3035 812-346-7726 850-893-6181 931-232-6549 517-290-5583 Carl Cain [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 205-338-3792 [email protected] Junior Junior Alternate Junior Junior Alternate Junior Junior Alternate Bill Ball Vacant Fred Ranck Ivan Worrell David Moore Rick Lencioni 813-948-3208 630-665-0024 423-337-5983 336-622-2332 813-909-1007 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 502ND 506TH 101st Aviation Senior Senior Alternate Senior Senior Alternate Senior Senior Alternate Ed Barbour Ian Berkowitz Mike Krawczyk Jarrett Goodman Chuck Slezak Curtis Bodin 434-962-6507 914-720-7908 219-477-9208 608-868-2197 310-322-4866 337-296-7676 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Junior Junior Alternate Junior Junior Alternate Junior Junior Alternate Darrell Austin Randy Worrell Roosevelt Mitchell Bill Hustad Art Miller Vince Reefer 912-601-6655 704-766-2848 520-723-8020 608-576-3025 630-759-7159 573-374-9978 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 159TH Aviation Combat & Combat Support Units Command Units Senior Senior Alternate Senior Senior Alternate Senior Senior Alternate Lloyd kapp John Wieand John Mastro Joe Beyrle II Mike Daily Lloyd Rahlf 717-304-4161 610-264-2225 860-614-3189 517-546-0272 267-973-0600 775-359-2975 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Junior Junior Alternate Junior Junior Alternate Junior Junior Alternate Jim Rickard Tim McElrath Doug Bonnot Jim Shamblen Marv Vosburg Vacant 757-877-1756 209-823-2723 423-788-3649 757-838-5654 239-995-1651 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

402-305-7669 703-425-4668 516-872-9114 313-382-2358 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 3RD BRIGADE 159TH AVIATION BRIGADE COMBAT SUPPORT CSM Alonzo Smith CSM Eric Crabtree CSM Ronal Dvorsky CSM Robert L. Moss Division CSM (Bldg T39) HHC, 3rd BDE HQ, 159th AVN BDE NCO Academy Phone: (270) 798-9607 Phone: (270) 798-6018 Phone: (270) 956-3049 Phone: (270) 798-7420 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

1ST BRIGADE 4TH BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE CSM Thomas Eppler CSM Michael A. Grinston CSM Eugene Thomas Jr HHC, 1st BDE HHC, 4th BDE SUSTAINMENT Phone: (270) 798-4223 Phone: (270) 956-4873 Phone: (270) 798-3611 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

2ND BRIGADE 101ST AVIATION BRIGADE INSTALLATION CSM Brandon Haywood CSM Stephen Bower HHC, 2nd BDE HHC, 101st AVN BDE Garrison Phone: (270) 798-7177 Phone: (270) 798-3491 Phone: (270) 798-9815 [email protected] [email protected] SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013

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AT-LARGE: CALIFORNIA FLORIDA “Sentinel Chapter” “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 [email protected] 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: 813-948-7747 President: Lance Thelen [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer: Frank Leftault Phone: 707-425-8575 Phone: 505-287-3673 [email protected] Secretary: William C. Bennett Cell: 505-240-1384 Phone: 813-892-6112 [email protected] Vice-President: Ron Gillette [email protected] Phone: 925-443-4444 “Colonel John P. Geraci Chapter” Cell Phone: 510-381-2600 “In-Country Chapter” www.currahee3-506.org [email protected] 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 BY STATE [email protected] President: Thomas Beach

(in alphabetical order): 719-597-0968 GEORGIA [email protected] ALABAMA “Home of the Airborne Chapter” “Dixie Eagles Chapter” Secretary-Treasurer: John Thompson President: Roy Leggett www.sites.google.com/ Phone: 303-680-3758 Phone: 706-561-2256 site/101abndivassocdixieeagleschpt [email protected] [email protected] President: Donald Mather

Phone: 256-835-0459 ILLINOIS D.C./MARYLAND/VIRGINIA Cell Phone: 205-429-3518 “Maxwell D. Taylor Chapter” “National Capital Chapter” [email protected] President: Randy Wayne www.101natcap.org Phone: 219-937-4471 President: Morris Pearson Vice President: Carl T. Cain [email protected] Phone: 301-855-2556 Phone: 205-338-3792 [email protected] Cell: 301-980-9913 Treasurer: John Eisen [email protected] Phone: 708-423-3824 [email protected] ARKANSAS Vice-President: CK Gailey

“Talon Chapter” Phone: 703-425-4668 KENTUCKY President: David Bush [email protected] Phone: 281-650-3281 (Ft Campbell active duty) [email protected] Treasurer: Robert E. Ponzo “Kangaroo Chapter”

Phone: 703-527-3084 Please contact: Secretary/Treasurer: Edward Pye 101st Association National Headquarters Phone: 281-360-1908 [email protected] Phone: 931-431-0199 [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

Phone: 856-767-6437 “General William C. Lee Chapter” MICHIGAN [email protected] President: Fred Behrens President: Russ Eaton Phone: 804-598-2868 Phone: 810-629-2949 Vice-President: Robert Morris [email protected] 727-376-1234 Nov-Apr Phone: 908-876-3664 [email protected] [email protected] Secretary: Jim Shamblen Phone: 757-838-5654 Vice-President: Ron Springer OHIO [email protected] 517-203-0612 [email protected] “Central Ohio Chapter” President: Dave Walz WISCONSIN Secretary: John Sosa 740-345-4371 “Old Abe Chapter” Phone: 313-382-2341 [email protected] www.ops.oldabechapter.org [email protected] President: Jim Romlein Vice-President/Treasurer: Rod Rodriguez Phone: 920-941-0017 MISSOURI Phone: 614-253-7576 [email protected] [email protected] “Gateway Chapter” Secretary: Jerry L. Votaw www.gateway101.org OREGON/WASHINGTON Phone: 414-464-2795 President: Fred Foggie Cell: 414-758-8471 Phone: 314-610-5913 “Cascade Chapter” www.101stairborneoregon.com [email protected] [email protected] President: Ed Casciato Treasurer: Leon Meidam Secretary: Randy Whitehead Phone: 503-361-7285 Phone: 920-757-6587 Phone: 314-825-3985 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Jerry Gomes MIDWEST (MO/NE/KS/IA) Phone: 503-668-6127 “Midwest Chapter” [email protected] www.midwestchapter101stabn.com If you are interested in Election Pending PENNSYLVANIA President / Sec & Treas: “S.E. Pennsylvania Chapter” starting a chapter in your are Terry R. Zahn www.sites.google.com/site/ please contact the 101st Cell: 402-305-7669 sepa101stairborne/home Home: 402-493-4201 President: Jack “Duke” Gallagher Airborne Division Association Fax: 402-932-0772 Phone: 610-449-6565 Office: [email protected] 931-431-0199 Secretary: Michael L. Daily [email protected] MINNESOTA Phone: 267-973-0600 “Screaming Eagles Chapter” [email protected] PO Box 929 www.mnscreamingeagles.com Fort Campbell, KY 42223 President/Secretary: Treasurer: Marty Tomkin Troy Lindstrand Phone: 215-219-8675 Phone: 612-998-9963 [email protected] [email protected]

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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 - April 30, 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: $4,263$86,306 Purchased uniforms (hats, shirts, sweatsuits) for wounded soldiers in hospitals: $4,394$7,317 TOTAL: $83,657$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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21377-13_001-084.pdf 76 3/13/2013 8:57:27 AM ASSOCIATION FUNDS ASSOCIATION FUNDS As of Apr. 30, 2013

Life Membership Trust Fund, Smith Barney $751,455 Pratt Memorial Fund, Smith Barney $184,693 Project Memorial Fund, Smith Barney $9,412 Fort Campbell Monument Fund, Smith Barney $59,104 William McGonigal Reserve Fund, Smith Barney $228,743 General Operating Fund Checking, Bank of America $30,275 General Operating Fund Savings, Bank of America $308 Total: $1,263,990

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: Raymond Lynch, In Memory of Richard C. “Doc” Brown; Earl Radabaugh,“All Screaming Eagles, Present and Future”; Stephen Johnson; Galen Mitchell, In Memory of ABU 1/327 KIA’s;

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: Barbara Taylor, In Memory of James W. Taylor; Earl Radabaugh, “All Screaming Eagles, Present, Past and Future”; Raymond Tysinger; George Ware; Albert Anderson; Stephen Johnson; Galen Mitchell, In Memory of ABU 1/327 KIA’s; Walter MAinerich, In Memory of 3rd PLT, CO. I, 501st Regt., 101ABN. Div,; Hal Easley;

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: David Goddard; Allen Lopenski; GFS; Erick Miller; Lawrence Cutting; Albert Novak; Thomas Carpenter, In Memory of Joseph L. “Bud” Carpenter PFC 427Q GIR KIA 12/24/44; David McLaughlin; Louis Ross; Gary Phelps; Earl Radabaugh, “All Screaming Eagles, Present, Past and Future”; James Tajiri; Ron Christian; Phillip Lewis; James Cavaseno; John Hartel; Allen Presser; Owen Saunders; Earl Jones; Billy Libby; Galen Mitchell, In Memory of ABU 1/327 KIA’s; Ronald Crockett; HBO; Duke Dushane;

PROJECT MEMORIAL FUND Established by the Board of Governors in 1991, this fund is a depository for holding gifts from PROJECTAssociation MEMORIALmembers for the FUND purpose of supporting appropriate memorial activities as determined by the EstablishedProject Memorial by the Committee. 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. 70 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013

Thank you to the following (and anonymous) donors this past quarter: Charlie Musselwhite; Barbara Taylor, In Memory of James W. Taylor; Earl Radabaugh, “All Screaming Eagles, Present, Past and Future”, Galen Mitchell, In Memory of ABU 1/327 KIA’s; 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.

FOUNDATION FUNDS

As of Apr. 30, 2013

Chappie Hall Scholarship Trust Fund, Morgan Stanley $245,453 Catherine & Charles Kratz Scholarship Fund, Morgan Stanley $102,900 Viste Scholarship Trust Fund, Morgan Stanley $33,465 Screaming Eagle Foundation checking $231,322 Total: $613,140

CHAPPIE HALL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST 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: William Kloss; William Somers, In Memory of Gene Standish; Jim Lynch; Margareta Standish; In Memory of Eugene W. Standish; Lois & Tom Sewell, In Memory of Richard Matthew Rhicard; William Sulfridge; Joseph Alajko; William Latta, In Memory of Daniel Martin Brown, B Co., 1st BN, 502nd, KIA 7/28/1969; Martin Robbins; Earl Radabaugh,“All Screaming Eagles, Present and Future”; James Tajiri; Michael Rod, In Memory of Joan E. Rod; Tom & Lois Sewell, 327th Scholarship; Johnnie Velasquez, Vinnie Vicari Scholarship; Clarence Sherfield; Gen. A C McAuliffe Chapter, Vinnie Vacari Scholarship; Jonathan Howard; Frederic Raymond; Florida Gulf Coast Chapter; Forrest Ball, In Memory of William H. Ball USN-RET; Galen Mitchell, In Memory of ABU 1/327 KIA’s; HBO;

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

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

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

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: William Kloss; William McCreedy; Kevin Kearns; Joe Downs; Allen Lopenski; Robert Eylander; THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMINGEdward EAGLE MAGAZINE Pye; Michael SUMMER De 2013Vost; Ken Naser; Jon Boyd, In Memory of Kerry Geddes-Vietnam 1968 71 deceased; Jack Schmidt; Joe Rezelle, In Memory of SP4 Clifton Oliver B Troop 2nd Sgdn 17Th Cavalry KIA 16 May 1968; Bruce Glanville; Charles Vaden; Gary Phelps; Michael O’Shaughnessy; Robert William Kloss; William McCreedy; Kevin Kearns; Joe Downs; Allen Lopenski; Robert Eylander; Edward Pye; Michael DeVost; Ken Naser; Jon Boyd, In Memory of Kerry Geddes-Vietnam 1968 deceased; Jack Schmidt; Joe Rezelle, In Memory of SP4 Clifton Oliver B Troop 2nd Sgdn 17Th Cavalry KIA 16 May 1968; Bruce Glanville; Charles Vaden; Gary Phelps; Michael O’Shaughnessy; Robert Neal;Vincent Johnson, In Memory of Donald Fawchet, SSPG-Feb. 55, SV; Earl Radabaugh, “All Screaming Eagles, Present, Past and Future’; David Markham; James Tajiri; Joseph Tracey; Robert Poindexter; Howard Pascoe; Harold MacCaughey; James Uding; Albert Anderson; Allan Bonner, In Memory of Brigadier General Thomas Bonner; Lloyd Rahlf, In Memory of John N. Boitono, B Co. 506th PIR WWII and S; William Shorter; Joshua Rice, In Memory of SPC. David Babineau; Ted Carroll; William Keniston; Bob Corey; Galen Mitchell, In Memory of ABU 1/327 KIA’s;

Thank You For Your Continued Support and Generous Donations!

Veterans Return to Normandy for New Memories

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Under the cover of dark- Cipolla has visited several times, but for Foy, it’s his ness, John Cipolla parachuted in behind the Ger- first trip to the area since he was there 69years man position, 16 miles off the coast of France. ago with the 87th Infantry Regiment. Foy, who ar- Cipolla’s mission, shared by his fellow paratroopers rived in Normandy abouae invasion, and how the Al- in the 101st Airborne Division, was to assault a hand- lied victory there helped change the course of history. ful of specific targets and soften up the German lines Having traveled back to Europe several times, Cipol- so the Allies could land on the beaches of Normandy. la has found that people everywhere are still grate- About an hour and a half before Cipolla’s jump, ful for the sacrifices that he and his fellow troops made. the clock struck midnight. It was June 6, 1944. One memory in particular stands out to him: He was having a cig- “We knew immediately that we were surrounded,” said Ci- arette in front of a hotel in Germany. A young man approached polla, 91, of Greece, N.Y. “I thought ‘If the beach goes bad, and complimented him on his 101st Airborne baseball cap. what about us?’ Fortunately, the beach was a success.” “I looked at him and said ‘We fought against you, and The 69th anniversary of D-Day is Thursday, and soldiers you’re admiring my hat?’ ” said Cipolla. “And he said, from all over the country are heading back to France. Ci- ‘You must remember: You liberated us from Hitler.’ ” polla, along with John Foy, 88, of Greece, left Rochester on Monday for a weeklong tour of the beaches of Normandy. On their trip, sponsored by the Greatest Genera- tion Foundation, they will visit historic areas along the beach, speak to schoolchildren about their ex- periences, and stay with French host families.

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FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Two hundred and participate in a practice session known as Round fifty seven Soldiers started out testing for Robin the previous week where they practice the Expert Infantryman Badge hosted by 1st the various stations that they will be tested on. Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Once EIB starts, the elimination process begins and if Monday, which is almost a quarter of the number you do not pass an event, you do not go on to the next. Soldiers who would normally test for this badge. Each event has particular time qualifications tobe The unusual nature of this testing is that just met as well as higher standards than what would less than half of the 1st BCT is deployed to normally be expected if not qualifying for this badge. Afghanistan at this time. It is rare to have The EIB test starts with the Army Physical Fitness test this type of testing while the unit is gone. that consists of your regular events of push-ups, sit-ups The Bastogne Soldiers testing were joined by a few and the two-mile run, but each Soldier was required Soldiers from other units throughout the Division. to get at least 75 percent in each event per rather “Typically you don’t see a rear detachment execute than the normal 60 percent required to pass an APFT. an EIB because we are usually too undermanned,” Following the APFT, Soldiers attempt- said Master Sgt. Johnson Jeffery, brigade opera- ed the day and night land navigation cours- tions sergeant major for 1st BCT rear detachment. es where they were given two hours each to “Also testing with us we have a company from plot three of four points for both segments. 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1-61 CAV, three Sol- The next tasks at hand were the lanes that tested the diers from the NCO Academy, three from Divi- Soldiers on hand grenades, first aid, requesting medi- sion G3, 19 from 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.” cal evacuation, M249 and movement under direct fire. EIB tests Soldiers based on individual skills through The Soldiers that make it through these tasks have to rigorous training exercises and events that give complete the 12-mile foot march, and are rewarded them the opportunity to improve their proficien- with a breakfast of steak and eggs, following the ceremo- cies in leadership and mission accomplishment. ny and presentation of the Expert Infantryman Badge. Before the Soldiers actually start the testing they

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SPC BENJAMEN LEA TERRY M WHITE 1/502 HHB 2/320 ARTY DESERT STORM 101 ABN VN 71/72

SPC B. BELCHER BOBBY G STILL 2/320/ARTY ACO 1/327 1BDE VIETNAM 67-68 VIETNAM 66-67

KARL PREDMORE SGT STOLMEIER SGT A/CO 2/502 A/463RD PFAB 6768 TET WWII 1940-45

FRED EASTON II SGT L. RAMOS A 1/501ST 4-101ST PFDR 60-64 VN 159 CAB 05/2011

SHAWN LOHMIER COTTON OLINDE 1BCT 1-32 CAV SPC OEF 10-11 187 ARCT KOREA

DUSTIN CHISHOLM SFC DOC BIGELOW 3BCT 1-33 CAV C3/506/101ST OEF 10-11&12-13 VIETNAM 67-69

CPT. JIM PAGE NORMAN HANDE DIV. HISTORIAN 377 PARA INF 2002-2013 R.I.P. WW II 1943-45

EDWARD D BESON SGT JOHN BETTS SGT. COA 2BN 502 B/3/506 101ST VN GZ PH MI VIETNAM 1970

WESLEY EVENSON MSG RET 173RD CJ 66 VN 64/67

74 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 THE SCREAMING EAGLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 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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PRESIDENT PARLIAMENTARIAN Richard A. Pack Lance Ruck Phone: 941-722-1330 Phone: 915-565-9741 [email protected] [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR Jim Keeton Layne B. Jeffery Phone: 970-482-2624 Phone: 920-860-6160 [email protected] [email protected]

EXECTIVE SECRETARY and TREASURER LEGAL ADVISOR – EMERITUS Wayne St. Louis John Fatherree Phone: (931) 431-0199 Phone/Fax: 571-312-6196 Fax: (931) 431-0195 [email protected] [email protected]

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CHAPLAIN Joe Alexander Bill Libby Phone: 865-805-3506 Cell Phone: 325-793-4637 [email protected] [email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Tom Sewell Jerry Gomes Phone: 727-726-0260 Phone: 503-668-6127 [email protected] [email protected]

Screaming Eagle Foundation Officers & Trustees

PRESIDENT TRUSTEE Tom Sewell Doug Bonnot Phone: 727-726-0260 423-788-3649 [email protected] [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRUSTEE Wayne St. Louis Marv Vosburg Phone: (931) 431-0199 239-995-1651 Fax: (931) 431-0195 [email protected] [email protected] TRUSTEE LEGAL ADVISOR Rick Lencioni Layne B. Jeffery 813-909-1007 Phone: 920-860-6160 [email protected] [email protected] TRUSTEE FINANCIAL ADVISOR/RECORDING SECRETARY Ester Colwell Fred Ranck 931-648-0377 630-665-0024 [email protected] [email protected]

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