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Retired Military Police Historians… Retired MP Offi cers Offi cers Digest P.O. Box 701 Some MP “Firsts” Reunion Falls Church, VA 22046 By COL (Ret) Patrick R. Lowrey, Editor Editor-at-Fault Washington, DC COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey When future military historians attempt to September 2010 Secretary blend in-depth journalism, memoirs, and LTC (Ret) Loren Bush offi cial reports into an authentic tale of the Treasurer human spirit as part of the legacy of Military The 2010 Reunion Dates. COL (Ret) John Fitzsimons Police Corps, they will without doubt, surely Taps pause on several events in January 2010. Reserve September 29th through October LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin rd COL (Ret) George Abraham 3 (Wednesday through Sunday) on your calendar: Then, contact friends and make Production LTC (Ret) Alfred Grande group plans to attend the 2010 RMPO Reunion in Washington, DC. The Host Team Rosters COL (Ret) Frank Cohn -- co-chairs Gil Meyer and Pat Lowrey -- and Committee Leads -- John Davies (registration), Web Master COL (Ret) Michael Tarman Joel Leson (Hospitality Room), Don Salo (Tours), Steve Andrascho (Wednesday Night Photographer Welcome Reception and Saturday Banquet), LTC (Ret) James Y. Anderson, Jr Gene Cromartie (Memorial Breakfast), and Don Ryder (golf outing) -- are planning a memorable event. Your input is needed. Please return the enclosed interest questionnaire (in the self-addressed envelope) at the earliest BG Colleen L. McGuire convenience, but not later than March 31, Army Provost Marshal General 2010 in order that desired activities may be DIGEST INPUT arranged and included in the 2010 reunion News items, personal info, program of events. or donations can be sent to They will discover that the Army Chief the RMPO address above or by e-mail to of Staff appointed Brig. Gen. Colleen L. The 2010 Reunion Location. [email protected] McGuire to be the 13th Provost Marshal

General of the Army and the fi rst female to The RMPO Reunion was last held in the ROSTERS hold the position since its establishment in Nation’s Capital in 1993. During the 17 years To purchase a Roster, September 1941. And they will learn as an since, numerous members of the RMPO send a $10.00 check, added major responsibility, BG McGuire “Community” have indicated strong interest made payable to Frank Cohn at was appointed the Commanding General in returning to Washington, DC, to enjoy the 8809 Gateshead Road of the Criminal Investigation Command, extraordinary sights and wonderful national Alexandria, VA 22309 becoming the 10th Commander of the CIDC treasures located there. A large turn-out is For changes or additions [email protected] (See FUTURE HISTORIANS - Page 2) (See 35th REUNION - Page 4) Page 2 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Future Historians CIDC and then took the PMG oath and Chief of the MP Regiment.. of offi ce succeeding Brig. Gen. (Continued from Page 1) Rodney L. Johnson, who retired (see article in this newsletter). Validating since it was fi rst established as a major both contributions and challenges command in September 1971. With a of Military Police, the VCSA -- statutory ceiling of 302 Army generals, General Peter W. Chiarelli -- stated historians will surely note this is the to the assembly of MP Corps and CID fi rst time that a female MP general Command members, “You [Army MP offi cer has concurrently occupied Corps] should be incredibly proud these two high level general offi cer of all that you have accomplished on L to R: LTG David Valcourt, positions of responsibility. behalf of your Army and our Nation. TRADOC Deputy CG, You have a signifi cant and lasting MG Gregg Martin & BG David Phillips, In conjunction with the PMG impact. However, much work remains salute the colors during a appointment, a Major General to be done.” In commenting about change-of-responsiblity ceremony at of Military Police was appointed BG McGuire’s highly successful Fort Leonard Wood Nutter Field House Commanding General, United States performance during her18 month tour Army Maneuver Support Center of in Iraq, the VCSA stated publicly “I History tells the stories about people. Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood, absolutely believe Brigadier General The heroic deeds of signifi cant Missouri. The Army Chief of Staff Colleen McGuire is the right person protagonists, the movers and shakers announced Maj. Gen. David E. to lead you in the challenging days of the past and also the strivings of Quantock, will succeed Maj. Gen. ahead. She is a proven, gifted leader men and women whose lives we Gregg Martin, as Fort Leonard Wood’s - both in garrison and combat.” barely know. A common attribute of commanding general. these contemporary MP leaders is that For more than a year and half, Maj. each had enduring operational combat Gen. Dave Quantock served as CG, experience in Iraq or Afghanistan Task Force 134 in Iraq, charged with leading our “Warrior Police” – a detention of suspected insurgents. TF term coined by Maj. Gen.Quantock. 134 along with several commands was Each offi cer’s positions of signifi cant disestablished earlier in the month and (See HISTORIANS - Page 3) the colors were cased. MG Quantock will return to Missouri for his new post command assignment in a few Table of Contents months. Meanwhile, the present post Future Historians ...... Page 1 commander, Maj Gen Gregg Martin 35th Annual Reunion . . . . .Page 1 BG David E. Quantock departed for Kuwait for his new Rodney Johnston, Farewell.Page 7 assignment as Deputy CG, Coalition Timmerberg Honored . . . . .Page 8 For the eleven years that Fort Leonard Forces Land Component. Memorial Grove ...... Page 9 Wood was home to the MP Regiment Rememberance Ceremony. .Page 10 and the US Army MP School, plus In a ceremony on January 28th at Fort Marie’s Medley ...... Page 11 the hallowed ground of the Memorial Leonard Wood, Brig Gen. David Hearty Welcome ...... Page 13 Grove, that appointment marked the Phillips, USAMPS Commandant Personals ...... Page 14 fi rst time that an MP General Offi cer assumed command responsibility of 34th Annual Reunion . . . . .Page 15 was assigned Commanding General the post from Maj. Gen. Martin. In Another Fun Cruise ...... Page 18 of the post and Commander, US the transfer activities presided over by Letters to the Editor ...... Page 19 Army Maneuver Support Center of the Deputy CG, TRADOC, Lt. Gen. Refl ections on the Past . . . .Page 39 Excellence – which included the Corps Valcourt, he noted that Brig. Gen. Digest Donors ...... Page 40 of Engineers and the Chemical Corps. Phillips is the fi rst member of the MP For the Record ...... Page 42 Corps to command Fort Leonard Wood. In ceremonies on January 14th at The current Assistant Commandant, Prayers & Best Wishes . . . Page 46 Fort Belvoir, Brig. Gen. McGuire COL Wade Dennis, assumed the Taps ...... Page 48 assumed command of the US Army position of Commandant, USAMPS Memorials ...... Page 49 Page 3 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Future Historians When the suicide bomber attempted to it performed exceedingly well in press the detonator, SGT Espejo shot Vietnam, lost its “service support” (Continued) and killed him, saving the lives of his profi le and was re-designated one of the squad, two State Department offi cials Army’s “Combat Support” Branches. responsibility in a combat zone and numerous civilian bystanders. He The conditions were an opportune permitted observation and recognition, received the Silver Star. Space does one-of-a-kind period in the Army for by very senior Army leaders, of who not allow fascinating glimpses of other MPs to shed the “white hat” non- they are and what Army needed similar events. deployable perception and nurture the capabilities they represent. reputation and relevancy of the Corps to the Army leadership. Trust and When US Army chronicles are confi dence engendered by MP GOs st written for the fi rst decade of the 21 placed them in senior most positions Century, two parallel themes may as J1 of the OJCS, Deputy CGs of defi ne the history of the Military MDW and Fort Jackson, Director Police Corps. The “fi rst theme” is of ODCSPER Human Resources, the constantly changing nature and Deputy IG- HqDA, J3 (OJCS) manner of waging war and operations Operations Center Shift Director, CO other than war. The “second theme” of Community and Family Support is the adaptability of Military Police Center (CSFC), Deputy CG of leadership and the readiness of MP COL Joe Ferguson, Recruiting Command, and COs of US organizations -- brigades, battalions, Commander of Troops Military Communities in USAREUR. & BG Colleen McGuire companies, and separate commands -- An MP Major General was appointed CIDC Change of Command to execute diverse, demanding combat Chief of Army Public Affairs during and combat support missions. one of the most turbulent times of Historians, when probing the Post- the Army. In retirement, there are MP MP NCOs and enlisted MP men and Vetnam era, may delve into a range of offi cers as US Ambassadors, State women have achieved extraordinary “fi rsts.” Noteworthy is the broadened Senators, Company CEO’s, Corporate results in Iraq and Afghanistan. experience of MP offi cers in Program Directors and a host of other Numerous incidents that began as traditionally non-MP jobs. There was major responsibilities. seemingly routine encounters, found a time when less than a handful of MP small MP elements engaged in close offi cers wore the Army General Staff Each of these indelible realities may be combat with an armed enemy force. Badge (aka Liver Patch) and insignia, interesting “fi rsts” for future historians Aside from some parallels to Vietnam denoting assignment to the Pentagon to ponder. The MP Corps today enjoys Confl ict, urban combat in the Middle on the HqDA staff. As a result of a credible reputation and its critical East and especially IEDs (improvised deliberate, informal conversational role in today’s war fi ghting missions explosive devices) were extremely nominations, MP offi cers began in refl ect a new level of responsiveness violent and disorienting experiences the mid-1970’s (concurrent with and performance. The Global War on and exacted a high toll in injury and the placement of law enforcement Terrorism has clearly demonstrated the loss of life. Through tremendous in ODCPER) to “pepper” the Army need for Military Police and additional advances in communications, the General staff in branch immaterial MP general offi cers. Hopefully, the entire country is keenly aware of jobs previously “reserved” for the specialization that makes the MP the bravery, accomplishment, and combat arms. Some MP offi cers held Corps unique will bring one or two pain and loss of these casualties. The key staff positions in the Offi ce of the more MP general offi cers to help carry new breed of MP warriors like SGT Army Chief of Staff (CSA), the Vice the high responsibilities and numerous Michael Espejo who while leading CSA, the DAS (Director of Army challenges faced by this current his squad in Afghanistan on a combat Staff) and in OJCS.. Others were MP leadership. Congratulations to logistics patrol came across a road selected as Aides-de-Camp to four MG Quantock, BG McGuire, and side burning vehicle and an Afghan star fi eld commanders. Over time, MP BG Phillips in assuming their new National Policeman laying on the offi cers moved into “executive offi cer” positions of responsibility and best ground nearby. In helping the man positions for Principal members of the wishes to BG Rod Johnson in his to his feet, SGT Espejo noticed wires Army Secretariat transition to a new career. in the man’s sleeve and immediately ordered him in Pashtu to raise his hands. The MP Corps in 1968, because c Page 4 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

35th Reunion The Washington area is fi lled daily with on Saturday morning at 8:00am. A simultaneous activities and functions roll call of deceased from the past (Continued from Page 1) which coincide. The Host Team will year will be read at the breakfast along offer a wide variety of activity chosen in with appropriate remarks by a guest anticipated. The reunion events are most part from the desires expressed in speaker. being held in Crystal City (Arlington, the responses to the initial questionnaire VA) across the Potomac River from (in this Digest). Those who prefer free D. Saturday RMPO Banquet the beautiful District of Columbia, time to shop and sight-see at their own The offi cial coat and tie dinner is the our Nations’ capital. Washington, DC leisure will be accommodated. highlight of the week’s activities. The is a very popular tourist site for both evening will begin with a cash bar American and international visitors, Activities and Events. cocktail hour. Dinner will be served year round. Each year, over 15 million Please review the following after toasts. The dinner will continue visitors come to the Washington activities. On the enclosed interest with music and dancing until midnight. metropolitan area joining the 5.0 million questionnaire, circle the activity letters Following the dinner, brief remarks will who live and work in the National you are interested in participating. The affi rm location of the next year’s 1994 Capital Region. Many of Washington’s questionnaire is for planning purposes reunion site in Little Rock Arkansas museums, unlike Europe, are free. In only—with no obligation to commit to and nominations for the 2012 site. the nation’s capital, you can easily the selection. Do not send money with save money by spending your leisure your response. E. Tour Mobile. time exploring free museums, parks, The sights and sounds of the Nation’s memorials, and historic sites. Capital are best seen by varied Tour Mobile shuttle tours. There are 40 The 2010 Reunion Program. Please complete and scenic sites near or on the National Mall. The tours drop you off at a site For the fi rst time in several years, return the Questionaire of your choosing with unlimited free the Host Team is taking a slightly re-boarding when ready. Friendly different conceptual approach in narrators enlighten you with anecdotes planning the reunion. First, feedback A. Informal Welcome Reception. and facts. Choose to stop, stay long from attendees is elicited on specifi c The annual traditional “Cocktail Mixer” as you want, then re-board and ride to desires from numerous available tours provides the opportunity to renew old another historic location. Tour Mobile and activities. Based on feedback acquaintances, mingle with new friends, offers the only riding tour of Arlington from the enclosed questionaire, and arrange for an impromptu casual National Cemetery. This is the easiest the registration form (Spring Issue or semi-formal evening dinner activity way to customize a tour to permit - May 2010) will list the available at one of the many local restaurants in stops to places like the Spy Museum, choices for participation. Second, and Crystal City. Many eateries are within Georgetown, White House, Jefferson primarily because of the large number a short walk or cab ride from the hotel. Memorial and Washington Monument. of MP offi cer and warrant offi cer A list of restaurants will be provided The Vietnam Veterans Memorial or retirees (300 plus) in the DC area, an in the Welcome Packet upon arrival. the new World War II Memorial are “ala carte scenario” is being used for stops. Lunch or shopping is available at participation in the three main events: B. Dinner Boat Cruise. various city locations on the tour. the Wednesday evening (fi rst night) Two ships, the Spirit of Washington “informal welcome reception”, the and the Odyssey, provide a scenic F. Smithsonian Museum Tour. Saturday memorial breakfast, and cruise on the Potomac River with A half dozen or so large museums evening banquet. These events will be food, DJ entertainment or band, and make up the Smithsonian Complex priced separately to accommodate max cash bar. Round trip transportation on the National Mall. After Metro attendance by those who live in driving from the hotel to the waterfront dock ride to the Smithsonian Metro Stop, distance from the hotel. In addition, is included. take short walks to several of the the annual Golf Outing is planned Smithsonian’s Museums including and the, well-stocked hospitality suite C. Memorial Breakfast. the Smithsonian Institution Building will operate throughout the reunion. A solemn “memorial tribute” to (the Castle), National Museum of A modest registration fee is being deceased MP Corps members and Natural History, National Museum of considered for all hotel guests and out spouses will begin with the Memorial American History, National Museum of town attendees. Breakfast held at the Hotel beginning (See 35th REUNION - Page 5) Page 5 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

35th Reunion Underground is closely adjacent stopping at these two great attractions. to the hotel. Shopping at Tyson’s The quaint seaport town of Old Town (Continued) Galleria or Potomac Mills Outlet Mail Alexandria holds amazing historic sites requires the use of a cab or bus. Most of early Virginia. Visit Christ Church, of the American Indian, National shopping malls and sightseeing can attended by George Washington and Portrait Gallery, and National Air and be accommodated with local bus and Robert E. Lee. Later, explore the 14 Space Museum. Unlike the Museums metro rail. room Mt Vernon mansion plus the in other countries, there is no charge to grounds and outbuildings, the Ford visit the Smithsonian collections. J. Kennedy Center Show. Orientation Center and the Donald The John F. Kennedy Center for the Reynolds Museum & Education G. Air & Space Museum Tour Performing Arts opened in 1971. Center. (Dulles Airport). The Steven F. The Center produces and presents Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington an unmatched variety of theater and N. US Capitol Tour. Dulles International Airport is the musicals, dance and ballet, music (i.e., Visit the United States Capitol or the companion facility to the Museum orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, nearby Library of Congress. The on the National Mall. The building - world and folk) and multi-media Capitol is a monument and a working opened in December 2003 - provides performances for all ages. It is the offi ce building. It is one of the most space for the Smithsonian to display nation’s busiest performing arts facility recognizable symbols of representative the thousands of aviation and space and annually hosts approximately democracy in the world. artifacts that cannot be exhibited on 2,000 performances for audiences the National Mall. Some of the many totaling nearly two million. This is O. MP Corps Update. displays include the Lockheed SR-71 an opportunity for a night out at the The active duty MP Corps Leadership Blackbird, Boeing B-29 Enola Gay renown Center for the Performing Arts. will present a short briefi ng in the hotel and Space Shuttle Enterprise. Bus The show schedule for the reunion with questions and answers period on transport will be required. time frame has not yet been published the state of the MP Corps. but show descriptions will be included H. Wreath Laying. in the registration form of the next P. Holocaust Museum Tour. The Host Team is planning a special Digest. Travel by metro from the hotel to the RMPO Reunion Wreath Laying Museum. The Museum’s Permanent Ceremony at Arlington’s Tomb of K. Golf Outing. Exhibition “The Holocaust” spans the Unknowns. Visitor’s can view the Plenty of golf opportunities will be three fl oors. The Exhibition presents unforgettable “changing of the guard” available for those interested golfers. an unimaginable narrative history ceremony. A self guided walking tour with more than 900 artifacts, 70 video affords the chance to see the eternal L. Pentagon Tour. monitors, and four theaters. Most fi rst- fl ame that lights the John Kennedy Metro train departs vicinity of the time visitors spend two to three hours Gravesite. The Robert Kennedy grave hotel. Briefi ng will be provided by the to see this self -guided exhibition sight is nearby. Then, you can board PMG Offi ce followed by a guided tour containing historic fi lm footage the Tour Mobile for a narrated tour of of the Pentagon. The tour includes and eyewitness testimonies. The the Cemetery or a day of sight seeing a stop at the September 11th (9/11) exhibition is divided into three parts: in Washington. For those with other memorial. Lunch is available in the “Nazi Assault,” “Final Solution,” and plans, board a bus immediately after Pentagon cafeteria or at a metro line “Last Chapter.” The narrative begins the ceremony for a return to the hotel. eatery. A number of restaurants can be with images of death and destruction found in or near metro stations (Blue witnessed by American soldiers during I. Shopping Malls. and Yellow Line) in Rosslyn, Virginia the liberation of Nazi concentration Shop at some of Washington’s fi nest or Washington, DC. camps in 1945. retail centers, such as Georgetown, Pentagon Row Fashion Center (near M. Old Town All Day Tour Q. Self Guided Tours. hotel), Tyson’s Galleria and Potomac (Alexandria, & Mount Vernon). The public transit system of the Metro Mills Outlet Mall. Information Take a day trip through historic Old rail subway and the above ground brochures will be provided in Welcome Town Alexandria and then through Metrobus form a safe and effi cient link Packets upon arrival. Georgetown scenic countryside of Virginia to Mt from the hotel to popular Washington and Pentagon Row are accessible via Vernon, George Washington’s estate. attractions on the National mall, such the Metro train line. Crystal City Enjoy the day in the state of Virginia, (See 35th REUNION - Page 6) Page 6 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

35th reunion also services Crystal City from National rented vehicles at $10 daily. Daily (Continued from Page 5) Airport but there is no Metro rail to the room rates for attendees are $119 + tax other two airports. for both single or double room. Triple occupancy rooms and deluxe king size as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Local Travel. Bus transportation will be rooms are a bit more. Our Hospitality WW II Memorial, and the Smithsonian scheduled for sponsored activities and Suite is located on the second fl oor. Museums. Underground shopping mall functions. Special travel arrangements Hotel reservations can be made on a (Crystal City) is close by. Registration for the golf outing will be provided upon dedicated Hotel website for the RMPO packets will contain brochures, specifi c arrival. The Reunion hotel is served Reunion or by calling 888-421-1442. instructions and directions to assist you by the underground subway (Metro The website has been created to make, in making your visit a memorable one. Rail Blue Line) and extends within modify and cancel hotel reservations the “beltway” to Virginia, Maryland, online, as well as take advantage of R. Farewell Brunch (Hotel) A no and Washington, DC on the Orange, any room upgrades, amenities or other host “Farewell Brunch” is planned for Red, and Green Lines. You can take the services offered by the hotel. To access Sunday in the hotel dining room to hotel shuttle or a 15 to 18 minute walk the website, use the following link: allow groups to dine together and say to the Metro entrance. About 75% of good byes. This is the only scheduled the walk to the Metro from the hotel is https://resweb.passkey.com/ activity for Sunday. Information on under cover. Transfers from Metro rail Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_ religious places of worship will be to Metro Bus are free. Prior planning new&eventID=2223913 provided in registration packets and in enables visitors to travel to any desired the Hospitality Suite. spot in the National Capital Region. Disregard the space requesting an Specifi c local travel instructions will access code. It is not needed for RMPO S. Suggested Tour/Activity. The be provided in the registration packet use -- all rooms are at the negotiated Washington DC area has much to and in the Hospitality Suite. Taxis price. Upon completion of registration, see and do. Although many reunion are abundant but fares for travel in Hyatt will issue an “Acknowledgement guests have been assigned to this area Washington DC are based on zones. Number” to the registrant. during active duty; some museums In Virginia, taxi fares are based on and monuments are new and others meters. Regardless of mode of travel, Remember, are continuously improved. Describe perceptible differences will be noted Your Completed Questionaire Form an event, interesting sight, or special during rush and non-rush hours. is Important. activity which you would like the Host Team to consider for all guests: Regardless of your intentions to attend, please complete both sides of the Food for Thought. Reserve Hotel interest questionaire form and return it Accommodations Now to the DC Reunion Committee in the self Air Travel. Washington DC is serviced addressed envelope. Your preferences by three airports. Travel by air into will enable the Host Team to fi nalize National Airport is recommended, if the events for this increasingly popular possible, since it is actually located in Hotel Accommodations. The Hyatt annual RMPO event. Virginia and is only about ten minutes Regency of Crystal City is located travel time from the hotel. Dulles at 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway; For any questions concerning the above, International is about 29 miles away and Arlington, VA; 22202. The Hyatt please feel free to contact John Davies Baltimore-Washington International is Regency is again selected as our at 703-907-2682 or [email protected] about 36 miles away. Car rental agencies “2010 Reunion” site because of its or Don Salo at 202-254-7909 or don. service air travelers at each airport, convenience to the Nation’s Capitol, [email protected] but a car reservation should be made the Washington National Airport, and concurrent with air travel reservations proximity to local National Capitol Look forward to hearing from you because of the high demand for rental Region rail metro transportation. The and seeing you in September 2010 cars. Rental costs depend on size of the hotel accommodations have been auto. Taxis, limousines and courtesy especially negotiated. All guest rooms shuttles serve all hotels and the cab fare have hair dryers, coffee makers, clothes c from National airport to the Crystal irons, and data ports. Valet parking City is modest. Metro rail (Blue Line) is discounted for those with POV or Page 7 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 BG Rodney L. Johnson, PMG Farewell

On 3 February 2009, Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Director of the Army Staff hosted a retirement ceremony for Brig. Gen and Mrs Rodney Johnson at the Fort Belvoir Offi cers Club. Approximately 80 friends, family, and colleagues attended. BG Johnson was presented the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for his service and career long contributions to the Army over 32 plus years of service. He was promoted to BG in February 2005. LTG Huntoon remarked on Rod’s command of the 720th MP Battalion (1994), 14th MP Brigade (1998), his stewardship of USAMPS (2004) and concluded with his attributes as PMG (2006) for the past 3 ½ years coinciding with the CID Command tenure. A Secretary of the Army certifi cate was presented to Marsha Johnson recognizing her work with Army families. Both received offi cial Army retirement certifi cates. Prior to the ceremony on January 14th, Rod issued the following farewell statement:

“The tradition of service before self is best demonstrated by the Soldiers, civilians, und Family members of our Army and especially those in the Military Police Corps. Marsha and 1 have been privileged to serve alongside these, our country’s fi nest, during challenging times and we are proud of their achievements and sacrifi ces. We depart confi dent that the future of our Nation, its Army and our Soldiers is in capable hands. We have had a great ride! Thanks for your friendship and superb support.”

Brigadier General & Mrs. Rodney L. Johnson January 23, 1972 - January 14, 2010

The Johnson’s have relocated to Amarillo TX where Rod has accepted a management position with Pantex Corporation. Best wishes for future success from the RMPO “Community.”

Rod and Marsha Johnson in quiet refl ection at the MP Memorial Grove. The 35 large bronze unit plaques commemorate the distinguished years of high impact service of MPs around the world. Both refl ected on their Brigadier General participation in outdoor chapel services, memorial convocations, and Rodney L. Johnson graduation ceremonies for newly trained MPs in their “Rite of Passage.” c Page 8 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 MG Paul M. Timmerberg Honored at Fort Leonard Wood

Timmerberg and her family were the Corps as the “Force of Choice.” present.

Mark Timmerberg, Dorothy Timmerberg & MG Gregg Martin, Post CG “MG Paul Timmerberg Forensic Science Training Facility.”

On September 21, 2009, Fort Leonard The facility boasts a combination Wood dedicated the Forensic and of state-of-the-art technology, class Biometrics Training Facility in honor rooms, and crime scenes realism in of Maj Gen Paul M. Timmerberg. MG education of battlefi eld forensics and Timmerberg died in February 2008. biometrics. The conference rooms of The combination class room and crime Bronze Plaque at Entranceway varying sizes accommodate a large scene training facility is offi cially group to smaller teams. Following designated the “MG Paul Timmerberg the ceremony, guests were permitted Forensic Science Training Facility.” to see the features fi rst hand on self- As a part of the ceremony, a guided tours. commemorative bronze plaque with MG Timmerberg’s bust and bio was unveiled and the ribbon was cut by Mrs Timmerberg and BG Philips. A sign installed at the curb identifi es the facility named for him. Some of MG Timmerberg’s artifacts are in a permanent display in the facility. A display is also in the MP Museum. The bronze plaque at the door and the The ceremony honored the legacy- memorabilia display in the facility laden contributions of Maj. Gen. Paul vestibule honor his legacy of service M. Timmerberg whose efforts as US and contributions and commemorate Army CIDC Commander and senior 34 years of career accomplishments. MP offi cer in the Army empowered The interior One display is a variety LTC (Ret) Paul “Doug” Timmerberg the MP Corps to achieve its current of mementos from MG Timmerberg’s Thanking Ft Leonard Wood Leaders status in law enforcement and force career, which includes his uniform and for Bestowed honors on behalf of protection missions. BG David D. a bronze plaque. These items will Timmerberg Family. Phillips, Chief of Military Police and serve as an inspiration to hundreds Commandant, USAMPS presided of CID and MP students and honor a over the ceremony. Mrs Dorothy leader who enhanced the reputation of c Page 9 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 The Memorial Grove… Home of the MP Regiment Personifi ed

MP veterans who served at Fort membership of over 10,000 offi cers, Position.” Next will be the horse Gordon and/or Fort McClellan will warrants and enlisted. Corporate mounted dragoon to be placed in readily see that the Memorial Grove at memberships have grown and local public in proximity near the stage. Fort Leonard Wood has come a very chapters are being established at long way from its 1969 origins at Fort locations where a group of MP active Gordon in the 4th AIT Brigade area. duty and retirees are found. Both men The present majestic site gives solemn have quietly and diligently shepherded tribute to Army Military Police and the completion of the special walkway, special focus on the fallen MPs. a Kiosk and the 14’ high “MP cross pistols” at the entrance archway. Two During Regimental Week 2009, CSM life sized fi gures -- WW II MP and (Ret) Tony McGee and CSM (Ret) a life-size mounted dragoon (circa Mike True provided a tour and detailed 1776). These are consistent with our briefi ng for RMPO visiting USAMPS MP Corps history and legacy, are for the MG Timmerberg building nearing completion and installation at dedication and the 2009 Hall of Fame the Grove induction. Tony McGee is the current MPRA President. Mike True is former For fi rst time visitors, the newly New Memorial Grove President, MPRA and is now a member installed covered Kiosk provides Life Size Statue of the MPRA Board of Directors. Both locations of numerous bricks and have full time civilian jobs in addition benches containing names of MPs to their MPRA leadership positions and MP units. The names of fallen Walkway bricks can be inscribed with comrades (KIA) are identifi ed by a star names of individuals to commemorate Especially in the Year of the NCO on the walkway and benches. The fi rst service, honor a fallen comrade, or (2009) as well as prior years, both of two life size sculptures, designed glorify a group or unit. Customized leaders have been instrumental in by noted sculptor James Hall, is based granite benches along the walkway expanding the MPRA Membership on the iconic poster of the World War offer places for quiet refl ection and from a few thousand to a never before II MP with his arm raised in the “Halt can be customized. More information on how to sponsor a tree (and plaque), or a bench, or a brick is available by calling (573) 329-6772 or mpraonline.org.

WW II Combat MP Poster

COLs Mike Sullivan, Carl Sutherland , Pat Lowrey, BG Steve Curry, MG Gil Meyer & CSM True c Page 10 - Retired Military Police Offi cers -/Winter 2010 2009 Remembrance Ceremony -- MP Corps Regiment

A Special MP Corps Remembrance major Army Commands. He served as Ceremony conducted each year since the Command Sergeant Major of the 2003, begins with placing a wreath U.S. Army Maneuver Center at Fort at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Then Leonard Wood. at Arlington National Cemetery Site 55, visitors attend the memorial ceremony.

This annual remembrance pays tribute to those MP warriors who have given MG Lloyd Ramsey & COL Dave Patton the last full measure of devotion in Offering Dave Congratulations defense of our Nation. The inscription – Oct 2003 on the permanent MP Corps Monument at Site 55 says: While garrison commander of Fort Myer, Col (Ret) David Patton learned “In proud memory of those soldiers of the relationship of the fi rst WW II of the United States Army MP School to the Fort Myer’s South Military Police Corps who made Post cantonment area to Arlington CSM (Ret) Mark L. Farley the ultimate sacrifi ce in Cemetery. The site of the fi rst MP Defense of Freedom” School, established at Fort Myer’s South Post, is now part of Arlington From 2003 to 2006, he was assigned Cemetery. Available historical records as Senior Enlisted Leader for the US provided no specifi c site details. Dave Army Pacifi c Command and in 2006, and his staff historian petitioned the he was assigned to Germany as Senior Cemetery Superintendant and received Enlisted Leader for the European approval to locate the MP Memorial Command (EUCOM). Having Stone and tree at the approximate maintained formal ties to military location of the South Post main police beginning in 1977, CSM gate. In October 2003, an unveiling Farley retired in September 2009 in ceremony was conducted by MG ceremonies at Fort Leonard Wood Donald Ryder, PMG. Ceremonies after 32 years of service.. have been conducted each year since 2003. The annual event pays tribute to MP veterans of all confl icts. The MP Memorial Stone Ceremony includes Welcome Remarks and Presentation of Colors, Remarks On 9 October 2009, the Provost by Guest Speaker, Regimental Prayer Marshal General hosted the annual by Chaplain, Roll Call, Taps and MP Corps Regimental Remembrance Retirement of Colors Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery - Site 55. This special honor On 9 October 2009, the remembrance ceremony was held and the guest to fallen military police Soldiers was L to R: PMG CSM Freddie Brock, speaker was Military Police Command attended by active duty and retired BG Rod Johnson, CSM Mark Farley, MPs. Site 55 at the corner of McClellan Sergeant Major Mark L. Farley. & Sergeant of the Guard and Eisenhower Drives holds special CSM Farley spoke of soldiers with Tomb of the Unknown signifi cance to Military Police dating a knowledge coming from a base of back to World War II. experience and extensive involvement as a leader at the highest levels of c Page 11 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

October 17, 2009 October 20, 2009 Marie’s LTC (Ret) Eric Provost, on a year Heard recently from COL (Ret) Joe leave of absence from Wackenhut, is Tyo’s wife, Linda. The Tyo’s live in Medley in Iraq as Country Program Manager Dupont, WA. Joe retired in 1997 after under contract to provide former Brigade Command at Fort Lewis. law enforcement agents to Army Joe is Assistant Superintendent for combat units. Finishing his tour in Operations in one of the State’s Editor’s Note educational service districts. Linda a few months, he is looking for a “Marie’s Medley”-- contains some was a classroom teacher for many replacement. Particulars received of the many photos and vignettes that years and now facilitates an online from Eric separately: Mrs. Marie Curry has shared with the academy for the Steilacoom Schools. RMPO “Family.” These inputs offer She is enjoying the challenge. Tyo’s insights into present day service in “Potential candidates sought to assume have two married children. Son the MP Corps duringchallenging times future Country Manager positions Scott and wife are professors at the around the globe.Thanks to Marie for down the road in Afghanistan and University of Arizona. Daughter her time and efforts in maintaining the here in Iraq (i.e., my backfi ll). The Jacklyn is a surgical PA in a private “link” between the RMPO Family and high growth successful program has Tampa orthopedic practice. our active duty MPs and their families. 400+ former federal and state agents, Many families are enduring multiple embedded in Army/USMC maneuver ------separations while spouses serve units to investigative & forensic October 20, 2009 repetitive tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, expertise in the War on Terror. Date LTC (P) Steve Donaldson returned and elsewhere. for the one-year positions is within 3- from Iraq after battalion command and 6 months. Substantial compensation was promoted to Colonel on 1 October package will be discussed with serious Fort Lewis, WA. His wife, Aristea, his October 7, 2009 candidates.” two daughters, and two brothers joined Steve and I send greetings and best in the ceremony, Steve said they are wishes for a wonderful Autumn in ------a “Joint Military Family.” Aristea your part of the country. Ours was received the FORSCOM Dr. Mary short and sweet this year. Winter October 19.2009 Walker Award for her support while seems to be right around the corner Christopher Harner, grandson of Col her husband deployed to Iraq. for us in New England. The photo of Rick and Kathy Swengros turned a Steve and me is from a recent “Leaf- year old on October 10th. Rick and Peeping” adventure in the mountains Kathy attended the family celebration. -- catching the leaves at their peak Chris enjoyed his birthday and was with every color in the spectrum! We covered in cake’s blue icing in short saw a rainbow after a brief shower just passed! Just gorgeous! If you come to time. the Concord, NH area, please don’t hesitate to look us up. Curry’s B & B is always open for our friends! COL Steve Donaldson & Family

Brothers Donaldson COL Edwin F. III, USAF, Steve & Gunnery Sergeant Brian K., USMC Steve & Marie Curry Rick Swengros & Grandson (See MARIE’S MEDLEY - Page 12) Page 12 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Lipka family has lost two loved ones Marie’s Medley recently. Dan’s father, Michael Lipka, (Continued from Page 11) died at the age of 90 on 13 October, after a long illness. His Dad has courageous October 20, 2009 military service during WWII. Dan’s LTC Rob Dillon, serving in Afghanistan wife, Joanne, lost her brother-in-law, with 709th MP Bn was home in early Dave, very unexpectedly also during October for his R & R. He, wife Gail, the month of October. He was 52 years and their two young sons were iat the old.Our sincere condolences go out to beach in Wilmington, N.C. The home the entire Lipka family. Curry Family base for the 709th is Grafenwoehr,

Germany. ------December 28, 2009 October 25, 2009 Dave Quantock was promoted to We received this great photo from LTC October 19, 2009 major general on Christmas Eve, with Jesse Galvan this week of himself and COL John Garrity’s 16th MP Brigade both his Army lieutenant sons present his fellow DCO’s and their brigade in Afghanistan is doing well. His unit in Iraq. Melissa, his wife and Dave’s commander in Iraq. suffered some injuries and one death daughter were present via VTC from recently. John had three young soldiers Fort Meade. General Odierno did the at Walter Reed recovering from the honors for Dave at his promotion. wounds they received.

MG Quantock fl anked by Two Sons Army Col. John F. Garrity, Commander of Task Force Protector, congratulates Air Force Maj. Thomas Segars after L to R: LTC Paul Jones - DCO Support, c presenting him with the Defense COL John “Mack” Huey - 89th MP Meritorious Service Medal. Brigade CO, LTC Kevin Moffett - DCO Civil Military Affairs. Kneeling is LTC Jesse Galvan - DCO Pam and son, Matt, are at Fort Bragg, Operations & Intelligence. NC. Matt celebrated his 14th Birthday Mark Your this past weekend. His Dad was able to Calendars Now !! get through on the phone to talk to his November 6, 2009 son on his birthday. Also present were MP COL Jennifer Curry was promoted Washington, DC John’s parents, who have just arrived on 22 October at Fort Leonard Wood. September 29th to from Prince Edward Island, Canada to She is Chief of Staff - Army Reserve. October 3rd, 2010 spend some time with Pam and Matt. Steve did the honors for Jenn. Many of ------Jenn’s family attended the ceremony including her husband, two brothers, October 23, 2009 sister-in-law, and her mother. Just learned that the LTC (R) Dan Page 13 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 Hearty Welcome !!

Editor’s Note. The “heart” of the Retired Military Police Offi cers “Network” is the RMPO Roster. It serves two main purposes: 1) annual RMPO Reunion Invitation list, and 2) Digest Mailing list. The following “family members” have acknowledged receipt of the email and entered the “heart of the RMPO community.” Welcome to the retired MP offi cers and warrants who have registered. A brief personal update and/or a photo from each of you would be genuinely appreciated.

CWO Rick Blim MAJ Norman E. (Norm) James LTC Peter W. Stockunas Rancho Murieta, CA Dixon, MO Clemson, SC

CW4 Robert (Bob) Brauner LTC Steven J. Jarvis MAJ J. Stephen Veyera Oakland, FL Flagstaff, AZ Stafford, VA

MAJ Patricia L. (Pat) Brown LTC Darryl Johnson LTC Fred J. Villella Norfolk, VA Oak Ridge, TN Carlsbad, CA

LTC Stephen W. Burress, Jr., MAJ Francis (Frank) Johnson LTC Dennis K Wilde Temple, TX Glendale, AZ Pisgah Forest, NC

LTC Robert E. (Bob) Cannon CW4 Jack Livella Gary, TX Edgerton, KS

COL Michael Q. Chester MAJ Thomas E. Loyd, Jr San Antonio, TX Munford, AL

LTC Curt Cornell LTC Don Macleod Editor’s Note. The RMPO is interested Henderson, NV Marietta, GA in numerous other eligibles who are not yet listed in the RMPO Roster. LTC Edward R. Drury COL Terry S. Moreau Please check the RMPO Homepage Orlando, FL Williston, SC for the names in our database. For those missing, please send the name LTC James D. Hamilton COL Roy Nicholson and email address or phone number to San Antonio, TX Arab, AL the “Roster Keeper” (FCohn22309@ aol.com). About 1,700 are listed in the RMPO database. For obvious privacy LTC John J. Hendrickson MAJ Lou Ovnic reasons, only name and rank are posted Lawrenceville, GA Herndon, VA to our Homepage. CPT (Ret) Robert Herian LTC Richard H. Palmer Omaha, NE Green Valley, AZ c COL Robert Hooker LTC Mark E. Salesky Bethesda, MD Lorton, VA

MAJ Jon R. Huggins LTC Christy Samuels Stigler, OK Springfi eld, VA

LTC Frank Ingham MAJ David L. Smith Covington, GA Manassas, VA Page 14 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

BG Thomas C. Jones and wife Helga run for Florida’s Eleventh Congressional Personals reside in Wilmington, NC in Spring and District seat. He retired in 2009 as US Summer and in Germany during Fall Central Command’s (CENTCOM) and Winter. They maintain a hectic Provost Marshal. A Tampa native, he schedule of work, travel and family get enlisted in the Army in 1978, earned Editor’s Note: The “Personals” section togethers in Europe and CONUS. In an OCS commission and served for 31 as well as the entire Digest is about August 2009 after return to Germany, the years. Mike served as a Senior Policy friends and colleagues whom we’ve Jones celebrated their 20th Anniversary. Advisor (Defense, Intelligence, and served and with whom we’ve worked There travels have taken them to some Foreign Affairs) and Congressional and lived -- for much of our adult lives. very interesting places such as London, Fellow in the offi ce of US Senator Bob We have interest in hearing about each Bucharest, Luxemborg, and Dubai for Graham. The Prendergasts have two other and our families. Special efforts an International security conference children and three grandchildren. Their are made to include our widows so they and a quick tour of the seven star Burj son Robert is a Fort Stewart MP Soldier may continue to remain in touch. Each al Arab Hotel, reputed to be the most presently deployed to Afghanistan. Digest reader: we seek your help in luxurious hotel in the world. Their trip Son-in-law Caleb is with the 160th obtaining information about your MP friends, yourself and your family. to Romania gave them the opportunity Special Operations Aviation Regiment To volunteer information, please to visit the historical Bran Castle in and is deployed to Afghanistan). contact [email protected] or (703) Transylvania, home of Count Vlad 533-7207 or PO Box 701; Falls Dracul and the model for Dracula. Tom Church, VA 22046. and Helga return to Wilmington on February 6. ------CW4 (Ret) Daniel D. Murphy and wife Ceci reside in Mount Airy, Major (Ret) Jim Boling and wife Maryland. The Murphy’s celebrated Jennie reside in Richand, GA. Jim is LTC (Ret) Kenneth Friemuth and their 50th Wedding Anniversary recently working full time as Assistant Professor wife Anne reside in Ogden, UT. The with a group of 80 friends and family at of Intelligence Studies. He is standing Friemuth’s were the hosts of the very the Carriage House Inn in Emmitsburg, up a new Intelligence Studies Program nice 2000 RMPO Reunion. Ken and MD. Guy Huskerson reports that Dan near Fort Bragg at Fayetteville State Anne were visited recently by UK worked diligently for many months to University. He was able to get a four- friends Adrian and Jenni Collins. have a special surprise for Ceci on the year degree program approved and Adrian was a Royal Army exchange special day. The fi rst part of the surprise launched. Jim states he is trying to get offi cer at USAMPS in the early 1980’s was to arrive at the Inn and fi nd dozens young minds “accustomed to thinking and after retirement, he was director of guests waiting to celebrate. Then, nefarious thoughts about this dangerous of safety for British Airport Authority. once all the guests were seated, four world.” Jennie closed a daycare in The Friemuth’s visited the Collins in of Ceci’s brothers and sisters from 2007, after a March tornado damaged Sussex two years ago. At Ft McClellan, Italy, with their spouses, walked into the day care facility and their home. Ken and Adrian worked for Jim Fraser. the Inn and joined the celebration. The She remains busy with four volunteer Subsequently, both were stationed in Anniversary celebration was indeed positions in the city and county. Jim Germany where their families enjoyed special. Best wishes to the Murphy’s is able to get to Richland during long holidays together. The Friemuth’s for many more years blessed with school breaks and summers. Both enjoy their grandkids that are in the took the Collins on a 2800 mile tour local area. including Omaha to see the Friemuth’s Mark Your children, then to Yellowstone, Jackson Calendars Now !! ------Hole, and back to Utah. They spent two Washington, DC days in Yellowstone and did not see it all. Ken recently returned to work in September 29th to COL (Ret) Michael Prendergast and his same job from which he retired October 3rd, 2010 wife Naomi reside in Tampa, FL. Mike has recently declared his intentions to (See PERSONALS - Page 17) Page 15 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

th The Board of Broward County Other friends of Rick & Lori produced 34 Annual Commissioners issued a proclamation some great photography which was designating September 23 through later captured on a CD distributed RMPO Reunion September 27, 2009, as “UNITED to all who requested a copy. Nancy Fort Lauderdale, STATES ARMY MILITARY Smith, with the Hollywood Police POLICE CORPS APPRECIATION Department Crime Scene Unit, Florida - 2009 DAYS” in Broward County, Florida. volunteered her time and resources The Proclamation read, in part: along with her husband, Division Chief Gary Smith, Hollywood Fire “WHEREAS, the United Department, to take photos. Nancy The 34th Annual Reunion of the States Army Military Police Corps, and Gary set up a mini photo studio Retired Military Police Offi cer’s one the most deployed branches of on Saturday eve and took photos of (RMPO) was a wonderful gathering the armed services, has been a very each couple before the gala Banquet. of retirees and a reunion to remember. busy organization during its 67 years She also snapped numerous photos of rd th Held from September 23 to 27 , it of existence, and is indeed a “21st attendees throughout the stay. After th was a very nice celebration of the 68 Century Force on the Move” whose the reunion, all of these pictures were Anniversary of the MP Corps. Special traditions of duty and service are placed on a compact disk and mailed thanks go to the hosts, Rick and Lori unsurpassed in our armed services, to attendees after a week or so. Wistner, for a truly fi rst class event and will continue to remain fully in an exceptional vacation destination engaged into the foreseeable future; – Southern Florida. The Wistner’s and are each employed in demanding professions and volunteering to host a WHEREAS, in honor of the reunion while maintaining a heavy job United States Army Military Police workload is especially noteworthy. Corps, a gala dinner will be celebrated as part of the 34th Annual Retired The Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel and Military Police Offi cers’ Reunion being held at the Marriot Harbor Resort, located on the beautiful beach Beach Resort and Spa from September in Fort Lauderdale, was minutes from 23 through 27. The members of the Nancy & Gary Smith, the Wistner’s, downtown restaurants and shops. Corps are pleased to acknowledge Karen & Walter Schatzel Recent extensive renovations of the the attendance of New York State Hotel brought it to four star status with Senator Bill Larkin, who is a retired class fi rst amenities. United States Army Military Police Lieutenant Colonel, and thank him for The outdoor Wednesday evening “ice Extraordinary thanks also go to Ted his years of devoted service; NOW, breaker” set the tone for the week. and Mary Kanamine, and Gerald THEREFORE, Be It Proclaimed By Offi cer Artie Metzler, Hollywood and Seemal Kelly in supporting the Board hereby..” Police Department, provided an guest needs and in keeping the interesting display of World War II well appointed Hospitality Suite To assist them in planning and uniforms and artifacts for the evening. continuously operational and well executing the schedule of events and The evening’s welcome reception, supplied with drinks, snacks and other activities, Rick and Lori engaged held on the newly renovated terrace goodies throughout the stay from some great volunteers from among overlooking the beach and Atlantic Wednesday through Sunday Morning. their friends and associates in the Ocean. It was momentarily interrupted The large Suite, on the Hotel’s tenth area’s public safety community. Police with short rain fall, but the hotel staff fl oor, overlooked the Intra-Coastal Detective Walter Schatzel, Hollywood quickly moved all of the exotic and Canal and the Atlantic Ocean with Police Department, and wife Karen not so exotic drinks and famous South some very nice panoramic views. The devoted much time and effort in Florida food indoors. The remainder over size suite had plenty of seating assisting the Wistner’s in putting the of the evening was spent catching up for relaxing and chatting with friends. reunion together. Karen and Lori with friends and making new ones. Football enthusiasts were able to watch assembled the “Welcome Packets” and Some were seen taking a stroll on the college games and other programming Walter helped Rick with the annual beach or sitting next to the pool. on a large fl at screen TV in the Suite. Golf Tournament. (See 34th REUNION - Page 16) Page 16 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

34th Reunion belonged to the rich and famous. The Holiday Park. Friday evening found (Continued from Page 15) river cruise boat docked and guest several bus loads of RMPO couples at were treated to an “All You Can Eat” the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and sit-down dinner of ribs, chicken, Hotel. After dinner in one of the many and shrimp. A hilarious variety Casino restaurants, RMPO folks were show engaged some hidden talent “raking in the dough” at the slots and from RMPO singers imitating the on the gaming tables for Black Jack, Temptations and the “King of Rock Baccarat, Three-card Poker and other and Roll.” games of chance. Seemed like many experienced gaming experts were among the RMPO group?

WW II Display

Thursday was set aside for individual preferences and to enjoy the company of friends. Gerald (aka Geraldo) Kelly coordinated a special visit for David Don Greenwald & Boyd Reese Lemon and wife Maria Laura at their (aka Temptations) residence in Miami. Included were Jack (and Maryann) Kochenour, John Charlotte Sirhal Mentor, and Vern Pike. Dave is ill (see Fisherwoman Champ best wishes) and his ability to respond to conversation is limited. The visit of long time friends was extremely The annual RMPO golf tournament meaningful. was held at the Jacaranda Golf Club on Friday morning. In addition to being one of the premier courses in South Florida, our golfers received prizes for playing during the Saturday Emmet Cook (aka Elvis Presley) Banquet Pete Slusar is the perennial golf champion and challenges the golfers in 2010 in Washington, DC The drift fi shing tournament was held on Friday and Charlotte Sirhal caught the most fi sh (one) and won the tournament prize presented at the Banquet. Lots of guests went on a shopping and sightseeing trip Seemal & Geraldo Kelly to Sawgrass Mills Mall, the largest retail outlet mall and entertainment center in Florida. The mall is home to A dinner cruise was the primary Wannado City, America’s fi rst indoor activity on Thursday evening. It roll-playing theme park. Some had Dave Reed, Don Greenwald, began with a three hour fully narrated lunch in the Mall’s foliaged, open-air Doug Shannon, & Bob Taylor sight seeing cruise on the historic promenade. Several couples described Award Winning Golfers New River Millionaire’s Row where their journey on an “airboat” through dozens of beautiful homes and yachts the River of Grass in the Everglades (See 34th REUNION - Page 17) Page 17 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

34th Reunion RMPO Reunions covering the three Personals (Continued from Page 16) stages of our 34 years of existence and (Continued from Page 14) evolution of reunion planning linking it to the roster, homepage and Digest Saturday began with the annual (in eleven years of publication). several years ago. Anne remains busy Memorial Breakfast. Since 1993, each as the Executive Director of Prevent reunion has hosted a similar ceremony During the discussion, RMPO Child Abuse -- Utah. in meeting our obligation to preserve membership understood and agreed the memory of those who were part that a not-for-profi t structure may be of our rich history and heritage and required to serve the best interests of Teamwork is the fuel are no longer with us. The Fort our retired MP offi cers in the years Lauderdale ceremony was extremely to come (in terms of tax avoidance, that allows common well done with the assistance of fi nancial accounting, reunion related people to achieve local law enforcement organization’s business contracting, and AKO uncommon results. colors, honor guards, bagpipe team, communications grouping). To do bugler and chaplain. After posting so, we’ll have to establish a Board of of colors, everyone participated in a Directors and a slate of offi cers with LTC (Ret) Brian Sullivan and wife well stocked buffet breakfast. Guest assigned responsibilities. The various Betsy reside in Plymouth, MA. Brian Chaplain Rick Braswell of the Broward differences in the types of non-profi t County Sheriff’s Offi ce spoke to the organizations were outlined by Vern is one of six former special agents assembly. There was the solemn Pike. The attendees agreed to go on the whose stories are told in the aviation roll call followed by benediction and hunt for those who might be interested security documentary, “Please Remove Taps. The roll call remembered those in participating in a non-profi t “start- Your Shoes,” due out Spring/Summer retirees and retiree spouses who passed up attempt” as a member of the Board 2010. Brian’s efforts to expose away during the past year. Included in some capacity. security shortcomings at Boston’s in the memoriam were the 15 enlisted Logan International Airport, on and in MPs who made the ultimate sacrifi ce The Gala Saturday Night Dinner began the lead up to 9/11, have been covered in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following with a cocktail hour. The invocation was in the book, “Aviation Insecurity,” breakfast. Invited guest MSG (Ret) given By Ted Kanamine. Reg Fansler by Andrew Thomas. Since 9/11, he Patrick Garland autographed copies of and active duty Captain Feliciano cut has done numerous print, radio and his newly published book about MG the anniversary cake. Toasts were television media spots on aviation Harry Bandholtz. given and the banquet provided time security and has continued to support to socialize, dance, and have fun! the plaintiffs (9/11 victims’ families) Rick Wistner awarded the various in their ongoing litigation against the winners of golf and fi shing contests. aviation defendants. The movie trailer Every attendee from the moment of and webisodes are available at www. arrival to departure enjoyed a fabulous pleaseremoveyourshoesmovie.com. time. Congratulations to the Fort Lauderdale Team for an outstanding job of planning and implementation. A new standard for reunion enjoyment c was set. Monte Pickens & Peter Wojcik c In mid-morning, the annual two hour “Membership Meeting” was convened in which Pat Lowrey, Frank Cohn, Mike Tarman, Pete Slusar and Don Greenwald described to the attendees how the RMPO is informally organized. Pat Lowrey provided a short history of Page 18 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 Another Fun Cruise. . .MP Friends Enjoy

In October 2009, a group from the Retired MP Offi cer “Family” completed their fi fth cruise. The group includes Larry & Claire Brede, Larry & Carolyn Berrong, Jim & Jaye Hallihan and Paul & Peggy Sowa. Missing this year were Dave & Judy Humbert and Nick & Maggie Nicholson. Jim Hallihan reported that the group thus far has cruised Caribbean (both east and west), Alaska, Mississippi River (New Orleans and return) and New England to Nova Scotia

This years’ cruise was on the Princess Cruise Ship Emerald which departed Fort Lauderdale, FL enroute to the eastern Caribbean. The couples visited the Princess Cay, St Thomas Virgin Isles, St Maarten and the Grand Turks. Weather was great, food abundant, friendship wonderful and the “war stories” longer and more vivid.

Several more retired Military Police couples joined the adventure for the fi rst time. The new faces that joined the “hard core gang” were Ron & Judy Alton, Bob & Nancy Barrs, Mike & Pat Sullivan, Tim & Debby Schroeder and special friends, Steve & Cyd Hefner ( USAF retired -honorable MP).

From Top to Bottom: Bob & Nancy Barr, Paul & Peggy Sowa, Larry Brede, Ron & Judi Alton, Tim Schroeder, Claire Brede, Larry Berrong, Jim Hallihan, Debbie Schroeder, Mike Sullivan and Steve Hafner (Air Force & Wackenhut), Carolyn Berrong, Jaye Hallihan, Pat Sullivan and Cyd Hafner

The group attempts to cruise together every two or three years. Jim Halihan said, “We always welcome any new MP cruisers and their friends.” Kudos from the entire group go to Larry & Carolyn Berrong who planned and coordinated this year’s trip. c Page 19 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Dear COL Lowrey, I wanted to let you This memorial donation is in memory Letters To know that I now have a part-time home of COL (Ret) John Blewett, a great in the Army Residence Community leader. The Editor in San Antonio near my daughters. It was wonderful to meet Col.(Ret) LTC (Ret) Emmett Cook Guy Huskerson and his wife Betty in San Antonio, Tx Editor’s Memo. Each letter and e-mail San Antonio. In true MP fashion they September 26 to the Digest is genuinely appreciated. made me so very welcome and showed On occasion, merely for space reasons, me around San Antonio. Sorry that correspondence is edited for length. I won‘t be able to join you in Fort Special efforts are made to retain the Lauderdale but plan to attend the next fl avor of the writer’s thoughts and reunion in Washington, DC. Enclosed avoid diminishing the original intent. a contribution in loving memory of my Personal updates by any means, e-mail husband LTC (Ret) Ralph A. George. or hard copy, are sincerely sought. The Warm Regards, Natalia (aka Gloria) Digest objective: keep readers in touch George with one another. Brief complimentary notes are acknowledged and Mrs. Natalia George appreciated. Silver Spring, MD Dear Pat, I just received my RMPO September 8 Digest and I thank you for the very nice article you wrote about me. I realize ******************************* that many MPs were unhappy that I was not MP but I think we made some very Dear Col Lowrey, This donation is in good progress especially in training. I support of the Digest. We are enclosing well remember going to CONARC to separate donations in memory of Mrs discuss MP training, I did not think that Avis Fansler and Mrs Rosina Heck.. the MPs were getting enough combat Pat Lowrey Flip and Steffi type training. CONARC agreed and RMPO Digest Editor added more combat type training CWO (Ret) Andre C.R. Feher for Offi cers and EM. The MPs have Port St Lucie, FL proved themselves to be outstanding Dear Pat, Just a short note to say thank September 26 in combat. My health is very good, but you for the great Digest. Diane and my back makes it diffi cult to walk, due I both look forward to each issue. Editor’s Note. Happy Birthday to to my helicopter accident in Vietnam Enclosed contribution to help defray “Flip” Feher for turned 93 yearsyoung in March 1970 when I crushed fi ve costs of publication is submitted in on 28 December 2009. Flip has been vertebra. It is diffi cult to walk even memory of MG Paul Timmerberg. experiencing health problems in the with a walker which I must use all of Major Rozelle Weinfeld, and in honor past few years but continues to attend the time. I still do all that I wish to do of all of our deployed MPs! We regret but it takes me a lot longer to do it. I am that we will be unable to join everyone the RMPO Reunion.. Recently, Flip not complaining because I am Lucky to at the forthcoming Florida reunion and fell in his home and broke his hip. send our best regards. We are leaving He’s currently in hospital but expected be here after all I have been through. shortly for a long trip to Europe, Africa to go to a rehab facility soon. Please Pat, please note my new address in and the Middle East with friends. keep him in your prayers. this retirement community. They will The turn around time from Florida to take care of my needs as long as I am California and then departure to on the still around. Enclosed is my over due trip would be too short. Again, our check to help publish this outstanding sincere thanks all who continue make magazine. Warm Regards, Lloyd the Digest the superb publication that it is. Best regards, Hal MG (Ret) Lloyd B. Ramsey Roanoke, VA COL (Ret) Harold N. Schneeweis September 25 Novato, CA Steffi & Flip Feher (See LETTERS - Page 20) Page 20 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters great to have the Digest, even though This contribution is to support Digest (Continued from Page 19) sometimes the news saddens us. printing and mailing costs. Keep up Rick & Pat your good work. I really enjoy the Digest. Sir: enclosed is a contribution to your COL (Ret) Richard A. Pomager, JR top-notch publication. At the age of Dickson City, PA LTC (Ret) Daniel Silvea eighty seven and having been retired September 23 Houston, TX from the Army for 42 years I know September 24 few MP offi cers. Therefore, I would ******************************* be unable to enjoy attendance at ******************************* the anniversary of the Corps at Fort This contribution supports the costs of Lauderdale this year. My age allows the Digest. Thanks for all you do to The Digest arrived today and I was me to toot my horn a bit. I have served keep us all connected! surprised to once again see Anna the Military as a soldier attaining the Young’s name listed in the “Where are rank of M/Sgt, then Warrant Offi cer COL (Ret) Scott Larson they Now?. I am almost positive that CID agent and commander as a Regular Peachtree City, GA Col. Anna Young died several years Army Offi cer in three wars, WWII, September 24 ago. I hesitated to send a note before Korea and Vietnam. I have had the since I did not know her at all and I’m honor of being on the staffs of Generals not sure Rich knew her that well but Francis Kriedel (AFFC), Harley Moore I’m almost certain that Rich attended (US Army Vietnam), Ralph Butchers Our pride her funeral. I thought that someone and Carl Turner (OPMG). Another soars when else would inform you. You might General who contributed so much we hear want to check with Jim Hallihan or to the Army and the Corps, MG Paul from you records. I know she was living in the Timmerberg, was my classmate at OA- Washington, DC area at the time of her 10. Bob death. Pat Pomager

LTC (Ret) Robert A. Armstrong This contribution to support the Digest Mrs Richard (Pat) Pomager, Jr Annandale, VA is sent to thank all who supported my Dickson City, PA September 21 career and especially those who are September 23 Email praying for me in my battle with cancer. Could you please have Frank Cohn Editor’s Note. Special thanks to Pat send two of the current membership for the timely, correction feedback. Rosters to be sent to me. Thanks. Col Anna M. Young is listed in the RMPO Deceased Roster. This error CW4 (Ret) Francis R. Robinson results from a lack of coordination and Odenton, MD is now an area which will be given September 24 special oversight. The Digest certainly appreciates readers (like Pat Pomager) Enclosed is my contribution to support Editor’s Note. Robbie has been battling reviewing and acknowledging personal your effort. Great work , I enjoy the cancer since February 2006. His fi rst data contained in the Digest magazine. episode resulted in the removal of his right ear. In June 2006, he had more LTC (Ret) George R. Baldwin surgery on the right neck and side of his Winchester, VA head. Robbie received seven weeks of September 23 daily radiation. He has had “chemo” treatments every third Thursday since ******************************* February 2009. With limited feeling in his fi ngers, Robbie is unable to type This donation is in memory of Joan or use a computer. Robbie’s contact Shannon and Irene Mentor. We are information is included in the “Prayers The enclosed donation is in honor of so out of touch geographically, so it is and Best Wishes Section. my father, MAJ (Ret) G. Horace Berry Page 21 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters extra gelato on your behalf at the Blue deceased MPs. Like so many others, (Continued) Ice stand near the Trevi Fountain! What I believe Peg, your staff and you do an a guy I am! Leo outstanding job putting out the Digest. Thanks, Gerry in celebration of his 90th birthday. All COL (Ret) Leo Roppo the best, Andrea Alexandria, VA COL (Ret) Gerald Gibbons September 22 Email San Antonio,TX Mrs. Andrea Berry Kornblue September 24 Boca Raton, FL ******************************* September 25 Editor’s Note. Readers who are aware Col Lowrey, I appreciate the work of of CSM Stalter’s contact information you and your staff in getting out the are asked to provide it to the Digest Digest. It enables me to hear what Editor at [email protected]. some old military police friends are up Command Sergeant Major David W. to. It’s a pleasure to read. Thank you. Stalter served from 1963-1993 and and was Regimental Command Sergenat CW4 (Ret) Daniel D. Murphy Major prior to retirement. He is a Mount Airy, MD member of the MP Regimental MP September 24 Hall of Fame.

Andrea Kornblue & Editor’s Note. Dan and Ceci Murphy ******************************* Father Horace Berry recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a dinner for Pat, Barbara and I truly appreciate the Editor’s Note. Congratulations to over 80 friends and family members good work all of you at RMPO do for Horace Berry from the entire RMPO including some relatives from Italy. our fellow military police offi cers and “Family.” Happy Anniversary. their families. We are hoping to join you in DC in 2010. This contribution ******************************* is in memory of: Col (Ret) Glen A. Hill, Col (Ret) John “Jack” Sallee, Hi Pat, I received the Summer edition Col (Ret) Samuel A. Lewis, Col (Ret) of the Digest today, and while giving it Frank E. Payne. Thanks, Jim a quick scan was pleasantly surprised to see a reference to me in the Personals COL (Ret) James E. Riley section! I thank you for that. By the Huntsville, TX way, the letter to the editor was, much September 24 to my surprise, published! I never thought that would happen because I was taking a well-deserved pot shot Dan & Ceci Murphy – at the editor. The lady editor was most Golden Wedding Toast Mark Your gracious and showed professionalism Calendars Now !! and lots of class. The response to my Washington, DC letter from alumni was wonderful! This Pat, I enjoyed our lengthy conversation September 29th to edition of the Digest appears to be one on the phone last night. Thanks October 3rd, 2010 of the best yet published! I can’t wait for informing me about CSM Dave to read it in detail. I’ll take it with me Stalter’s question regarding my health and read it while on the plane to Bella and address. If you can provide his Italia. I leave day after tomorrow for address and phone, number I would Col. Lowrey, I think I may be late a 3 week trip to the Amalfi Coast and appreciate it. It was a good idea with my annual donation to the Digest. Tuscany. I will meet my older brother putting the remittance envelope in the Please accept this small token in in Rome for a 4 day pre-trip extension Digest. I for one just can’t remember memory of Col (Ret) Bob Walters, Col in Rome. I’m getting excited about the to send in my contribution each year. (Ret) Doug Cobb, and Col (Ret) & Mrs trip. I’ll make a special effort to eat an This donation is in memory of all (See LETTERS - Page 22) Page 22 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters Dear Pat, enclosed fi nd a few bucks Now I understand the name Dragoon. (Continued from Page 21) to help with expenses. Many thanks Enjoy the Digest. “Keep on Keeping to you and your crew. You folks do on !” Fraternally, Bert great work.. Keep it up please. P.S. Warren Rees. Thanks for all your hard We much prefer hard copy over the MAJ (Ret) Bertran F. Wallace work. V/R Bob computer screen. Thanks, JD and Nita Daytona Beach, FL September 25 MAJ (Ret) Robert D. Voss COL (Ret) James D. Smith Lilburn, GA Manchaca, TX ******************************* September 25 September 25 Enclosed is my contribution for the ******************************* Editor’s Note. J.D. joins a large group Digest in memory of my spouse COL of readers who have expressed desires Hiram E “Dan” Daniels, Thanks. Dear Pat, a note to say hello and send to receive the Digest in hard copy. For Mrs Verlys Daniels a contribution for the Digest. I enjoy those who prefer an electronic version, Winter Haven, FL reading it but know only a few names the two most recent two issues are September 25 now mentioned. I entered service posted to our homepage for review and downloading of special interest items.. September 1940 and retired September 1971. So there aren’t many left that ******************************* were around during my service. The Digest Can’t Spell Chrys and I celebrated our 65th year S CCESS This contribution is for support of the anniversary 22 September 2009. Both Digest printing and mailing costs. Please Without U of us still have good health but Chrys keep the RMPO Digest in circulation to is confi ned to a wheelchair because of insure our brotherhood of MP Offi cers a balance problem. Keep up the good & family remains intact through out I want to support of the Digest printing work. Ardel our retirement years. Thank you Pat. and mailing costs with this contribution. Rufus You perform a real service -- though LTC (Ret) Wilburn Ardel Clifton I know fewer and fewer members. Signal Mountain, TN MAJ (Ret) Rufus V. Cosby Thanks, Al September 24 Sierra Vista, AZ September 25 COL (Ret) Albert F. Simpson Midway, AL ******************************* September 25

I want to support of the Digest printing Editor’s Note. The Digest would very and mailing costs with this contribution. much like to hear from our World War I enjoy the Digest! Alice II and Korea Confl ict veterans so that their long time friends and colleagues Mrs. Alice C. Duruz can stay in communication. Photos are Manitowoc, WI especially desired. US Capitol - Washington, DC September 25 ******************************* ******************************* This contribution is for support of the Dear Pat, enclosed is my contribution Digest costs. Keep up the good work! Dear Pat: How are you? Hope all is for the Digest in memory of my spouse well with you and family. Yesterday LTC Wade Dupuis. Thanks for all you LTC (Ret) Wayne B. Nicoll was the second year of the loss of do. Natalie Andover, NH my wife. Enjoy the Digest and your September 25 articles. I am fi ghting “menopause” by Mrs. Natalie Dupuis taking on female hormones to attack Grovetown, GA my enlarged prostate cancer. Wow!! September 25 Page 23 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters at Fort Leonard Wood honoring MG Pat: by all accounts and comments (Continued) Paul Timmerberg. It was a masterful the 2009 RMPO Reunion was a huge event giving perfect recognition to the success. It was unfortunate that more fi nest man I ever worked for! We leave did not attend. I personally look forward Enclosed is my contribution for the for California Wednesday to celebrate to the 2010 reunion in Washington, DC. Digest . Keep up the good work. the life of one of Betty’s relatives, plus As you know I was lucky to win at the visit her remaining Aunt who recently Hard Rock Casino and was privileged COL (Ret) Harold R. Brizee fell and broke her back. Also, we will to donate some of my winnings to Boise, ID be coming to the DC area in mid to late RMPO in support the Digest. I ask September 26 October. I’m including a check to help the donation be accepted in memory you continue with your great effort for of ”All our fallen classmates and ******************************* all of us. As ever, Guy wives from MPOC #7”. Unfortunately there are too many to list, however, I Dear Col.Lowrey, enclosed is my COL (Ret) Guy M. Huskerson, Jr especially would like to honor my very contribution for the Digest in memory San Antonio, TX good friend and peer LTC (Ret) John of my spouse Paige Bandy. September 28 D. Wilder and Mrs Irene Mentor who I hope it helps with the Digest. recently passed away. Thank you for all Sincerely, Carl ******************************* you do for RMPO, it really has brought the MP family closer together that ever CW3 (Ret) Carl A. Bandy Pat, Sue and I had a wonderful time at before. If I can be of any assistance Peoria, AZ our fi rst retired MP reunion. Everything please do not hesitate to call on me. September 26 was so expertly planned and carried out. Tom Rick and Laurie Wistner did a fantastic job. I am hoping that more people in LTC (Ret) M. Thomas Fairris the 1970’s + year groups will partake Tucker, GA of this event in future years. Thanks September 29 Again, Charlie

COL (Ret) Charles Borchini I want to support of the Digest printing Kissimmee, FL and mailing costs with this contribution. We (Lois and I) spend our winters in September 28 Florida.

MAJ (Ret) Dwaine E. Nickeson Old Saybrook, CT September 26 Tom & Patsy Farris

******************************* I would like to thank Rick and Lori This regards the Digest piece entitled Wistner for allowing me to participate “Where are They Now?” Mark Salesky in the 34th RMPO reunion. Walter and and I served together at Fort Ord and Charlie & Sue Borchini I were thrilled to be a part of this event Fort McClellan. Enclosed are his email and will remember all of the wonderful address and home phone number. people we met in the course of a few I want to support of the Digest printing days. Congratulations to all of you for LTC (Ret) Roy A. Nyquist, and mailing costs with this contribution your accomplishments and your years Valrico, FL I enjoy the Digest very much. Keep up of service. September 27 Email the good work. Karen Schatzel ******************************* LTC (Ret) Art Mosley Davie, Florida Huntsville, TX September 28 Web Entry Pat, Betty and I enjoyed the celebration September 28 (See LETTERS - Page 24) Page 24 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters for his input regarding this truly heroic at the USDB will have his address. (Continued from Page 23) member of the Corps. Will send some COL Ish Burks is in the Louisville, KY prayers down range for this most recent area.. and deserving inductee to the MP Hall Enclosed is my contribution to support of Fame. Best regards to you and others COL (Ret) Gregory Lowe the costs for the Digest. I am not able who make the Digest what it is. Ray. Cecelia, KY to read small print. I have Macular September 29 Email Degeneration, which limits my vision. CW5 (Ret) Ray Kangas Thank you, Moxee, WA September 29 MAJ (Ret) George M. Adams Las Cruces, NM ******************************* September 28 Enclosed is my contribution for the ******************************* Digest in memory of Irene Mentor and Elvira Bell. The 2009 Reunion was Hi Pat, I fi nally decided its time to superb. Vern quit full time work and will be retiring 30 September. My new home e-mail COL (Ret) Verner N. Pike A small token to help with the costs of address will be barrybill38@yahoo. Pinehurst, NC publishing a great Digest. Keep Up com September 29 The Good Work!

COL (Ret) Barry B. Billings CWO (Ret) Charles A. McNichols Elizabethtown, KY Middleburg, FL September 28 Email September 30

Editor’s Note. Barry (CPP) is retiring ******************************* from Humana, Inc. as the Director, Humana Global Security. Best wishes Enclosed is my contribution for the to Barry and Joan for good health and Digest in memory of my husband LTC long life in retirement. (Ret) G. Bill MacFarland, Jr. Renny & Vern Pike Mrs Kazuko Y. MacFarland Mark Your Pembroke, ME Enclosed is my contribution for the September 30 Calendars Now !! Digest in memory of COL Jonathan Washington, DC “Shocky” Van Horn and COL Robert ******************************* September 29th to “Bob” Walters. rd, October 3 2010 Hi Pat, quick update. Recently, I rode LTC (Ret) Kenneth P Lord my motorcycle to Omaha again to Williamsport, TN watch the grandkids while youngest Colonel Lowrey, enclosed is a September 29 daughter completed her education. contribution to help “pay the freight” While there I fell, hurt my knee, and for the excellent publication you keep ******************************* had to fl y back. home. I’m healed and providing. It means a great deal for will fl y to Omaha this Friday to ride a rather isolated old soldier to be able Frank, good to have seen you in Fort back before snow comes. I neglected to keep track of the locations as well Lauderdale. Thanks for all that you to mention that Anne fell last March on as the comings and goings of so many do with the Roster. COL Anna Young an uneven sidewalk walking to church Military Police Offi cers who were such passed away about 6 or 7 years ago. I (as she says, “not even drinking!”) after a big part of his life for so many years. was her XO in the 504th MP Battalion. leaving our vehicle before I went to I do not know MSG (Ret) Nicky Bacon COL Marvin Nickels is retired and park. Approaching the church, I saw but I thank COL (Ret) Mike Sullivan living in Leavenworth, KS. The guys her on the ground. As I neared, she said Page 25 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters providing a wonderful service with this Pat, great work on the Digest. Please (Continued from Page 26) great publication. Thanks, Stan accept this donation in memory of two great soldiers and mentors. MG Paul MAJ (Ret) Stan Spadoni Timmerberg and COL Anna M. Young. to me, “Don’t try to pick me up; it really Rolla, MO Greg hurts.” She got up on own and went to October 1 Mass. Later, we were joined at home COL (Ret) Gregory Lowe by a friend for dinner. Anne could not ******************************* Cecilia, KY pick up a glass so we went to the ER. October 1 Long story short, she broke both wrists Enclosed is my contribution for the and an elbow. I got pretty good at Digest in memory of Mrs Carolyn styling hair (“Mr. Kenneth”), cooking, State. You folks do great work. feeding, bathing, etc. She’s fi ne now; Congratulations and thanks. Denny but still does therapy at home. Anne and I wish all of you and your ladies COL (Ret) Dennis J. O’Malley well. Ken Gainesville,VA October 1 LTC (Ret) Kenneth Friemuth Ogden, UT Success Enclosed is my contribution for the September 30 Email is a journey, Digest in memory of Irene Mentor, wife Not a of COL (Ret) John Mentor. Thanks, Editor’s Note. Ken resumed work on destination. Charles & Lois. October 12 in his previous position managing plant protection (security, COL (Ret) Charles Shuttleworth fi re dept, emergency response) for two Enclosed is my contribution to support Sierra Vista, AZ large rocket plants 100 miles apart. the costs for the Digest. Do you have October 1 From home, Ken has a 50-mile drive have info on LTC (Ret) Parker Maury? to either plant. Ken accepted a two Thanks, Bob ******************************* year contract with a 32 hour week and a four day weekend every other week. COL (Ret) Robert W. Shohan Pat, Keep up the good work. I In” temporary retirement,” Ken was Honolulu, HI appreciate all your efforts. Regards, involved with teaching, swimming, and October 1 Terry volunteer work. ******************************* LTC (Ret) Terris C. Lewis Madison, AL Enclosed is my contribution to the October 1 Digest in memory of COL Leonard Lopez. *******************************

COL (Ret) Louis O. “Jeff” Giuffrida My contribution is to support the Claremont, CA printing and mailing costs of the Digest. October 1 Good job!!

******************************* LTC (Ret) Donald J. Landrum Willis, TX Ken Friemuth & “Ole Blue” Enclosed is my contribution in support October 1 of the Digest in memory of COL Eugene J. Murdock and MAJ George ******************************* Pat, I would like to continue to receive A (Gus) Moore. the RMPO Digest in the mail. I Enclosed is my contribution for the commend everyone that’s involved CWO (Ret) William A. Stanfi ll Digest in memory of my husband Jim with the Digest for your outstanding San Antonio, TX work. Please know that you are September 30 (See LETTERS - Page 26) Page 26 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters through that Tom Robert’s picture was trench; RVN 67, 68, 71-72 and CS Gas (Continued from Page 25) placed under my written comments by from Oxford 1962. Unfortunately there mistake. I appreciate the thought and are a lot of clinical trials but no treatment wanted to let you know. Give Tom found. My attempt is to discover any (LTC James H. Fine, Retired). Sorry credit, he looks pretty good at this similar maladies. Knowing of others to report Jim died on July 5th, 2009. time of “Season”. Hope all are well. with this experience could be helpful. Thank you Tobe Give our regards to your lovely wife. Thanks Again, Fred God Bless, Tom Elliott Mrs.Tobe Fine LTC (Ret) Fred Villela Tucson, AZ COL (Ret) Thomas L. Elliot Carlsbad, CA October 1 Roswell, GA October 2 Email October 1 Email ******************************* Editor’s Note. Fred can be reached via email at [email protected] Pat, a follow up to my commitment to you in Florida. Great event (i.e., Fort ******************************* Lauderdale Reunion). Thanks for all you do for us. Bill Pat, thanks for keeping us all connected I have been remiss in not contributing LTC (Ret) William J. Larkin, Jr in the past. We will make all attempts Senator, NY State to attend future events. The MP Corps Cornwall On Hudson, NY Peggy & Tom Elliot has been the basis for my success and October 1 without that background I would have Editor’s Note. Genuine apologies never made it as Director of Prisons Editor’s Note. Bill was pleased to to Tom Elliot for our error which for the State of Colorado. Thank you so receive a letter from the United States had Tom Roberts’ photo associated much for what you do. Jerry Postal Service (USPS) confi rming with Tom’s (Elliott) note. In October their intent to reissue the Purple Heart 2009, Tom Elliott was admitted to the LTC (Ret) Gerald M. Gasko stamp as postal rates change. Bill was hospital with an undisclosed illness. Colorado Springs, CO the prime mover in getting the stamp His recovery continues and he was October 4 issued initially. Senator Larkin had released on February 4th. . Friends contacted the Postal Service requesting stay in touch with Tom and review that the Purple Heart stamp be issued his progress on his Internet Caring Mark Your as a “forever stamp” to avoid the Bridge site as follows: http://www. Calendars Now !! diffi culties that arise when postal rates caringbridge.org/visit/tomelliott. Best Washington, DC are increased. wishes to Tom for complete recovery. September 29th to rd, ******************************* October 3 2010

Pat, thanks. I wish I could make it to DC next year. It is especially great to This contribution is to help in keeping hear about our colleagues. MPs have the RMPO Digest coming. Thanks always been a close family. Could I ask a favor? My lungs are scarred and CW4 (Ret) F. W. Burkman diagnosed as Idiopathic Pulmonary San Antonio, TX Fibrosis, meaning - Doctors don’t know. October 5 Senator Bill Larkin & Patricia Causes may include; Radiation, Agent Orange, gases, etc., not asbestos and Editor’s Note. With sincere not COPD. We are seeking data about condolences to Burkman family, the Dear Pat, the digest was a great piece any similar lung issues from people Digest sadly reports the death of CW4 of hard work; give my thanks to all who may have been exposed at: 1956 (See LETTERS - Page 27) who are involved. I noticed as I went Nevada Test Site Nuke test in open (Following Picture Pages) Centerfold Page 1 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

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Marriott’s Harbor Beach Resort and Spa

Photos by LTC (Ret) James “Jim” Y. Anderson Jr. RMPO Photographer

Karen Schatzel & Lori Wistner Marriott Swimming Pool welcome Maryann Kochenour to Ft Lauderdale Centerfold Page 2 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

the Around . . . Reunion

Set-up on the Terrace with Caribbean music Ted & Mary Kanamine; Flip & Steffi Feher; Velva Slusar; Reg Fansler; Marilyn Gray

Charles & Susan Borchini, Curtis Earp

Everett Perrin, Don Greenwald, Ron Berry Bill & Patricia Larkin; (son of Horace), Ted Kanamine Pete and Velva Slusar

Lady Lucille Cruise Boat s to 0 o 9 Ph e er or ag Ov ol ep lC om ona H iti PO d M Ad R On

Boarding on hold - Tom and Renate Anderson; Dewitt & Liz Hudson; Joyce Boyd; Dorothy MacDonnell; Jerry & Gene & Joyce Cromartie; Reese Boyd; Curtis Earp Marsha Wellman; Frank Johnson

Maryann & Jack Kochenour; Tom Fairris Jungle Queen Indian Village Emmet and Maureen Cook All you can eat dinner Centerfold Page 3 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

Memorial Breakfast Opening ceremony color guard

The breakfast buffet begins

Bagpipe contingent from local law enforcement

Dorothy MacDonnell, Jean Spaulding, Joyce and Rich Sackett Peg Lowrey

Chaplain Rick Braswell Paula and Frank Cohn Everett and Jackie Perrin provided inspirational remarks

1st Row: Mo Gan, Jackie Perrin, Harriette Gan, -Emmet & Maureen Cook; Fely & Peter Grande; Mary & Ted Kanamine Marie & Frank Johnson; Peter & Yangki Wojcik 2nd Row: Ev Perrin and Doug Shannon Centerfold Page 4 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

Monte and Lana Pickens Steffi & Flip Feher; John Dubois Pete and Velva Slusar

LTC Isaac Johnson, Gene Cromartie, & CPT Feliciano Marsha Wellman, Seemal Kelly, Maryann Kochenour, Shirley Jackson, Linda Fernald

Gene Cromartie; Rich & Joyce Sackett

Seven members - MPOC #7 (1966-67) & spouses

Don Greenwald and wife, Darla Elliot NY Senator Bill & Patricia Larkin; Lou & Al Green Centerfold Page 5 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

Peter & Fely Grande Bagpipe Contingent, Andrea Kornblue & father, Local law enforcement Horace Berry (90 years young)

Tom & Patsy Fairris; Mary & Dick Wilson -Emmet & Maureen Cook; Fely & Peter Grande; Marie & Frank Johnson; Peter & Yangki Wojcik

Carroll & Marty Dunn Mike & Joyce Tarman 2011 Reunion Hosts Posting of Colors Police Honor Guard of Broward County

0 ver 9 tos O r Pho Colo ge onal epa dditi Hom A MPO OnR Natalie & Dave Reed

Al & Claire Grande Centerfold Page 6 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

Seemal & Gerald Kelly; Wanda & Ted Duzenski

Peg Lowrey, Brenda Lowe, Renate Anderson, Charlotte Sirhal, Gladys Nicholas

Over 90 Additio nalColo On r Photos Dancing to Music of the 50s & 60s RMPO H omepage

John Liddle

Dick Spaulding, Jim Anderson & Don Greenwald

World War !! Display

Everett Perrin, Frank Cohn, Don Greenwald, Al Green, Vern Pike The Castaways - Music of the 50s and 60s Centerfold Page 7 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

Gerald Lazzaro, Jim Anderson, Fishing Event -- Flamingo Seminole Hard Rock Casino Charlotte Sirhal & Charles Borchini

Gene & Joyce Cromartie; Reese &Joyce Boyd; Dewitt & Elizabeth Hudson

MPOC #7 (1966-67) – Ted Duzenski, Tom Fairris, Vern Pike, John Mentor, Jerry Jackson, Jack Kochenour, Jim Anderson

Linda & Bob Taylor with daughter

Highlight of the evening Hilarious Variety Revue Show Singing to the “YMCA” Tom & Dorothy MacDonnell; Pat & Peg Lowrey Centerfold Page 8 - 34th Annual Retired MP Offi cers Reunion - Ft Lauderdale

Elizabeth & Dewitt Hudson

Bill & Patricia Larkin; Betty & Patrick Garland; Wanda & Ted Duzenski; Jack & Maryann Kochenour

Reg Fansler & Doug Shannon RMPO Business meeting

Charlie Heck & Horace Berry Renate & Jim Anderson

Dick & Mary Wilson

Seemal & Gerald Kelly; Wanda & Ted Duzenski

os ot e h ag ep orP m ol o C H Dave Foley, Vern Pike & John Mentor re O MP Mo R n O Frank & Marie Johnson Page 27 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters and other things. In May, Judy received Peggy at the Fort Lauderdale Reunion. (Continued from Page 26) an all clear on her cancer so we are We always enjoy the reunions and very pleased. I have not seen my old seeing old friends. We received the friend COL (Ret) Harris Emmons. He “envelope” within the Digest and I am F. W. Burkman, Retired Army CID has slowed down on his travels and I enclosing our annual gift to keep the Special Agent. Chief Burkman passed miss him. Good luck and God Bless, Digest going in memory of BG David away 25 January 2010 at the age of 89. Thank you. Dave and Judy Stem and COL (Ret) Warren Rees. He was an avid golfer and endowed Marty and I are looking forward to member of the Army Lodge 1105. He Mr. David Wilson seeing you in DC in 2010. We would is survived by his wife of 70 years Brook, IN appreciate any ideas you might have Vera Burkman, 2 married daughters; September 26 in helping us plan the 2011 Reunion. married son; four grandchildren and Keep up the great work, seven great grandchildren. He is Carroll and Marty preceded in death by son John. LTC (Ret) Carroll W. Dunn ******************************* Little Rock, AR October 8 My contribution is in support of the Digest. Thank you for the great effort Editor’s Note. Carroll and Marty and remarkable results you achieve. are preparing to host the 2011 RMPO Reunion in Little Rock, Arkansas. MAJ (Ret) Daniel J King Pat, loved the latest Digest and look Alexandria,VA forward to each issue. Please accept ******************************* October 5 the enclosed contribution to help keep it coming. Barry Pat, thank you for your personal time and effort you put into our Digest. It COL (Ret) Barry B. Billings gets better with every issue. Elizabethtown, KY October 5 COL (Ret) James T. Roberts Savannah, GA ******************************* October 8

My contribution is to support the Digest printing and mailing costs. Keep up the Every obstacle is a great work! stepping stone to success Thanks for keeping me on the mailing COL (Ret) Peter Hoffman list and for the excellent editions of the Plano, TX RMPO Digest. Best Regards, R W. October 6 Chave My contribution is in support of the ******************************* Digest printing and mailing costs. Keep CWO (Ret) Reid W. Chave up the good work. Mount Pleasant, SC I really enjoy the newsletter. Thanks October 5 for all the work. B J LTC (Ret) Nicholas E. Pishon Contoocook, NH ****************************** Mrs. Betty Alexander October 9 Austin, TX Just had our 25th Division MP Company October 7 ******************************* reunion in Charleston, SC, with about 130 attendees, hosted by Pete Fritts and ******************************* Dear Pat, Helen and I were looking Company. Judy and I are doing great. forward to seeing you and Peggy in Have been very busy with the business Dear Pat, It was great seeing you and (See LETTERS - Page 28) Page 28 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters forgotten. Carolyn the MP Corps included tours in Korea, (Continued from Page 27) Europe and Vietnam. In the late 1960’s Mrs. William J. Cornelius at the height of the Vietnam Confl ict, Art Harrison, AR was assigned the Offi ce of Personnel near by Fort Lauderdale this year. October 9 Operations where he managed the However, due to health problems, career assignments of combat arms we were unable to attend. We are NCOs. He was a formidable, daily hand looking forward to reading about the ball player winning several singles and reunion in the Digest. Thank you for doubles tournaments in the Pentagon the information you sent on the honors Athletic Center. The Friedman’s retired given to MG Paul Timmerberg at in Alexandria, Virginia and later moved USAMPS. Paul was an outstanding, to Enterprise, Alabama. Art acquired a dedicated MP Offi cer for whom we personal golf cart and golfed daily. He will always be proud. He was a close was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and FDR Memorial - Washington, DC friend and I recall the many times Paul, the Washington Redskins. Art and Judy you and I played those heated handball were original members of the “MP games at Fort Gordon and later, in the Cruisers” traveling to the Caribbean, Hi, Pat, Here’s a new name for the Pentagon Athletic Center. The photo Greece, Turkey, Hawaii, Tahiti and roster. Jeff Huesing, was an MP of General Kreidel supplied by CSM elsewhere. Captain in Mannheim at same time as Donald Devaney in the Winter 2009 we. He lives nearby and is interested issue brought back fond memories ****************************** in getting the Digest and info on the of Japan. Upon completion of my RMPO. His wife, Ann, is a good friend Dear Col. Lowrey, enclosed is my tour in Korea as a First Lieutenant in to Steffi Feher and me. The Huesing’s contribution to the Digest. I have been 1954, I was assigned to serve as BG live in Jensen Beach, FL. Jeff is full a fi nancial advisor (CFP) for the past Kreidel’s Aide-de-Camp when he was time employed and Ann works for him, 24 years in the Philadelphia area. We Provost Marshal, AFFE/8th Army also. Nice couple,. Mary started our own brokerage fi rm in 1989 Headquarters, Camp Zama, Japan. It’s and were bought out by two banks. I hard to realize that it was that long ago. Mrs Ted (Mary) Kanamine am now part of Millennium Wealth Our best to Peg and you. Regards, Jim Port Saint Lucie, FL Mgmt Advisors which is owned by & Helen October 11 Email Harleysville National Bank. We are in the process of being bought again COL (Ret) A. J. Harageones ******************************* by First Niagara Bank. Thank you for Oldsmar, FL all your work in keeping us informed. October 9 Dear Pat, the enclosed donation is in Sincerely, Vince memory of Col (Ret) James R. (Dick) Editor’s Note. Jim was the fi rst Taylor. The Corps has today lost one of LTC (Ret) Vincent C. Gorman “Provost Marshal Colonel” to lead the our fi nest. Judy and I have known Dick Media, PA ODCSPER Law Enforcement Division and Mary for over 50 years and he will October 13 (1974 to 1976) after the demise of the be missed, not only by us, but by those Offi ce of the Provost Marshal General many who knew him. “Rest in Peace (OPMG). He was followed in turn by Dick” Art Friedman COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey and who was followed by COL (Ret) Thomas COL (Ret) Arthur M. Friedman MacDonnell. Enterprise, AL October 12 ******************************* Editor’s Note. Sadly, Art Friedman Pat, I want to support the printing passed away November 27, 2009.while Vince Gorman and mailing of the Digest with this hospitalized in Enterprise, Alabama. memorial donation. Please accept Art’s wife, Judy, preceded him in death this in honor of William J. Cornelius 18 days earlier on November 9, 2009. Dear Pat, recently received the summer (CWO, Retired) who is gone but not Art Friedman’s 30 years of service in 2009 edition of the RMPO Digest and, Page 29 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters Kornwestheim, Germany (1969). outstanding Fort Lauderdale Reunion. (Continued) CSM Larum was the Battalion SGM It was well organized, well run, very and I served as 1SG, Company B, patriotic and just downright fun. The 395th Battalion. Both of these Military hotel was wonderful. The events were as always, enjoyed it greatly. When the Police Offi cers were highly respected great. The boat cruise and golf were postman delivers it, I stop whatever by the Non Commissioned Offi cers terrifi c and the city and beach were I’m doing, sit down, and read it in its in the Corps and are highly missed in delights to visit. Those who did not entirety before resuming my chores. the Retired NCO Community. Thanks attend really missed out on a super It struck me that publishing the Digest to you and the staff for such a great reunion. Enclosed Digest contribution must be a genuine labor of love for you, publication. Sincerely, Dick Burch. is in memory of LTC Joseph Mitchell. your “Team” and the many contributors, LTC Mitchell was the PM Operations like Marie Curry, who keep all the rest MSG (Ret) Richard Burch Offi cer at Fort Benning (early 1960’s) of we retirees connected to our Corps. Riverdale, GA when I worked for him. He was a real Its publication and distribution are no October 14 professional and a major infl uence on doubt demanding and time consuming my career. The Digest continues to but also costly. Those who make it ******************************* be wonderful thanks to you and Staff possible, I’m sure, contribute not only whose talents and hard work provide us their talents but considerable treasure This contribution in support of the this great publication. We are indebted to you for keeping the retired Military as well. Thank you for your continued Digest is in memory of MG (Ret) Police family together. Regards, Dave service to the United States Army Paul Timmerberg and BG (Ret) David Military Police Corps. Best wishes, Stem. LTC (Ret.) David B. Reed, III Chuck MG (Ret) Peter T. Berry Leonardtown, MD October 15 COL (Ret) Charles F. Hurbut Ozark, AL Prince George, VA October 14 October 13 *******************************

This contribution in support of the Digest is in memory of Mrs Irene Mentor. Keep up your good work. See you in Washington, DC in September 2010. Colonel Lowrey, enclosed is a Kennedy Center - Washington, DC contribution to the Digest from CSM LTC (Ret) John A. Kochenour (Ret) Gordon Larum and myself Lansing, KS in memory of MG (Ret) Paul M. October 14 Today my wife and I today toured Timmerberg and Colonel (Ret) the Vietnam Center at Texas Tech Alvin O. Hall, Jr. CSM Larum and University. Very impressive, to say the I served together in Germany and least. They have the largest collection have continued to stay in touch. We of materials pertaining to the Vietnam try to keep each other up to date War, with the exception of the federal on news about the MP Corps. The government. The center welcomes other evening we were discussing the ANY and ALL materials, regardless Retired MP Offi cers Digest and how of the signifi cance that the donor we enjoyed reading it and keeping up may think. They want books, maps, with Military Police Offi cers who we Jack & MaryAnn Kochenour photographs, color slides, movies, fl ags, served with in the Corps. CSM Larum insignia, patches, unit newspapers, was Colonel (then) Timmerberg’s 89th awards citations, etc. For example, the MP Group SGM in Vietnam (1971). Dear Pat, I wish to thank Rick and NEVIN WILLIAMS COLLECTION LTC (then) Al Hall commanded the Lori Wistner, Ted and Mary Kanamine, includes over 300 books on the Vietnam 395th MP Battalion at Wilkin Barracks, and Gerald and Seemal Kelly for the (See LETTERS - Page 30) Page 30 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters genuinely look forward to your tour (Continued from Page 29) completion and return to CONUS for the next challenge. Again, our genuine congratulations to Melissa and you!! War, CD’s of my photographs of both We shall stay in touch. Best wishes... tours, a report of combat actions of and stay safe. Pat Lowrey” the 18th MP Bde during TET 68, etc. They have an oral history project and ******************************* a virtual archive can be accessed via the internet with no charge. Please go Hi All, time to renew my annual tithe to www.vietnam.ttu.edu and check all LTC Isaac O. Johnson to the Digest so am sending along some of this out. “Fodder for the Presses.” I really enjoy the news in each edition and though I COL (Ret) Nevin R. Williams do not know most of the individuals Cary, NC memtioned, it is nice to know the MP October 15 Corps has been recognized. Incidently, I noticed in the last Digest’s “Where are Editor’s Note. Additional information They Now,” you are still looking for provided by Nevin can be found in “For Major Sam Engleman. I notifi ed Frank Thanks Pat for your message (see the Record.” on at least two previous occasions that I Editor’s Note) First, thanks for all had seen notice of Sam’s demise in the you have and continue to do for our Retired Military Offi cers Magazine. ******************************* Regiment! Second, God knows he Perhaps those other MP Offi cers could has watched over me and still shakes be accounted for by asking help from Dear Editor, enclosed is a local his head, he had to work overtime to the orbit section of the retired Offi cers newspaper article that I feel is very keep me out of trouble, but thankfully, Digest. Regards to all, Mac important. Thanks, Faceta J. Johnson he blessed me with Great Soldiers and Leaders who underwrote my mistakes, LTC (Ret) Francis MacDonald, Jr. Mrs Isaac D. Johnson and allowed me to succeed...hopefully Augusta, GA Miramar, FL over the years I have paid back that October 17 October 15 favor. I am truly grateful that I will be given the opportunity to serve a Editor’s Note. Thanks to Mac for calling Editor’s Note. Extracted from The few more years and make our Army attention to Major Sam Engleman’s Western Gazette. LTC Isaac O Johnson and Regiment just a little bit better. death. His name will be placed in the in July 2009, assumed command of the Warrior Police! Dave RETURN WITH Deceased MP Offi cers Roster. US Army Recruiting Battalion Miami. HONOR! His previous assignment was with the ******************************* 18th Abn Corps PMO, Multi-National DAVID E. QUANTOCK Corps, Iraq. Isaac is the fi rst African BG (P), USA Pat, this contribution is in memory of American to command the Battalion CG, Task Force 134 COL Walt Ferguson and COL Jack which encompasses South Florida, October 16 Email Hackett. Thanks for a great Digest. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Sal A native of Richmond, VA, he was Editor’s Note. MG Quantock was commissioned through ROTC in 1991 promoted to Major General on BG (Ret) Salvatore P. Chidichimo with a BS Degree from Norfolk State Christmas Eve in Iraq in the presence Clermont, FL University, He holds an MPA from of his two sons, also serving in the October 17 Central Michigan University. Isaac military. The note to MG Quantock and Faceta are proud parents of three read: “All of us are extremely proud ******************************* teenaged children. RMPO is pleased and pleased with your selection to to have Isaac as a guest at the Fort Major General. The feedback has Pat, your thanks are most welcome. Lauderdale Reunion and genuinely been extraordinary. You are the You folks are owed so much for what appreciates the support rendered to the right man at the right time to carry you do for us and the Corps. I still have Reunion Host Team. our Regiment to newer heights. We issues but can deal with them. Dee is Page 31 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters for my scribbling - - damn near blind! I want to support the costs of the (Continued) Digest with this contribution. Great Dr. Thomas E. Davis work - you have my strongest support. COL (Ret) USA hobbled with tendonitis and a possible Monroe Twp, NJ MAJ (Ret) Owen H. Saiki knee replacement. Ah! The joys of October 20 Killeen, TX aging. We look forward to DC in 2010. October 21 d COL (Ret) Denny O’Malley Every obstacle is a ******************************* Gainesville, VA stepping stone I would like to thank the RMPO for October 17 Email to success allowing me to attend the Memorial ******************************* Breakfast, at Fort Lauderdale, and to sell copies of my book, “A Forgotten Merry Christmas and a successful, Enclosed is my check for the purchase Soldier.” The memorial was well done prosperous, healthy, happy new year of two RMPO Rosters. One roster is and I had an opportunity to talk with for COL (Ret) Terry Moreau and one 2010 to the RMPO and their ladies. several people from my past!! It was for me. His personal data has been Mary and I went on a very nice cruise also nice to hear that some folks read provided recently. The remainder goes from NY City to Nova Scotia, other the articles I submit to “Military Police- to those who publish the Digest. I ports of Canada and the East Coast, The Professional Bulletin.” Regards to appreciate all you fellows do for us on returning on October 10th. Will see you all, Pat Garland, a day to day basis. Regards, Bob in early 2010. God Bless. Ted and MSG (Ret) Patrick V. Garland Mary MAJ (Ret) William R. (Bob) Dixon Sun City Center, FL Barnwell, SC October 25 Web Entry BG (Ret) Theodore S. Kanamine October 21 Port Saint Lucie, FL October 19 Editor’s Note. The RMPO Digest is genuinely appreciative of all encouraging feedback and fi nancial support. For purchase of Rosters, the RMPO Registrar (COL Frank Cohn) asks that checks be made payable to Frank and mailed to the address found on the fi rst page of this newsletter. Patrick Garland (Center) ******************************* Korean War Memorial - Washington, DC Editor’s Note. Pat is a renown historian Dear Pat, I want to thank you and your of MP Corps history. He submitted team for the Digest and all the other this photo of his 1971 promotion at the things you do. Jackie’s health keeps This donation is a little to help offset us close to home but we feel in touch Military Police School. He wondered if costs to publish the Journal. (Digest), because of the wonderful information any Digest reader might know the name Thanks, Bob we receive. We enjoy every word and of the offi cer doing the honors. picture. With our donation this year, COL (Ret) Robert W. MacDonald Jackie and I would like to remember: ******************************* Surprise, AZ BG Dave Stem, Rose Chesney and October 19 MG Paul Timmerberg. Best Regards, Pat, meant to write to you sooner but Jack I have been getting through some hard ******************************* times. After we left Fort Lauderdale BG (Ret) Caleb J. Archer for the drive home, we spent a week Enclosed is my contribution to the Oak Ridge, TN in the Palm Coast Resort south of Digest support. Great job guys! Sorry October 20 (See LETTERS - Page 32) Page 32 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters We would like to help support the lives! Also I wanted to provide a short (Continued from Page 31) Digest. Thank you for keeping us update on my current status. Sue and I informed. We continue to enjoy the relocated to NC from Northern Virginia best of two worlds, our North Carolina last year. I continue to be employed by Jacksonville. While there I had a home in the summer and our Florida SAIC doing homeland security work sudden drop in my blood pressure and home in the winter. We feel blessed. in support of DHS and FEMA. Thank fell to the fl oor. I had a severe shock Bill England you and the RMPO Digest staff for to my knees and could hardly walk. I all you do to keep our retired Military was still able to drive home and after LTC (Ret) William England Police Offi cer Community connected. being on crutches for a while I am Scaly Mountain, NC Best Regards. Bill able to move around smoothly with a October 29 cane. But more to follow later about COL (Ret) William E. Flanigan Reunions and what we have to look for ******************************* Hidden Lake, NC in the future. Regards, November 1 Pat, Hope all is going well. Seymour LTC (Ret) Peter Slusar sends his best. Enclosed contribution Hampton, VA in memory of COL (Ret) James “Dick” October 26 Email Taylor and Irene Mentor. Joyce sends her best to Peg and you both. Aloha ******************************* COL (Ret) Albert Ackerman This contribution is in support of the Sarasota, FL Digest costs. Thanks for your efforts October 30 My husband, CW4 (Ret) Robert Meier with the Digest! went into cardiac arrest on October 30th while attending a banquet. LTC (Ret) Michael Rauer Resuscitation was successful. He Alexandria, VA was hospitalized for nine days and is October 27 currently undergoing rehabilitation to re-establish his ability to walk. He now has a pacemaker and defi brillator, Every job is luckily his mind was not affected. He a self portrait of the is expected to be released from rehab person who did it. Rosslyn Skyline - Virginia within the next two weeks.

Mrs Vera Meier Pat, keep up the good work! It’s great Hi Pat, please accept this memorial Tucson, AZ to read about what’s happening in our donation in memory of MAJ (Ret) November 4 Phone Call Corps and get the perspectives of its George A. (Gus) Moore who was listed current leaders. I also enjoy hearing as passing in the Summer 2009 edition Editor’s Note. Best wishes to Bob for a about all the retirees and their spouses. of the RMPO Digest. Gus became a complete recovery. Looking forward to I retired from the Pennsylvania mentor to me during my fi rst active the next tome from Bob. Department of Corrections last year duty assignment in 1969-70 at the as the Superintendent of the State Correction Division, USAMPS, Fort ******************************* Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh Gordon, GA. He was a valued instructor and now concentrate on «Retiree Stuff». for the ramped up 95C, Correctional Hello Col Lowrey, the work you and I’ve enclosed a modest contribution, Specialist Program, Irreverent, quick- the staff of RMPO Digest is truly and a check to Frank Cohn for an witted, never at a loss for words and outstanding. I had the pleasure of being updated Roster. Take care, Joel always with a story or joke to tell at the the MP Offi cer 06 Assignment Offi cer lunchtime card games; these where his for three years and know most of your COL (Ret) Joel Dickson trademarks. We’ll always remember his staff. I also had the pleasure of working Evans City, PA contributions to the Corps and fondly for you (HqDA Law Enforcement October 28 appreciate the way he touched our Division). The Digest is refl ective of Page 33 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters another surgery yesterday afternoon. Gus Moore. Regards to all. (Continued) He has had some digestive issues since Ken & Anne the last back surgery. Wanted to make you aware that Tom Elliott has been in LTC (Ret) Kenneth C Freimuth the type service each of you brought the hospital and has been very ill. He Ogden, UT to the MP Corps over many years. is making slow progress. His caring November 7 Please consider this small contribution bridge site is: www.caringbridge.org/ as a token of my appreciation for your visit/tomelliott. Carolyn efforts. For support of printing cost of the Digest. Mrs Larry (Carolyn) Berrong Monroe, GA LTC (Ret) Harry B. Johnson November 21 Email Washington, DC November 9 Editor’s Note. Special thanks to Carolyn for the input on our “Family” members. The Caring Bridge web Hotel site contains a journal of Tom’s daily Dear Pat, I thoroughly enjoyed your Reservations prognosis and treatment. The Digest is editorial, “Warrior Spirit” in the Now!! pleased to report that Tom was released Summer 2009 Issue. Thank you. Washington, DC Enclosed is a small donation for the th from the hospital on 4 February. September 29 to Digest in memory of Phil (COL Philip October 3rd, 2010 Suess) and also those who lost there lives at Fort Hood. What a tragedy! Regards to all, Best wishes Flora This memorial donation is sent in memory of all of my fellow MP’s who Mrs Flora M. Suess died during the 1968 Tet offensive. Houston, TX November 11 Tom Malotke VP, 716th MP Bn Reunion Assoc. ******************************* South Lyon, MI November 11 FBI Headquarters Washington, DC A heavy assult has begun on Veterans/ Retirees benefi ts to pay for other Editor’s Note. Tom is Vice President programs our President wants, such as and an original founder of the “716th MP the healthcare for all, at our expense! Battalion Vietnam Reunion Committee, Please change my address in the Roster We need to marshal every resource to Inc.” If you served with the 716th in and mailing address for the Retired prevent the loss of our entitlement by Vietnam and are not yet a member of Military Police Offi cers Digest to law, Tricare for life, NOW. Enclosed the Association, please contact Tom at the following effective immediately: is a communication for your review. [email protected] . Thank You for your assistance Let’s save our benefi ts by joining together. Bill ******************************* CWO (Ret) Albert F. Kaan Cheswick, PA MAJ (Ret) Billy B. Pinkerton Pat, I’m sending a group picture of our November 11 Email Augusta, GA Cruise we took in October to the Eastern November 11 Caribbean - we really had a good time. ******************************* Nick and Maggie Nicholson and Dave ******************************* and Judy Humbert had planned to go Dear Pat and Peggy, hope all is well. but did not make it. Nick had more My new/old job is great! Good to be Pat, please accept this donation in back surgery and Judy has undergone back in the saddle. Please accept our memory of Fouad Aide. Fouad was radiation and chemo for a lesion on her donation to the Digest in memory unique and we will never see anyone right vocal cord. They are pleased with of: CWO Sam Scheer, CWO Don the progress Judy has made. Nick had Slayman, Col Tom O‘Malley, and MAJ (See LETTERS - Page 34) Page 34 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters This contribution is in support of the two bedroom, two bath comfortable (Continued from Page 33) costs of the Digest. I appreciate the cottage with abundant amenities. Digest, especially since I spent so much Guy begins his day at 4:00 am at the of my career in non--MP assignments. Randolph AFB Gym. At 6:00 am, he like him again. He was also a great Tony accompanies Betty to the ARC’s 18,000 asset to the nation. He and I traveled square foot Wellness/Fitness Center for to Jordon to assess Jordanian police LTC (Ret) John A (Tony) Wening a concurrent workout on treadmills and training and equipment needs. By the Jefferson City, MO weight machines. Guy says the state- end of the trip, the Jordanian police November 18 of-the-art facilities and equipment would have given him command of are matched nowhere else and are a precinct in downtown Amman. He ******************************* the “frosting on the ARC cake.” We won both hearts and minds and had a are proud of the ARC’s outstanding lot of fun doing it. Dave Dear Pat, enclosed is a donation facilities and services and we call this to the RMPO Digest in memory of our ARC Land Cruise that goes on COL (Ret) David G Epstein Avis Fansler. Avis was always very forever.” San Diego, CA kind to me - as she was to everyone. November 15 Also enclosed is a copy of The Army Residence community’s Fall newsletter “Espirit” featuring our Guy and Betty Huskerson. I missed this year’s reunion as my daughter, Jean Anne Booth of Austin, TX, was participating in the inaugural Augusta, Ga Half –Iron Man. This was her fi rst race following breast cancer surgery and radiation in February and we were thrilled with rd Several years ago, I sent in a photo of her 3 place fi nish. She also fi nished rd the 40th MP Battalion Offi cers - 1950- 3 in the Half-Iron Man in Nevada in 1952. It was noted in the Digest (Page 7 October 2008. Go Girl! Thank you for RMPO Digest, Summer 2005, Volume your continuing super work with the IX, Issue II) to be printed at a later date. Digest. It never happened to my knowledge. Fondly, Joan Hall At the time the photo was taken, I ARC, Where Many RMPO Reside was Battalion Sergeant Major. Just Mrs Joan Hall wondering what happened? Elmer San Antonio TX November 25 The enclosed donation is in memory CWO (Ret) Elmer C. Miller of COL (Ret) Tom O’Malley. Thanks, Columbus, GA Editor’s Note. The full page article Chuck November 18 entitled “…Heaven on Earth” is a profi le of Guy and Betty Huskerson’s COL (Ret) Charles H Cogwell Editor’s Note. The Digest is indebted daily activities. For “fi ve days a San Marcos, TX to Elmer for continued input of week, you can set your clock by the November 26 information from the Fort Benning area Huskersons” when they are not on and for fi nancial support over the years. the road accumulating 40,000 miles ******************************* The original cover note accompanying annually. Betty is pleased to share the the 1951/52 40th Battalion photo was camaraderie of a community with retiree Pat and gang: thanks to you and others found on fi le. Unfortunately, Elmer’s friends in an “endless Vacation.” Every who make the RMPO Digest such a photo wasmis-fi led and could not be day is replete with an active social life, great newsletter! I had another knee located among the several hundred wellness and fi tness, excellent dining operation last Spring while in Florida hard copy prints submitted to the Digest options (which Guy says, “…boggles but since then, Anick and I are staying over the past 11 years. my mind.”) The Huskerson’s love their busy after a Panama cruise and a month Page 35 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters friends and to see more of our beautiful and one of our battalion Sgts (boyhood (Continued) country, spending a combined total of friends) although in different, but 4-5 months away from home. Please sometimes adjacent divisions (3rd & accept my donation in remembrance 36th ) managed a get-together in our long visit in France. We will spend of three offi cers who went out of their battalion area ---then only a casual but Christmas in Virginia with our kids and way to assist and guide me in my early now a memorable encounter with him! then down to Marcos Island, Florida career: Colonels Glen Hill, Eddie Nix, Shortly after this meeting from our before the snow gets too deep in and Bob Yowell. Regards, Walt Battalion, ‘Commando” Kelly (fi rst Michigan. Enclosed is my contribution name forgotten) was also awarded the to the Digest in memory of LTC (Ret) COL (Ret) Walter A. Shumway CMH! Ed David Bertocci. Merry Christmas and Hiawassee, GA best wishes, Great work, thanks, Dave December 2 COL (Ret) Edward R. Lewitz Elsah, IL COL (Ret) David J Poel December 5 Grand Haven, MI November 25 Editor’s Note. Congratulations to Ed for his WWII serviceas a member ******************************* of the “greatest generation.” Captain Monika Stoy is President of Outpost Dear Pat, 2009 has been a busy year for Europe for the Society of the 3rd ID.In the Shumways as I fi nish my two year Mid-January, Monika went to France tenure as President of our local chapter to continue her focus on establishing of the Military Offi cers Association MOAA Chairman Gen Neal more commemorative plaques in cities (MOAA). We are a border chapter & Walt Shumay of France and Germany, and to speak encompassing two counties in north at a number of ceremonies honoring Georgia and two counties in western American units in connection with North Carolina. This year we won Dear Pat, an article in the Summer the Colmar Pocket battles. Over 20 the award for the highest percentage 2009 RMPO Digest sparked two commemorative plaques have been increase of new members at the annual vivid fl ashbacks. First -”Operation dedicated, most honoring the Rock Georgia MOAA state convention, Dragoon”. On 15 August 1944, as of the Marne (3rd Infantry)and also and won the 2009 Five Star Chapter a 1st Lt, Infantry, S-2, 143rd Infantry honoring the 28th and 36th Infantry of Excellence Award at the MOAA Regiment, 36th Division, I was in the Divisions (Ed Lewitz’s WW II unit). Ed National Convention in San Diego 4th wave (LCVP), landing on the beach noted the Medal of Honor winner from Oct. 24th. This award was presented by near San Raphael, Southern France. his battalion. Charles ”Commando” General Neal, Chairman of the Board The 3rd Inf antry Division beaches Kelly joined the Army from Pittsburgh, of MOAA (see photo). In Addition I and (then) Major Lloyd Ramsey’s PA in May 1942. By September 13, recently took on duties as a member of Battalion were some distance to our 1943 he was serving as a Corporal in the Board of Directors for the Institute left. Our Regiment had wet feet, but Company L, 143rd Infantry Regiment, of Continuing Learning (ICL) at Young comparatively light casualties, and 36th Infantry Division. After voluntarily Harris College, our local college. ICL a fairly rapid advance toward the participating in several patrols, near has approximately 500 members and is Rhone Valley. This in contrast to my Altavilla, Italy, he helped to defend an affi liated with the Elderhostel Institute experience on 9 September 1943 ammunition storehouse against attack by network and is devoted to providing with the 36th Division amphibious German forces. In brief, he voluntarily lifelong learning for adults. Nancy has invasion of Italy, east of Salerno, which stayed behind in the storehouse holding been busy as editor of our monthly took a week of heavy fi ghting, high the German attackers at bay until the MOAA chapter newsletter, member casualties, and timely reinforcements American soldiers were evacuated. of her Red Hat group, and making me to secure the beach head. Second--” For these actions, he was awarded look good in my volunteer projects. Sgt Audie Murphy.” In the early part the Congressional Medal of Honor on We continue to enjoy traveling in of the Italian Campaign, and before the February 18, 1944 and became the fi rst our motor home to visit family and actual award of the CMH, Sgt Murphy (See LETTERS - Page 36) Page 36 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters been very well. I’m going blind. I the great work you and the team do (Continued from Page 35) Hope you can read this note. Marjorie to provide the Digest, the website, and the reunions. My contribution Mrs Allen Walworth to the RMPO is in memory of Maj American in the European Theatre to Hephzibah, GA Fouad Aide, Col Chauncy Crenshaw, be awarded the Medal of Honor. December 17 Col Herb Langendorf, LTC Charlie Johnson, CWO Terry Quisenberry, ******************************* Col Jack Hill, Col John Hodges and Mrs K.T. Moore. We will return from Germany on 6 February to our NC Pat, Betty and I wish you, those who home. Best Holiday wishes to you and work so hard for us, and certainly Peggy WR Tom your family the best of Christmas and New Year. Enclosed check is to help BG (Ret) Thomas C Jones you continue the great service you Wilmington, NC provide to keep us all “tied together.” Colonel Lowrey, Merry Christmas to December 21 As promised, I am sending you you and your family! Thanks for the pictures of our trip to Maryland for Digest! Enclosed is a little donation in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of memory of those MP’s living and “gone CW4 (Ret) Dan and Ceci Murphy (see on” who served their country! Judy “Personals”). We stopped enroute for a lengthy luncheon with Col (Ret) Dick Ms Judith Sauls and Treva Rein and Jan Beese. Dick Spout Spring, VA was Chief of Staff at USACIDC when December 18 I was Deputy Commander. And, you know Jan and her most important role ******************************* at that time! They are doing super and CSM Armour & BG Jones – more “young at heart” each time we Many thanks to each offi cer who MP Anniversary Celebration see them! Guy volunteers time and effort to the publication of the RMPO Digest. You COL (Ret) Guy M. Huskerson, Jr. do a wonderful job and I for one will This contribution is in support of the San Antonio, TX never forget you. Since the passing costs of the Digest. Just catching up! of my beloved Rosina, I am trying to December 11 Thanks, Joe fi ll the terrible void with volunteer work. In October, I became a staff LTC (RET) Joseph T Polanski volunteer at the huge Armed Forces Wilmington, NC Military Museum in Largo. I extend December 23 a welcome to all our members if they should be in the Tampa area either on business or vacation. Best wishes. . ******************************* Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Charlie, Pat, I am a bit late getting greetings sent to those precious friends. In past years Memorial Bridge - Washington, DC MAJ (Ret) Charles A. Heck I have sent the proverbial Christmas Largo, FL newsy type letter. This is the fi rst year December 19 when I did not get such an item mailed. Pat, enclosed is something for the I have done a lot of procrastinating Digest in memory of my husband, LTC ******************************* to the point where I will be sending (Ret) Allen C. Walworth. I have two Christmas greetings on Valentine’s grandsons in service. I’m sorry I have Dear Pat, enclosed is my check in Day. For the past 2 weeks or so I have been late in sending you money for the support of the RMPO activities. My been undergoing tests to see that I am Newsletter before now, but I haven’t contribution is in recognition of in good health and stay that way. Our Page 37 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters V devices. Among his numerous for the winter. The motor home points (Continued) accomplishments was having major out the gate, however, in anticipation of impact on bringing the Fort Ord spring. George Stockade under control in 1969 when two children, two grandchildren living there were major disturbances and over COL (RET) George Kaine nearby in Folsom will be here for 500 prisoners at the facilities designed Harrisonburg, VA Christmas dinner. The adults parceled for 250. Dave and his wife Emily December 28 out the various dishes making it easier reside in Columbus, GA. Wanted to for Carole who is taking it easy this mention also that my dear wife Joan ******************************* year. I appreciate hearing from you. had a fall after Thanksgiving and broke May this be a most happy time for you her left arm. It is healing nicely, but Dear Pat & Peggy, Natalia George’s and yours. Warmest regards, Paul she is really looking forward to getting daughter invited us to a brunch at her out of the cast in another month. Hope home in Austin. Thought I would share MAJ (Ret) W. Paul Haubner Santa was good to you. Happy New this picture of the two of us with my Lincoln, CA Year! Don “Christmas Tree” hat on! Natalia loves December 24 Email it here, as do we!! The happiest of new LTC (Ret) Donald R. Richards Years to you and yours. As ever, Guy Fairfax, VA December 26 Email COL (Ret) Guy M. Huskerson San Antonio,TX ******************************* December 29

Hi Pat, This donation is made in memory of our dear friends, Art and Judy Friedman. Hope you and Peggy I am trying to locate two former MP are well with all the best in 2010! Jean offi cers that I served with during my & Dick fi rst assignment as an MP Offi cer at Fort McClellan, AL. Their names are COL (Ret) Richard Spaulding LTC (Ret) Timothy P Spain and COL Exeter, NH (Ret) Ronald E. Jones and I do not fi nd December 27 Natalia George & Guy Huskerson them listed on the roster. Do you know the status of each offi cer or know how I might locate them? Thank you for Mark Your Hi Pat, hope all is going well. Happy your assistance, Calendars Now!! New Year to you and Peggy. Enclosed Washington, DC check is in memory of Judy Friedman, LTC (Ret) Sam Davis Art Friedman, Charles Johnson, Eli September 29th to Brigham, UT Gardner. Joyce sends her best to you rd, December 25 Email October 3 2010 both. Aloha, Al

Editor’s Note. Readers with knowledge COL (RET) Albert A. Ackerman of COL (Ret) Jones and LTC (Ret) Greetings and Happy New Year, Pat. Sarasota, FL Spain are asked to send the info to Sam Enclosed is a memorial gift honoring December 28 [email protected], with copy to two MPOC 3 classmates, Col Arthur the RMPO Registrar (Frank Cohn) at Friedman and LTC Charles (Chuck) ******************************* [email protected]. Johnson. and. MAJ Fouad Aide who was longtime allied student liaison Col Lowrey; enclosed is a donation to ******************************* offi cer for USAMPS and one of our keep the Digest going. I enjoy it and very earliest participants in the Vietnam look forward to getting it. A while Pat, please add LTC (Ret) David Confl ict. Freddie Kay and I have back I recall seeing a list of MP offi cers Patterson to the mailing list for the returned to our Shenandoah Valley nest whose whereabouts are unknown. I Digest. Dave has several medals with (See LETTERS - Page 38) Page 38 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Letters as a waitress or better yet, at Hooters! Dear Pat, a very happy new year to you (Continued from Page 37) There was a group of veterans who and the entire RMPO Digest staff, who gathered each day at the nearby beach work so hard to inform, educate and park to tell stories and imbibe in entertain us. I hope 2010 will be a year am sure that by now someone has told beverage consumption. They defi nitely fi lled with good health, high spirits and you that Col. John Hale Pierson died need some beauty in that group and I prosperity for all of you. It’s been a some 2 or 3 years ago. John and I were expect I would be welcomed with open tough winter for most of us, especially commissioned together from Loyola arms! We are meeting great success in those with inadequate shelter and those University ROTC on the same day. the Reconstruction Campaign and the whose budgets are stretched thin by We were in Nam together in 1968--69, battle damage is insignifi cant. The next high home heating costs. Let’s hope mostly in Nha Trang. Sincerely, Larry battle is scheduled for March 11. That that we see a revived economy this will be the next fi nishing touch done in year. Also, let also hope that 2010 is LTC (Ret) Larry C. Santana Jr the offi ce under local anesthesia. And a safe year for all Americans and that Cherry Hill, NJ then one more to go in May. Guess that eve’ry misguided attempt to attack December 30 Email is why they just had to show me the or harm us is foiled by the men and operating room this time. Enough of women who work hard every day to the professional development already. ensure our security. May only the best Thank you for your continued prayers, come to you and yours in the following support, care and contact. You are the year. Warm Regards, Chuck best that happened in my life in 2009. God bless you. Always your Tough COL (Ret) Charles F. Hurlbut and Smiling Soldier, Rose Prince George, VA January 13 COL (Ret) Rose Miller Chantilly, VA ******************************* Thank you for adding me to the January 3 Email RMPO Roster. I’m enclosing my Pat, I learned in this morning’s phone number and email address. I ewspaper, of an article written by look forward to getting the Retired MP Special Forces offi cer Major Jim Offi cers Digest.. David Gant. The piece is titled “One Tribe at a Time.” Apparently this paper LTC (Ret) David Patterson has been circulated widely within the Columbus, GA Army, the Pentagon and Congress, and January 1 Email General McChrystal has distributed it to all commanders in Afghanistan. I ******************************* assume it must be of high value. I look Rose Miller -- R&R in Key West forward to reading this paper. For more Happy New Year Family and Friends, details, readers may google “One Tribe the R&R in Key West was fabulous. Gentlemen, sorry it’s been so long at a Time” and obtain several good Although the Staff Weather Offi cer between contributions; the enclosed is sources, gave me a bit of concern when he in memory of all those who have gone predicted the results of Hurricane Ida, ahead to “recon the route.” Well, I COL (Ret) Leo J, Roppo our collective positive vibes worked am still “retired,” working fulltime in Alexandria, VA and the storm had little effect on my the shadow of the Fort Bragg fl agpole January 17 Email plans. I enjoyed the beautiful beaches, at Fayetteville State University. (See sunsets, music, food, laughter, quiet Personals). I’m enclosing Eli Gardner’s ******************************* time, spa treatments. Photo attached obit from the Columbus (GA) paper - of your Soldier in her battle position. good man. Out, here, j— Dear Pat, I have been very remiss in I truly wanted to stay a second week. sending my donation to help with the So - I highly recommend it and do plan MAJ (Ret) James “Jim” Boling fi ne job you a;; do with the Digest. I to return again soon. Perhaps I may Richland, GA would like the enclosed check to be retire there and work at Sloppy Joe’s January 12 dedicated to the memory of four very Page 39 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 Letters Refl ections on for sure that as the 16th MP Group (Continued from Page 38) Commander in Viet Nam and as his Operations Offi cer at 6th Army, my the Past leadership style was surely infl uenced special friends: MG Paul Timmerberg, by him. Col John Hodges, LTC Edward Gilmore and Mrs Katie Moore. Thanks By COL (Ret) Dale Price While I may not have seen what you and all others for the support I was right in front of my eyes earlier received last summer when Sally had I cannot close with out adding my Dear Pat: I can’t tell you how much I her heart surgery. The latest reports is thanks to Colonel Tom MacDonnell enjoy the Digest. Nostalgia of course, she is doing well. Sincerely, Bill in this forum read by many who know but it recently provided me something him. He knew that when I came into so much more. I was, of course, sad COL (Ret) William E. Gregerson his offi ce in the Pentagon (late 1970’s) to read of the passing of some of the Newport News, VA for a little informal chat each morning offi cers I considered mentors but there January 28 it was for more than a cup of coffee was something more which really and the weather report. While we had bothered me. When I read that Colonel ******************************* coffee and he smoked that little cigar Zane Kortum had been ill, I suddenly I would off handedly mention a few knew it was, silly me. I commanded C Dear COL Lowrey: thank you so much ongoing actions and give him my Company, 720th MP Battalion for him for keeping the Digest going. I look initial ideas on them. He would then in Viet Nam during the period which forward to hearing about the very fi ne often chuckle and give me chapter included the 1968 Tet Offensive. I people I worked with between 1957 and verse history, doctrine and policy called him and thanked him for and 1978. Keep up the good work. related to it. If it was a force structure being the Battalion Commander issue he would go down to the base and who asked me for my professional CW3 (Ret) Sydney C. Holt test me, e.g what is the base element of opinions concerning confi guration Marietta, OK MP unit structure, and work up from and employment of APCs (Armored February 3 there. He didn’t kick me out and tell Personnel Carriers) in MP roles and me to do my own research and work. trusted me enough to let me lead ******************************* He didn’t give me the answer, he gave in implementing them at a highly me benefi t of his extensive knowledge I want to tell all of you how much I turbulent time. He did much for me and experience to put me on track to appreciated the phone calls, cards, and I told him I appreciated it. I only work out the answer while saving me emails, prayers and good thoughts. wish I had been wise and introspective a lot of “dead end” time and saving They helped me to heal. We very enough to have done the same thing for himself a lot of “get the heck out of much enjoyed the great photo coverage Colonel Bob Kriwanek and Colonel here” time working and reworking the (RMPO Homepage) of the Florida Frank Payne (both deceased). reunion and hopefully look forward to same action. Tom, thank you. Now I feel so much better. joining you in D.C. this fall, Sally As PM, XVIII Abn Corps, Bob sat his Operations Offi cer down, that Mrs William E. (Sally) Gregerson would be me, at a fi eld table every Newport News, VA day on fi eld exercises and walked me c February 3 through how functions such as EPW operations worked from point of capture to organization and operation of theater camps. I didn’t realize how much that mentoring was worth until I got to be PM, 8th Infantry Division (Mech). The same for Frank Payne whom I think of more in terms of his offi cership and integrity. I don’t want to tell war stories which will cause you c to kill a lot of trees to print but I know Page 40 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

COL (Ret) Charles P. Borchini CWO (Ret) Louise M. Head Digest Kissimmee, FL Blythe, GA Donors Mrs Doris M. Brandenburg MAJ (Ret) Charles A. Heck Elloree, SC Largo, FL Genuine thanks to all Digest donors COL (Ret) Harold Brizee COL (Ret) Peter D. Hoffman who provide fi nancial support for Boise, ID Plano, TX Digest reproduction and mailing. CW4 (Ret) Samuel G. Bruce CW3 (Ret) Sydney C. Holt Marietta, OK The Digest Can’t Spell Midlothian, VA S CCESS CWO (Ret) Reid W. Chave COL (Ret) David W. Humbert Pinehurst, NC Without U Mount Pleasant, SC LTC (Ret) Wilburn A. Clifton COL (Ret) Charles F. Hurlbut The Digest is possible with the Signal Mountain, TN Prince George, VA continued support of our readers. COL (Ret) William L. Conway COL (Ret) Guy M.Huskerson, Jr. Special thanks to the following who Bloomington, IN San Antonio, TX have contributed since the last issue: COL (Ret) Robert L. Izlar MAJ (Ret) Rufus Cosby Danielsville, GA MAJ (Ret) George M. Adams Sierra Vista, AZ Las Cruces, NM COL (Ret) Camie L. Jarvis COL (Ret) Thomas E. Davis La Verne, CA Mrs Betty J.Alexander Monroe Twp, NJ Austin, TX LTC (Ret) Harry B. Johnson COL (Ret) Joel S. Dickson COL (Ret) Ronnie D.Alton Washington, DC Evans City, PA Statham, GA LTC Isaac D. Johnson MAJ (Ret) W. R. “Bob” Dixon MAJ (Ret) Michael V. Annast Miramar, FL Barnwell, SC Hiawassee, GA COL (Ret) Robert R. Jorgensen LTC Edward R. Drury LTC (Ret) Robert A. Armstrong Columbia, SC Orlando, FL Annandale, VA BG (Ret) Theodore S. Kanamine LTC (Ret) Harold D. Asbury LTC (Ret) Carroll W. Dunn Port Saint Lucie, FL Oklahoma City, OK Little Rock, AR LTC (Ret) Richard J. Karlson LTC (Ret) George Baldwin Mrs Alice C. Duruz Bushkill, PA Winchester, VA Manitowoc, WI MAJ (Ret) Daniel J. King Mrs Janet S.Beese LTC (Ret) Charles B. Elfman, Jr. Alexandria, AL Montross, VA Gainesville, VA CW3 (Ret) Fate Kirby MAJ (Ret) Henry L. Berchak LTC (Ret) William England APO AE Scaly Mountain, NC Terrytown, LA Mrs Andrea Kornblue CW4 (Ret) F. W. Burkman LTC (Ret) John K. Garrett Boca Raton, FL Sun City West, AZ San Antonio, TX LTC (Ret) Edwin W. Kulo MAJ (Ret) Horace Berry LTC (Ret) Gerald M. Gasko Tipp City, OH Colorado Springs, CO Springfi eld, GA LTC (Ret) Donald J. Landrum COL (Ret) Barry B. Billings LTC (Ret) Vincent C. Gorman, Jr Willis, TX Media, PA Elizabethtown, KY LTC (Ret) William J. Larkin, Jr LTC (Ret) Barbara J. Binns LTC (Ret) Peter Grande Cornwall on Hudson, NY Leavenworth, KS Spring Hill, FL COL (Ret) Scott R. Larson MAJ (Ret) James M Bolling COL (Ret) A. J. Harageones Peachtree City, GA Fayetteville, NC Oldsmar, FL (See DONORS - Page 41) Page 41 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Donors LTC (Ret) Claude S. Owen COL (Ret) Arnold L. Seligman (Continued from Page 40) Fallon, NV Cantonment, FL COL (Ret) Russell E. Parmeter COL (Ret) Robert W. Shohan San Antonio, TX Honolulu, HI COL (Ret) Harlan J. Lenius LTC (Ret) David L. Patterson LTC (Ret) Daniel W. Silvea Clifton, VA Columbus, GA Houston, TX LTC (Ret) Philip A. Lester COL (Ret) David Patton COL (Ret) Albert F. Simpson Belcamp, MD New Smrna Beach, FL Midway, AL LTC (Ret) Terris C. Lewis LTC (Ret) Bruce A. Peeples COL (Ret) James D. Smith Madison, AL Gibsonville, NC Manchaca, TX COL (Ret) Edwards E. Lewitz MAJ (Ret) Billy B. Pinkerton Mr Elmer E. Snyder Elsah, IL Augusta, GA Olympia, WA LTC (Ret) Thomas H. Lohman LTC (Ret) Nicholas E. Pishon Manhattan, KS MAJ (Ret) Stanley G. Spadoni Contoocook, NH Rolla, MO MAJ (Ret) Hector Lopez LTC (Ret) Joseph T. Polanski Kingsville, TX LTC (Ret) Henry F. Stevens Wilmington, NC Jacksonville, FL LTC (Ret) Francis A. MacDonald CWO (Ret) Tony E. Povkovich Augusta, GA COL (Ret) Richard Stevens, Ph.D Bakersfi eld, CA Louisville, KY COL (Ret) Robert W. McDonald MG (Ret) Lloyd B. Ramsey Surprise, AZ COL (Ret) Michael Sullivan Roanoke, VA Knoxville, TN LTC (Ret) Rowland F. McDowell LTC (Ret) Michael A. Rauer Ormond Beach, FL MAJ (Ret) Leann M. Swieczkowski Alexandria, VA Charlotte, NC CWO (Ret) Charles A. McNichols LTC (Ret) William D. Reidy Middleburg, FL LTC (Ret) Susan M. Walker El Paso, TX Corona, CA MAJ (Ret) Ronnie A. Meek COL (Ret) James T. Roberts Santee, SC MAJ (Ret) Bertram F. Wallace Savannah, GA Daytona Beach, FL CW3 (Ret) Elmer C. Miller CWO (Ret) Frances R. Robinson Columbus, GA COL (Ret) Oscar J. Weible Odenton, MD Colorado Springs, CO LTC (Ret) Dennis K. Morris LTC (Ret) Sharie H. Russell Honolulu, HI LTC (Ret) J. A. “Tony” Wening Lincoln, AL Jefferson City, MO COL (Ret) Richard A. Mosco COL (Ret) Richard M. Sackett Glendale, AZ Mr David Wilson Pembroke Pines, FL Brooke, IN LTC (Ret) Artis B. Mosley, Jr MAJ (Ret) Owen H. Saiki Huntsville, TX LTC (Ret) Richard A. Wilson Killeen, TX Aiken, SC COL (Ret) Mark Mueller COL (Ret) Albert I. Sandsmark LTC (Ret) Joseph P. Wyatt Alexandria, VA San Diego, CA Dickson, TN CW4 (Ret) Daniel D. Murphy LTC (Ret) Lawrence C. Santana Mount Airy, MD Cherry Hill, NJ Thanks MAJ (Ret) Dwaine E. Nickeson LTC (Ret) Craig L. Saunders Much Old Saybrook, CT Grass Valley, CA Everybody LTC (Ret) Wayne B. Nicoll LTC (Ret) Alvin I. Seigel Andover, NH Palmetto Bay, FL Page 42 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

1917 during World War I, the Fort was Cavalry who fought in the Indian Wars For The named after John Adams Dix (1798- were African-Americans. In 2010, the 1879), U.S. Senator from New York and San Antonio National Cemetery will Record Civil War major general. From World receive more than $1 million dollars in War I through Vietnam, the sprawling improvements to preserve and cultivate Pinelands complex, was where many its grounds and heritage. Interested The USDB – A History. On 21 May draftees reported for Army induction visitors can fi nd the Cemetery at Paso 1874, Congress approved establishment and basic combat training. In recent Hondo and New Braunfels Avenue of the United States Disciplinary years, Army reservists and National surrounded by other cemeteries in the Barracks (USDB), formerly the Guard soldiers trained at Fort Dix heart of the San Antonio’s East Side. United States Military Prison at Fort before deployment to Afghanistan and Editor’s Note: Information provide Leavenworth, Kansas. The prison Iraq. A famous resident of Dix was by COL (Ret) Guy Huskerson. was originally a Quartermaster Depot Sgt. Elvis Presley, who was discharged supplying the western most military (1960) after serving in an Armored ------installations in the Indian Territory. For Division in USAREUR. over 130 years, the USDB has been the Joint Regional Correctional Facility. “Center of Correctional Excellence” A plan to build a medium-security in the military for housing notorious Regional Correctional Facility (RCF) Armed Forces inmates in maximum came from a BRAC (Base Closure custody and military inmates with and Realignment Commission) 2005 death sentences. On 5 October 2002, decision to close three corrections retreat was played for the last time in facilities at Fort Knox, Fort Sill, front of the eight-story castle inside and Lackland AFB in Texas. The the old USDB. A new era began with San Antonio Hallowed Ground. Midwest Joint RCF with the existing occupation of a newly built modern Soon after the Civil War and before U.S. Disciplinary Barracks will correctional facility. On 4 January burials at Fort Sam Houston’s National become the Fort Leavenworth Military 2010, a pictorial history book on the Cemetery, a 3.7 acre plot of land became Correctional Complex. The new prison “United States Disciplinary Barracks” hallowed ground within sight of the will have a 512-bed capacity. Fort went on sale from Arcadia Publishing, San Antonio skyline. The San Antonio Leavenworth will have the largest Images of America series. The National Cemetery is the fi nal resting concentration of corrections MPs with author is LTC(R) Peter J. Grande, place for soldiers who fought frontier 1,200 supported by about 150 DA Chief of Staff, USDB. Pete gives Indians, served in the Civil War’s Blue Civilian staff members. The complex, credit for the book to all individuals and the Gray, and fought in the Rough including three battalion headquarters who photographed the facility and/ Riders of the Spanish-American War, buildings, two company operations or prepared offi cial annual historical and in WW I. Among the headstones buildings and a tactical equipment summaries. The book costs $21.99 and are a dozen Congressional Medal of maintenance facility will meet the proceeds from this book are donated Honor recipients. Their individual latest standards in technology, security to MPRA in support of the Military acts of heroism are detailed on blue and environment. Two MP heroes, Police Memorial Grove. The ISBN is cards near their headstones. The COL James Harrison and Master 9780738560199. Cemetery’s records indicate that 250 Sgt. Wilberto Sabalu Jr., serving as Buffalo Soldiers are buried there. detention experts for Combined Forces ------On 11 November 2009, members of Command – Afghanistan, were killed the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers May 6, 2007 in Afghanistan. COL Fort Dix -- Becomes History. On 1 Association opened the Veterans Day Harrison, former USDB Commandant, October 2009, Fort Dix, New Jersey ceremony wearing their distinctive has a road in the historic USDB site merged with McGuire Air Force bright yellow bandanas and vintage named in his honor. Fort Leavenworth Base and the former Lakehurst Naval Army uniforms. COL (Ret) Guy will also honor Master Sgt. Sabalu with Air Station to become Joint Base Huskerson was among dozens of a road to and from the new correctional McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the nation’s people gathered at the cemetery to complex named in his honor. The fi rst all service facility. The new joint observe these living reminders of a scheduled completion date for the $95 base CO is Colonel Gina Grosso, past legacy.. The offi ciating retired million RCF is June 2010. USAF. Established as Camp Dix in Army chaplain said 20% of the US (See RECORD - Page 43) Page 43 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Record $20 per year. Members receive a semi- years, he served with the 552nd, 300th, th th th (Continued from Page 42) annual newsletter. The Committee 560 , 527 , and Company C, 716 MP has 716th Vietnam era memorabilia Battalion. In October 1968, Jim left (e.g., embroidered hats, jackets. sweat the Army and remained in Vietnam The 504th MP Battalion Association. shirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, coffee mugs, as a civilian working for next two The Association is seeking names bumper stickers, etc.) for sale. More years with AAFES (Army Air Force and addresses of former association details about membership and any Exchange Services). He returned home members and new members as well. Committee matters can be obtained in July 1970, a few months shy of his The newly elected Association’s by contacting Duane Hursey at (712) 24th birthday. Jim is the author of two offi cers promise to keep the 544-2662 or e-mail [email protected] popular, touching memoirs about his association supportive of the troops and/or Tom Malotke at (248) 437-8321 years in Vietnam. Both books can be and their families, informative to past or e-mail tomm@716mpvietnam. obtained by visiting the Amazon.com Dragon Fighters, and easy to become org or visiting the 716th Web Site web site and search for Jim Stewart a member. The new e-mail address is www.716mpvietnam.org Vietnam Memoirs. [email protected]. Note the internet service provider is comcast. ------net. The Association is planning to move the 2010 reunion the Midwest 720th Military Police Battalion (Chicago area) for more convenience Reunion Association, Inc. The 2010 for Dragon Fighters. The Association Reunion will be held at Washington, supports the Family Readiness DC during the Memorial Day Groups (FRG’s) of the 571st and 66th Weekend from Friday 28 May through New Command for Iraq. A New companies. Annual dues of $20 for Tuesday 1 June. The reunion location Year’s Day 2010 ceremony in Baghdad 2010 and new member’s applications is Sheraton Crystal City Hotel located marked another force draw down can be sent to Secretary Treasurer at 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway; in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Terry Abma, 24403 Champion Drive; Arlington, VA 22202. Additional Five major command groups merged Plainfi eld, IL 60585-1589 details for former members can be into a single headquarters command, found on the Association homepage titled: U.S. Forces Iraq. More than at http://720mpreunion.org/history/ 300 US and Iraqi service members association/reunions/archive/2010/ and civilians attended the command’s page.html. New members who activation ceremony at Al Faw Palace. desire to participate can print Army Gen. Ray Odierno, Multinational the membership form, check the Force Iraq commander, said goodbye appropriate membership status block, to his unit comprised of troops from and mail with a dues check to the 30 different countries. Subordinate address provided. commanders rendered fi nal honors Jefferson Memorial and cased their colors signifying each - Washington, DC ------commands’ offi cial inactivation. The respective commanders and command MPs of Vietnam War. A very sergeant majors from each deactivating 716th MP Battalion -- Vietnam popular web site “The Military unit stood on either side of the colors. Era. Plans have been made for the Police of the Vietnam War” has been On the order from Multinational next reunion of those who served in transferred to another URL address. Forces Iraq Command CSM, all Vietnam at the Lodge of the Ozarks in www.militarypolicevietnam.com. rendered last honors to their colors. Branson, MO from August 20 to 22, Web Master Jim Stewart’s site is an Army Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby, Jr., 2010. Reservations can be made by outstanding one-of-a-kind collection of commanded Multinational Corps Iraq calling 1-877-327-9894 and informing photos (then and now) and information which was activated May 15, 2004 the reservation clerk of the Group # about MPs in various units throughout as the operational-level headquarters 96148. The special discounted rate is the four tactical zones which comprised overseeing multi-national forces less than $86 including taxes and fees. the RVN combat zone. Jim arrived in in Iraq. Army Lt. Gen. Michael D. Membership in the 716th MP Battalion Vietnam in October 1966 as a 19 year Barbero commanded Multinational Vietnam Reunion Committee, Inc is old MP out of AIT. For the next two (See RECORD - Page 44) Page 44 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Record MP Regimental Association is available through subscription (Continued from Page 43) (MPRA). The MPRA, located at from the US GPO, PO Box 979050; Fort Leonard Wood, is the successor St Louis, MO 63197-9000. The association to the forerunner “Military magazine is published semi-annually Security and Transition Command Police Association” (MPA) of the by the Department of the Army at Iraq which was established on June 28, 1970’s. MPRA President is CSM USAMPS, Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 2004 to organize, train and equip Iraq’s (Ret) Tony McGee. Membership is at (573) 596-0131, ext 35274. military and police forces. Army Maj. open to all ranks, past and present Gen. David Quantock commanded who served in the MP Corps. Annual Task Force 134 which was established dues are $20 per year and $55 for on April 15, 2004 to oversee theater three years. Membership includes a detainee operations and be executive subscription to the MPRA Quarterly agent for policy and doctrine. Gen. (“The Dragoon”) Magazine. The Odierno commands new U.S. Forces- MPRA has a growing list of corporate Iraq, OIF. Maj. Gen. Nelson J. members. The RMPO liaison offi cer Cannon, Army National Guard, CG, to the the MPRA is COL (Ret) Orville 46th MP Command, Lansing, Mich., Butts. Orv is member of the Board will be Provost Marshal & Deputy and the Dragoon’s “Editor for Retiree Affairs” which features MP retirees Commander, Detainee Operations, The National Shrine (offi cer and NCO) in each issue of the U.S. Forces-Iraq, OIF. Dragoon quarterly magazine. Digest readers desiring to feature their second CIDAA Annual Meeting. The CID careers can contact Orv at email or Agents Association (CIDAA), Inc. phone in the RMPO Roster. held their 2009 annual meeting in Tampa, Florida from September 16 ------to 20 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Billy Bass was elected to President Retired MP Offi cers (RMPO) succeeding the two year tenure of Riley Roster. The RMPO Roster contains Breedlove. Membership voted to hold the names and addresses of more than the next meeting (2010) in Atlanta, 1,700 offi cers, warrants, and widows. GA. Details to follow in the CIDAA The names (without personal data) are Newsletter. Qualifi ed applicants are also listed on the RMPO Homepage sought join the CIDAA. Contact (see URL address last page). Persons Warren Cox at cidaa_membership@ listed in the Roster are eligible to bellsouth.net. Nurses Memorial purchase a copy by sending a check Washington, DC for $10.00 for printing and mailing. ------Checks made payable to “Frank Cohn” and mailed to 8809 Gateshead Army Together we Served (ATWS). Viet Nam Veterans - Virtual Wall. Road; Alexandria, VA 22309. A virtual wall of all those who died This web site is a unique social interactive site administered entirely in the Viet Nam War can be found on ------the internet at http://www.virtualwall. by retired Soldiers with a large growing membership of current and org/iStates.htm. The web site includes Military Police Magazine. The former serving Army Members. The the names, biographies and other Army’s offi cial MP Corps magazine, site allows registered Members to information on comrades lost in MILITARY POLICE, The reconnect with others with whom they Vietnam. The interesting link permits Professional Bulletin contains served. ATWS has no public access visitors to easily locate friends or contemporary articles of interest to all and only those who served in the US family by fi rst clicking on a state, then active and retired MPs. Included is Army, US Army Reserve and Army the city, then the name of the deceased information about MPs in operations National Guard are eligible to come Vietnam Vet. The site will bring up a such as interment and resettlement, aboard. Joining is completely free for a photo when available and the bio and police intelligence, area security, and medals of the individual sought. maneuver and mobility. The magazine (See RECORD - Page 45) Page 45 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Record all military services in all States. The of his effort is maintaining this award (Continued from Page 44) URL is www.military-hotels.com winning Homepage. He has placed useful links to quality information on the internet. Illnesses, deaths, and period of time. The site enables you to information of value within the RMPO create your own personal Army Service “Family” are posted immediately profi le page including voluntary on the Homepage. The RMPO posting of your Training Schools, the Homepage was selected as one of the Units you were assigned to, the Combat top military internet sites from among Missions you participated in and even 40,000 on the world wide web. We the Medals, Insignia and Skill Badges received the Distinguished Military you were awarded in a very attractive Site Award. For persons with internet and accurate format. To complete your access, our homepage contains the last Membership, follow the link below. two issues of the Digest to allow the You are under no obligation to remain a several hundred new members in the Member of Army. TogetherWeServed. last month to review the newsletter. com and you may cancel at any time. JFK’s Eternal Flame Send “special interest” information to http://army.togetherweserved.com. Arlington National Cemetery Mike at [email protected]. Many member of the RMPO Network Mike is also interested in suggestions are members. to enhance the site. The web site RMPO Reunions -- Future Sites. address is found on the Digest’s last ------The RMPO is actively developing page. a list of future locations from which CIDAA Seeks Historical Input. The reunion attendees may select by vote. ------Criminal Investigation Division Agents COL (Ret) Don Greenwald, COL Association (CIDAA) seeks input (Ret) Tom Regel, and LTC (Ret) MP Historian. Mr. Andy Watson, from present and former members on Peter Slusar, Reunion Coordinators, Military Police Historian, is collecting the creation, operations and structural seek hosting volunteers with reunion annual unit histories and other site options for reunions in 2012 and changes of the CID from 1918 through documents of MP units. Recordings beyond. If you wish to be considered present. CIDAA seeks information and histories will be compiled for to host a future reunion, or have a on where and when CID units were both research and preservation of preference for a city, please contact located, members of these units and MP history. If you are interested in Tom at 706-796-7223 or by cell at 706- the special problems faced by unit preserving your experiences as well 833-9417 or e-mail thomas.regel@ as those of your unit and that of the members. Send information on data comcast.net. Don at 928-753-9737, or Military Police Corps, please contact sought to Lulan E. Gregg, Jr., CIDAA E-mail: [email protected] or Pete at the Military Police Historian, for Historian. Lue’s address is 30 Gulf (757) 851-3454 or E-mail: Pslusar@ further details at: ATSJSH@wood. Blvd Apt C, Indian Rocks Beach, FL aol.com. Details for each reunion will army.mil or [email protected]. 33785-2599; email beachhouseirb@ be provided in future Digests mil, or (573)563-5440. aol.com. For questions, Lue can be reached at (727) 593-8021. ------Homepage -- Retired MP Offi cers MP Organizations and Associations. (RMPO). The RMPO Homepage has The Digest carries announcements Military Hotels Database. A a guest book in which Digest readers and queries from MP Organizations convenient website is available to are encouraged to review and sign. and Associations for the benefi t of the access military bases and available The RMPO award winning web site general membership of the RMPO lodging for active duty, and retired provides timely information of special “Family.” Notices for publication in military personnel for the entire interest to the retired MP offi cer’s the Digest can be sent via e-mail to country. The web site lists all Military “Network.” COL (Ret) Michael [email protected]. Bases with access to lodgings and Tarman, is Web Master. Mike hotels for active and retired military developed the web site in the year near each military facility. It includes 2000 and this is the tenth anniversary c Page 46 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

COL (Ret) James L. “Jim” Hallihan treatment, she feels stronger and more Prayers & (London, TN) has recently been energetic with each passing day. Still diagnosed with prostrate cancer. After to be confronted are appointments Best Wishes intensive research on the Internet, and with her Oncologist, to be followed in consultation with medical authorities, by meetings with her oncology Jim has decided on a relatively new surgeon in early November. After By LTC (Ret) Al Grande treatment known as Proton Therapy, Christmas, Rose will meet with her and will soon travel to the University plastic surgeon in preparation for her of Florida Proton Therapy Institute in next reconstruction surgery. Although Jacksonville for this specialized non- at times Rose feels like a poster child invasive procedure. Jim has a confi dent for today’s chemotherapy program, and positive attitude about his medical she hopes others with similar issues situation, and suggests readers Google: will not be so scared of it when told Proton Therapy on the Internet in order they must have the treatment. Rose to become better informed about this is extremely thankful to her many treatment. Jim also wants to encourage friends and comrades for their prayers and notes of encouragement during The following members of the Retired any member of the RMPO Community her ordeal, and can be reached at MP Offi cer community need our to contact him on any questions they [email protected]. prayers, good cheer or best wishes may have so that he can personally for a speedy recovery. Friends and share his experience with them. He can associates are encouraged to remember be reached by phone at (865) 408-9858, those listed below with a card, note, and by email: [email protected]. email and/or a prayer. Such acts of kindness are well received and always ------appreciated.

Major (Ret) Ron Meek, was hit by

------a car as a pedestrian in January 2009, while visiting family in Hawaii. Mrs LTC (Ret) Richard A. Wilson, Aiken, Pam Meek reports that Ron sustained SC informed COL Pat Lowrey that numerous injuries, and is presently Brigitte and he won’t be able to make recuperating at his daughter’s home Rose M -- Brainy Brunette this year’s Fort Lauderdale reunion. in Honolulu. Ron and Pam had gone Age is starting to catch up. During there for a six week visit and have been my recent annual physical, a medical there for almost one year. Although Major (Ret) W.R. (Bob) Dixon problem was found that requires Ron is much improved, he is presently (Barnwell, SC) informed the RMPO immediate attention. Then, Brigitte confi ned to a wheelchair. He does that he and COL (Ret) Terry Moreau found it necessary to see her doctor and manage to take short steps with the aid (Williston, SC) reside in the same is scheduled for surgery next week. of a walker, and is determined to get area of South Carolina and attend the While our medical news isn’t great, back out on the golf course sometime in same church. Six years ago, Terry was we’re working on staying here a lot the future. Pam and Ron wish to extend diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic longer. We’d rather be enjoying the Fort Holiday Greetings to all members of Lateral Sclerosis) often referred to Lauderdale Reunion with the attendees. the RMPO community, and can be as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” ALS Enclosed donation is in support of the reached at: [email protected]. is a progressive neurodegenerative RMPO Digest. We both enjoy reading He is much improved although the disease that affects nerve cells in the it, seeing all pictures of old friends, golf game is in the future! brain and the spinal cord. Bob states and look forward to future articles. So, that Terry is of strong character and is able to communicate with others. till we can get together for a cool one, ------Brigitte and I send our warm regards to Terry and wife Sherry are clearing the you and Peg, plus the very best wishes land to build their dream house in a for success with the 2010 Reunion in COL (Ret) Rose Miller advises beautiful wooded area near Barnwell, Washington, D.C. Sincerely, Dick that after months of chemotherapy (See PRAYERS - Page 47) Page 47 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

Prayers short stint on crutches, he is presently Nevada Nuke Test Site; Vietnam in (Continued from Page 46) able to get around with the use of a 1967, 1968 and 1971-72; CS Gas while cane. His main concern now is that at Oxford, Mississippi in 1962. There he can’t play golf while tethered to a are numerous clinical trials addressing SC. Hunting is a passion for both of cane. Pete & Vel can be reached by Fred’s condition, but no treatment has the Moreau’s. Bob asks all members of email at [email protected]. yet been found. Knowing of others the RMPO “Family” to keep Terry and with this experience could be helpful, Sherry in their prayers. Terry would ------and Fred requests you contact him at: love to hear from his old Military [email protected]. Police friends and comrades. His COL (Ret) Thomas L. Elliot has email is [email protected]. ------been admitted into the hospital with an undisclosed illness, and his ------recovery is slow. Friends can review COL (Ret) Jim Tynan is recovering Tom’s progress on his Internet Caring nicely from his fall and wishes good CWO (Ret) Francis “Robbie” Bridge site as follows: http://www. health to all of our RMPO Family. Robinson advises that in February caringbridge.org/visit/tomelliott. Tom Jim and Pat are in a very comfortable 2006, he was diagnosed with head was released from the hospital on retirement community in Mansfi eld, th and neck cancer, and has been in a February 4 . MA and hopes to relocate to Media, continuous battle with his cancer ever PA in the not too distant future. since. Doctors deemed it necessary ------to surgically remove his right ear in 2006, and soon thereafter, performed additional surgery on his neck and CW4 (Ret) Robert Meier suffered side of his head. The operations were a cardiac arrest on 30 October while followed by seven weeks of daily at a banquet. Resuscitation was radiation. Frank presently undergoes administered and was successful. Bob “chemo” treatment every 3rd Thursday was hospitalized for nine days and is of the month, and has done so since currently undergoing rehabilitation to re-establish his ability to walk. He February 2009. Frank extends his best COL (Ret) Jim Tynan personal wishes to his many friends now has a pacemaker. Fortunately, in the RMPO community, and can be Bob’s mind was not affected, and he contacted at his home address: 583 is expected to be released from rehab mid-December. Bob and Vera would We request everyone on our mailing Rita Drive, Odenton, MD 21113. list to inform the Digest of any illness, love to hear from their friends, and can be reached after 1900 hrs EST by injury or recovery sustained by any ------phone at 520-579-0801. member of the Retired MP Offi cer “Community.” We will honor the individual’s desires when public LTC (Ret) Peter (Pete) Slusar advises ------that after attending the MP Reunion in announcements are not desired. Our Ft. Lauderdale last September, he and purpose is give our entire RMPO wife Vel spent a week at the Palm Coast LTC (Ret) Fred Villela advises that “Family” an opportunity to provide best Resort located south of Jacksonville. he has a medical condition believed wishes, good cheer and prayers for a While there, Pete had a sudden drop in to be Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, speedy recovery. Please send all initial his blood pressure rendering him weak not COPD. His lungs are scarred, and health alerts and condition updates and disoriented. He fell to the fl oor his doctors are unable to pin down the directly to LTC (Ret) Al Grande, landing on his knees with his back actual cause resulting in his condition. Digest Production Editor, at (703) propped up against the bathroom door. There are no asbestos particles or 780-1496 or e-mail AGrandeMP@ It was necessary for Vel to call 911 for cancer cells involved, but some causes aol.com. Thank you. assistance in order to extract Pete from may include his exposure to Radiation the room. That done, Pete declined and Agent Orange while on active admittance to the local hospital and duty. Fred is seeking data from anyone c drove home to Virginia in order to be experiencing similar lung issues who evaluated by his cardiologist. After a may have been exposed while at the Page 48 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010 TAPS

Since the last issue of the Digest, we have been notifi ed of the passing of the following members of the Retired Military Police Offi cers “Community.”

MAJ (Ret) Fouad K. Aide MAJ (Ret) John W. Haskell CWO (Ret) Robert L Amick COL (Ret) John Hodges COL (Ret) Philip L. Ash, Jr. LTC (Ret) Charles C. Johnson MAJ David L. Audo CWO (Ret) Nelson D. Lancaster CWO (Ret) F.W. Burkman LTC (Ret) Marion A Lewis, Jr. COL(Ret) Chauncey F. Crenshaw LTC (Ret) Edward f. Meskunas CWO (Ret) Raymond Dahle COL (Ret) James C. “Moose” Miller CWO (Ret) Gary M. Domeny CWO (Ret) Terry L. Quisenberry LTC (Ret) James H. Fine CWO (Ret) Victor D Reinhardt COL (Ret) Arthur M. Friedman COL (Ret) James R. (Dick) Taylor COL (Ret) Eli Gardner CWO (Ret) Donald H. Weaver CWO (Ret) Doye G. Hambrick Chief (Ret) Leonard Werth

RMPO SPOUSES Deceased Spouses of The Retired Military Police Offi cers “Community”

Mrs. Elaine Tollefson Fisher Mrs. Sybil Liebman Wife of LTC (Ret) Robert Fisher (Deceased) Wife of COL (Ret) Ernst Liebman (Deceased)

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Friedman Mrs. Catherine M. “K.T.” Moore Wife of COL (Ret) Arthur Friedman (Deceased) Wife of MG (Ret) Harley Moore, Jr, (Deceased) Page 49 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

In Memory... … of our Retired MP Officers “Family”

MAJ (Ret) Fouad Aide Mrs Avis Fansler CW5 (Ret) William B. Andrews CWO (Ret) Andre C.R. Feher COL (Ret) David G Epstein Mrs Joan Hall BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones LTC (Ret) Rex A. Smith COL (Ret) George R. Kaine COL (Ret) Walter Ferguson Mrs Bernice Anderson BG (Ret) Salvatore P. Chidichimo LTC (Ret) William D. Reidy LTC (Ret) James H. Fine Mrs Paige Ann Bandy Mrs Tobe Fine CW3 (Ret) Carl A. Bandy LTC (Ret) Robert H. Fisher COL (Ret) Robert C. Barnum LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey Mrs Elaine Tollefson Fisher Mrs Lois Barnum LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey COL (Ret) Arthur M. Friedman Mrs Elvira Bell COL (Ret) Albert A. Ackerman COL (Ret) Verner N. Pike COL (Ret) George R. Kaine COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey LTC (Ret) David Bertocci LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin COL (Ret) Raymond L. Cook COL (Ret) Richard A. Spaulding COL (Ret) David J Poel Mrs Judy Friedman COL (Ret) John Blewett COL (Ret) Albert A. Ackerman LTC (Ret) Emmett Cook COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin Mrs Rose Chesney COL (Ret) Richard A. Spaulding BG (Ret) Caleb J. ”Jack” Archer COL (Ret) Eli Gardner COL (Ret) Douglas Cobb COL (Ret) Albert A. Ackerman MAJ (Ret) Robert D. Voss LTC (Ret) Ralph A. George CWO (Ret) William J. Cornelius Mrs. Ralph (Natalia) George Mrs. William J. (Carolyn) Cornelius LTC (Ret) Edward Gilmore COL (Ret) Chauncy Crenshaw COL (Ret) William E. Gregerson BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones COL (Ret) John “Jack “Hackett COL (Ret) Hiram E “Dan” Daniels BG (Ret) Salvatore P. Chidichimo Mrs Verlys Daniels COL (Ret) Alvin O. Hall, Jr. LTC (Ret) Wade Dupuis. MSG (Ret) Richard Burch Mrs. Natalie Dupuis CSM (Ret) Gordon Larum Page 50 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

In Memory…

Mrs Rosina Heck LTC (Ret) Joseph Mitchell CWO (Ret) Andre C.R. Feher LTC (Ret) David B. Reed, III

COL (Ret) Glen A. Hill MAJ George A. (Gus) Moore. COL (Ret) James E. Riley COL (Ret) William E. Flanigan COL (Ret) Walter A. Shumway LTC (Ret) Kenneth C Freimuth CWO (Ret) William A. Stanfi ll COL (Ret) John P. Hill Mrs Della M. ”Dee” Hill Mrs Catherine K.T. Moore BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones COL (Ret) William E. Gregerson BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones COL (Ret) John Hodges COL (Ret) William E. Gregerson COL (Ret) Eugene J. Murdock BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones CWO (Ret) William A. Stanfi ll LTC (Ret) Frank “Gordon” Willey, Jr. LTC (Ret) Charles ”Chuck” Johnson COL (Ret) Albert A. Ackerman COL (Ret) Thomas “Tom” O’Malley BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones LTC (Ret) Kenneth C Freimuth COL (Ret) George R. Kaine COL (Ret) Charles H Cogwell

LTC (Ret) Charles E Kirtley COL (Ret) Eddie Nix Mrs Charles (Maria) Kirtley COL (Ret) Walter A. Shumway COL (Ret) Herbert Langendorf COL (Ret) Frank E. Payne BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones COL (Ret) James E. Riley COL (Ret) Samuel A. Lewis COL (Ret) Nicholas “Nick” Pugliese COL (Ret) James E. Riley COL (Ret) Patrick Lowrey Mrs Sybil Liebman LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin CWO (Ret) Terry L. Quisenberry CW5 (Ret) William B Andrews COL (Ret) Leonard Lopez. BG (Ret) Thomas C. Jones COL (Ret) Louis O. “Jeff” Giuffrida COL (Ret) Warren K. Rees LTC (Ret) G. Bill MacFarland, Jr. MAJ (Ret) Robert D. Voss Mrs Kazuko Y. MacFarland Mrs Gayle Rees Mrs Irene Mentor MAJ (Ret) Robert D. Voss COL (Ret) Albert A. Ackerman LTC (Ret) Thomas M Fairris COL (Ret) John “Jack”Sallee LTC (Ret) John A. Kochenour COL (Ret) James E. Riley CWO (Ret) William F. Lewis COL (Ret) Verner N. Pike CWO Samuel “Sam” Scheer COL (Ret) Richard A. Pomager, JR LTC (Ret) Kenneth C Freimuth COL (Ret) Charles Shuttleworth Page 51 - Retired Military Police Offi cers - Winter 2010

In Memory…

Mrs Joan Shannon LTC (Ret) Allen C. Walworth COL (Ret) Richard A. Pomager, Jr Mrs Marjorie Walworth

CWO (Ret) Donald “Don” Slayman MAJ Rozelle Weinfeld LTC (Ret) Kenneth C Freimuth COL (Ret) Harold N. Schneeweis

Mrs Carolyn State LTC (Ret) John D. Wilder COL (Ret) Dennis J. O’Mally LTC (Ret) Thomas M Fairris

BG (Ret) David Stem COL (Ret) Anna M. Young BG (Ret) Caleb J ”Jack” Archer COL (Ret) Gregory Lowe MG (Ret) Peter T. Berry COL (Ret) Robert “Bob” Yowell COL (Ret) Phillip Suess COL (Ret) Walter A. Shumway Mrs Flora M. Suess All Deceased MPs COL (Ret) James R. (Dick) Taylor COL (Ret) Gerald G. Gibbons COL (Ret) Albert A. Ackerman All Deployed MPs COL (Ret) Arthur M. Friedman COL (Ret) Harold N. Schneeweis LTC (Ret) W. Chase Maglin Fellow MPs Who Died in TET Offensive MG (Ret) Paul M. Timmerberg Thomas J. Malotke BG (Ret) Caleb J ”Jack” Archer MG (Ret) Peter T. Berry Lives Lost at Fort Hood MSG (Ret) Richard Burch Mrs Flora M. Suess COL (Ret) William E. Gregerson CSM (Ret) Gordon Larum Living and Deceased MPs COL (Ret) Gregory Lowe Ms Judith Sauls COL (Ret) Harold N. Schneeweis Fallen MPOC # 7 Classmates and Wives COL Jonathan “Shocky” Van Horn LTC (Ret) Thomas M Fairris LTC (Ret) Kenneth P Lord Those Who’ve Gone Ahead COL (Ret) Robert “Bob” Walters MAJ (Ret) James M. Bolling LTC (Ret) Kenneth P Lord MAJ (Ret) Robert D. Voss

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn these men (and women) who died. Rather we should thank God that such men (and women) lived”

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