- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 -- ALPHONSE DIDOMENICO, 11:52:08 12/16/07 SunPST (71.210.23.103)
Stationed at Udorn as a dog handler from 71 thru 72, Dogs name was duke #4S06, we called him baby duke. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and had a chronic cough since leaving thailand, military and civilian doctors do not know the cause of the cough, put claim in, is there any handlers who were stationed at Udorn and were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or with a chronic cough. I would like to hear from you, if there is enough of us handlers maybe the government will have to admit agent orange was used.
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- NKP THAILAND ANY NIGHTFIGHTERS 73-74 -- ANTHONY SPENCER, 14:38:54 05/18/03 SunPDT (64.12.96.73)
SEEKING ANY INFORMATION FROM ANY AND ALL PUPPY-PUSHERS STATIONED IN THAILAND WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ANY CHEMICALS USED IN THIS REGION IN 72-74. ANY INFORMATION WHOULD BE HELPFUL, HAVE PROSTATE CANCER.
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- 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Jim Stewart, 20:41:43 09/01/02 SunPDT (64.91.25.166)
I am the Unit Director for the 377 SPS K-9 for the Vietnam Dog Handler Assoc. I am looking for anyone who was in the K-9 section at Tan Son Nhut from 1965-1973. Please contact me We have a list of over 500 guys but only have about 150 addresses. We are looking for you.
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- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Frank Amalfitano, 22:59:15 01/04/03 SatPST
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Kenneth Watson, 16:34:53 12/07/03 SunPST
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Russ Martin, 20:27:40 05/24/05 TuePDT
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- SSG Graham Jr., Richard, 21:15:54 06/28/05 TuePDT
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Don Williamson, 13:06:30 08/23/05 TuePDT
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Tom Farlow, 20:19:52 09/28/05 WedPDT
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- KEITH L. SNYDER, 09:03:22 06/27/07 WedPDT
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- James H. Newberg 5-20-67 to 5-20-68 Roscoe-A 5 3 9, 19:30:52 11/23/07 FriPST
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Dennis Hopewell (Sgt USAF), 15:05:25 04/18/08 FriPDT
- Vietnam Dog Information -- Tom Mitchell, 12:35:53 02/23/03 SunPST (68.8.128.108)
Are you a Vietnam Vet dog handler? Do you want to know what happened to your dog?
The VDHA has access to some information about dogs that served in Vietnam. Compiled by Dr. Howard Hayes, these records are a result of his painstaking research into the affect Agent Orange had our dogs. A result of his research is a pretty accurate list of dogs, their brand number, unit and the dispositon of the dog.
So, if you're were a dog handler in Vietnam and would like to know what happened to your dog, e-mail me and we'll look it up for you. If you served after 1968 we have about a 90% chance of finding the info. Prior to that the records were, well, let's say they were not that good, maybe 50%.
Tom Mitchell
vdha@cox.net
Founding Member, Vietnam Dog Handler Association (VDHA)
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- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Ron Nichols, 21:19:11 02/26/03 WedPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- james e raines, 16:28:41 03/09/03 SunPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Colonel 854F, 20:51:29 04/09/03 WedPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Robert L. Case, 22:27:46 04/29/03 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Kenneth Fowler, 13:13:00 05/30/03 FriPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Stephen Pippenger, 00:17:47 09/26/03 FriPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Richard L. Wahl, 15:32:38 10/11/03 SatPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- greg zehner, 11:00:27 10/29/03 WedPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- ralph mance dog-bruni 2m27, 07:03:31 12/05/03 FriPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Thomas Griffith, 21:49:46 12/10/03 WedPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog InformationI -- David L Miller, 21:37:28 04/06/04 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Terris C. Collins, 20:57:37 05/02/04 SunPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Rick Mathews, 17:46:34 06/04/04 FriPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Al"Corky" Hall, 11:04:50 09/17/04 FriPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- EDWARD R COTTRELL, 00:35:26 10/12/04 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Charles Dobbs, 11:55:56 11/23/04 TuePST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- John Dahlin, 18:56:10 12/02/04 ThuPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Lee Ficarra, 00:20:53 01/12/05 WedPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Bob Plummer, 22:40:42 01/16/05 SunPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- ron burkholder, 20:31:41 05/17/05 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- John Leake, 07:31:36 05/24/05 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Scott Baker for Charlie 716X 1966-1967-PhuCat AB, 23:17:35 06/05/05 SunPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Tommy H. Rhea, 06:29:33 06/07/05 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Lee Payne, 09:15:26 07/24/05 SunPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- HAL ABER, 13:50:31 07/30/05 SatPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Ernest R. Babcock, 12:09:48 08/09/05 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Robert M Hoffman, 07:31:36 10/01/05 SatPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Donald White, 03:31:05 11/24/05 ThuPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Hugh Rolison, 16:39:54 04/20/06 ThuPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Tom Knowles, NKP 72-75, 09:03:53 05/02/06 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- dschifferle / baron 4a18, 12:08:05 07/03/06 MonPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Roger Row (My dog was Pete/Bien Hoa Air Base), 12:38:24 07/31/06 MonPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Jerry K. Horton (I still miss him!), 11:19:56 08/19/06 SatPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Charlie Ogletree, 19:55:00 07/13/07 FriPDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Danny Strand 632nd K-9 (Hans 9F10 66/67), 07:11:46 10/30/07 TuePDT
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Richard Schlosser, 12:42:49 11/07/07 WedPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information on Rebel 327F -- Richard Schlosser, 12:48:35 11/07/07 WedPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- william g. kyser (kyserb@autonation.com), 14:53:54 11/10/07 SatPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- (Airman 1st class) Freddie J. Keeney Jr. (inquesitive), 10:42:40 11/29/07 ThuPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Mike warner, 05:30:26 12/16/07 SunPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Jon Hemp (Woof), 15:18:20 01/19/08 SatPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Douglas Davis, 14:29:30 02/09/08 SatPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Tom Wilson, 19:50:14 04/11/08 FriPDT
- Andy Info wanted -- Steve Savage, 02:43:36 04/03/08 ThuPDT (24.147.107.69)
Tom:
Served at Phan Rang from 4/67 to 4/68 and handled Andy 314F. Any info on Andy??
Steve
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- TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- WILLIAM (BILLY) CLARK, 14:51:27 08/07/03 ThuPDT (206.208.62.141)
ANYONE THAT WAS STATIONED IN UDORN AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. I AM LIVING IN MERRITT ISLAND,FLA. I WAS WITH THE FIRST SHIPMENT TO TAILAND AND OPENED THE K-9 KENNELS IN UDORN. I FLEW ON A C-141 WITH THE K-9 AND A BULL WHICH WAS A GIFT FOR THE KING OF THAILAND. IF YOU REMEMBER THIS HOW ABOUT DROPING ME A LINE.
BILLY CLARK, 575 BAKER RD.,MERRITT ISLAND,FLA 32953
PHONE 321-453-5606
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- Re: TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- Stephen Pippenger, 00:07:01 09/26/03 FriPDT
- Re: TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- Jay D. Jones, 11:52:11 09/15/04 WedPDT
- Re: TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- dennis knight, 09:28:39 06/16/05 ThuPDT
- Re: TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- Frank Wehner, 01:29:58 09/27/07 ThuPDT
- Re: TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- george polhemus, 01:46:30 03/17/08 MonPDT
- Re: TOUR OF DUTY 1968-69 UDORN THAILAND -- Andy Latham,Ubon, Thailand 8th SPS,K-9,1968-69 LM#191 (Yes you are right about the BULL), 19:00:01 04/01/08 TuePDT
- I need Tuy Hoa AFB attacks on the base dates/types -- Ernest R. Babcock, 12:18:48 08/09/05 TuePDT (70.189.195.114)
I need this data to complete a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Appeal as soon as posible. I was 31st Secuirty Police (K-9) and my dogs name was Rin. I need your help.
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- 12th SPS Phantom Flight in Cam Rahn 1970 -- Rebecca Kennedy, 18:50:40 01/31/08 ThuPST (74.60.130.177)
I looked at the patches on my dad's jungle shirt today, and found it on another site. He was with the 12th SPS in Cam Rahn in 70-71. The patch on the other side showed the phantom. Does anyone remember a Tim Jones or his dog, Gerry? Thanks again in advance.
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- Stories about my dad, SSGT Paul Hodge -- Cheryl, 14:21:19 11/29/07 ThuPST (69.92.159.173)
Hi,
Wanted to find anyone knowing my father Paul Hodge in VietNam. He was an AP in Nha Trang 66-67. He alwayed talked about his dog and walking the fence. Sadly he died in 2005 of lung cancer. Wanted to know about agent orange exposure on the guys there. Daddy was assessed and listed as an Agent Orange Vet with prostate cancer. I have done research about this defoliant, but wanted to have some personal stories of him and his exposure. Thanks in advance and thank you for your service in Viet Nam.
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- Cahmran Bay ammo dump explosion -- Rebecca Kennedy, 07:46:07 01/21/08 MonPST (74.60.130.177)
I'm trying to find anyone who knew my father, Tim Jones or his dog, Gerry. He was K9 SP in Vietnam 71-72. He is recently deceased and I'm trying to find anything. I know he was in Cahmran when the dump exploded. Any help at all would be appreciated, I miss him terribly.
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- PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- LEE FICARRA, 08:44:06 01/02/05 SunPST (216.190.12.198)
I WAS A DOG HANDLER AT PLEIKU 11-68 TO 11-70 I HANDLED PAL M651 AND REX. IN LATE 70 WHEN THE CHANGE CAME I WAS SWITHCHED TO A QRT TEAM WITH SSGT. S.L. BLEVENS AS LEADER. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE. IS THERE A JIM CONAHAND OUT THERE IF SO LET'S HEAR FROM YOU
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- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Ken Smerecki, 09:15:06 01/06/05 ThuPST
- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Ken Smerecki, 09:39:57 01/06/05 ThuPST
- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Bill Mitchell, 14:19:51 10/07/05 FriPDT
- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Jeff Kurtz, 10:45:32 12/30/06 SatPST
- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Patrick Moran, 12:32:45 03/23/07 FriPDT
- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Sgt Richard "Rick" Schlosser 633 SPS K-9, 18:20:40 08/14/07 TuePDT
- Re: PLEIKU AFB K-9 (633d, 6254th SPS) -- Ronald T Carlton, 16:56:52 01/17/08 ThuPST
- information on k-9 dog baron 4a18 phu-cat 67-68 -- douglas schifferle, 17:38:25 03/23/06 ThuPST (67.20.234.234)
would like to find out what happen to my dog baron 4a18 after i left in 68 phu cat airbase. thanks doug
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- Pleiku AFB-633rd-Yep the memories are still there....'67-68 -- Dom Cruz, 19:07:50 11/20/07 TuePST (12.75.136.91)
I was in Pleiku 67-68. Had a fine "four footed radar" courtesy of Uncle Sammy, Chief was the name. One handsome German shepherd - seemed the only K9 he got along with was Penny. I still remember some of the other K9 like Rebel, Putzi, Duke, Dixie, Rex, and others. Troopers all. As handlers we had a comradeship all our own. An example of this is when we were visited by several Army dog handlers fresh from the field. They made it straight to our barracks for a bunk, a long card game and of course some new leashes for the K9. One of the Army dogs in particular was a black lab. Friendly as can be and could alert like crazy. Yep, the memories are still there. God Bless you all.
dc
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- 8th Annual War Dog Remembrance -- Ronald T Carlton, 11:39:37 01/12/08 SatPST (71.118.65.39)
Hi Guys, just a reminder that the 8th Annual War Dog Remembrance will be on Sunday February 17th, 2008 at 11:00 Am at the Heritage Courtyard at the March Field Air Museum. In Riverside, CA. This is a good time to Honor all the past present and future Military working Dogs and their Handlers. Hope you can make it!
Respectfully, Ron carlton ( Rex 766E) Pleiku 66/67 633rd sps k-9.
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- looking to hear from anyone who new my father -- Ryan Hickman, 13:04:37 02/03/04 TuePST (152.163.252.229)
My father served in vietnam 66-67 at tuy hoa air base as a dog handler. His name was William(Bill) Hickman, he was from New Jersey. Anyone who served with him and might have any stories or pictures they would like to share with me plese e-mail me.
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- Bien Hoa -- Roger Row (3rd SPS Handlers), 12:46:09 07/31/06 MonPDT (70.242.125.198)
Any of you guys served at Bien Hoa, 1967/68? My dog was Pete.
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- Art Print -- Chuck Helms, 11:40:45 12/20/07 ThuPST (24.73.96.34)
Does anyone know where you can purchase the Art Print "Mission Complete", by Julie Parker.
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- DC Reunion -- Jon Hemp (Connecting the Dots!), 19:35:14 12/08/07 SatPST (71.110.218.97)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Can't tell you guys just how great it was to spend time with you again. I came back and got involved in the March Field Air Museum K9 Memorial project . . coming up in February '08.
God Speed.
Jon Hemp
377th K9 TSN
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- Looking for Old K-9 Buddy -- Mike warner, 10:59:14 12/06/07 ThuPST (24.247.52.224)
Trying to find an old K-9 buddy that I was stationed with at Travis AFB, Calif. from end of 1965 to Aug. 1966. His name is John A (Augie) Swartell. In July 1966 he got orders for Danang AB, Vn. He lived in up state New York around the Finger Lakes region. If anybody knows him or how I may get in touch with him I would really appreciate it.
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- Herbicides in Thailand -- Kurt Priessman, MSgt, USAF (Ret), 18:51:05 11/19/07 MonPST (68.92.22.132)
To all SPS and K-9 stationed in Thailand. If you have any of the diseases in the AO Act as modified, please contact me at the address above. I may have information you need.
635th SPS/K-9 1971-1972
388th SPS/K-9 1972-1973
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- appreciate info -- g.l.rothe jr., 08:44:14 11/19/07 MonPST (70.187.34.219)
I was a patrol dog handler in the Army 1976-1977 in South Korea. Our dogs came from Thailand to Camp Market on about june of 76. My dog was Champ Y070 . he was a great dog ,very smart. Some of the dogs were Sentry. champ was donated in Washington state by a man called Jeffcoat. I would appreciate any info on these dogs when they were in Thailand.
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- Dental work on Sargent 4M59 -- Robert LaRue, 18:41:03 11/01/07 ThuPDT (75.129.79.157)
I have responded to your posting, but have not had a reply. I am that dog handler and Sargent 4M59 was the Sentry dog. This procedure was done because of a broken tooth. We did not know at the time if he was in any pain. He didn't seem to be. Root canal was done as a precaution. I photographed the operation. Pictures will be on the VDHA web soon.
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- Binh Thuy 4-66/67 632nd K-9 -- Danny L Strand (Willy) (Looking for Handlers of Hans 9F10), 08:01:46 10/30/07 TuePDT (74.241.36.62)
The fiancee of my kia SPS friend, Wesley L Lehman, found me by e-mail 41 years later, and told me about VSPA. I'm wondering who had my dog Hans, before or after I left Binh Thuy in April 67. I'm going to the reunion in DC in hopes of seeing other K-9 handlers that may have been at Bihn Thuy in 66/67. This site, and organization is truly a sign that says Welcome Home. Thank you all for creating it.
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- Binh Thuy picture -- John Langley, 12:28:28 10/14/07 SunPDT (64.12.116.7)
Does anyone have the names of the K9 handlers who were pictured in the Binh Thuy K9 picture that was featured on the website a few days ago?
John Langley
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- NKP k-9, 1970-1971 -- Karl Niemeyer (contact needed with those I served with), 17:00:32 12/07/06 ThuPST (207.200.116.136)
I would love to hear from as many k-9 handlers stationed at NKP from April 1970 to April 1971 as possible for the purpose of remembering the time we served together wether it be good or bad. Feel free to email me with all the memories of that time gone by.
Karl Niemeyer
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- Looking for anyone who served with my dad -- Aron J. Keeney (happy), 17:19:24 10/03/07 WedPDT (75.109.94.239)
I'm looking for anyone who may have knew my father. His name is Freddie Joe Keeney JR.. He was based at Cam Rahn Bay from 1970 - 1971. He was in the 12th or 483rd security police. He was a Dog handler, and also an Airforce Ranger... His dogs Name was Heino...
If anyone else handled Heino and has any photos of him I would Greatly apprecate a copy of them..
I am very proud to be able to say that my father is a Veteran of the Vietnam war.. And served his county proudly...
I would also like to thank each and everyone of you for your service to this great country of ours... May GODBLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU !!!! WELCOME HOME !!!!
Sincerely,
Aron J. Keeney
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- Looking for anyone who served with FREDDIE JOE KEENEY JR. or Handled a K-9 Named Heino at CRB 70-71 -- Aron J. Keeney (happy), 17:00:49 10/03/07 WedPDT (75.109.94.239)
I'm looking for anyone who served with my father. His name is FREDDIE JOE KEENEY JR.. HE was in the USAF 483 special police K-9 handler / also served as an Airforce ranger... His dog's name was HEINO.
If you have any information about my father or his dog I would greatly apprecate hearing from you.
My name is Aron Keeney. And I'm very proud to say that my father served our country with some of the finest men in our nation.. Also I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your service... Welcome home men ....
Thank you,
Aron J. Keeney
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- K-9 at Langley AFB, VA -- Randy Stutler 377th TSN 65-66 (Old Friends), 20:21:21 09/25/07 TuePDT (64.12.116.7)
I was wondering if any of you guys were ever in the K-9 section at Langley AFB, VA 1963 on? There were a great bunch of guys there. I painted life-size cutouts of the dogs pulling Santa and his sleigh for the kennels..., they put it up on the roof at Christmas..., those were good times
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- Looking for Udorn 68-69 dog handlers -- Frank Wehner, 08:56:19 09/16/07 SunPDT (207.118.112.157)
Looking for anyone I served with at Udorn from 68-69. Msgt Hammer was kennel master. Jim Bonfig took over my dog Fritz 8M31 and I worked as a kennel assistant. Ssgt Joe Brewer and I did training and demos with Thai guards. I am looking for James (Chris) Shingler and any others that served with me.
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- Thailand K-9 Handler -- Bill Cummings, 17:20:17 08/25/02 SunPDT (63.147.52.107)
This is the first message on the VSPA K-9 Bulletin Board and I sure am lucky to have this opportunity.
My name is Bill Cummings and I was a handler at U-Tapao RTNA, 1970-1971. I handled a wonderful dog by the name of Brutus X321. He was a great one - and I'm sure that you felt the same way about your dog. Our U-Tapao group has contact with over 115 handlers. I have a great friend, Kelly Bateman that is the point man at Ubon. In addition, we have point men for Korat, NKP, Udorn and we're working on Taklhi.
If anyone has a question or comment concernting the Thai bases, we sure love to hear from you and hopefully help you find handlers that were assigned to the Thai bases.
Of course, we're always looking for volunteers to be a point of contact, so if you might be interested in this GREAT JOB, please contact me.
It's a honor to be a Thailand handler and we'd love to hear from any handlers that served with our Thai allies.
I do have some information on handlers and dogs from all Thai bases, so if you have questions, need answers, or any contact information for handlers, please contact me.
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- 35th Security Police Squadron -- Vaughn Hull, 08:30:24 02/04/03 TuePST (65.60.139.20)
I am looking for those who served at Phan Rang with
366th APS, 8 Feb -10 Oct 1966
35th APS, 10 October 1966 Redesignated 35th SPS, 15 May 1967-31 July 1971
315th SPS, 31 Jul 1971 - 31 Mar 1972.
I have started a Yahoo Group. Please contact me if your are interested.
Vaughn Hull
Vietnam Dog Handler Association
35th SPS K-9 Unit Director
Phan Rang AB, RVN 70-71
Beau 132M
Vietnam Security Police Association
Air Force Seurity Police Association
State Representative MI
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- Udorn Thailand K-9 / 69-70 -- Bob LaRue, 07:15:33 08/19/07 SunPDT (66.188.58.15)
Hello Billy Clark. Is this the same Billy Clark that handled Count. Billy do you remember taking me to the photo lab and showing me how to use a dark room? I later became a Photo Lab technician and Photographer. Always wanted to thank you. Bob LaRue / K-9 / Dog-Sargent
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- Things not to do as a K-9 Specialist -- Stuart Wetzler (Educational), 08:41:08 08/15/07 WedPDT (68.13.107.56)
On the first day of assignment, Operations gave you a sheet of paper, and required you to write down your previous assignments, they were: Security, Missile Security, Sentry Dog Security, Air Police, Base Police, Flight Commander, Criminal Investigator, all that effort, and they asked OJT or School trained, I replied School Trained for all, and … I was assigned to the Sentry Dog Section.
My first two (2) days were spent trying to make friends and feed my assigned dog, and then take him through his paces in Obedience and the Obstacle Course. As I looked at the dog in his kennel, he hardly looked like a German Shepherd, both of his ears had gigantic swelling and blood clots so heavy they were pulling his ears down. He had numerous scars on his nose and it look like it was broken in three places. So for a week, we were frequent visitors as the Vet gave him antibiotics and salve for his ears. I do not know to this day why, they never lanced the blood clots on his ears, but he recovered, and was cleared for duty.
The first day of Training, resulted in basic obedience, and the obstacle course, when the dog came to the hurdles, he would jump, clearing the hurdle, but his hind legs would slam and hang on every hurdle, requiring a lifting of his hind legs off and over the hurdle. When it came to working the dog for detection, the MSG in charge, set up three (3) decoys, the first decoy was a sound decoy, which was a tapping on a mess kit. The second decoy was a sight decoy, that would sneak through the grass in an exposed position. The third and final decoy was a scent decoy for the dog to find, by the use of his nose, and sense of smell. I started working the dog from South to North, because the wind was out of the East, and worked the dog for 15 passes, I could hear the tapping, and looked for the tell tale alert indicators for a hearing alert, and it never came. All the while the MSGT was screaming at me about how stupid I was for not seeing the alert. When the dog was about 25 yards away, he alerted, but it was a sight alert. The dog attacked the decoy, and had to be choked out of the attack. We resumed the search pattern, looking for the runner decoy, again after 20 passes, the decoy got up and ran, and the dog ran after him and caught him and attacked, he again had to be pulled off the attack. The scent decoy was dead center in the field, about 75 yards from the runner decoy, and I worked the scent cone, each pass the dog failed to capture the scent. The NCOIC kept yelling, can’t you see the dog alerting, look at his alert, let him work it in. Each pass of the decoy, invoked the words of wisdom from the NCOIC about how stupid I was. He was quite verbal about my talents as a Dog Handler, and for three (3) days we played this game of now your dog sees him, now I don’t.
So to get him off of my back, I told him what the text book says about reading a dogs alert, and he thought, I could actually read the dogs alert. (I could read his sight alert very well) but his scent or hearing alert sucked. )
The next night, we went on post, the dog struggled to get up on the truck, most dogs could jump up into the truck, not this one. As we were going to Post, the dog loved to fight other dogs, he would mix it up, at the drop of the hat. I knew how to keep him in tow, so I never had much of a problem with the dog fighting other dogs. Then I learned by casual remark, the deep dark secret about this dog, the previous handler, would hit the dog over the head with his helmet, every time the dog stepped out of line, or would start fighting other dogs.
The assignment to this dog lasted from September 1966 to November 1966, we were assigned to most of the central K-9 posts, and for the most part, enjoyed the nightly assignments and watching for infiltrators. One evening, I could hear the rustling of grass as if someone was crawling through it. The dog did not hear it, so we walked into the direction of the sound, about three feet from the snake the dog went crazy, his sight alert was excellent, but my heart jumped into my throat, and the dog was literally towed for 200 yards “Daffy Duck” style away from the snake. There was always a mild apprehension on the Dog Post Assignments, because it required me to be extra vigilant on post, to compensate for the lack of hearing or sense of smell by the dog. The next night, we went on post, the dog struggled to get up on the truck, most dogs could jump up into the truck, not this one. As we were going to Post, the dog loved to fight other dogs, he would mix it up, at the drop of the hat. I knew how to keep him in tow, so I never had much of a problem with the dog fighting other dogs. Then I learned by casual remark, the deep dark secret about this dog, the previous handler, would hit the dog over the head with his helmet, every time the dog stepped out of line, or would start fighting other dogs.
The assignment to this dog lasted from September 1966 to November 1966, we were assigned to most of the central K-9 posts, and for the most part, enjoyed the nightly assignments and watching for infiltrators. One evening, I could hear the rustling of grass as if someone was crawling through it. The dog did not hear it, so we walked into the direction of the sound, about three feet from the snake the dog went crazy, his sight alert was excellent, but my heart jumped into my throat, and the dog was literally towed for 200 yards “Daffy Duck” style away from the snake. There was always a mild apprehension on the Dog Post Assignments, because it required me to be extra vigilant on post, to compensate for the lack of hearing or sense of smell by the dog.
Then one night in November, 1966, I leashed and muzzled my dog for post, and we made a left face to go to the truck, and both his rear legs gave out and he began crawling to the truck, in spite of Hip Dysphasia, the dog did not want to be denied that truck and post. The Flight Commander was called and asked him to look at the dog, and that he needed to go to the Vet. He agreed, the Vet came in and immediately diagnosed the problem, and he Euthanized the dog and completed an Autopsy. When he finished, he asked me, if I ever had hit the dog while correcting him. I told him no, but the previous handler was known to hit the dog with his helmet. The vet explained that the dogs nose was broken in three places, with multiple collapses of the nasal passages, his ear drums and ear canals were broken by repeated blows to the head, and his ear cartilage was destroyed. The blood clots in his ears which were thought to have been caused by dog fights, were coagulated blood from the helmet beatings he had endured. I waited until 1000 hours for the Autopsy to be typed up and copied, and I took a copy to the NCOIC of the Dog Section, and handed him the results, and I said: “I hope in the future, you never accuse a handler of not being competent, again, according to this autopsy report, the dog could not smell, nor could he hear anymore, because he had been beaten with a steel helmet.” He never did apologize, but he had the audacity to ask me if I would go to Japan and train another dog for the section. My refusal was quick and final, I asked to be assigned to Flight Line Security, and was assigned to Delta Section.
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- Looking For Answers... -- Ceree (always happy), 09:02:17 08/12/07 SunPDT (71.13.223.28)
Hi...My father in law (Willard (Bill) Morris) was in 12th Security Police Squadron at Cam Rahn Bay 67-68. He is in an on going battle with the VA for his PTSD. He needs to show evidence when Cam Rahn Bay was attacked, about the fuel bladder explosion cause and effect. If you know anyone that can help me get answers, has flight records, or I can ask questions to, that would be great. He is also looking for Emory Wyhatt that was in C130H out of oki. Emory was a witness.
Thank you for your time,
Ceree Morris
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- K-9 Kennel Call - Request for K-9 Informaton - DC Reunion -- Bill Cummings - VSPA Kennel Master, 13:47:12 08/04/07 SatPDT (69.244.38.235)
To help with logistics it would be a great help to us if any of our Vietnam based K-9 handlers that are planning on attending the D.C. reunion would contact me in a separate e-mail (Please Don't post a reply to this posting) at usafbrutus@comcast.net .
We are putting together a distribution list to help keep information flowing concerning the details, events, etc., for the reunion. Hopefully, this will allow us not to rely on the Bulletin Board to receive and distribute updated information concerning reunion information as it develops.
PLEASE - Do Not Post a reply to this message - PLEASE contact me direct so we don't add unnecessary postings to the Bulletin Board.
Thank you and see you in D.C. - Bill
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- Trying to find a K-9 handler -- Alvin Matthews, 19:21:16 04/14/07 SatPDT (75.120.28.33)
Does anyone remember handler by the name of
Richard Lewis? He suposedly was a handler with th 341st Sqdn. Never heard of it. Don't know if is a wannabe or is for real.
thanks. Also is the kennel master been reassigned or what? Haven't heard anything lately. Welcome Home LM#127. Cam Rhan 1971-1972.
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- Looking for Duke 8F77 -- Richard Lowe, 11:05:23 05/05/05 ThuPDT (207.200.116.135)
Greetings,
Wondering if anyone might have some information on a K-9 at Phan Rang, Duke 8F77. He was handled by Malcolm Breaux in 1966 but had not been reassigned to a handler when I left in January 67. I had Duke in the states before going to Phan Rang in 66 and we were both at Phan Rang.
VDHA does not have any information on him and I have not been able to find anyone at the conventions that remembers Duke or his handler after 67.
Thanks,
Richard Lowe
Prinz 203F
35th SPS
Phan Rang 66-67
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- Dog Handler - Cam Rahn Bay 1965-66 -- Burt Akins, 06:45:02 05/31/05 TuePDT (65.147.28.56)
Arrived Cam Rahn Bay Nov. 1965 - First permanent party dog handlers at the air base. Monsoons just started. Setup K-9 Section tents and kennels, then set up our tents. No shoulder weapons for a couple of weeks. Outer perimeter security with .38 revolver and 18 rds. ammo. Most had forbidden personal weapons that we taped up inside our dog's kennels. Cooks and pilots had M-16s. Worked 12 on 12 off and spent 6 of the 12 off building runway. Handled "Ike", number unk. 1966 transferred to Phan Rang AFB. Rotated home Thanksgiving Day 1966. Discharged.
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- Tuy Hoa K-9 Handlers -- John Leake, 09:29:05 10/20/04 WedPDT (65.229.17.94)
Hello,came across the web site and thought I'd post a message. I was stationed at Tuy Hoa AB from Nov '69 to Nov '70. Had Judas as my partner. If you were there during my tour, give me a yell.
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- Ubon Dog Handlers -- Rocky Flanagan, 15:57:00 06/19/07 TuePDT (24.238.140.167)
Rocky here. I was at Ubon '70-'71. I was looking for any handlers there at that time. I have talked with Kelly Bateman and see Mike Waller and Bob Nevenhoven every year in Mt. Morris, Illinois. That is where Bob lives. We get together and play golf and consume mass quantities of beer. It is getting harder and harder every year to remember things so if anyone out there remembers us (Kelly, Mike, me or Bob) drop me a line. I live in the Houston area. Work at Shell Chemical and am 4 yrs. away from retirement. especially would lilke to hear from Steve Land, or Bartram Jones or Mike Romanik, but really, any one who remembers us. Good luck to everyone on this site. Rock.
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- Looking for 432nd Air Police at Udorn 1967 to 1968 -- Jer Haynor, 20:34:42 05/06/07 SunPDT (65.54.155.59)
Trying to locate any Air Police at Udorn July1967 through July 1968. I was an Augmentee and am looking for specific's on 4 area's. 1st on the guard post on the Northwest corner outside the base perimiter before the ammo dump. 2nd I need infomation on the Barracks explosion at the AEMS squadron in July 1968. And lastly if anyone remembers the Base Beautification Program of planting trees at Udorn and paid for by the U.S. Government. And Lastly if anyone has the proof of the 500 barrels of agent orange which were dug up after 1968 when they add runway north.
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- Bomb Dump -- Michael Allenbach (Search), 10:30:30 04/03/07 TuePDT (4.88.167.203)
I would like to have some copies of the pictures taken the night the VC blew up the Tri-services (bomb dump) area at Cam Rahn in 1971. I know some other dog handlers had pictures of the explosions. I loaned my original pictures to another dog handler after returning to Forbes AFV at Topeka, Ks. and he never returned them. I am sad to say that I do not even remember the other handlers name. Too much time, too much booze. At least the booze has not been a problem since Dec 18th 1984.
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- Looking for dog handlers -- Jim Watson, 21:06:12 08/27/05 SatPDT (24.126.108.14)
Looking for all dog handlers stationed at Ubon RTAFB from 1968-1974.If you were a dog handler with the 8TH SPS please contact me if interested in joining the Vietnam Dog Handler Association.
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- Thailand K-9 Handler -- Fred Panyard, 08:27:27 04/28/07 SatPDT (71.251.55.125)
I was stationed at Ubon during 70-71 and my dog was Benno OK45. Due to an Appendix operation, I was assigned to the Kennel for my last couple of months. I was then assigned to Andrews AFB where I worked Duke 1 on Presidential Support. I got out in '74 and joined the Police Dept. and retired after 22 yrs., and still live in Maryland.
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- stories about my father -- Peggy Harmer (Richardson), 14:01:49 04/26/07 ThuPDT (156.99.184.136)
I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Ted M. Richardson. He was stationed in the USAF in 1967-68 as a veterinarian at Da Nang. I would love to hear any stories or see any pictures you might have.
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- 831st APS K-9 Unit,George AFB, Ca 59-61 -- Willard Byers (searching), 08:55:39 07/25/06 TuePDT (67.72.98.47)
Am seeking a patch from the 831st Air Police Sq, K-9 unit. I was one of the second group from George to go to the K-9 training at Lackland in 1959 and I left the K-9 unit in 61 due to an injury that would not allow me to work my dog any more. Also wondering who took Major 5F80 after I left the unit. Would appreciate any pictures, names, etc, especially information on what happened to Major after my discharge from the AF in Oct 62. Many thanks to you guys and maybe gals that took over for us older guys. Welcome home to you that went to Vietnam in my place.
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- ARMY SENTRY DOG HANDLER 69/70 -- ALFREDA,JOE, 20:43:32 02/17/07 SatPST (68.100.65.137)
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- Looking Handlers that Served at Phan -- Vaughn Hull, 06:50:47 02/14/07 WedPST (69.14.110.31)
I am looking for Handlers that served at Phan Rang.
If you are a Vietnam Dog Handler Association Member I should have most of you.
If you are just a VSPA Member and I haven't contacted you,
please contact me.
Vaughn Hull
Westland MI
Vietnam Dog Handler Association (LM)
Vice President of Units
USAF K9 Unit Director 366th APS, 35th/315th SPS - 1966/1972
Phan Rang AB, RVN
"We Walk Alone"
Beau 132M
Vietnam Security Police Association (LM #2)
Phan Rang AB - Kennel Master
"We Take Care of Our Own"
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- The 7th Annual War Dog Remembrance -- Vaughn Hull, 06:40:53 02/14/07 WedPST (69.14.110.31)
This is a reminder to everyone that the7th Annual War Dog Remembrance will be held this coming Sunday February 18th, at 11:00 am.
The Remembrance will be at the March Field Air Museum near
Riverside CA.
Vaughn Hull
Westland MI
Vietnam Dog Handler Association (LM)
Vice President of Units
USAF K9 Unit Director 366th APS, 35th/315th SPS - 1966/1972
Phan Rang AB, RVN
"We Walk Alone"
Beau 132M
Vietnam Security Police Association (LM #2)
Phan Rang AB - Kennel Master
"We Take Care of Our Own"
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- Looking for J.W.(Jay ) Ingrham -- Norm Peacock, 06:02:47 02/10/07 SatPST (152.163.100.11)
Looking for Jay Ingrham,served together in Vietnam in 1966 and Blyheville AFB,Ark.We were both k-9 handlers.
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- Phu Cat AB 37th K9 1967-1968 -- David Baumgartel, 12:52:05 11/15/06 WedPST (67.72.98.88)
Trying to remember the name/number of the hill that overlooked Phu Cat AB runways. It was used as an obversation post and the only access was by helicopter. Each week several guys gathered their supplies and flew up to relieve the guys who went up the previous week. What was the name of that hill?
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- K-9 Cam Rahn Bay 1967-68 -- Darrell Floyd, 07:56:10 03/16/05 WedPST (205.188.116.203)
Looking for any of the guys that were there. Kenneth Diller Jr., Richard Donnelly, Harry Fegley Jr., Larry Harrison, Morgan Hess, George Lafferty, Alan Swanson, Don Waldon. Waitin to hear.
Thanks Darrell Floyd
P.s. Forgot to put address on other message.
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- 7th Annual War Dog Remembrance -- Gerry Carlton, 14:40:11 12/26/06 TuePST (71.118.66.21)
It is time to remember and to honor our fallen heroes. The 7th Annual War Dog Remembrance will be held at March Field Air Museum on February 18th, 2007 at 11: am.
Contacts are:
Mike McKelroy- 951-317-6334
Ron Carlton-951-244-5819
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- 366th Sentry Dog Squadron, Danang AFB Reunion -- Greg Dunlap, 05:28:35 12/18/06 MonPST (209.204.152.42)
A reunion is being hosted to coincide with the 7th Annual War Dog Memorial Rededication which will be held on February 18, 2007 at 11:00 am. At the March Field Air Museum in Riverside California. Any Danang handlers interested in attending contact Greg Dunlap at blackey@sonic.net, 707-576-9683, or Steve Luz at luz7963@yahoo.com or 209-668-4787
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- for sale -- for sale (Mexico), 18:41:20 12/17/06 SunPST (140.158.50.49)
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- K-9 Handlers From Bien Hoa 1966 -- alphonse russell, 17:20:26 12/15/06 FriPST (70.146.229.172)
looking For Walter Mays from Waverly Tenn. if you get this mesage pleas e- mail me at camanruss@yahoo.com
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- Alabama War Dog Memorial Update -- Bill Wigginton (Woof!), 17:06:03 10/19/06 ThuPDT (70.158.67.162)
Update. The Alabama War Dog Memorial will be built at the USS Alabama Memorial Park in Mobile Alabama. Our Memorial will be in front of the USS Alabama and between the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials.
Our other projects are:
To start a program in Alabama's schools called "Patriot Pennies" Give your pennies for patriotism.
To record at least 25 Veterans histories for the Library of Congress.
And to build in Central Alabama a Retirement Home for Military Working Dogs, Police Dogs, and all Service Dogs. When these dogs nationwide are too old for service, have medical problems, cannot be taken care of, or whatever the reason, we want to take these dogs, and take care of them with love and affection and the respect they deserve for the rest of their lives. The ones we can retrain, we will retrain and adopt them out.
Also, part of the retirement home will be where the US service men and women that transfer overseas and cannot take their dogs, we will go anywhere nationwide and board their dogs free of charge while they are overseas.
They are great projects. Go to www.awdm.org for more information, or email me.
Thanks,
Big Woof!
Bill Wigginton
Secretary, Board of Directors, Alabama War Dog Memorial Foundation
When People Are In Trouble,
They Call The Police,
When Police are in Trouble,
They call K9!
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- Alabama War Dogs Monument -- Bill Wigginton, 04:44:10 02/16/06 ThuPST (66.32.15.41)
I'm working as advisor on a board here in Birmingham Alabama that is building an "Alabama War Dogs Monument" here in the Birmingham Alabama Area. I arranged for Governor Bob Reilly to sign a proclamation declaring November 18th as Alabama War Dog Team Day.
But I need your help. Our web site will soon be up, and we will soon be making a public announcement about the monument. But we need all dog handlers that are either from the state of Alabama, live in Alabama, or are/were stationed in Alabama to send me your names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses so that we may contact you. We are planning on having a plaque with the names and dog names of all Alabama War Dog Handlers and their dogs at the monument.
Also in conjunction with the Library of Congress, we also need each of you to get with us so that you (if you want to) can make a recording of your military career, and be interviewed about your career. Your tape will then be put in the Library of Congress in a special section for Military Heros from all Wars so that future generations will be able to hear our bios, and know what we and our dogs did for America and for History.
Looking foward to hearing from you at williamrebecca@earthlink.net
Thanks,
Big Woof!
Bill Wigginton
Member, Board of Directors, National War Dog Monument
Member, Advisor, Alabama War Dogs Monument Committee
When People Are In Trouble,
They Call The Police,
When Police are in Trouble,
They call K9!
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- NEED INFO ON SENTRY DOG "REX" NKP 69-70 -- CHARLES "DAVE" GILCHRIEST, 19:54:01 02/10/06 FriPST (205.188.116.11)
I WAS AN OJT HANDLER AT NKP AND SERVED WITH MICHAEL MARTIN LUTHER. WOULD LIKE INFO ON LUTHER OR THE DOG "REX". I DON'T REMEMBER HIS ID#.
THANKS FOR SERVING,
DAVE GILCHRIEST
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- Thanks for the Support VSPA! -- Bill Cummings - VSPA Kennel Master, 09:12:20 10/17/06 TuePDT (67.110.184.210)
Hello everyone – I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for your heartfelt support that you display during the reunion. With your help and very, very generous support – the K-9 handlers of the VSPA raised an enormous amount of funds for three very worthy and on going projects.
Thank you for helping us raise over $2,000.00 to support the Nemo’s War Dog Heroes Memorial at Lackland AFB, TX. Please visit http://635thk9.com/tdhnemo.htm to learn more about our project.
In addition, with your help, we raised over $500.00 to support our “Old Dawgs & Pups” program that supports current MWD handlers “down range” in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, and Africa. We have had the opportunity to meet many of these young men and women at San Antonio, Moody, and Nellis during our reunions. To date, we have supported over 70 active duty MWD handlers. Much like the United Way – Thanks to YOU – it’s working. Please visit http://www.pbase.com/635thk9/old_dawgs to learn more about our project.
Over $200.00 was also donated to the Alabama War Dog Project!
On behalf of all of us “Old Dawgs” we just want to say thank you once again. If you should need additional information on either of these projects, please contact me off line and I will do my best to provide you any information that you request.
Bill Cummings
VSPA Kennel Master
U-Tapao RTAB, Thailand 1970-71
K-9 Brutus – X321
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- you know ssgt C Wolfe 366th sps kenl mstr danang 68-69 8th sps thai 70-71 k9 trnr lackland 71-72? -- terry wolfe, 07:12:07 09/02/06 SatPDT (24.180.86.89)
looking for info and photos of my dad.please email me
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- Looking for Charles Duke Roberts -- Kevin Roberts (happy), 08:01:24 07/13/06 ThuPDT (12.205.156.225)
I am looking for any information on any member who knew my dad, TSgt Charles Roberts, he was K-9 and served with the 35th from mar 68-69.
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- looking for german shepherd viet nam 1965 -- Carolyn, 17:18:50 07/09/06 SunPDT (207.200.116.136)
1965 Royal Von Spade Von Bellico, registered name, went to Viet Nam, always wondered what happened to him and if anyone served with him...just wondering...call name Spade, looked up name and found 3A43, not sure if it was Spade or not, will check site to see. Just wondering what happened to him....still think about him he came from Mesquite Texas.
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- Looking for Friends -- Bob Layher, 12:45:52 06/21/06 WedPDT (66.55.226.246)
I'm found this site and wanted to post a message for anyone who may have served with my Dad, SSGT Neil (Bob) Layher, i believe it was the 35th SPS at Phan Rang he served there in 1967 to 1968. He never talked much about his time there and i would be interested in hearing form anyone who knew him. and might share photos. thanks
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- looking for fellow k-9 handlers in 67-68 phu cat air base -- doug schifferle, 16:04:52 03/01/06 WedPST (67.20.234.234)
in vietnam 67-68 phucat dog name baron 4a18 looking for thomas johnson, al gunderson, dan buras been looking for years no luck. hope somebody can help. thanks
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- 820th MP PLATOON ,SENTRY DOG SCHOOL, KOREA -- JOHN DREXELIUS (RANK AT TIME SSGT.), 23:41:19 10/08/02 TuePDT (209.23.104.116)
I SERVED WITH THE 820TH MP PLATOON SENTRY DOG SCHOOL IN KIMPO, KOREA, 1968 - 1969, MY NAME IS JOHN DREXELIUS. IF ANY OF YOU ARE OUT THERE THAT SERVED WITH ME I SURE WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM YOU. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: signs@capital.net
IF ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWLEGE OF MY DOG "RUFF" SERIEL NUMBER 87X5,PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.
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- Re: 820th MP PLATOON ,SENTRY DOG SCHOOL, KOREA -- Bill Schroeder, 19:38:18 12/17/02 TuePST
- Re: 820th MP PLATOON ,SENTRY DOG SCHOOL, KOREA -- Mike Brotsky, 16:55:23 04/03/03 ThuPST
- Re: 820th MP PLATOON ,SENTRY DOG SCHOOL, KOREA -- Rob Cunningham, 03:58:40 01/10/05 MonPST
- Re: 820th MP PLATOON ,SENTRY DOG SCHOOL, KOREA -- Merle Frey, 14:27:02 04/07/05 ThuPDT
- looking for friends -- Richard Graham, 17:03:42 04/01/06 SatPST (72.178.14.217)
I am looking for friends of my dads. Richard Graham Sr.from Phoenix, n.y. He was K-9 in 1968-1971. at and around CamRahn Bay. He had lost2 dogs Joey and Kalub in ambushes. I just want to repay his advise fro my own combat tours...
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- Information Update -- Larry E. Johnson, 17:42:44 11/05/05 SatPST (68.72.108.61)
Phu Cat - Bobito's serial number is correct. I worked Rocky and his correct serial number is X044. The Voss that I was with didn't work Selig. There was a tall skinny Sgt. (I can't remember his name but I do have a picture of him with Selig - they worked ambush together). Steve Berry served '70-'71 - we went over together.
Larry
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- Bien Hoa Nov66-Nov67 Dog Handler -- Gene Spaulding (BSgt), 18:08:35 03/10/06 FriPST (71.105.49.178)
Would appreciate any info on Cimmaron if someone knows his fate. Handlers all know just how often we think of our partners. The bond has never been broken.
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- Looking for a SSGT Blevens -- Curtis D. Hammond, 19:44:51 02/18/06 SatPST (65.27.20.175)
Anybody know the wareabouts of a SSGT. Blevens from NKP 73-74? I think he was in K-9.
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- Thailand Handlers and Leatherman Supply K-9 Troops in Iraq -- Bill Cummings - VSPA Kennel Master, 19:33:02 02/23/06 ThuPST (72.9.6.36)
Thailand Handlers and Leatherman Supply K-9 Troops in Iraq
With encouragement from the "Old Dawgs" in the Thailand Dog Handlers the Leatherman Tool Group of Portland, Oregon, has just donated a bunch of the company's heavy-duty Leatherman Surge multi-tools to our "Pups, K-9 handlers at Ali Air Base, Kirkuk Air Base, and Forward Operating Base Warrior in Iraq. The Old Dawgs suggested the Surge for this donation because it's big and extremely rugged; it's a 4.5" multi-tool with more than 20 useful features including two locking knife blades that can be opened with one hand (perfect for use when your other hand is leashed to a big dog). The Surge's other features include several screwdrivers, wire cutters, pliers, a saw, files and scissors.
The Thailand Dog Handlers are former U.S. Air Force dog handlers, veterans of the Vietnam War and members of the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association and Vietnam Security Police Association. Since the beginning of American military deployments to Iraq we have been active in sourcing supplies for the dog handlers and coordinating shipments.
The donated Leatherman tools were delivered to Iraq in mid-February, and the handlers are very pleased with the gifts. They've told us how they might use the tools, as well as how much they appreciate the support from home. Some of their comments were:
"Thank you so much for this; I don't know what to say. We are forever grateful to you and the rest of the "Old Dawgs". Thanks again for everything and if there is ever anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask."
"I just wanted to say thanks for the Leatherman. They are awesome tools. They will come in handy a lot. They are so nice looking I hate to use it, but that's what they were made for, right? Thanks again."
"They are sweet! Good god, I'll never need a gun again, I'll just throw that at them!"
"The package was received. Thank you so much for this generous token. The handlers loved them. Please thank everyone for me on behalf of the 101st Airborne Division K-9 Section. Thank you so much!!"
"Thank you again so much. I really did need one of those. Not trying to be all mushy, but thanks!"
"Thank you so much for that tool. I KNOW for a fact that will be in use. As I told Bill, I'll tell you, thank you for everything you're doing for us. I makes us handlers over here feel good that there are people out there that appreciate us. Thanks again!!!"
"We just got the package. It was like kids at Christmas. I had to make sure nobody sliced off a limb."
"Toolboxes aren't available here, but now I carry a toolbox in my pocket with that Leatherman. Today I was able to mount the bracket on my helmet for my Night Vision Goggles in time for my night ops. Yesterday I used it to take care of a jammed cartridge in my Humvee gunners' 240B machine gun. I can't tell you how many times we've been outside the wire and something came up where we needed a tool like this."
For additional information please copy and paste these links to your browser for the full press release and more photos and details of the Leatherman gift to our MWD handlers in Iraq:
http://www.635thk9.com – then click on the Leatherman Icon in the top center &
http://www.icebase.com/reader.ice?EBUR4354323943&k9brutus&172
We are hopeful that the generosity of the Leatherman Tool Group will inspire others to join our members in providing cash and material donations, as well as morale boosting support, for this often-ignored but vitally important segment of our Nation's military front lines. If you're interested in helping out the Military Working Dogs and their handlers in Iraq, please contact:
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- Information -- Jim Uruburu, 07:26:48 01/31/06 TuePST (69.204.41.108)
Trying to find Tom Foss,I'm not sure if he is stationed at NKP or Udorn. He was an Dogman when in Germany.
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- Would like to remind all handlers -- Gerry Carlton, 15:03:48 01/19/06 ThuPST (65.54.154.115)
That the 6th Annual War Dog Memorial Rededication will be held on February 19, 2006 at 11:00 am. At the March Field Air Museum in Riverside California. If anyone would like to attend and has questions please feel fee to contact us. It is a time to remember and honor the War Dogs and their Handlers.
With warm regards,
Ron and Gerry Carlton
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- 6th Annual War Dog Memorial Rededication -- Ronald Carlton, 13:04:37 01/14/06 SatPST (65.54.154.113)
The 6th Annual War Dog Memorial Rededication will be held February 19th, 2006 at 11:00 at the March field museum in Riverside, CA. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. There will be a small memorial for our brother handler John Hackett who passed on this past year.
Ronald Carlton-Rex 766E
633rd sps 66/67
carlton224@msn.com
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- The Death of our Brother -- Andrew P Wrobel SSGT USAF VET, 19:36:35 01/01/06 SunPST (71.241.126.195)
I want to pass on some information.
My Friend, Frank Rutkowski from Dickson City Pennsylvania, passed on in 2005.
Frank was in the 12th Security Police, I believe he served 18 months at Cam Rahn. I grew up with Frank and went through school with him. Frank joined the Air Force right out of high school and so did I.
While At Cam Rahn, I served 13 months, 1969/1970 with the 12th Civil Engineers. As you might recall, the Squadrons were back to back. I discovered that Frank was there quite by accident while walking through the hootches one day. We were elated that someone from home was near by.
Frank and I shared time together off and on. I often accompanied him to the gun bunker he posted along with his dog. When we came home, Frank and I continued our friendship, although not socially close, we saw each other several times a month. I knew his whole family and spned 28 years as a Police Officer in our home town until forced into retirment by a hearing loss and Agent Orange related afflictions.
Frank, a strong young man, came home from the war afflicted with numerous physical complaints. He married and eventually divorced and lived at home with his loving mother. He was not well for many years and finally the man I likened to Clint Walker in high school succumed to heart and other related and unknown illnesses. Resembling a man twice his age and half his size.
Frank always complained that he could not get treatment or compensation from the VA. I am not certain what the whole story was regarding his issues with health and the VA.
Frank was a fine friend and Air Force Comrade.
Perhaps some of you knew him. Perhaps some of you served with him. I just want you to know, that he was a part of you and a part of me. I will never forget him and our friendship.
I will never forget the boys in the 12 Security Police Squadron.
God Bless you all !
Andrew P. " Buzz " Wrobel
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- 81st SPS From the 70's at RAF Bentwaters -- Robert Snyder, 06:20:12 12/10/04 FriPST (68.205.233.238)
Looking for all of our friends that searved at both Benwaters and Woodbridge. http://rjsnyderusa.tripod.com/
here for more info. Planning a reunion in Florida 2006.
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- search for vietnam war veteran Don Lee FOWLER -- Raymonde Lamport (Canada), 21:05:38 11/15/05 TuePST (24.202.70.24)
I am trying to find out what happened to LTJG Don Lee Fowler who served in Vietnm in 1967, whose return address was VAW II DET ALFA, San Francisco California USA 09901. I think he could have been a helicopter pilot. Carrier Air Wing 16 wuld mean something to trace him.
Thank you very much.
R. Lamport
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- Sentry Dog Class Photos & Student Roster -- Vernon J Anderson, 10:01:41 11/11/05 FriPST (69.146.142.250)
Have posted on my website www.oneijak.com of the K9 Student Class's from Oct 66 to Dec 68 that I had along with a combine listing of student names as well as one of Bob Stienmasel's class photo Jan 68. If you happen to be one of these students, please contact me.
Vernon J Anderson
MSgt USAF Retired
T81170A
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- in serch of friends -- Richard Graham, 10:48:30 11/06/05 SunPST (24.92.120.63)
in serch of friends -- richrad graham jr, 20:43:08 09/18/05 SunPDT
Who in the 35th SP @ Phu Cat knew SGT Richard Graham -- Richard Graham, 10:47:55 08/21/05 SunPDT
I am looking for friends of my Dads ( Richard Graham)in V-nam. He is fron Phoenix, N.Y. He was a A1190A (K-9) in class # 3A1IR81130A-1. DISCHARGED at Wright Patterson in Sep 1971. His dogs were Kalub and Joey both KIA in attacks at and around Phu Cat and Cam Rhan Bay. He supported Army Inf. units as well. It will help him settle some old loose ends. My dad helped me out like no other could when I came home from my combat tours in Iraq and Afganistan. Call 915-307-4349 or e-mail me at richard.graham2@us.army.mil
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- Cam Rahn Bay 65-66 -- Jerry L. Osborne, 09:54:16 10/28/05 FriPDT (216.196.231.7)
Looking for anyone who served in Cam Rahn Bay from Nov 65 to Dec 66. My first dog was Vulcan, a black Belgum shepard, second was Flash. Worked closely with William Atwell, Arthur Bagwell, Donald Behnke and Russell McAllister (deceased). Anyone having information on these guys would be very much appreciated.
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- Dog Man K-13 Korea 1952 & 53 -- Wayne W. Wolf, 22:10:22 10/10/05 MonPDT (66.190.242.108)
Web Site: http://www.riolobo.org/index.htm Boy did you guys have a job to do just to come home. Like you we worked alone with no commication, went out at dusk came back at early morning. I been looking for dog men that was at K-13 Suwon Korea as you know we are a breed of our own. Thought if you don't mind would like to see if one of you sites could help me find my old outfit. the 51st FIW. Plus want to thank you for all you did and went though. E-mails welcome 72 in April so now a lot of time left to find new comrades.
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- Thailand Dog Handlers 71-72 -- DP.Kelly & Lucky, 11:14:42 10/22/02 TuePDT (209.4.252.40)
I was stationed at Korat Air Base from 11/71 to 11/72 and I was in K9 school at Lackland during the summer of 71. I had alot of buddies from K9 school that were stationed in Thailand.
I would like to hear from anyone out there.
Remembering Lucky!
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- in serch of friends -- richrad graham jr, 20:43:08 09/18/05 SunPDT (24.162.207.113)
Who in the 35th SP @ Phu Cat knew SGT Richard Graham -- Richard Graham, 10:47:55 08/21/05 SunPDT
I am looking for friends of my Dads ( Richard Graham)in V-nam. He is fron Phoenix, N.Y. He was a A1190A (K-9) in class # 3A1IR81130A-1. DISCHARGED at Wright Patterson in Sep 1971. His dogs were Kalub and Joey both KIA in attacks at and around Phu Cat and Cam Rhan Bay. He supported Army Inf. units as well. It will help him settle some old loose ends. My dad helped me out like no oyher could when I came home from my combat tours in Iraq and Afganistan. Call 915-307-4349 or e-mail me at richard.graham2@us.army.mil
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- CSPS K9 gear -- Don Graham, 05:00:02 08/31/05 WedPDT (12.75.222.71)
I resently picked up a metal modal of a Nam USAF K9 handler. Before putting this together I want to be sure it's correct. There is one item that I'm not sure about and would like some feedback on. The ammo pouches are the army style with grenades attached to the sides. This handler is suppose to be from the CSPS and I would like to know if they were issued & carried grenades in this manner.
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