- Looking for Dog School Pictures July 1971 -- Don (Jack) Kelly (Remembering Lucky95m5 on Veteran's Day!), 06:40:30 11/11/08 TuePST (24.97.113.162)
Looking for any handlers who went through dog school at Lackland in the summer of 1971, I'm trying to find the dog school graduation picture from that summer.
Happy Veteran's Day my brothers!
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- Dogs that need adoption in Ennis, TX -- Richard Schlosser, 13:52:04 10/14/09 WedPDT (173.74.149.73)
Subject: Save Dogs
Camp Wolfgang in Ennis, TX, has been a privately-funded, family-operated facility that rescues Shepherds and other dogs from abandonment, neglect and euthanasia for many years. Due to personal reasons, on October 31, all dogs must find permanent or foster homes or get euthanized. All of these dogs have been to the vet for spaying and neutering...they've been micro-chipped...and many have had intensive training for easy adaption into a new home environment. They currently have the following dogs that need a home:
120 German Shepherds
2 Akitas
1 Anatolian/Great Pyrenees
4 Purebred Rottweiler
1 Great Dane/Lab
1 Boxer/Mastiff
1 St. Bernard/Akita
1 WolfDog
45 Other mixed breeds
They do not want or need donations - only homes. Serious inquiries to help only, please contact Kennel Master, Neisha Livengood at 214.755.1627.
Camp Wolfgang
6234 FM 879
Ennis, Texas 75119
214.755.1627
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- Where is Capt. Sakamoto (Dog Handler) 1970 -- Nathan Andy Anderson (Joyful if I can find Capt Sak), 14:54:10 10/05/09 MonPDT (130.36.62.141)
Capt. Sakamoto worked on the night shift with Phantom and Corba Flights. He was assigned a K-9 but he is not listed on the handlers roster. Why not? The year was 1970.
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- 56th SPS K9 -- Marki Johnson, 17:55:50 10/03/09 SatPDT (24.131.197.106)
NKP 1972 to 1973 I was a Nightfighter my dogs name was Rex plus I had a drug dog named Alf
My room mate was Sam Hardy.Other handlers Roberts,Kraus Cosgrove, Mangus, Gary Heart,Wild,Carter, Entler, Travis, Price.I am sure that I miss spelled some of these names. Its been 37 years and these are just some of the names that I remember off the top of my head
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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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- 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
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Steve Walker, 19:01:09 12/29/08 MonPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Tommy Henry Rhea, 12:34:17 01/03/09 SatPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- Michael Eeds (Phucat 70 - 71 Sparky), 10:17:36 01/31/09 SatPST
- Re: Vietnam Dog Information -- phillip zoppo, 06:25:02 06/18/09 ThuPDT
- 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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- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- James David, Kilo 5 69-70, 10:56:49 04/22/03 TuePDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- Thomas D. Griffith, 13:16:20 12/04/03 ThuPST
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- Michael M. Carrasco, 20:00:09 05/30/04 SunPDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- wayne frederick sieckmann (k 9 handlers and their dogs), 11:49:12 07/23/06 SunPDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- walt ballard, 18:16:36 01/14/07 SunPST
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- walt ballard, 18:23:02 01/14/07 SunPST
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- Linda Hughes Juarez (Help), 22:27:18 07/28/07 SatPDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- Van Digby, 07:00:02 08/22/07 WedPDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- John Boross, 09:16:00 07/02/09 ThuPDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- john l kirtley (served phan rang ab fron july 66 - july 67), 14:46:01 07/25/09 SatPDT
- Re: 35th Security Police Squadron -- Robert Rusher (content), 08:23:26 09/07/09 MonPDT
- DaNang Growl Pad K-9 Handlers 1966 -- Steven M. Hnatiak, 00:33:58 09/07/09 MonPDT (24.166.43.45)
Looking for U.S. Air Force Air Policemen K-9 Handlers who served in DaNang Viet Nam in 1966. We were in the group that were sent (2nd wave)of K-9 Handlers that flew in two C-130's from Lackland AFB,TX to Travis AFB.CA and spent numorous hours in the terminal while mechanics fixed both planes so they could fly over the POND to Viet Nam. But they only had time in Hawaii, Wake Island, and the Philippines for fuel/food.
I'm from Ohio.
My dog's name was "Chief" Brand # 519F.
Remember sleeping in Tent's near the kennels....finding bullet holes in the canvas ceiling.......
Remember eating C & K Rations(Ham & Eggs Chopped)etc.that were packed in the 50's. We brought PRIME(dog food sealed in plastic)they did not want to bring CANNED DOG FOOD. I tried to ship C & K Rations in my whole baggage upon departure but they confiscated these Rations and I was told they COULD NOT BE SHIPPED BACK HOME(PERISHABLE ITEM)??
We were UNABLE TO GET JUNGLE BOOTS also!!!!
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- the good the bad the dogs -- joseph chundak (pictures), 03:10:00 08/24/09 MonPDT (74.194.114.7)
like to hear if anybody has pictures of udorn 776
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- Dog School Photo's -- Stephen Pippenger (Found It), 10:58:36 08/16/09 SunPDT (216.249.89.140)
Someone a while back was looking for dog school graduating photo's of different classes. I found mine and it is the class of 15058. If anyone is interested I will furninsh a copy and send it out. It was July of 1968, Sgt Stanley was the instructor. Let me know.
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- 820 dog platoon -- kenneth h bricker (glad to read about others), 08:30:51 08/25/09 TuePDT (98.21.135.33)
i was also at camp carroll march 1965 to 1966 lt patrick was the co we then moved an lt gersten was the co sgt copeland whitehead vredenburg werethere pfc hall also rex andblitz were some of the dogs that i knew iwould like to hear from anyone else who was there
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- Feed the Dawgs Military K9 Heritage Exhibit -- Jon Hemp, 15:20:15 08/23/09 SunPDT (72.67.237.221)
Thanks to Ken Neal and Jim Stewart, Dawgs has some incredible display material to launch the Military K9 Heritage Exhibit at March Field Air Museum next week. With the loss of K9 representation in some the country's largest museums in the past year, our exhibit at March Museum will perhaps become the premiere Dog Man exhibit anywhere. If you have something (anything) that you wish to donate and share with everyone in the Dawgs community, contact us at the Feed the Dawgs web site. We'll respond promptly. Also, our sincere thanks to all of you that have made Feed the Dawgs a great success.
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- Have Dog School Graduation Photo -- Stephen D. Pippenger (Been looking long time), 21:23:14 08/16/09 SunPDT (216.249.89.140)
Have Photo of Class of 15058 If anyone is interested. I know some time back a person inquired about obtaining these and got little responce. Let me know and I will be glad to send you a copy of the photo. This is a Sentry dog class at Lackland with instructor Stanley.
sdp69
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- 377 Air Police Squadron K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Farris Owens (happy), 15:36:35 06/22/09 MonPDT (72.186.203.166)
Looking for anyone with the 377 K-9 Corp at Tan Son Nhut,1966-67,would like to know about Squad Leader Sgt Shayhan, seriously injured 4th Dec 1966, anyone with the K-9 unit during this time.
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- Feed The Dawgs -- Kenneth Neal, 20:07:56 08/06/09 ThuPDT (172.190.224.57)
Hey Guys, If you have not run across the site for Feed The Dawgs I would appreciate it if you gave it a look see. There is a Commemorative Badge listed on the site for a minimum donation, which goes to running the program. If you are in California or Arizona we'd like you to join us at an event, details on the web site.
WWW.FEEDTHEDAWGS.COM
Thanks
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- 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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- poem -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, 17:29:57 07/27/09 MonPDT (75.42.209.227)
This is for all you K-9 guys. I wrote this at 0815 this morning after dreaming about the K-9's at tan Son Nhut in 68-69 I hope you enjoy it. Jack The Old Cowboy Poet
Walking Alone In the Dark
Dark comes and it’s just the two of you
One talking the other only listening
A one way conversation both knowing what to do
Walking alone in the dark
Even though one does not speak
Each know what they are thinking
Threats of all types they seek
Walking alone in the dark
Making you feel secure and safe
He rubs your leg with his face
You place in him a great faith
Walking alone in the dark
You stoke his head with your hand
That great wonderful K-9 dog
With you and you alone he will make a stand
Walking alone in the dark
Both knowing what to do in danger
He is your security as you are his
Beyond being each others protector
Walking alone in the dark
There are others that you guard
They know not that you are there
Only that from them the enemy is barred
Walking alone in the dark
Sleeping safe as you keep watch
Those unsung heroes and their dogs
Men and their K-9 are all topnotch
Walking alone in the dark
Edwin J. Smith
The Old Cowboy Poet
July 27th 2009
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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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- HI VIETNAM K-9 HANDLERS 66-67, 68 -- LOU WERNER, 20:33:11 07/15/09 WedPDT (70.215.231.192)
HI ALL YOU K-9 HANDLERS FROM BIN THUY V.N. 1966-67 AND THAILAND 1968. SOUNDS LIKE YOUR ALL DOING FINE.
I AM FINDING OUT THAT THIS IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE K-9 BUNCH FROM VIETNAM. IT HAS BROUGHT BACK MANY MEMORIES. I HAVE HEARD FROM KEN NEAL, RICH CIOFFI AND JIM WATSON. WILL KEEP IN TOUCH THROUGH EMAILS.
I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT THE REUNION IN ARIZONE THIS FALL.
TILL THAN.
SIGNING OUT,
LOUIE
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- Feed the Dawgs -- Jon Hemp (377th K9 FNG), 22:30:17 06/29/09 MonPDT (72.67.237.221)
Thank you to all of you that have supported Feed the Dawgs. As of 27 June at Nellis Air Force Base, we have reached over 200 active duty K9 handlers and their family members with uniquely memorable steak bar-b-ques. We'll launch the fall schedule with Davis-Monthan AFB (Tucson) and wrap it up with the 3rd Marine Div. at 29 Palms (all 84 dog handlers) on 7 November. We will always need your help, but we will forever be grateful for your contributions.
Jon Hemp
Kennel Master 3
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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
- Re: 377 SPS K-9 Tan Son Nhut -- Farris L Owens (happy), 08:59:40 05/31/09 SunPDT
- 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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- 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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- Ref to K-9 Sign at Pleiku AB -- Paul ( Toby) Long, 20:37:11 05/27/09 WedPDT (67.141.89.16)
I was just on Your web page and saw the pictures of Pleiku AB. I was with the 633th SPQ K-9 Section. and I was the one who made the K-9 Sign in front of ours Kennels. "The Home of the Four footed Radar" Thank You so much for the Mememers...
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- Sgt. Albert M. Shirocky -- Carl Contreras, 11:11:07 05/27/09 WedPDT (75.216.138.83)
Albert M. Shirocky Passed away at home on May 22nd, 2006 at the age of 58. Albert was stationed at Mather AFB in Rancho Cordova, California with the 320th SPS. After he arrived there from serving in Thailand ,we spent many hours patroling and hanging out togather. He was raised in Dickersons Run, Penn. where he returned after the war in 1972,He married and raised a son Matt and his step children. I spoke with Alberts mother and his son yesterday. They felt very blessed to have had a call from a fellow veteran that had new him. His Mother Pearl said that he always talked about his SP buddies. but never was able to find them ,as so many of us have done. At his mothers request, I am posting this, so that anyone who knew him may know that he has passed on. He lays in rest at Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Penn.
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- Looking for anyone who new/worked with James Smyser -- Sean Smith, 23:29:36 04/05/09 SunPDT (153.25.52.60)
I am looking for anyone who may have known James Smyser. He was a SP K9 handler in Viet Nam. However I don't know where he was assigned. James Smyser passed away in '91 of cancer and is survived by his wife Patricia and four children. The youngest Robert is now 22. Their father died when the kids were fairly young. I would like to get some information about James Smyser and share it with my family. James Smyser is my wife's uncle. I am a Security Forces Member, and a Security Policeman. I enlisted in 1988, long after Viet Nam, and started off as a Law Enforcement Specialist. I was assigned to the 81st Security Police Squadron at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge UK. Any help provided would be greatly appreciated. Your service and sacrifices you all have made are truly heroic and appreciated.
MSgt Sean D. Smith
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- Feed The Dawgs -- Ken LM 80, 17:40:56 05/15/09 FriPDT (172.190.22.2)
OK all you Arizona Dogmen. Feed The Dawgs is coming to Luke AFB on May 23rd. Join us in honoring the Active Duty handlers, Vet's staff and their families. We will be have steak on the BBQ and a chance to interact with the young pups.
If you are interested in joining us contact Jon Hemp at jon_hemp@msn.com.
If you are unable to attend and are interested in supporting the program I'm sure Jon will accept donations.
You guys in California are welcome too and we will be at Vandenberg on May 30 and in San Diego on May 31.
Take a few minutes to see the web site at Feedthedawgs.com.
See you all there.
Ken
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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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- American War Dogs Article -- Mikey Hilton, 11:01:11 05/07/09 ThuPDT (98.244.58.205)
I don't know how many of us are Elks members, but there is an article on American War Dogs with some pics in the May issue of the Elks National magazine. I did not see anything about our champions in it, and maybe a letter to the publisher or commentary would be helpful to our association, as the Elks are very pro veteran. Maybe I'm wrong here, and it seems I frequently own that distinction, but what do you think guys?
Oh, and my son, the Marine rifleman, just left Clark AFB to return to Okinawa. He's forward deployed, this time with the Navy on the 31st MEU aboard the USS Tortuga. Guess they were training with the PI Marines. Next trip is Australia{I hope}. First it was Bangkok and Pattaya Beach, now Clark AFB? This boy is really digging in some of the same dirt he always heard about!
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- DOG HANDLERS AT KIRTLAND AFB, NM -- MIKE COWDER, 15:52:04 05/04/09 MonPDT (64.12.117.7)
LOOKING FOR ANY DOG HANDLERS THAT WHERE STATIONED AT KIRTLAND AFB. I WAS THE FIRST KENNELMASTER(MSGT)1979 AT KAFB.
JUST SEND HE HELLO.
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- LOOKING FOR K9 HANDLERS -- MIKE COWDER, 16:26:21 04/23/09 ThuPDT (205.188.117.7)
I'M LOOKING FOR K9 HANDLERS STATIONED WURTSMITH AFB, MI, 67-68 AND RAF ALCONBURY, ENGLAND 65-67
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- Takhli 1972-1973 -- Jim Coggins, 14:31:47 03/26/09 ThuPDT (75.71.101.122)
Looking for any of theK-9's that were there
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- Tim Ausser ( SPS ) -- Tony Salazar, 19:58:52 02/15/09 SunPST (96.251.161.65)
I'm looking for Tim Ausser, 35 SPS Jan 26 -69 at Phan Rang AB.Need his help for my claim with the VA. Anyone that has any info on him please email me. Welcome home brothers.
Tony Salazar
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- Looking for 21st SPS MWD Handlers, Elmendorf AFB -- Jeff Rose, 10:01:10 08/13/08 WedPDT (12.178.30.41)
I am looking for any former handlers from Elmendorf AFB. 01/88-08/91 D'mont Herring,Mike Davis, Phil Gordon, Paul Yacono, etc...
If anyone knows where these guys are or have been.... mail me.
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- 9th Annual War Dog Remembrance -- Ronald Carlton, 11:08:43 01/15/09 ThuPST (71.110.170.253)
It is time again for the Annual War Dog Remembrance at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, CA on February 15th, 2009 at 11:00 am. Looking forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ron or Gerry Carlton
carlton224@msn.com
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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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- Phu Cat Airbase -- Richard Schipski, 18:21:24 09/14/08 SunPDT (68.204.165.158)
Looking for anyone who served in the air police in Phu Cat from March 1967 to May 1967.
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- K9 Beret Patch at Korat -- Jack Kelly (Just Wondering), 11:25:40 12/15/08 MonPST (24.97.113.162)
Does anyone know if there was a specific patch used on berets at Korat, if so what did it look like. I have been trying to find some of the patches we had but I'm not sure what the beret patch was, a picture I had showed a dog's head but some earlier pics like around 68 or 69 showed something else which i can't make out. I was there in 71 and 72.
Happy Holidays Brothers!
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- PTSD -- Stephen Pippenger (Unhappy), 19:17:02 12/10/08 WedPST (216.249.89.140)
Sept 16 2008 by C & P Examiner. Went to my doctor last Week Dec 5, and was told that I have PTSD. OK what is taking thenm so long totell this and where is the letter stating that fact. Saving that fact fore later.SDP69
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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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- The Sliver Star for MWD -- Don (Jack) Kelly, 14:09:02 11/11/08 TuePST (24.97.113.162)
I hope all of you saw this, I filled out the form and already heard back, they wanted pictures, it's a great way to honor our dogs.
http://www.silverstarfamilies.org/MWDog.html
Best Regards;
Don (Jack) Kelly
Korat RTAFB 'Nov 71-72'
388th SPS K9 "The Hunters"
Handler of MWD "Lucky 95m5"
VDHA & VSPA Member
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- Soldier's Dog Needs a home -- Don (Jack) Kelly, 12:02:44 11/11/08 TuePST (24.97.113.162)
I ran across this Today about a woman in the Utah Air National Guard who rescued a dog named Izzy, she has been called up to leave for Iraq in January and now needs to find Izzy a home while she is gone,Maybe there is someone out there in her area that would help a Soldier out and find Izzy a good home. http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_10956226
Best Regards;
Jack Kelly
Korat RTAFB 'Nov 71-72'
388th SPS K9 "The Hunters"
Handler of MWD "Lucky 95m5"
VDHA & VSPA Member
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- looking for people who went to dog school with me. -- Roderick Sawyer, 10:00:40 10/12/08 SunPDT (69.139.0.156)
Just trying to connect at last with anyone who went to K9 school with me. I found myself on Danang without a dog and then place on the tiger LE flight because I missed my portcall because my mother had gotten killed before I was to leave. My nickname was Sylde. 366th SPS 1971.
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- Forbes AFB, KS -- Glen H. Myers, 06:18:05 09/28/08 SunPDT (67.142.130.42)
When I first entered the Air Force in 1963 my first duty station was Forbes AFB (SAC). Our unit was the 815 Combat Defense Squadron and I handled a sentry dog by the name of Pal (F970). I am curious if there are any handlers from that unit that are still around. I am also interested in obtaining a K9 patch from the 815 CDS.
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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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- RAF POLICE DOGHANDLERS UK -- Stewart McArdle, 08:38:31 09/12/08 FriPDT (86.138.99.169)
My name is Stewart McArdle former Flight Sergeant, Royal Air Force Dog Handler on Attack dogs, Search FX and DD, Instructor, Provost Marshals Dog Inspectorate and SNCO of many Police Dog Sections. I served from 1962 until 1987. Last month I organized the largest reunion of former Doghandlers and Kennelmaids in the history of the RAF Police .300 attended which was 3,400 years service.During the evening (Which I remember through a alcohol induced daze) The subject of American Air Police dog Handlers who were trained by the RAF Police came up and it was suggested getting in touch with the thought of having a reunion either Stateside or in the UK. So Gentlemen and some Ladies if you were trained by the RAF Police at RAF Netheravon or Debden please get in touch.
Stewart McArdle
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- Looking for A 3rd SPS Dog Handler, Bien Hoa 67-68 -- John V Meakin Jr, 13:24:29 05/09/08 FriPDT (75.27.151.211)
I am looking for David Brennan who was a dog handler with the 3rd SPS at Bien Hoa 1967-68, and any other handlers who were there at that time.
John V Meakin Jr, better known as JR, I handled Silver 643F
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- Alabama War Dogs Memorial Dedication -- Bill Wigginton (Semper Woof!), 09:04:47 08/31/08 SunPDT (74.180.118.50)
Great news! The Alabama War Dogs Memorial will be dedicated this Veterans Day, November 11th, 2008 at the USS Alabama Battleship Park in Mobile, Alabama at 2:00pm. We've come a long way in three years, but we're not finished yet. We still need your support and of course, money. The Alabama War Dogs Memorial Foundation and Clark Memorials have gone out on a financial limb to go ahead and build and place the memorial this Veterans Day, and we still need about $30,000. Please go to our website:
www.awdm.org
and give if you can, buy some merchendise, or just visit us.
If any of you can make it, I'm inviting all VDHA handlers, spouses and associate members to our Alabama War Dogs Memorial dedication this Veterans Day! Come on down, and if you can, bring your dog.
In addition, anyone either in Alabama, or close to Alabama, on Saturday, September 6th, 2008, you are invited to our "Paws and Patriots Walk" to benefit and raise money for the Alabama War Dogs Memorial.
The Paws and Patriots Walk will be from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at Heardmont Park, on Alabama State Highway 119, in North Shelby, Alabama. For information, go to:
www.pawsandpatriotswalk.com
and check us out!
Semper Woof!
Bill Wigginton
Alabama War Dogs Memorial Foundation
Secretary/Historian
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- Re: Information Update...Dog named Thunder -- Laura Anderson (Have questions), 13:56:20 08/25/08 MonPDT (69.109.59.147)
How can I find out if my Father's black German Shepherd went to Vietnam? Thunder was almost completely black, with a little brown in his legs. My brother accidently told me that Thunder went to Vietnam and then he retracted his statement once I asked my mother and sister about it.
Thunder went with some men in a truck to "go live on a farm." That was in late 1965. Many years later, I'd say 1970-1971 my father got a phone call. He was told that Thunder was put down and they wanted to let him know. They said he got in fights with other dogs all the time.
Thunder was from Huntington Beach, California. He was extremely active. He was born in 1962 so maybe he was too old to be accepted, but he was hyper. My father was in the Airborne from 1947-1956 and his buddies took Thunder.
I thought my father said Thunder was going to have room to run around out by an Air Force base ....not live on a farm. Dad's name was William Gordon Anderson and he really loved Thunder a lot.
There was a pink receipt showing my dad had purchased Thunder for $75. So maybe that also went with him. I also have a photo of Thunder running past a camera in 1962.
Thanks for the Freedoms we have in this country and thank you for making sure the War Dogs are not forgotten.
Laura Anderson
>>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.
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>>Larry
>I was a tall skinny sgt in Phu Cat 70-71 I worked a
>dog named Thunder. I hung with Charlie Wells and John
>Tomhave with USAF 12th Security Sq
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> Jim Crawford
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- VA Concedes Herbicide Use -- Kurt Priessman, MSgt, USAF (Ret), 09:17:40 08/17/08 SunPDT (75.23.215.44)
The VA conceded use of herbicides on the perimeters of all US-occupied bases in Thailand in my claim.
The evidence used were the USMACTHAI/JUSMAGTHAI Memorandum "Mission Policy on Base Defense", "Project CHECO: Base Defense in Thailand", pictures of the bases, and evidence of my duties as a MWDH at U-Tapao and Korat, 1971-1973. Another case was approved in St.Petersburg FL by a SP during the same period. Another in Montana for an SP is moving forward, and a MWDH from Lousiana's is also. The claims are for direct exposure, not for presumption. They are limited to post 1970 and to perimeter duties. Hope this helps those having problems.
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- Verification of "duties of a doghandler in Vietnam" -- Thomas Wilson, 19:55:20 08/11/08 MonPDT (24.121.156.231)
I am trying to let the VA claims people in ST. Louis know what we dog handlers who served in Vietnam did. I get the feeling that they feel we only walked around the aircraft with our dogs. The American Leigon rep that is helping me with a claim called Lackland and the only person that he could talk to was a Navy troop and he had no idea what we did. I get the feeling that the VA thinks that since we were not Marines or Army, we lived very sheltered lives. Guess we Airforce handlers are all liars and we need fortyeleven people to verify what we did.
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- any320th SAC Security cops out there? -- Carl Contreras, 01:19:56 07/13/08 SunPDT (24.20.56.249)
If any members were ever at Mather AFB ,SAC 320th SPS in the early 70's , Give me a call when you can or E-mail me.I was stationed there and worked the ramp,wsa and sat and did tdy's out of there. I'm in contact with Robert Wilburn,Frank Buerger,Walker Bryant, Keith Horning ,Dennis Coffey,Greg Hamilton, Flight Chief Leroy Bedford, but im trying to locate others for myself and the guy's mentioned above, so if any others see this ,call or drop me a line. Carl Contreras (salem, oregon) (503) 304 - 1664 E-mail: cacontreras110@msn.com
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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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- 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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- Old friends -- Thomas Wilson, 18:12:11 06/03/08 TuePDT (24.121.156.231)
Looking for handlers at Bien Hoa 8/66 to 8/67. Served with John Tyson, David Brennan, Ingler (can't remember his first name), Chris Cline, and many more but I cannot remember the names. My dog was Rinnie 681F. I would like to know who took him over after I left. My E-mail is tw64506@yahoo.com
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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
- 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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- 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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- 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
- New Florida WMD Memorial -- Kenneth Neal, 14:49:18 05/19/08 MonPDT (172.190.118.14)
In case anyone is interested in information concerning a MWD Memorial in Florida please visit their web site at http://www.militaryworkingdogmemorial.com/.
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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