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Subject: My dad served at Rivers Barracks in the early 80's


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Jason Bowman
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Date Posted: 23:38:13 12/04/03 Thu
I lived in Giessen from 1979 to 1985. I remember my Dad being at Rivers Barracks. We used to have a blast going to the ballgames there and running around those 2 old bombed out looking buildings. Some of you taught me how to play pool. My dad was a 1st sarg. in the 3/79th. If anyone remembers him and would like to get in contact with him drop me an email or post a reply and I'll pass the message along.

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Subject: just looking


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Feightner PFC (short timer)
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Date Posted: 13:31:28 07/08/07 Sun
I was in service battery in 84 and 85 drop me a line if you know me

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Subject: Circus Btry...


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Sgt Miller
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Date Posted: 07:35:38 10/02/08 Thu
To those who may remember me(and those who don't haha)... Rivers memories...there are too many to talk about, but here are a few....The guy throwing the candy machine out the window because it owed him change...SSG Baker being in the dictionary next to the word ASS....the bus coming to the barracks to load people up for CID questioning....the rats playing MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on the parade field in the summertime....the guy called "Pollack" who lite up a bowl while sitting next to his new section chief(name deleted)....CSM Bowles screwing with the 1SGs with his tactics on them.....And most of all the GREAT people that I had the pleasure of meeting and becoming part of my pleasant memories of the time I spent in the military...

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Subject: B 5/3 85-88


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Tim Clark
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Date Posted: 13:25:53 09/24/08 Wed
Anyone out there? SSG Hopper, SP4 Smith, SSG Johnson, SP4 Brazier. Those were the days. Getting busted for bailing on reationary force. 50/50 club!

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Subject: 3/79th FA, 1984-1986


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Steve Illgen
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Date Posted: 14:51:51 08/31/04 Tue
I was the Battalion CESO from 1984-86. LTC Dowling was the Battalion Co. while CPT Wilkinson was the CO of HHC.

My best times on active duty were spent at Rivers Barracks and Giessen. I honestly considered staying but, instead, returned to the States in April 1986. From what I've read on this board, it may have been a good thing with all the changes that have taken place since then. (It's hard to believe that Rivers is now an auto dealership.)

The 3/79th was a great unit. Thanks for creating this forum.

Hard Chargers!

Steve Illgen

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Subject: pictures from The Zoo


Author:
Jim Tharp
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Date Posted: 10:30:21 09/05/08 Fri
go to my previous message below and click the reply message to get a link to my pictures. A little trip back in time.

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Subject: Still serving our country


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Jim Tharp
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Date Posted: 16:57:34 05/06/08 Tue
as noted in previous postings I was in A battery 3/79th '74 to '75. RATTRIG operator. I have recently been in contact with several other Hard Chargers and it was a bittersweet moment to experience. Joe Hill, a roommate, after serving 25 years and retiring was called back up and is currently in Bagdad looking every bit the GI in full gear and camo from a picture I received today. Head low and spirits high, Joe.
Also contacted our battery C.O., Capt. David Zacchetti through his son who is serving. Capt. Z is doing OK working in the Pentagon as a civilian. Apologies were made by me for being a royal pain in the butt back then. Our X.O. "Hank" Stratton has recently retired after making it to 3 stars (I think, at least 2). Google him for an unbelievable career.
Other Zoo members have been in touch and some have moved on to that great forward observing post in the sky and others are living life with that common bond of being brothers-in-arms in Rivers barracks. All a little burnt around the edges from to many nights in the Rendevous club.
I'm going to scan all the pictures I have from then, several dozen, with a link for everyone to view what The Zoo looked like during the early 70's.
Peace,
Tharp
INT ZBZ INT ZBK. (reading you 5 x 5 in rattrig speak)

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Subject: 2nd BN 92nd FA Website


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SGT Ortega's x-wife
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Date Posted: 11:00:32 02/05/05 Sat
Hello all,
I have read that someone was interested in a Homepage website for the 2nd BN 92nd FA, not an official site but for families and members? I would love to create this website, but I would need your help since I do not know much about the 2nd BN 92nd FA accept for the fact that I lived accross from the Rivers Barracks and married one of the GIs. It's kind of my tribute to this unit because if they weren't stationed in Giessen I wouldn't be in the United States. I build websites as a hobby and have several military unit websites. If you are interested and have pictures of your service time and great stories, e-mail me.
Here is a link to one of the sites I created....
http://1-18thcavalry.tripod.com/
Thanks and I hope to hear from you all.
SGT Ortega's x-wife

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Subject: The Men of 3/79 FA 1985-88 Whats Up ????


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Daniel Ferriero
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Date Posted: 16:31:54 08/01/08 Fri
I am retired 1SG Daniel Ferriero, I served in B,Btry 3/79 FA from 85-88. Just wanted to see if anyone is still missing it as much as I have???? My best tour in over 23 years of active duty in the Army. Talk to you soon guys

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Subject: River's 1987-1989 B Btry 3/79 "Blackhawks"


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Spec 4 John A Kowack
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Date Posted: 18:42:51 12/18/05 Sun
I Proudly served with Bravo Battery 3/79th 87-89 under First Sergeant Larry E. Taylor "BlackHawks", would love to hear from any soilder that served with me. I would also like to mention Sgt. Daniel Ferrero, who had a large impact on my life and how I would choose to live it throughout my entire life. Sgt, if you are out there, I just wanted to thank you for your positive influence you had on me and the experience I learned while serving under you. Top, Larry E. Taylor. I would also like to express the gratitude I have for you and the way you took this young troop under your wing. I will never forget the positive influences you two had on me, thank you.

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Subject: I remember you guys from 85-88


Author:
1SG (R) Daniel Ferriero
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Date Posted: 09:30:17 08/01/08 Fri
WOW,,,, I did not think anybody kept in contact anymore. Well just a quick update on my status. I stayed in the Army..... I know, hard to believe for some of you who knew me back then. However, I went back into the Infantry after Germany when Lance got phased out. I spent 23 years in the Army and retired in 2003. I now teach JROTC in Charlotte NC. I have been living in N.C. since I retired. I still have my greatest memories of the friends I made in the Lance Units in Germany. Hope to hear from you great Americans soon

P.S. I still talk with several of the old fellows from Rivers (the zoo) keep in touch.

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Subject: Rivers barricks


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Tim Zumbro
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Date Posted: 17:14:12 04/26/08 Sat
I was stationed at rivers from 85-88 somewhere in there. I remember I came from Recruiting Command and when I got there they were throwing everything out in the hallway for a health and welfare inspection. What ever happened to Lt Perin? Sgt Kiss, SSG Hunt Sp4 MOFFIT. 1SG palm, SFC Rogers, 1st Jackson. We were all C 3/79. I remember Peak and Sergeat the Armor. Who remembers the Dinning In CSM duggins sponsored we he got there.

I am still pretty much the shy type, try to avoid conflicks. LOL

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Subject: Those were the days (didn't think so then)!


Author:
Pvt. Skateboard
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Date Posted: 11:02:53 01/10/06 Tue
I was with 5th of the 3rd FA as a 94B in 1986 & 1987. Man did we have some times @ the old "Fuze & Fin"! The 50/50 CLUB!! Bruno's Pizza. What was the name of that old dude @ the barber shop "Good for you, Good for the Army" People use to wait just to NOT have him cut your hair. Sking @ Winterburg & Garmish! Freezing & fighting off the boarhogs @ Graf! I only did 2 Grafs: not nearly enough Sweaty Betty! Good Memories!

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Subject: Online global data entry job(797)


Author:
zeeshan jiwa
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Date Posted: 05:01:07 07/26/08 Sat
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Subject: B-Btry3/79th LANCE


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SP4 Paul Wirebaugh
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Date Posted: 19:03:25 03/05/08 Wed
Lt. Sayer, and SP4 Davis. Wow, not thought of you guys in probobly over 20 years. How the hell you all doing?

Sayer in Lawton/Ft Sill still eh? I currently live/work in Duncan, right up the road from you. In the past couple weeks I have been in touch with both Ron Mobley, and 1SG (retired) Danny J Ferriero. Ron lives in Florida and Danno is in N Carolina.

Stumbled onto this site. Pretty wild huh?

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Subject: B Battery3rd,/79th,1968-1969


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Jim Wojciechowski
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Date Posted: 12:56:40 06/30/08 Mon
Was at Rivers Barracks in 68 and 69. B Battery, Looking for ,Al Charette,Angel Diaz, Ken Orell, Bob,Sgt Rock Kellington.We were undefeated Flag Football champs . Any one there at that time give me a hollar SKI

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Subject: Earn extra money with affiliate programs (797)


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Date Posted: 05:26:55 06/18/08 Wed
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Subject: PRESCOTT 83-86 SVC 3/79


Author:
RICH PRESCOTT (I'LL BE DRINKING AT THE SNACK BAR !!)
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Date Posted: 22:01:54 02/17/08 Sun
WHO IS OUT THERE?? NOT A LOT OF FOLKS FROM THE NOTORIOUS SERVICE BATTERY. THERE ARE TOO MANY STORIES TO EVEN BEGIN TO TELL ... (IF WE CAN REMEMBER THEM ALL). RESPOND, REPLY, POST UP, DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LET US HEAR FROM THE BADDEST BATTERY OF ALL TIME AT RIVERS !!

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Subject: Service Battery, 3/79th in 1976


Author:
Ray Smith
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Date Posted: 06:33:30 01/01/06 Sun
I roomed with Murphy, Shippley, and Jesse Guiterez. First Sargeant's name was Swope. Other names I remember are Big Will and Hatchel.

Anyone out there?

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Subject: Work from home as data entry typists (797)


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Date Posted: 21:19:32 05/16/08 Fri
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Subject: Work From Home and Earn Thousands (896)


Author:
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Date Posted: 09:58:55 05/07/08 Wed
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Subject: rivers barracks


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spacecowboy62 (happy)
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Date Posted: 19:48:20 01/06/07 Sat
Sully, What happened to you? Remember me? A ghost from the past,I was in btry maint, I pcs"d in 87 to Bragg and got out in 90.Email me ,Dave

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Subject: Looking for anyone in 3/79th 85-89


Author:
Kenneth Cole
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Date Posted: 21:27:12 06/19/07 Tue
Hello to all my fellow missilemen. It's nice to know that this site exist so we all can keep in touch. I was in 3/79th from Oct 85-Dec 89. I retired in 2001 at the good ol home of Field Artillery. I am currently teaching Radar at I-See-O Hall. Does anyone remember then Cpt. Ilean Phillips? She is also at Ft. Sill. As soon as I get more info on the reunion for next year, I will spread the news. To all, feel free to hit me up at kcole@sirinet.net or on AKO kenneth.cole4@us.army.mil

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Subject: Hiring home workers (797)


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Date Posted: 06:59:37 04/05/08 Sat
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Subject: Looking for my biological son and his mother


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Scot Krebs (Michael Scot Krebs) (Jubulent to find this site)
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Date Posted: 22:32:07 02/15/07 Thu
I was stationed at A Btry 6/9 FA (later changed to 5/3 FA)'82 to '84. I had a short lived relationship with a German girl named Ramona. It's been so long that I don't even remember her last name. I think it started with a Schw. She had a male child about March '84 maybe later. I knew she was pregnant, but, she was seeing another GI at that time. Days before I was to ETS, Ramona secretly showed me her baby and told me he was probably mine. I was very irresponsible, partying young soldier. Now, at 43 years old, I have no other children. If anybody looking at this site and knows anybody fitting this description, tell them to please respond. If anybody can give me any advise on how to further my search, please respond. All my fellow soldiers from that era are welcome to respond.

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Subject: Rivers Barracks


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Scott A. Wendel
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Date Posted: 06:26:43 03/11/03 Tue
Hey, I was in Rivers from 74-76, 3rd&79th FA. C battery.
Is there any one out there? I had a great time there. The evil Colonel Schoeffner (BIGFOOT)was the man at the time.

scott540@vermontel.net

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Subject: Rivers 85-88


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Dave KUHNS (Old friends)
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Date Posted: 23:58:10 08/31/06 Thu
Was there '85-'88 hung out with Wirebaugh, Ray Robarge, Rod, Buck, Frank and his girl Dorothy Meuller? I see Wirebaugh was here a few years ago. Hope you guys find this site.

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Subject: rivers barracks


Author:
james parker
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Date Posted: 11:54:29 09/23/02 Mon
I was stationed at rivers barracks between 1984 and 1987. was a part of headquarters and b battery 3/79th FA. would love to hear from someone!

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Subject: 3/79 Hardchargers - Old Friends and Old Memories


Author:
Patrick M. Oatley
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Date Posted: 10:31:53 10/30/07 Tue
Gads this site brings back memories! Rivers was my first assignment as a "butter bar"! Svc Btry with CPT Foster and 1SG Tommy D. Smith (I think). What a time that was. Duty at "The Site", TPI's, Crete and mad dashes out the gate! CPT Zaccheti and his trusty stalwart Hank Stratman (got 3 stars at last count by the by), Cpt Felix Peterson (S-2 from hell but good guy) and more...........damn!
I don't know who maintains this site but awesome job!

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Subject: Rivers Barracks Mess Hall


Author:
pvt nelson
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Date Posted: 13:42:17 12/30/05 Fri
I can't believe I stumbled on this site, I was a cook with the 2nd 92nd svc. battery 1985 & 86, Wasn't the food GREAT!!! lets hear from all the cooks out there!!

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Subject: Looking up old Army friends


Author:
Tommy Knight
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Date Posted: 00:10:58 11/12/03 Wed
I served in 3/79th FA HQ Battery from November 72 to April 74 in Batallion Maintenence as a parts man. I've lost touch with all the guys I served with.....I was wondering if any of you were out there. I would appreciate a reply.

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Subject: Great Web Site, Thanks made my day!


Author:
Frederick Stone
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Date Posted: 22:24:57 12/03/04 Fri
Although I was not with the 3/79th It has been a pleasure to find this web site. I was with C battery 6/9th FA. Or as we used to call it the "sick of the nineth" I was there from 74-75. Had some good times, met some great people and probably killed some brain cells on that stuff we used to smoke out in the woods behind the track line. Young and foolish but we laughed are butts off. The beer, brats and the macht nichts man who sold all kinds of garbage just outside the front gate are just a few of the fond memories. Walking guard duty around that damm PX with a freaking baseball bat in freezing cold. Constantly working on the 175 gun. It was broke down more than it ran. Ration cards, Jagermeister and tucking as much hair as you could up under that ball cap to keep from being told to get a hair cut. Trips to Frankfurt on payday, some place called the Crazy Sexes. My gun crew told me about that. Hell, I stay back and wrote letters home. right! Thank you for this site, I am now blind and use a special screen reader to use the computer and it has made my day to read these posting.
Thanks
Frederick Stone

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Subject: My Email


Author:
Sgt Peak C-Btry 3/79th 84-88
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Date Posted: 10:50:23 12/18/06 Mon
hey if any of you remember me and want to say hey email me at tpeak@military.com


Peace

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Subject: VETERANS FOR BIDEN IOWA


Author:
STEW
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Date Posted: 15:32:31 12/11/07 Tue
Iowa Veterans for Biden Announces Regional Chairs
Published: 11/30/2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

CONTACT:
Victoria Dillon/515-440-2008
Mark Paustenbach/302-428-5427
press@joebiden.com



IOWA VETERANS FOR BIDEN ANNOUNCES REGIONAL CHAIRS
Plans Community Forums Across Iowa

Des Moines, IA (November 30, 2007) – The Biden for President campaign today announced the Regional Chairs of its Iowa Veterans for Biden committee, which will host a series of community forums on veterans issues across Iowa throughout the month of December. The Regional Chairs, which will advise Sen. Biden on areas of concern to veterans, has planned the statewide forums in order to give Iowa veterans, their families, and their communities the opportunity to influence the national dialogue on veterans issues. This Sunday, Sen. Biden will join members of Iowa Veterans for Biden for their inaugural community forum at the Beaverdale VFW Hall in Des Moines. The campaign also announced upcoming forums in Fort Dodge, Burlington, Mason City, Sioux City and Waterloo.

“I am honored to have the support of these men and women who have so nobly served our country,” said Biden. “Together, we will ensure that veterans’ voices are heard in the living rooms of voters here in Iowa and across the country.”

The Iowa Veterans for Biden committee is comprised of veterans who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Korea, the Cold War and World War II, Iowa state representatives and family members of fallen servicemen.

“I’m honored to serve on Senator Biden’s advisory board,” said Jeremy Reynolds of Grundy Center, an Iraq War Veteran and Regional Chair of Iowa Veterans for Biden. “Over the course of his career, he has been an outstanding voice for servicemen and women in the field and the veterans that return home. This tour will give us a chance to discuss with Iowans the issues that affect them and their families and gives us a chance to listen to their concerns and bring them to our next commander-in-chief.”

The series of forums will address America’s shared responsibility in caring for our men and women in uniform including a true reform of the Veterans Administration system, providing necessary armor and vehicles to troops in the field, Sen. Biden’s plan for Iraq and the importance of garner bi-partisan support in bring this war to a conclusion.

Sen. Biden recently unveiled his plan to keep America's promise to veterans by reforming the Veterans Administration and making it more responsive to the needs of our veterans once they return home from the battlefield as well as our veterans who have already performed their service.

“Our commitment to those who have admirably served our country must be without question,” said Senator Biden. “Just as we must protect them and give them everything they need on the battlefield, we owe our brave soldiers the same support upon their return home. This is our sacred obligation.”

Sen. Biden believes that all veterans must have access to health care and that the Department of Veterans Affairs has a fundamental responsibility to address their varying care needs in a timely manner. His five-point plan for VA reform aims to improve the handling of claims, eliminate restrictions on veterans’ access to health care, accommodate the long-term care needs of veterans, ensure adequate treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and improve the provision of care to all veterans.

Sen. Biden’s proposal for VA reform is attached. Details on upcoming community forums throughout Iowa are forthcoming and will also be available at www.joebiden.com/iowa.

IOWA VETERANS FOR BIDEN REGIONAL CHAIRS NameJohn Whitaker ServiceState Representative, Father of Iraq Veteran CityHillsboro
McKinley Bailey State Representative, Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran Webster City
Dick Taylor State Representative, Korean War Veteran, Navy Cedar Rapids
Chris Frosheiser Son was killed in Iraq by and IED Altoona
Randy Flaherty Cold War Veteran, Navy Mason City
Jeremy Reynolds Iraq War Veteran, Iowa National Guard Grundy Center
Cal Halliburton Vietnam War Veteran, Army Ames
Michael Trenary Iraq War Veteran, Iowa National Guard Fort Dodge
Fred Hunter Korean War Veteran, Navy Des Moines
Eugene Menke WWII Veteran, Navy Burlington
John Stromberg Korean War Veteran, Air Force Davenport
Emil Burke WWII Veteran, Army Air Corps Grinnell
Tim Nash Father of Iraq War Veteran Marion
Jose Cortez Iraq War Veteran, Iowa National Guard Council Bluffs
James Timmer WWII Veteran, Marine Corps Clinton

IOWA VETERANS FOR BIDEN COMMUNITY FORUMS TOUR

Monday, December 11th – Fort Dodge
Thursday, December 14th – Mason City
Tuesday, December 18th – Burlington
Thursday, December 20th – Sioux City
Friday, December 28th – Waterloo

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Subject: looking for c battery that served 83/84 maint. sec.


Author:
todd richards
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Date Posted: 00:44:54 11/19/07 Mon
how is every one doing ?

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Subject: Hard Chargers!


Author:
John Durkin
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Date Posted: 19:36:42 09/01/04 Wed
I was at Rivers from 1974 to 1975. Red hair - Gunner - B Battery - sergeant was named Lawrence Jerome - boxed for a short time - ran with a buddy named Jay Gerson. Jay bird, if you're out there, contact me. If anyone remembers me, send me a line.

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Subject: svc battery 3/ 79th 73-76


Author:
cliff hibdon
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Date Posted: 16:32:25 11/11/05 Fri
Any body from our old company,out there?

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Subject: C Btry 3/79th 81-85


Author:
Richard A. VanderMey
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Date Posted: 15:14:08 01/09/06 Mon
Just fell upon this site by accident. Opened up the old tear ducts and started the fluids flowing. The best part of my Army service was spent at "The ZOO". I miss the good ole days, the many trips to Crete and OMG who can forget the runs from the motor pool when the siren went off for Reserve Force! Any Hardchargers out there wanting to contact me drop me an email fireknght2@aol.com I would love to correspond with any and all of the greatest fighting men and women of the Field Artillery.

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Subject: At Rivers C 2/92


Author:
Harry Williams
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Date Posted: 23:00:23 09/07/07 Fri
Lookig for SGT Ron Folwer from 3/79 and SGT Jim Nelson from C 2/92 if your out there contact me...Rivers the Zoo was great.

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Subject: Rivers Barracks


Author:
Elke
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Date Posted: 22:52:51 06/22/07 Fri
Make sure you go and check out the website...it started as the 2nd92nd...but the forum is for all who where stationed there....I will make new improvements this summer...
http://2nd92ndfa.tripod.com/

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Subject: Rivers 1971-1973


Author:
John P Kelly
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Date Posted: 16:01:00 02/15/03 Sat
Hello! I was with HHB 3/79th from 1971 to 1973 and am looking for anyone still kicking from that period.

John

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Subject: Red Devils


Author:
Rudy Koch
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Date Posted: 06:03:13 05/21/07 Mon
Was stationed at Rivers Barracks from 1961 to 1964. Battalion Radio Chief with the 2/92 Red Devils. Spent many a night drinking nickel beers and fifteen cent Singapore Slings at Club Rendevous. I can still remember all those country and western singers they used to have at the club. I went to the EM club even when I could have gone to the NCO club because it was a lot more fun.

Still remember Sgt.'Snuffy' Smith, Johnny Wayne Gary, Ron 'Light in the ass' Heron, Ron 'Pappy' Witt, Ron 'Ham' Fisher, Larry Fertig, Ron Baltimore, Sgt. Juan Espinosa, and Hannelore Rosen who's father owned a brewery. Wonder what happened to all of them.

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Subject: The 202 MP CO & 3/79 Giessen West Germany


Author:
Jeff Mack
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Date Posted: 07:53:24 06/05/03 Thu
3/79 vets,

I was with the 202nd MP Co out of Pendleton Barracks in Giessen. We did the 24/7 physical security for the LANCE out at NATO Site 4 on Depot. I had a 30 month tour out there from 1/80 to 7/82. We have a website, that you all may like to visit. Always looking for new pictures and stories, espcially LANCE photos!
Here's the link:
http://www.ezshots.com/members/coldwar1
Regards,
Jeff Mack

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Subject: Lance Reunion???


Author:
Steven Sayer
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Date Posted: 21:17:18 02/13/06 Mon
There is talk circulating about a Lance reunion, not unit specific, to be held at either Fort Sill or San Antonio. Check out the following website to see that discussion.
http://www.manuelsweb.com/cgi-bin/bboard/view.pl

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Subject: Rivers Barracks 1960-1963


Author:
John Harrell
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Date Posted: 20:11:00 04/26/03 Sat
During my stay at Rivers it was the home of the 92nd and the 82nd artillery. The 92nd consisted of 8 inch self propelled howitzers and the 82nd (my outfit) had the 280mm atomic cannons. Cold war tensions were high with the Russians (The Cuban missile crisis) and the Berlin wall was going up.

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