"This is the only medal I ever got.
I was recommended for the Soldier's Medal but never got it. I had this coin made to commemorate not getting it."
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Dave Gettman
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Amberg, Third Squadron
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B Troop
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I TROOP, 3RD RECON SQD, …
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Muleskinners
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F Troop
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Dave Gettman's Discussions
2d Cavalry Association Store
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Pocket Patches
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DRAGOON NEWSLETTERS
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Dave Gettman's Events
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2d Cavalry Association 2021 Reunion
April 29, 2021 at 4pm to May 1, 2021 at 11am – Ft Benning
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Profile Information
- What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
- C Trp, 1st Squadron
- Where were you stationed?
- Christensen Barracks (The Rock), Bindlach, Germany
- What MOS or job description did you have?
- (P)11E20R8 M551A1 Sheridan driver
(S) 95B20 Military Policeman
- What was your rank/title?
- E-3, E-2, E-3
- What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- Jan 1974-Feb 1975
- Tell us a little about your cav days.
- If I told you, I'd have to kill you. You wouldn't believe me anyway.
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Still the same crazy bastard I was back then, just a lot slower and a little meaner.
- Do you have a web site?
- http://home.comcast.net/~deddygetty2/
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- Lester Paul (found; he's deceased), Harry Watt (found), Paul Garcia (found; he's deceased), Dan "Mac" MacDonald (found; he's deceased), Marty Banning (found here), William "Tiny" Hayden (found here), Marty Buss and the rest of the party room at the end of the hall.
1LT Andy Stilley (found in Texas but lost again), 1SG Jack Miller (found here), CPT (Ret. COL) Tom Molino (found here), SSG Ken Webb, SGT Jim Cain (found here), SSG Rick "Butch" Cassidy (found here), SGT Brian Conlon (found here), SGT Donley French and SGT Dennis French (twins), Dennis Fullerton, Jerome Hess (found here), Scott Hippe (found here), SGT Larry Kissel (found here), PVT Mike Paige, SP/4 Brian Parten (found here), SGT Bob Ryan (found here), SGT Rick Reames (found here), SP/4 Cary Ley (found here), LT Jim Mitchell (found here)...I know there are several more I missed and more that are already here, but the mind gets foggy.
This was probably the last thing SSG Brow saw before I hit him with a flying tackle and put out his flames just past the first hour of July 25, 1974. I think I must have still had this same expression as I ran away from C15 just seconds before it blew up.
Dave Gettman's Videos
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In The Second Cavalry
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The Path of the Warrior
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Operation Dragoon Everglades
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"Hi Dave, Would rather communicate via Email directly. Can you reach out to me at
kevinseidl@momentumfleetservices.com "
"Tacoma Dave here, Kevin. What can I do for you, sir?
Your name rings a bell, but then my ears are always ringing. Hahahahaha!!!!"
"Here ya go Chief. Me as an MP and as a Cav trooper...."
"I never tire of watching that video, Harold. Thanks.
Hope you don't mind, I "fixed" it for you. Sorry it took so long."
"Chief, "Ranger Pete" Schoomaker was my first CO in C Troop 1974. Tom Molino took over from him the same year."
2d Cavalry Association 2021 Reunion at Ft Benning
April 29, 2021 at 4pm to May 1, 2021 at 11am
Fellow Troopers:Our next reunion will be in Atlanta and will include a trip to Ft. Benning to dedicate a memorial to the fallen of the Regiment. The dedication of the memorial could make this reunion the most memorable one we have ever conducted. The dates for the reunion are April 29-May 2 2021. A lot more details will be forthcoming as we get closer to our next reunion.To make the reunion and the dedication of the memorial a reality we need your help.With the focus of the reunion on the…See More
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2d Dragoon websites
Following is a listing of 2d Dragoon websites on the internet.
If you know of a site that isn't included here, please drop me a line by clicking on this link:
TACOMA DAVE
2D DRAGOON SITES
2d Cavalry Association History Center - http://history.dragoons.org/
2d Cavalry Association History Center Gallery -… Continue
If you know of a site that isn't included here, please drop me a line by clicking on this link:
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2D DRAGOON SITES
2d Cavalry Association History Center - http://history.dragoons.org/
2d Cavalry Association History Center Gallery -… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments
2D CAVALRY MUSEUM UPDATE
For the twisted few of you out there like me who have lost anal retention over the closing of the 2d Cavalry's Reed Museum in 2006, I have some good news. Things are finally moving forward towards getting the "Reed" opened up again in Vilseck, Germany, after being in limbo for three years.
The Regiment has a building at their home on Rose Barracks in Vilseck…
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments
Great loss to the 2nd Cavalry family
Don painted numerous scenes depicting the 2d Dragoons over their 173 years of service, including:…
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Posted on November 7, 2009 at 1:35pm — 3 Comments
Memberships
Will we hit 700 members before the end of the week? Most likely! Way to go, Dragoons!!!
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:43am — 4 Comments
Events
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2d Cavalry Association 2021 Reunion
April 29, 2021 at 4pm to May 1, 2021 at 11am – Ft Benning
Colonels of the Regiment
9th Colonel of the Regiment David R. Clendenin 29 Oct 1888 – 2 Apr 1891
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This was the third design of the 2d Cavalry DUI, worn from 1924-1931. The sharp points on the ends of the bottom scroll again called for a redesign.
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Hi Dave, Would rather communicate via Email directly. Can you reach out to me at
kevinseidl@momentumfleetservices.com
Dave, if you go to Dave Gray's page he has a Company picture of D Co from 1991 that is just the size you are looking for.
Hi Dave - thanks for the information, but I still need to talk to you about some other issues, so give me a phone call and or leave me your number and I'll call you. My home # 337-463-7828 Cill # 337-396-2762 Thanks Chief
Hello Dave, Thank you so much for remembering my birthday and for your b-day wishes. Dragoon For Life - Chief Check out CTrp. in Graf. and monthly base pay 1964-68
No Dave, that's not the Dave Clark that I know, the one that I know was my Plt. Ldr. while in C Trp 1st Plt. on late 1979 until 1981, he then was selected and became the newly promoted BG Robert Wagner (Dueler) Aide the Camp at the 3rd ID, About 2 years forward then CPT. Dave Clark commanded a Troop of 3/7 Cav (I think A Trp.), David Sheridan Clark is now a retired LTC residing in Tennessee. To the Captain Clark on your photo - "Rest In Peace my Brother and Thank Your For Your Service and Ultimate Sacrifice."
Hello Dave, greetings from Virginia USA!! Thank you so much for remembering my birthday and for your b-day wishes, truly appreciated and very classic. Stay Strong & Stay Healthy...enjoy life!! GOD Bless The Regiment!!
*RCSM Joseph T. Foglio.....5th in line for SM of the ARMY. Loved him bunches, "Look at the CSM's Belt Buckle....now look are you Buckle Trooper!" Loved walking with him across the Parade Grounds. He loved busting NCO's, especially those stealing cash from the Casino take. When you look under unforgettable people on earth....you will definitely find his photo!
Dave, the source picture is right-side up but still loads upside down. Then I rotated the source photo upside down and it loaded identical to source upside down. So I just went with the crest and it loaded fine.
Dave, I see the Squadron Commander's coin but I need to rotate my profile picture 180 degrees.
Dave, can you turn my profile photo 180 degrees? It is upside down and I cannot figure out how to rotate it.
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