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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/
- Phone number (Optional).
- Cell: (253) 327-4062
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- Lester Paul (found deceased), Harry Watt (found), Paul Garcia (found deceased), Dan "Mac" MacDonald (found 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.
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Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"Thanks Jim. Always helps to have the cops on your side."
Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"Sig, my doctor has been pushing me for years to keep taking blood pressure meds. I keep telling her they are causing me to become severely dehydrated but she doesn't believe me so I just quit taking them over a month ago.
The severe muscle…"
Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"I don't use the VA that much and will soon be enrolled in Medicare. I just don't like going to the doctor no matter who is paying for it."
Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"Harry, the more the VA is used, the more money it is allotted by congress. If we don't use it, we lose it."
Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"Thanks Jim. I've got a VA card so it wouldn't be worth whatever ridiculous price they want for a license now. Maybe when it expires in 2019 if I'm still around."
Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"Sig, I've seen some listed for hundreds and even thousands of dollars at auctions. Depends on the condition and the fools bidding on it. I'll take the cheap one I can put in my pocket."
Dave Gettman commented on Harry Warner's group Oldtimers"Hey Frank, they are a bit costly but you can get an original Stone Mountain half dollar that was minted in 1925 to raise funds for the project. I got one for mark Kieth at GovMint.com a couple years ago. The price is still $69.95.
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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:
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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…
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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Memberships
Will we hit 700 members before the end of the week? Most likely! Way to go, Dragoons!!!
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8th Colonel of the Regiment Nelson B. Sweitzer 9 Jun 1886 – 29 Oct 1888
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Dave, I was just looking at our 8th Coronel of the Regiment, I was wondering if he might have been any relation to my old Troop CO, back in 59. the name was spelled different Schwietzer. Robert l. made 4 star then didn't keep his remarks to himself, I think was reduced back to 3 star before he passed away. He was in the pentagon.
DAVE, Has the store closed down I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ON, I got on one called GATTS they said the 2AC was joined with them. I wanted to get on there and buy the Decals and some other items.
Haven't come across SSG Brow here in Copperascove, been back here since 1993 when I retired. But If I do come across him i will let you know.So glad to hear that he survived.
I remember that issue with the Sheridan. Being assigned to the S-3 back then it was due to the heater that caused the fire, Yes it was a bad situation.
Thanks Dave, John Ballard has contacted me, been 44 years .I got out August 13, 1973
Thank's Dave, Franks was the S-3 Along with Robert Young., which whom I worked with when assigned to S-3. Both are retired now.Gen.T.Franks Is in OK. and Robert Young is living in Italy. Still looking for Troop Photo of HHT 71-74. If you happen to come across any please send. Till later.(ALWAYS READY)
Been 44 years since I have been in contact with JB
Happy Birthday David
Greetings from Bayreuth
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