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Tim Welling
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William B. Byce left a comment for Tim Welling"Hey Tim I was in F Troop 1980-1981 3rd plt . Glad you liked 1SGT Bullard. I dont remember anybody who did."
Tim Welling left a comment for Boyd Holt"hey there , I was in 1st plt F-13 for most of my tour, I believe I remember you."
Tim Welling commented on Doug Ford's photo
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"which one are you, the shorter guy with the plaid on I remember more so. which platoon were you?"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"so my driver rested and I manned the gun.and posed for corny pics"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"LOL Dave, we were so short on manpower the jeeps only had 2 men. I do not think I ever had a gunner except on the border and he was usually a tanker or mortarman"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"The only other mech I can recall is the little turret mechanic that was scared up."
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"Rodger, I remember a wheel mech, big southern boy, carried 3 tools in his tool box,a 12 in crescent, a 10 in flat tip and a 3 lb hammer.if he couldnt fix it with the wrench or screwdriver he would smash it with the hammer and order you a new one."
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"found out he was dating a 14 or 15 yo german girl, he was only 17 or so and her parents didnt object so it was ok"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"we had a Pvt Shultz in our tank section. young blonde and full of you know what."
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"dont know what or how but its there, thanks dave"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"ok to Rodger and Ill try to Dave, I did try a bunch of things"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"I need help adding a pic to my profile. Any tech wizards out there?"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"Hi Rodger, that Shultz You mention in your profile was a big young blonde kid?"
Tim Welling commented on Jesse Kelley's group F Troop"I guess you got in Bruce maybe we can refresh our memories together."
Profile Information
- What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
- F Trp Cav
- Where were you stationed?
- Bamberg Germany
- What MOS or job description did you have?
- 11D20 F-13 Gun Jeep Vehicle Commander
- What was your rank/title?
- Sgt E-5
- What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- 1978 to 1980
- Tell us a little about your cav days.
- Not a lot to say, had a lot of fun spent lots of time in the field and drank a lot. Didn't realize the responsibility we had at 19 years old. including the nuclear warheads we were in charge of in the Cavs Ammo dump.
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Retired Deputy Warden from the Dept of Correction. enjoying life traveling.
- Phone number (Optional).
- 5704577540
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- Bruce Gomez, Chuck Minnick, Tony Sua, Marjaerason and Rick Gomers widow Pam
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 4:45pm on September 11, 2015, William B. Byce said…
Hey Tim I was in F Troop 1980-1981 3rd plt . Glad you liked 1SGT Bullard. I dont remember anybody who did.
- At 2:33pm on September 9, 2015,
Doug Ford said… Welcome Tim... We were in during the same time as well...
- At 7:07pm on September 6, 2015,
Bob Reyes said… Welcome to the forum Tim..
- At 3:49pm on September 5, 2015,
Dave Gettman said… Tim,
Welcome to Dragoon Base!
We are having the 2d Cavalry Association reunion in your back yard October 1-4, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Last one was at Gettysburg. There is still time to sign up.
Always Ready!
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