| 2003 Jul-Aug |
MEDEVAC
15th MED\15th FSB
Mike Bodnar
13010 N Lakeforest Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351-3250
(623)972-4395
e-mail: mbodnar27@juno.com
http://ascca.ecorp.net
Http://communities.msn.com/15thMEDASSOCIATION/_whatsnew.msnw
the new site: http://15thmedassociation.org
In the March\April Saber I had mentioned an article from the
Vietnam Magazine sent to me by Donald WRIGHT, A 2\5 Cav '68-
'69. Having read it over closely I see that it refers to a
Web site: <HTTP: airassault.bizhosting.com />on which
states:
"The mission of the Air Assault Parity Coalition is to
advocate for change of the criteria for the awarding of the
Air Assault Badge to include awarding the badge for combat
assaults (see References page for more information).
"The Air Assault Parity Coalition is formed of members of the
101st Airborne Division Association, the 506th Airborne
Infantry Regiment Assocation (Currahees), the 1st Cavalry
Division Association, the 101st Airborne Division Vietnam
Veterans Associations and other interested veterans and
civilians."
You can participate by responding to: "Please support our
Web site and political action by buying a badge or making a
donation today (use SUPPORT link)."
They also post an: "HONORARY AIR ASSAULT CERTIFICATE UPDATE:
The honorary Air Assault certificate project is on hold due
to the recent deployment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault) en mass to the middle east.
"The stakeholders meeting will still occur in August, 2003
(see Stakeholders link [on the Web site] for more
information)."
Ken WOLLARD (Weird) <KENWOLLARD2001@YAHOO.COM>was at
Evans, Quan Loi
'67-'68.
Wanda MYRSTOL ROUWHORST <ROWHIDE66@MTIO.NET>of Big
Timber, MT
comments: "I served in S-1, HHC/A Co., 2nd Forward Support
Battalion, 1st Cav. Div. from 1985 to 1987. I was proud to serve and
I'm very proud of our men and women in uniform!!!"
Edmond L. BROOKS <FIRSTSQD@AOL.COM>from Tacoma, WA, writes:
"Looking
for friends of the 15th MED Bn. from '80-'83."
Jim CALIBRO <MEDEVACCHOPPER>, Modesto, CA, said: "15th MED Bn.-
MEDEVAC gunner 6\'67-6\'68. Anybody else out there besides my
self, MEDEVAC 454, Mr. MADMUR and Randy BREWER going to the
reunion
in June?"
Richie KRAUS <LKRKMK@AOL.COM>of Philadelphia, PA, writes, "Our
group
from C Co. 15th MED '68-'69 is trying to locate Louie REYES. Louie
served with 1st Cav Military Intelligence. Anyone with info please
contact me."
James ONG <J.ONG@SBCGLOBAL.NET>from Sacramento, CA mentions, "
MEDEVAC crew chief from '70-'71. Would like to hear from anyone who
served during my tour."
Dennis DEPPEN <SINNEDNEPPED@YAHOO.COM>of McKeesport, PA,
says:
"Served with A Company, 15th Medical Battalion 1970, Tay Ninh and
Long Binh."
The 1st Cavalry Division, 15th Medical Battalion - MEDEVAC Reunion
2003 Orlando, Florida June 13th through the 15. This is history now,
but this is what was planned, and probably took place, so if you did
not attend, but would like to next year, contact those listed below:
"This years reunion will be held at the Holiday Inn - Main Gate East
in Orlando, Florida. Reservations can be made by calling (407) 997-
4344 or visiting their web site at <HTTP: www.orlando-family-fun-
hotel.com>. The price of the rooms is good from June 12 to the 15th
if you want to come in early and enjoy the sights. You can contact
Bob MCKINLEY directly at <USARETBOB@AOL.COM>if you have any more
questions. The room rate will be $55.00 plus tax and any reservation
made after May 12th will be based on availability. There are 50 rooms
reserved and these will be available from June 12th to June 15th. The
Banquet will be held on June 14th and will be buffet style. Corky
doesn't have any information as to what is going to be on the menu as
of yet but soon as he does I'll update this page. Update: 01/09/03: I
have received further information from Bob that might be very useful
to everyone planning on attending this years reunion. The Holiday Inn
is actually located in Kissimmee on US 192 and also has free
scheduled transportation to all 4 Disney theme parks. The hotel has
TV, safe, hair dryers, VCR, coffee makers, microwave, and clock
radios. They also have a selection of restaurants in and near the
hotel. They have an exercise facility, tennis court, and volleyball.
Two pools & two hot tubs. I am also working on a hospitality room off
the pool. I have 50 rooms blocked at this time. More is also possible
at any time. The directions from the airport: From the Orlando
International Airport take the Greenway South (Hwy 417) to the
Osceola Parkway exit #3. Make a left on Osceola then right on
Seralago Blvd. The hotel is straight ahead. From Interstate 4, exit
at 64A. Hotel is on the right (2 miles.)"
Other Contact Info:Association President - Corky WALSH
(medeva454@aol.com)Orlando Host - Bob MCKINLEY
(usaretbob@aol.com)pmartin2237@aol.com
Al (baum) TANNENBAUM
<ALTANNENBAUM@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>Charlotte, NC,
wrote: "To Dennis DEPPAN, you left a message the other day and gave
your wrong e-mail address. I would like to communicate with you about
the 15th MED."
Jerry D. RASCO <JDR@RASCOS.NET>of Castle Rock, CO, comments:
Looking for members of Headquarters Support 15th MED Bn. '66 -
'67 May to May."
Murray GIBBS <MRMADMUR@AOL.COM>from Ohio, wrote: "Hey Guys,
FYI, I
will be at the 2003 reunion this year. Hope to see all of the there.
I will reunite with those I saw at last years reunion along with
those I haven't seen in 35 years. Thanks to the 15th MED Bn\MEDEVAC
Association, this was made possible. I thank Roger BROYER for
locating me last year. I appreciate those whom I communicated with
over this last year like Jim CALIBRO, Randy BREWER, Art JACOBS, Henry
LAND, and Corky WALSH. See you all at the reunion.....Gunner Gibbs."
Ron BLAGG <RBLAGG@ALLCAPCORP.COM>Dallas, TX signed the 1st
Cav Assn.
Guestbook: "Nice site, I served with the 15th MED Battalion as a
MEDEVAC pilot in 1969; MEDEVAC-18."
"FYI, Murray GIBBS here. I attended my 2nd reunion. At the reunion
our new nominated officers were selected. President -Murray GIBBS,
Vice President - Dan WEAVER, Treasurer - Bob MCKINLEY, Alt
Replacement - Jim CALIBRO, and Secretary - Larry ASH.
"I plan to continue in the spirit that Sherman did when he first
started. We have an open invitation to all 15th MED Bn. guys who
served with the 15th MED from Korea to Vietnam. I plan to e-mail
newsletters on important issues that come up. The most important is
finding all those guys who served with the 15th MED and hopeful
getting them to participate with the association. Next is planning
the next reunion for 2004. As I get further info I will send it to
all of the known 15th MED guys via email......Gunner GIBBS....'67-
'68."
Also, "Hi Guys, This is Murray Gibbs (door gunner). As your new
president I created a new e-mail screen name strictly for e-mail
regarding the 15th MED Bn. <GUNNERMADMUR@AOL.COM>Thank
You.....
Gunner Murray GIBBS, President."
Jim CALIBRO <MEDEVACCHOPPER@AOL.COM>1208 Marymar Dr.,
Modesto, CA signed into the 15th MED Assn. message board
<HTTP: groups.msn.com 15THMEDASSOCIATION>with: "I just
figured out how to get into this site, so I thought I would
toss in my two cents worth. I was a door gunner on MEDEVAC
6\'67-6\'68. Flew a lot with Bill HAISTINGS and Marty WALKER,
& had the pleasure to fly with some of the 15th MED's finest
Medics.
"I also attended the last (2) 15th MED Bn. reunions, and
reunited with a lot of the old guys like Corky, GIBBS, &
BREWER. I plan on going to the next one in 2004.
"I stayed in the USAR until Oct. 1992, and left as a SFC/E7
11B4X. Made it thru DSS in 1980 at age 32.
"While in USAR was also attatched to the 91st Training Div. &
later to the 221st MP Bde. Went to MP school after I was
40 yrs. Both units were out of CA.
"I enjoyed the military and talking to anyone from
MEDEVAC regardless what years they served. Being a MEDEVAC
gunner was one of my finest moments and I was proud that I
served in the 1st Cav & now part of the 15th MED Association.
Clear Right Jim."
From MEDEVAC Medic Floyd THOMPSON <SR71US@AOL.COM>: "Hi
Guys,
Floyd THOMPSON here, <MEDEVAC ?69 ?67-July Dec Medic>more
commonly known as Medic Tango. I had comntact with Gil MORAN
<MEDEVAC 20>, a pilot with whom I flew many times, but have
lost contact with a bunch of others..: Bill MAGIN, Danny
T00THMAN <PILOTS>, Rick FREEMAN, a crew chief from Oklahoma,
and Tom DIBASIO a Medic from Providence, RI. Lastly Bill
HATCHER a door gunner, and SFC SWAIN. Anybody hear of them?
"I made contact with the family of door gunner Jim MCGEEHEE
from Louisiana who was killed just after I left Nam in July.
I didn't find out he was killed till a week after his
funeral. His wife would prefer not to deal with any of his
crewmembers, but his son would love to speak to anypone who
knew his dad. I have the names and numbers if you knew Jim.
Take care all, and good to see you made it home! Medic Tango"
Always remembering our 1st Cav troops on duty around the
world; over and out.
FIRST TEAM!
Garryowen,
Mike Bodnar C 2\7 Cav 1969
MEDEVAC 1-7\1970
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
15th MED\15th FSB
Mike Bodnar
13010 N Lakeforest Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351-3250
(623)972-4395
e-mail: mbodnar27@juno.com
http://ascca.ecorp.net
Http://communities.msn.com/15thMEDASSOCIATION/_whatsnew.msnw
the new site: http://15thmedassociation.org
In the March\April Saber I had mentioned an article from the
Vietnam Magazine sent to me by Donald WRIGHT, A 2\5 Cav '68-
'69. Having read it over closely I see that it refers to a
Web site: <HTTP: airassault.bizhosting.com />on which
states:
"The mission of the Air Assault Parity Coalition is to
advocate for change of the criteria for the awarding of the
Air Assault Badge to include awarding the badge for combat
assaults (see References page for more information).
"The Air Assault Parity Coalition is formed of members of the
101st Airborne Division Association, the 506th Airborne
Infantry Regiment Assocation (Currahees), the 1st Cavalry
Division Association, the 101st Airborne Division Vietnam
Veterans Associations and other interested veterans and
civilians."
You can participate by responding to: "Please support our
Web site and political action by buying a badge or making a
donation today (use SUPPORT link)."
They also post an: "HONORARY AIR ASSAULT CERTIFICATE UPDATE:
The honorary Air Assault certificate project is on hold due
to the recent deployment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault) en mass to the middle east.
"The stakeholders meeting will still occur in August, 2003
(see Stakeholders link [on the Web site] for more
information)."
Ken WOLLARD (Weird) <KENWOLLARD2001@YAHOO.COM>was at
Evans, Quan Loi
'67-'68.
Wanda MYRSTOL ROUWHORST <ROWHIDE66@MTIO.NET>of Big
Timber, MT
comments: "I served in S-1, HHC/A Co., 2nd Forward Support
Battalion, 1st Cav. Div. from 1985 to 1987. I was proud to serve and
I'm very proud of our men and women in uniform!!!"
Edmond L. BROOKS <FIRSTSQD@AOL.COM>from Tacoma, WA, writes:
"Looking
for friends of the 15th MED Bn. from '80-'83."
Jim CALIBRO <MEDEVACCHOPPER>, Modesto, CA, said: "15th MED Bn.-
MEDEVAC gunner 6\'67-6\'68. Anybody else out there besides my
self, MEDEVAC 454, Mr. MADMUR and Randy BREWER going to the
reunion
in June?"
Richie KRAUS <LKRKMK@AOL.COM>of Philadelphia, PA, writes, "Our
group
from C Co. 15th MED '68-'69 is trying to locate Louie REYES. Louie
served with 1st Cav Military Intelligence. Anyone with info please
contact me."
James ONG <J.ONG@SBCGLOBAL.NET>from Sacramento, CA mentions, "
MEDEVAC crew chief from '70-'71. Would like to hear from anyone who
served during my tour."
Dennis DEPPEN <SINNEDNEPPED@YAHOO.COM>of McKeesport, PA,
says:
"Served with A Company, 15th Medical Battalion 1970, Tay Ninh and
Long Binh."
The 1st Cavalry Division, 15th Medical Battalion - MEDEVAC Reunion
2003 Orlando, Florida June 13th through the 15. This is history now,
but this is what was planned, and probably took place, so if you did
not attend, but would like to next year, contact those listed below:
"This years reunion will be held at the Holiday Inn - Main Gate East
in Orlando, Florida. Reservations can be made by calling (407) 997-
4344 or visiting their web site at <HTTP: www.orlando-family-fun-
hotel.com>. The price of the rooms is good from June 12 to the 15th
if you want to come in early and enjoy the sights. You can contact
Bob MCKINLEY directly at <USARETBOB@AOL.COM>if you have any more
questions. The room rate will be $55.00 plus tax and any reservation
made after May 12th will be based on availability. There are 50 rooms
reserved and these will be available from June 12th to June 15th. The
Banquet will be held on June 14th and will be buffet style. Corky
doesn't have any information as to what is going to be on the menu as
of yet but soon as he does I'll update this page. Update: 01/09/03: I
have received further information from Bob that might be very useful
to everyone planning on attending this years reunion. The Holiday Inn
is actually located in Kissimmee on US 192 and also has free
scheduled transportation to all 4 Disney theme parks. The hotel has
TV, safe, hair dryers, VCR, coffee makers, microwave, and clock
radios. They also have a selection of restaurants in and near the
hotel. They have an exercise facility, tennis court, and volleyball.
Two pools & two hot tubs. I am also working on a hospitality room off
the pool. I have 50 rooms blocked at this time. More is also possible
at any time. The directions from the airport: From the Orlando
International Airport take the Greenway South (Hwy 417) to the
Osceola Parkway exit #3. Make a left on Osceola then right on
Seralago Blvd. The hotel is straight ahead. From Interstate 4, exit
at 64A. Hotel is on the right (2 miles.)"
Other Contact Info:Association President - Corky WALSH
(medeva454@aol.com)Orlando Host - Bob MCKINLEY
(usaretbob@aol.com)pmartin2237@aol.com
Al (baum) TANNENBAUM
<ALTANNENBAUM@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>Charlotte, NC,
wrote: "To Dennis DEPPAN, you left a message the other day and gave
your wrong e-mail address. I would like to communicate with you about
the 15th MED."
Jerry D. RASCO <JDR@RASCOS.NET>of Castle Rock, CO, comments:
Looking for members of Headquarters Support 15th MED Bn. '66 -
'67 May to May."
Murray GIBBS <MRMADMUR@AOL.COM>from Ohio, wrote: "Hey Guys,
FYI, I
will be at the 2003 reunion this year. Hope to see all of the there.
I will reunite with those I saw at last years reunion along with
those I haven't seen in 35 years. Thanks to the 15th MED Bn\MEDEVAC
Association, this was made possible. I thank Roger BROYER for
locating me last year. I appreciate those whom I communicated with
over this last year like Jim CALIBRO, Randy BREWER, Art JACOBS, Henry
LAND, and Corky WALSH. See you all at the reunion.....Gunner Gibbs."
Ron BLAGG <RBLAGG@ALLCAPCORP.COM>Dallas, TX signed the 1st
Cav Assn.
Guestbook: "Nice site, I served with the 15th MED Battalion as a
MEDEVAC pilot in 1969; MEDEVAC-18."
"FYI, Murray GIBBS here. I attended my 2nd reunion. At the reunion
our new nominated officers were selected. President -Murray GIBBS,
Vice President - Dan WEAVER, Treasurer - Bob MCKINLEY, Alt
Replacement - Jim CALIBRO, and Secretary - Larry ASH.
"I plan to continue in the spirit that Sherman did when he first
started. We have an open invitation to all 15th MED Bn. guys who
served with the 15th MED from Korea to Vietnam. I plan to e-mail
newsletters on important issues that come up. The most important is
finding all those guys who served with the 15th MED and hopeful
getting them to participate with the association. Next is planning
the next reunion for 2004. As I get further info I will send it to
all of the known 15th MED guys via email......Gunner GIBBS....'67-
'68."
Also, "Hi Guys, This is Murray Gibbs (door gunner). As your new
president I created a new e-mail screen name strictly for e-mail
regarding the 15th MED Bn. <GUNNERMADMUR@AOL.COM>Thank
You.....
Gunner Murray GIBBS, President."
Jim CALIBRO <MEDEVACCHOPPER@AOL.COM>1208 Marymar Dr.,
Modesto, CA signed into the 15th MED Assn. message board
<HTTP: groups.msn.com 15THMEDASSOCIATION>with: "I just
figured out how to get into this site, so I thought I would
toss in my two cents worth. I was a door gunner on MEDEVAC
6\'67-6\'68. Flew a lot with Bill HAISTINGS and Marty WALKER,
& had the pleasure to fly with some of the 15th MED's finest
Medics.
"I also attended the last (2) 15th MED Bn. reunions, and
reunited with a lot of the old guys like Corky, GIBBS, &
BREWER. I plan on going to the next one in 2004.
"I stayed in the USAR until Oct. 1992, and left as a SFC/E7
11B4X. Made it thru DSS in 1980 at age 32.
"While in USAR was also attatched to the 91st Training Div. &
later to the 221st MP Bde. Went to MP school after I was
40 yrs. Both units were out of CA.
"I enjoyed the military and talking to anyone from
MEDEVAC regardless what years they served. Being a MEDEVAC
gunner was one of my finest moments and I was proud that I
served in the 1st Cav & now part of the 15th MED Association.
Clear Right Jim."
From MEDEVAC Medic Floyd THOMPSON <SR71US@AOL.COM>: "Hi
Guys,
Floyd THOMPSON here, <MEDEVAC ?69 ?67-July Dec Medic>more
commonly known as Medic Tango. I had comntact with Gil MORAN
<MEDEVAC 20>, a pilot with whom I flew many times, but have
lost contact with a bunch of others..: Bill MAGIN, Danny
T00THMAN <PILOTS>, Rick FREEMAN, a crew chief from Oklahoma,
and Tom DIBASIO a Medic from Providence, RI. Lastly Bill
HATCHER a door gunner, and SFC SWAIN. Anybody hear of them?
"I made contact with the family of door gunner Jim MCGEEHEE
from Louisiana who was killed just after I left Nam in July.
I didn't find out he was killed till a week after his
funeral. His wife would prefer not to deal with any of his
crewmembers, but his son would love to speak to anypone who
knew his dad. I have the names and numbers if you knew Jim.
Take care all, and good to see you made it home! Medic Tango"
Always remembering our 1st Cav troops on duty around the
world; over and out.
FIRST TEAM!
Garryowen,
Mike Bodnar C 2\7 Cav 1969
MEDEVAC 1-7\1970
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
