352 entries.
wrote on April 3, 2020 at 9:41 am:
Thinking of the Charlie Battery Vets who survived and those who didn't on this day 4/3/1968, a terrible day for those men. Thank you
wrote on March 28, 2020 at 2:40 pm:
REF.: Paul FUSCO- I spoke with Paul via online this week. He states he's had a by-pass and a knee replacement. Please keep him in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on March 28, 2020 at 2:37 pm:
REF: BILL DAHLIN. I spoke with Bill this week and he informed me of the following upcoming: "My heart angina has subsided considerably since two weeks ago. I am waiting on a call from my heart doctor to have an angioplasty (3rd) scheduled with the possible insertion of another stint or so. If this procedure is not scheduled for any reason, say corona virus cautions, an elective surgery prohibition, doctor’s work backup, I still have an appointment with the heart doctor in mid April. Taking it easy and sheltering in place per government requirements!" Please keep this good man in your thoughts and prayers! Remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on March 17, 2020 at 1:09 pm:
Ref: CORONOVIRUS- We all know that the world is dealing with a serious problem causing much sickness and death worldwide. I have been trying to think of the right words of encouragement but I think my pastor said it all in an email sent today to our congregation." “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else, (Nor Coronavirus) in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:37- 39) Remember - God’s promises are fulfilled and accomplished beyond time, space, and situations. Therefore, let us stand on God’s promises."
Please continue to take care of yourselves and pray for a cure, a vaccine, and those families affected. God Bless, Richard and thanks to Rev. Kong Namkung.
wrote on February 29, 2020 at 10:56 am:
Ref. LM Norman Barton- I received news today that Evelyn Barton, wife of LM Norman Barton passed away Dec.9th at 90 years old. Please keep Norman in his family in your prayers and thoughts. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way!
wrote on February 28, 2020 at 3:21 am:
Thank you for documenting your history. My father was in 2-17 in 68 to 69 in Vietnam as a FO. He passed recently and I came across old slides he kept. I'm working on scanning them and can provide the images. I wish he had found this site before he left.
wrote on February 24, 2020 at 7:34 am:
I was on a 5-man MAT team, MAT 37, in northern Pleiku Province, 1970-71. Blackhawk FSB in An Khe provided most of our artillery calls, which we lived by. At times, we were on the far end of the max range of 175s, and occasionally out of range, which was nerve-wracking. Thanks to all of you who we woke up many times during that year. My call signs always ended with "Three-Seven", our team's designation. You usually fired within 5 minutes of our calls, and you were appreciated beyond imagination. You're in my book, PAWNS OF PLEIKU often. Thanks, guys.
wrote on February 7, 2020 at 3:34 pm:
Ref: Gene Johnson: I spoke with Gene today. He is still going through dialysis several times weekly for his condition. He won't be able to make the reunion this year due to this but he and Carol send their regards. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on February 5, 2020 at 11:29 am:
REF. WEBSTER COLE: Please keep Webster Cole and his family in your thoughts and prayers. His uncle Alfred Cole passed away this morning. No further details at this time. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on January 7, 2020 at 6:08 pm:
I was with the 1st Cav 1968-69 HQ G-3 & HHC 3rd Bde (Security Platoon) my first tour.
Have been researching and plotting FSB/LZ's etc
on the 1:50,000 series maps for over 35 years now. Just received a Quarterly Command Report HQ 2/17th Arty (1 Oct-31 Dec 1965). In going through this report, I've noticed they have C 1/8th Inf as security. There is a 1/8th Inf, ARVN. Does anyone who was there in 1965
know if this was ARVN or is it a typo for 1/8th Cav?
Don Smith
wrote on December 31, 2019 at 6:19 am:
Sorry to hear about your knee replacement. Let me know if I can do anything for you. I'm only about 60 miles down the road from you. Our prayers are with you for a quick and healthy replacement!
wrote on December 28, 2019 at 11:52 am:
HI everyone, sorry I missed the last reunion. I am currently rehabilitation from complete knee replacement.
wrote on December 23, 2019 at 10:11 am:
I just want to take a moment and wish all of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! Also take a moment and reflect back over the last year about how you could help someone now and this upcoming year. Remember JESUS is the reason for the season.
wrote on December 16, 2019 at 10:53 pm:
Thank You for having a great web page. My Uncle was Norman Moran. He died in Italy during WWII in 1943. I am the fellow that supplied the photo for your entry. I also have his old letters from A Battery, with the Censors stamp, that he mailed home, in addition, a letter returned home that showed he was deceased in Italy. Interesting to see the V-Mail and letter head from A Battery. Info is sparse on his demise but I can see from your web page that he probably participated in Arrowhead. Thanks Again.
wrote on December 14, 2019 at 7:07 pm:
Had a nice visit with Buford Calfee and his wife in Pigeon Forge on Thursday afternoon. Since I didn't get to the REUNION at Fort Sill I wanted to get with Buford if possible while I was in Tennessee.
wrote on December 9, 2019 at 2:36 pm:
I often reflect on my days as SP-4/acting Seargant with the Service Battery 1st/17th Arty based at Camp McIntyre - Korea DMZ 1965-66. Great experience with a wonderful Battalion!
Michael
wrote on November 30, 2019 at 11:24 am:
Ref. BILL BEERS- Please continue to keep Bill Beers and his family in your prayers. He lost his brother Tom this week. Tom was also a veteran of A Btry 2/17th FA in 1968 and was at Camp Radcliff. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on November 29, 2019 at 6:55 am:
Norm jones , since you are the one who ask about my brother Tom, who served in A battery rear in 68/69 , I thought I would post on here that Tom passed away this week, I don’t know if any of the rest of the REGT. Knew you or not, that’s why I posted about his passing on here,
wrote on November 14, 2019 at 3:36 am:
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE REGT THAT TOOK THE TIME TO SEND ME CARDS TO THE EFECT OF MY WIFE,,,CUMA,,, PASSING, THANK YOU, EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, YOUR FELLOW REDLEGS
BILL BEERS
wrote on November 8, 2019 at 3:19 pm:
CORRETCION ON CUMA BEER'S FUNERAL: It is Sat Nov. 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. NOT Nov.16th. Sorry for the error.
Bill has also said that donations to the scholarship fund for a scholarship in her honor would be nice as well. Make Checks payable to 17th Artillery Regiment Assoc. (Scholarship fund) and send to Dan Reeves (Treasurer) His address is on roster being no public addresses are put on this site by me. Sorry for any confusion.