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Posted: 01/10/2009 Name: Webmaster Message: Rangers |
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Posted: 01/01/2009 Name: Webmaster Message: For those in the Dahlonega area, the USMRA monthly meeting for January will be held on the 8th in the CFM NCO Club at 1900. |
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Posted: 12/11/2008 Name: Steve Hawk Message: Rangers May I add some little known history. Let's go back to 1974 at Camp Stewart. Camp Stewart was commanded by a full Colonal by the name of Detrick. COL Detrick came up through the ranks starting as a young paratrooper in 1943 with the 82nd. First man I ever met with a combat star from WWII. There was an armor unit on Camp Stewart at the time. They maintained all the armor for the National Guard and had a small mission and some historical background. When we arrived , the tankers wore Black berets. COL Detrick, who was extremely proud to have an airborne unit on Camp Stewart ordered the Commanding officer of the 69th to take off the black berets, because the Black Beret belonged to the Rangers. There were several strong disagreements between tankers of the 69th and the Rangers the first few months there. I don't think that the 69th Commander, Major Shinseki ever forgave and is apparent he ever forgot about losing his black beret. He may be just what the VA needs, becasue he apparently never forgets to right a wrong. After all he waited 30 years to get his beret back. Joe, I don't doubt his abilities, but I still question his motives and will never trust him wholeheartedly until he proves me wrong. Steve |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 Name: Ranger Tompkins Message: Ranger Jack Daniels - don't know you my friend.... But with a name like that, you gotta be a Mountain Ranger. Get well soon! |
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Posted: 10/03/2008 Name: Joe Mattison Message: No one "pulled a gun or threw a punch"? Man, that NCO Club must be getting civilized. Thanks Ross, and thanks Steve for bringing this to a conclusion. I will now request a "Leave" and hopefully I can make it this year. Thanks...Joe |
