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Korean War Veterans’ Mini-Reunions ............................. 728th MP Bn The 728th MP Bn held their annual reunion at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Columbus, OH, 17-20 June 2009. The 728th MP Bn arrived in Korea late in 1950—and it is still deployed in that country. During the reunion days, our members reminisced for many hours. Our agenda included a bus tour to Dayton, OH to the National Air Force museum. We also toured the Presidential & Research and Development Flight Test Galleries located at Wright-Patterson AFB. A few members visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. After the tours, all members, wives and guests enjoyed a delectable meal at the Der Dutchman Restaurant and Bakery. Our next reunion will be held in Springfield, MO in June 2010. Aubrey E. Smith, P. O. Box 691 Locust Grove, GA 30248 728th MP Bn members, group photo Charlie Wiseman & family, all of whom participated in organizing plans for 728th MP Bn. 2009 reunion 999 AFA Bn. (“Neverdie”) Korea We got together for our 24th reunion 10-13 Sept. 2009 in Liverpool, NY. “Red” and Dolores Falcone hosted the gathering. We took a bus trip to the New York State Fairgrounds to see the Korean Memorial. Our representative from the Eagle Association of Central New York, Tony Nesci, gave us the history of the Memorial. The men donated money for a brick to represent the 999 AFA Battalion. Emanuele (“Red”) Falcone, 102 Sharon Road, Syracuse, NY 13209 56 The certificate for contribution by 999 AFA Bn. to the Veterans Memorial at the NYS Fair Grounds Attendees at the 999 AFA Bn. Reunion (1st Row, sitting) Red & Dolores Falcone, Frank Garber, Robert Garber, Jr., Jonathan, Karen Mortan, Sheila McGhee, daughters & grandson of George & Diana Cureaux, Bernie & Nancy Jones (2nd Row, sitting) John & Louise Gugino, Ray Lilja, Robert Doud, John & Earnease Pressley, Delores Evenson, Diana Cureaux, Howard & Helen Hall (1st Row, standing) Fay & Loretta Burnham, Robert Peronto, Harold Spicer, Anne Talaska, Mark & Paula Cornelius, Marllue Becker, Nancy & John App, Col. Robert Garber, John & Elaine Eichler, Aixa Montalvo (2nd Row, standing) Irving & Carol Hoadley, Sandy Casey, Tom Talaska, George (Jim) Moses, Gaylord Becker, Bill & Mary Jackson, Theresa Garber, Antonio Montalvo. Also attending, but not in picture, were Gene & Jeanne Lodinsky and Donna Moses. November – December 2009 The Graybeards
...............................................................................(Continued) 936th FA BN The 936th Field Artillery Battalion held its 59th Annual Reunion August 22 & 23, 2009 at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The 936th was known as the “shootn’est, non-salutin’est” outfit in Korea, assigned to Eighth Army and sent to provide additional artillery support where it was most needed. This Arkansas National Guard Battalion fought 300 days without a single day in reserve (March 29, 1951 to January 20, 1952). The Battalion fired over 300,000 rounds of 92-pound, 155mm artillery shells during the Korean War. Mrs. Lori Hart’s beautiful singing of the Star Spangled Banner was a highlight of the reunion. Mrs. Hart also sang several other songs. A Gainesville, Texas school teacher, Mrs. Hart is a frequent performer at veteran and patriotic events. Our keynote speaker was Colonel Don “Doc” Ballard, Medal of Honor recipient. Don Ballard was in Vietnam in 1968 to save lives. His Marine unit was ambushed. Ballard exposed himself repeatedly to hostile fire to pull wounded Marines to a safer location for treatment. An enemy hand grenade landed among the wounded. Ballard picked it up and threw it back. Moments later, another grenade landed near him. This time he didn’t have enough time to pick it up, so Ballard threw his body onto the grenade to protect his Marine patients. The grenade failed to explode; Ballard grabbed the grenade and threw it away. The grenade exploded in mid-air, but out of harm’s way. Ballard left the Navy in 1970 and received a reserve commission in the medical branch of the Kansas National Guard, from which he retired with the rank of Colonel. Ballard is involved in numerous veterans’ activities. His number one charity is the National Combat Medical Memorial and the Youth Education Center in Kansas City. Colonel Ballard was escorted to the Clarion Inn by approximately 40 members of the Patriot Guard Riders, a nationally known motorcycle club that attend military funerals and other patriotic events. Billy W. Bohannan, 10617 East First Street Tulsa, OK 74128-1403, (918) 437-5324 Welcome to the 936th FA Bn’s reunion (L-R) Ken Garner, Tommy Ledford, Wayne Bohannan, Allen (“Sunny”) Dunn, Bill Dorough Lori Hart (L) and Col Ballard at the 936th FA Bn gathering Col Ballard chats with Patriot Guard Riders in Fayetteville, Arkansas Wayne Bohannan (L) and Buzz Sawyer (R) at 936th FA Bn’s reunion 57 The Graybeards November – December 2009
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This Issue!! 2009 Charter and Bylaw
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From the President The Board of Dir
Page 6 and 7: The Editor’s Desk Art Sharp 6 His
Page 9 and 10: Guest Editorial An Appeal To Local
Page 11 and 12: There were a lot of records lost in
Page 13 and 14: • In nine months in 2008 we had i
Page 15 and 16: Commander McCain submitted three op
Page 17 and 18: My life at K-13 By Howard V. Alston
Page 19 and 20: BUSINESS article, the following pro
Page 21 and 22: KOREAN WAR BONUSES BY STATE Alabama
Page 23 and 24: Members in the Theodore F. Low Theo
Page 26 and 27: Thanks! As we have noted in past is
Page 28 and 29: 28 Korean dancers and drummers perf
Page 30 and 31: Walking History Comes to Langley AF
Page 32 and 33: The Little Wanderers Home of Wonju
Page 34 and 35: Chapter & Department News 2 NORTHWE
Page 36 and 37: Our exhibit contains a supply case
Page 38 and 39: Elliott, who has performed “Taps
Page 40 and 41: Park in Lakeland and then participa
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Page 44 and 45: Michigan to honor him. Two veterans
Page 46 and 47: The balloon with the American flag
Page 48 and 49: Monuments and Medals Korea: the For
Page 50 and 51: • Jerry L. Keesee - Banking, Hist
Page 52 and 53: The Where, When, and Why of the Kor
Page 54 and 55: Korean War Veterans’ Mini-Reunion
Page 58 and 59: 58 By Jim Hodges It seems that Floy
Page 60 and 61: Recon Missions 60 Martin J. Kavanau
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Page 68 and 69: Location: Longitude 128 degrees eas
Page 70 and 71: My ‘Typewriter’ Korean War By R
Page 72 and 73: Captain said he needs the liquor to
Page 74 and 75: Official Membership Application For
Page 76 and 77: On 11 September 2009, Chapter 300,
Page 78 and 79: 78 November - December 2009 The Gra
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