I was stationed at Drake/Edwards in 1964 and 1965 at the 503d M.I. Detachment. There are many fond memories there. I went on to serve until 1983, and retired, and am now a commissioned security officer and bodyguard in the war on terrorism. With Respect, SSG, E-6 Retired, Derace D. Owens
I was assigned to the Dispensary at Edwards from Nov 68 until Mar 71 as the Asst NCOIC and the only medical clerk in the entire building. My OIC, Major Donald Norris, ensured I was trained to stitch, give shots, dispense drugs, drive the crackerbox ambulance, and take x-rays. He also had me train in the Division Surgeon’s Office. As a result, I never went on a field exercise. Not something I was eager to do anyway. Best egg salad sandwitch I’ve ever eaten was prepared at the snack bar by Frau Klaus. I was discharged in Mar & later enlisted in the Air Force, & retired in 1993.
I was a CPL in B Co and C Co – 36C/36M from 84-86 at Edwards. Spamp and I had kept in touch for awhile (email address no longer good). Also been in touch with Matthew Stuart, David Lovejoy, Jerry Pridgen and his wife Marie over the years. Lost touch with Heather, JC, Pete Tusa and his wife Tina (they were last known to be in Wisconsin). All very good memories. Sad to see the current photos. I did a google earth search and could literally see the construction equipment on Drake at one time. If you’ve never seen this site, it’s worth a trip http://www.3ad.org/ds_div_troops/143signal_bn/143d%20Signal%20BN.htm
I was stationed at Drake/Edwards in 1964 and 1965 at the 503d M.I. Detachment. There are many fond memories there. I went on to serve until 1983, and retired, and am now a commissioned security officer and bodyguard in the war on terrorism. With Respect, SSG, E-6 Retired, Derace D. Owens
I was in Bravo Company 4th Support stationed on edwards from 1984 to 1987. This would of been during Col. Ryan’s time of command for the 3AD Discom.
I was assigned to the Dispensary at Edwards from Nov 68 until Mar 71 as the Asst NCOIC and the only medical clerk in the entire building. My OIC, Major Donald Norris, ensured I was trained to stitch, give shots, dispense drugs, drive the crackerbox ambulance, and take x-rays. He also had me train in the Division Surgeon’s Office. As a result, I never went on a field exercise. Not something I was eager to do anyway. Best egg salad sandwitch I’ve ever eaten was prepared at the snack bar by Frau Klaus. I was discharged in Mar & later enlisted in the Air Force, & retired in 1993.
I was a CPL in B Co and C Co – 36C/36M from 84-86 at Edwards. Spamp and I had kept in touch for awhile (email address no longer good). Also been in touch with Matthew Stuart, David Lovejoy, Jerry Pridgen and his wife Marie over the years. Lost touch with Heather, JC, Pete Tusa and his wife Tina (they were last known to be in Wisconsin). All very good memories. Sad to see the current photos. I did a google earth search and could literally see the construction equipment on Drake at one time. If you’ve never seen this site, it’s worth a trip
http://www.3ad.org/ds_div_troops/143signal_bn/143d%20Signal%20BN.htm
Hey Dea! Several from that time frame are n facebook, including Spamp! Hope to see you there.
Hi dea hope you are well. Kim and I are going strong at 26 years. Living in Florida. Have you looked at the pics on Facebook for 143rd.