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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Ross, Jimmy, Cookie, and Doug and others: To resolve the SGM situation once and for all, I suggest that Ross contact June Wood, and give her all the names, and let her sort it out. Whatever she says is fine with me. She would have a much better memory on this subject then any one of us. She was the 2nd Ranger Co Secretary and the LTCs secretary. She would have prepared correspondence or did reports for all of them daily, and as a result would remember all of them, and given a few minutes with all of the names, would sort out the proper sequence and appx years much more accurately then any of us would. I'm trying to think above the belt on this one, because once Ross publishes his book, thats it...it will forever be that way. Miller could be very caustic sometimes. Completely cynical to the point of belittlement, but I only remember him doing it when something was so incredibly stupid, and it needed to be stopped. I liked Miller as the SGM. I don't remember problems during his time, and we were doing both the Mountains and the Desert. His "candor" and honesty was one of the reasons why we did so well with both of the operations going on simultaneously. Back to the SGM business...June Wood is the expert on this one, and I think that whatever she says....is how it was. Thats my vote. Thanks Joe |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Well said Bill. I just want to add that he did this as an Advisor with a S. Viet Namese Marine Battalion, and he was assisted in his bridge work by an Army Officer who primed and prepared the charges for placement. CPT Ripley, actually climbed under the bridge, under fire, scaling the girders like some kind of Hollywood action figure and placed the charges at key locations that would cause the bridge to collapse once the charges were blown. Mike Martin in one of his original books, captured the story as well as photos very well, and yes, Col Ripley is in the Ranger Hall of Fame, as he should be. Thanks again Bill. He will not be forgotten. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Steve Hawk Message: Rangers Bob has posted the artwork for the USMRA Coin. The front and back were the most vote getters in our inpromptu pole from messages I received and those that were posted on the webpage. If you think we need to change anything please post them on the webpage so that all can see. For example. I think that the edges around the USMRA Schroll and the Brotherhood and fellowship ribbon should be in red. After the meeting on Thursday along with any comments you may have are posted I will contact the company and request the appropriate changes. Then I will ask Bob to Post the final artwork and we will make an order. After thinking long about it I believe we have already voted on the design. I'm just posting the artwork for final changes and approval. Rangers as you all remember this is staffing an idea. ANy response is welcomed. Rangers Lead the Way Steve |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Steve, I went ahead and forwarded your packet. I got in touch with the Secretary of USARA who is Mark Pelphrey and he said that he knows you from your old 1/75 days. I don't anticipate a problem because of that. Look for something in the mail in about 30 days (or less). Take care old friend....Joe |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: 1SG (R) D. Lopez Message: Congratulations LTC (R) Antonia for your induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame, Thanks goes out to you and your family for your dedicated service to Our Country and the Rangers. Glad to see postings that Mountain RIs are still doing good things. We'll be visiting Fort Drum and West Point, NY in September 2009, if anybody is out there, let me know, we can catch up and have a beer. God Bless you all. RLTW |
