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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: I want to pass on that I received from a reliable source...Col (R) Bob Howard passed away this morning. To all who knew him and to those who served with him, my regards. To those who don't know him, Col (R) Bob Howard was nominated for the Medal of Honor 3 times, but due to his location at the time, it was downgraded to the DSC. On the third event and nomination, it was approved and presented to him by the then, President of the US, Richard Nixon. It is possible and very likely that Col (R) Bob Howard was the most decorated (for Valor) in the history of the United States with 1 Medal of Honor, 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver and Bronze Stars for Valor, Purple Hearts and many other awards. Col (R) Howard received most if not all of these awards as a Noncommissioned Officer serving with Special Forces (SOG) in Southeast Asia/Viet Nam. He was received a Direct Commission and continued his military career as a Commissioned Officer retiring as a Colonel. After Viet Nam he commanded two different Companies in 2nd Ranger Battalion, and later served at Camp Frank D. Merrill as the OIC of the Patrolling Branch. Upon his promotion to Major, he became the Executive Officer at Camp Merrill. He then went to JFK WarFare Center at Ft Bragg and was in charge of the SF Qualification Course as a Major and Lieutenant Colonel. He final assignment was as a Garrison Commander in EUSAREC/EUCOM Germany. For much greater detail, you can look up Col Bob Howard in Wikipedia, and for those who didn't know the details, I highly recommend the search. I have further received word that Col (R) Howard has requested burial at Arlington National Cemetary. With regrets...I report another "Fallen Comrade"...and again, to those who knew him and served with him...my hopes are that each of you remember a National Treasure that he is and was....as he would want you to. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: ted tilson Message: mark jordan, first rule of a ranger.....don't lose nothin',....if you cannot recover your rare, much coveted papa co. coin.......i have another, like an ole ranger once said to me......'always have a back-up.....plan or whatever....we'l conduct linl-up ops at a upcoming usmra meeting so stay in touch.......rltw..... teddy bear tilson |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: John H. Calzada Message: Hello My name I John, I am the son of Miguel B. Calzadane aka. Pepe Calzada. First I want to let everyone know that he is still alive and living in Las Cruces, NM. I am actually trying to help him out he was wanting to see the picture of the day that he grad. from Army Ranger School in April of 1969. I am also intrestednin hearing any stories one might have of my Father. Well I hope anyone can help us out and I will await the respose and look forward to hearing for you all. Thank you, John H. Calzada |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Smitty Message: Mike Flack, they will be allowing females who qualified as rangers in JROTC and ROTC to compete. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Mark Jordan Message: USMRA August 2013 Meeting ...With 12 members present, Steve Hawk asks Bob Williams to open with a prayer...Bob delivers an excellent one and we hope Willard Langdon is enjoying his time away for the summer and will be back soon... ...Steve Hawk begins with a request to help a midget football 8 under team for $200 in getting jerseys...the lady at the PX initiated the request... Passed... ...the charter for our sponsored Boy Scouts came up about the gay discussion ; we have sponsored these boys since day 1...close to 20 years ago when Bob Suchke began the group.. David O'rear continued... ...Charles DeJarnette speaks about the Bible saying we should just love them...Bob Williams adds from his experience in teaching and coaching that this opportunity for us to sponsor them "affects kids who can be successful; won't hurt us a bit"... ...Ed Gross objected and gave a very good argument for leadership standards being ignored in the Boy Scouts in favor of monetary support from major sponsors...excellent consideration... ...Steve and Bob both talk about seeing many in schools who have needs for free lunches and clothes... ...Sunny Bragg asked what we're voting on after making a 'point of order'. ...I made motion to continue the sponsorship, seconded and passed with 3 dissenting, Ed, Sunny and Chris Fuller. ...Steve then asks for funds for a frozen drink and cotton candy machine...slushies and cotton candy...for ROTC cadets...can be used both here and there...$2,000.00... ...Sunny asks "who owns it"..Steve says "whoever buys it"...Ed Gross objects that it's not for Rangers and their families... Steve can't make motion; he's just the messenger...think about it for a bit...tabled til later... ...Al Parten asks to nominate Jeff Eversole for Fallen Ranger per request by Cookie Brinkley, a long time friend of the Rangers...Bob says he has 5 requests already and who gets the required information into Bob first will be the ones selected for 2014... ...the back of the OverHang on a cool summer evening was enjoyed by all of u, and s as there was no dissenting vote to adjourn, Bullet Bob Suchke being OTF...we sat and enjoyed the camaraderie of being together again... ...respectfully submitted... ...RLTW... ...Lt Fuzz, Secretary/Treasurer |
