Second Infantry

looking for 2/2 (MECH) members

ray williams — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:57:13 GMT

Looking for William G. Glennon ,Ca???? and Daniel J. Koby, Chicago?? was with 2/2 late 68 until early 69?? Anyone know of them??? Thanks Ray

Thanksgiving

lorrie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:47:26 GMT

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving. Praying safe travels for all those traveling during this holiday season.

Hugs,
Lorrie

What Say Kerins! Lets get the 500 lb Elephant off the couch

Goodaim — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:20:31 GMT

Afghanistan, do we medal in their civil war with the Taliban or do we get our ass out of Dodge?

Can't wait for this one.

Goodaim

Uh oh! He's at it again!

John Kerins — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:48:38 GMT

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A RAMROD HAS PASSED

Larry Grzywinski — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:50:41 GMT

Gentlemen,

I have been asked by Bob Douglass to inform all that Ken Vuckovic passed away on 7 November 2009. He will be buried at the Houston National Cemetery on 20 November 2009 at 12 noon. Bob has been in contact with his wife and he and "Top" Olmstead will be attending the funeral, if anyone has any questions please contact Bob.

Ken served with Company B in 68-69 and was a Life Member of the Association.

Please remember him in your prayers.

Larry Grzywinski

Update on General Anson

Bob FO Douglass — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:45:38 GMT

Just talked with Mary a few minutes ago and the General came home on Wednesday and is doing fairly well. He is up and walking some with the help of his walker and a cane. He lost weigh while in the hospital and Mary said that he is getting some of his appetite back now. So she is trying to fatten him up some.
She also wants tom thank everyone for keeping him in their prayers and all of those who kept in contact checking up on him. She will send out a update as soon as she can, she presently has her hands full.
So please keep both of them in your prayers.

Bob

STARTIS VIEW

DUCK — Thur, 12 Nov 2009 16:24:36 GMT

ONCE AGAIN COLLIN POWELL HAS POP HIS "FAT HEAD UP;SAYING THAT BHO SHOULD TAKE HIS TIME ON SENDING TROOPS THAT THEY NEED TO DO THE JOB . WHILE YOUNG MEN ARE DYING FOR WHAT ? MAKES NO SENSE TO ME. WHAT ARE WE THERE FOR NOT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO KILL US. MUST BE THE "DOPE FIELDS OUT THERE. THERE ARE "MORE MUSLIMS" AGAINST US THEN THEY ARE FOR US ."JUST MY VIEW". SO GUYS WHAT'S UP WITH THIS SH--? WHEN IT COMES TO NATIONAL SECURITY WE NEED TO STAY ON TOP OF IT. WE ARE ALREADY BEING UNDER MINDED BY THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE USA; GO TO A SCHOOL AND CHECK OUT A HISTORY BOOK.TIME TO WAKE UP FOLKS. DO YOU FEEL SAFER NOW THAT THE PEOPLE IN OFFICE PASSED A HEALTH CARE PACKAGE THAT WILL KILL THIS COUNTRY KICK THESE FOOLS OUT BOTH SIDES WE NEED "CONSERVATIVES" IN OFFICE WITH "COMMON SENSE"; MCCAIN AND L GRAHAM CAN HIT THE BRICKS ALONG WITH POLSI REED AND THE REST OF THEM.
SO THAT'S ALL I GOT TO SAY TODAY; CALL YOUR REP.THEY ARE "SHAMELESS STARTIS FOOLS"
THE DUCK

Bn CDR passes

Tye — Thur, 12 Nov 2009 01:47:40 GMT

Ltc Stephen L. Bowman, former commander of 2d Bn, 2d Inf, 9th ID at Ft. Lewis, WA, passed away on Sep 18th, 2009. He was a 1968 graduate of West Point. "Ramrod", Sir!

veterans day program

O.O.O. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:44:51 GMT

Tomorrow, up at the Buffalo school district where she-who-must-be-obeyed teaches, they are having a reception and program for veterans who live in the district and Logan county. This is the first time they have tried this kind of thing and is the idea of the students enrolled in FCCLA, which she teaches. From the sound of things they had a good response and 40 veterans are going to arrive by 10AM for a program organized by the students. After the program the veterans will have lunch with the students and be spread out through the lunchroom so they and the students can talk to each other on a personal basis. I'm hoping it all goes well because it sounds like a good idea.

What was interesting was reading some of the letters from those that, for one reason or another, wouldn't be able to attend. I think the most touching was a reply written by the daughter of a WWII vet. Her Dad had died just 3 days before receiving the invitation. She said it was the first time that she knew of that he had been invited to a gathering such as the school program and was sure that he would have attended had he been able. Another veteran wrote back that he was wheelchair bound and didn't want to create a problem because of that so wouldn't attend, but he did appreciate the invitation. The president of the FCCLA chapter took it upon herself to drive over to his house and personally see him and make it clear that being in a wheelchair was not a problem. He changed his mind and will be attending.

I'm anxiously awaiting a report on how this all comes off. I hope it will turn out to be an annual event, which is what the FCCLA students are aiming for. They have had the full cooperation of the school administration - the superintendent spent 20 years in the service and the high school principal is a veteran - so I'm hoping for the best.

A Veteran's Day Salute

Tom Copeland — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:05:06 GMT

As Veterans Day approaches on November 11th, I am sending this message to you to request that you take a moment to view the video below which offers a moving tribute to Americas Veterans:

http://www.flusionmusic.com/lambvideo.php

Hope you all have a wonderful Veteran's Day!

Tom

Strangers asking questions

Bill Sly — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:29:45 GMT

Yesterday I received an Email from a total stranger who asked if I could find any one that knew a particular Veteran from the 1/2 in 1969. He said that he had seen a blark scarf on this man's wall in his work shop.

Do we have any "rules" regarding answering such requests? Thanx

Where I've been

BCC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:19:33 GMT

Been away for awhile guys.

I was inpatient at the VAMC West Roxbury for 8 days, getting out last Tueasday, a week ago with a bit of Congestive Heart Failure.

So far, all treatments with medications and diet (do you know how many products, including Jello, have salt in them???)

In the future there will probably be med adjustments, possibly including heavier duty mends.

I was also over hydrated, 268 lbs at check in, 242 (and still swollen feet ankles and legs 8 days later at check out.)

Difficult walking, as I wsn't using the legs much and they gave me no rehab.

Easy to read posts, harder to concentrate and reply.

BCC

Happy Halloween

Tom Copeland — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:10:30 GMT

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YOU GOTTA TRY THIS AT LEAST ONCE!!!!! IT'S GREAT.

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whats up ladies!

jon davis — Thur, 29 Oct 2009 02:00:38 GMT

does anyone remember an issue of soldier of fortune in 1997-98 with 2-2 inf on the cover for the Brko riots in bosnia or am i crazy???? and if so were the hell can i get a copy of it!

Troops to be Compensated for 'Stop Loss'

Tom Copeland — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:03:58 GMT

Good news for our brothers in arms recently, or currently, serving in the Armed Forces!

Read the entire article on the web site below.

The Defense Department will implement a new program this week to compensate former and current servicemembers for each month they involuntarily served from Sept. 11, 2001 to Sept. 30, 2009, a defense official said.

Congress approved an appropriation bill last summer, giving the department $534 million over the next year for an estimated 185,000 servicemembers affected by the Stop Loss authority since 9/11, said Sam Retherford, director for the departments officer and enlisted personnel management office.

http://www.military.com/news/article/army-news/troops-to-be-compesated-for-stop-loss.html?ESRC=army.nl