Gary

I am the webmaster for the Vietnam Military Police Sentry Dog Alumni (VMPSDA). The VMPSDA is comprised of the members of an elite group of proud individuals, who served our country alongside the finest soldiers that have ever walked the earth on four paws. Throughout history these four legged soldiers have diligently committed themselves to protect their fellow team members. Because of their actions they have protected vital strategic areas and have saved the lives of countless servicemen and women. With the finest tradition of the Military Police Corps the sentry dog has upheld the motto: OF THE TROOPS, FOR THE TROOPS.   "TO SERVE AND PROTECT"

Larry Swails 212th 65-66 and Okinawa Dog School NCOIC

by

Larry M. Swails, 77, of Lockridge, Iowa, passed away March 20th, 2020 at his home in Woodbridge, Virginia with his wife Sandra L. (McElwee) Swails, by his side. Larry was born on August 23rd, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa. He grew up in the Burlington, Wapello and New London areas until the family moved to Jefferson … Read more

Drew A. Carsten, 981st 71-72

by

Drew A. Carsten Drew A. Carsten age 67 of Bolingbrook, passed away peacefully on, Monday, August 12, 2019. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Bolingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 630-759-1212. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.Published in Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 22, 2019.

James W. Durrence 595th 71-72

by

James Wayne DurrenceClaxton, GeorgiaJames Wayne Durrence, 71, passed away December 31, 2019, at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon. After graduating from Claxton High School he earned an Associate Degree in Agriculture from ABAC. He then attended the University of Georgia prior to enlisting into the military. He served in the Vietnam War as a … Read more

William Knott, 981st 71-72

by

William Knott Dover – William Dean Knott, 1st SGT USA, Retired, age 79, of Dover, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1940, in Stewart County, TN, to the late Otis and Jeanette Clinard Knott. First Sgt. Knott was a decorated veteran that served for almost 22 … Read more

Donald E. Weaver (Weave), 212th 69-70

by

Donald Weaver York – Donald E. Weaver, age 70, went to be with his lord, while surrounded by his family, at York Hospital on September 24, 2019. He was the loving husband of Monell K. (Lee) Weaver; together they shared over 48 years of marriage. Don was born in York on December 6, 1948 and … Read more

Richard E. Haas, 212th 69-70

by

Richard Haas, 70, of Denver, N.C., formerly of Erie, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Born on September 7, 1949, in Erie, he was the son of the late Bernard Haas and Virginia (Wagner) Haas. Rich proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a proud member … Read more

George S. Hein, 981st 68-69

by

I received this from Steve Dragovich 981st 70-71 about George S. Hein, 981st 68-69. George S. Hein of Perry Florida formally of Harrisburg Pa was called home to be with his father George, mother Mary and neice Heather Stump ( Beaner ) on August 3rd 2015.George was a loving husband to Kathy, Brother to Barb … Read more

Gordon Lynn Hills, 981st 70-71

by

This is also from Steven Dragovich, 981st 70-71, about Gordon Lynn Hills 981st 71/72 Obituary for Gordon Lynn Hills, 981 71/72Feb 20, 2013Gordon Lynn HillsLynn Hills was born on Nov 6th, 1949 in Roseburg, OR, to Esther and Orrin Hills. He died on Feb 19th, 2013 in Nampa.Lynn lived with his parents and older brother … Read more

Leighton “Lee” Carlberg, 212th 70/71

by

Leighton “Lee” E. Carlberg of Hampshire Leighton “Lee” E. Carlberg, 65, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013. Lee was born November 7, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, son of Adar and Lorraine (Redburn) Carlberg. After graduating from St. Cloud University, Lee served in the U.S. Army as an Army dog handler in Vietnam. He worked in … Read more