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"

Jerald (Jerry) R. Schmidt 212th 67-68

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I just received the obituary for Jerald (Jerry) R. Schmidt 212th 67-68. Jerald’s Obituary Jerald R. Schmidt, (Jerry) age 73, Shiocton, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  He was born on May 18, 1946, son of Roger and Deloris (Winterfeldt) Schmidt. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1968 in … Read more

Jerry Carlson 981st 67-68

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This is from Jerry Carlson 981st 67-68. I located the Art Sampson  family from Montana who donated my dog Boots.So I have talked to 3 of them.   Started writing these.I just realized I should have written one about training Boots in Lackland.  Should have been #1.Lord bless you and thanks INTRODUCTION TO VIETNAM DECEMBER … Read more

Charles (Chuck) E. Milner 981st 67-68

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I just got this from Paul Friedrich, 981st 68-70.  MILNER, Charles Eugene “Chuck” 76, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kelley Milner; daughter, Joy Milner; daughter, Jerrie Pellizze and husband, Patrick; sister, Jan Milner; stepson, Kit Kelley; stepdaughter, Kathi Hancock and husband, Mel; … Read more

Reunion 2021 Update

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In December I met with the event coordinator (Emily) at the Strater Hotel and discussed our upcoming reunion.  At that time I was thinking the first week in June but she told me the cost of rooms would be $200+.  She said if we made it the end of May we could do rooms for … Read more

Ronald Danner (RD) 212th 69-70

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Please contact Gary Smith at puppypusher@att.net to leave any comments. “If my boat floats from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends; it simply means the river bends.”   On November 22, 2016, our favorite river rat, Ronnie Danner, 68, floated around that next bend ahead of us.   Ronald Danner, known to most as … Read more

Remembering Gerald M. Eller

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This is from Steve Dragovich, 981st 70-71. Remembering Gerald M. EllerSeptember 9, 1949 to December 3, 2005 I was at Lackland Dog School in San Antonio with Gerry Eller and we both came to Cam Ranh Bay together with the rest of our Lackland class. My recollection is that he was posted to a detachment … Read more

Website Roster Updates

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This is all from Steve Steven Dragovich 981st 70-71st. He put a lot of research into this. Patrick T. Mulligan, 212th 66/67 Patrick T. Mulligan, 69 of Endicott passed away at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, Friday, February 12, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Gerard and Thelma. He is survived by his … Read more