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"

Jack Steven Joyce, 212th 70-71

2020-07-152019-07-22 by Gary

David Johns 981st 70-71 just told me that Jack S. Joyce 212th 70-71 died in 1992. He had a heart attack. He was a detective on the Pompons Beach FL police force.

May June 2019 Newsletter

2020-01-212019-07-10 by Gary

For those who are reading the newsletter on our website, page 5 has been edited by me. If you need to see the entire page please contact me and I will see to it you get it. Thank you for your understanding.

Military Working Dog Tribute at High Ground Park, Wisconsin

2020-01-212019-07-03 by Gary

Mike Olsen 981st 69-70 wanted to alert our members about a new monument in central Wisconsin. I was able to find a detailed description of the monument. Here is the link: https://www.thehighground.us/tributes_and_facilities/military-working-dog-tribute/

Military Police Regimental Anniversary Celebration Schedule of Events

2019-06-20 by Gary

Good afternoon all, I am sorry if I am sending you too much. I try to send only things that are of mutual interest to our group as a whole. I believe this is one of those things. I realize most of us will not be near Fort Leonard Wood end of September, but just … Read more

18th MP BDE Operational Report/Lessons Learned Sentry Dog Usage in Vietnam

2020-01-212019-06-19 by Gary

Good afternoon, I am sending you a link to a Operational report = Lessons Learned- Headquarters- 18th Military Police Brigade18th MP BDE for sentry dog usage in Vietnam. It is 42 pages long. That’s why I am providing the link. John Caldwell 212th 69-70. The original document is stored at Texas Tech University Vietnam Studies. … Read more

A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans

2020-01-212019-06-19 by Gary

A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans2Yahoo/2019 Reunion Gary SmithA Tribute to Vietnam Veterans Featuring the Voice of Mr. Sam Elliott A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans Featuring the Voice of Mr. Sam Elliott Featuring the voice of renowned actor Mr. Sam Elliott, this video is a tribute to the 7.2 million living veteran…‎Jun‎ ‎19 at ‎1‎:‎22‎ ‎PM … Read more

ABC 15 Salutes Jim Frost 981st 71-72

2020-01-212019-06-19 by Gary

Good evening guys and gals, Jim Frost posted this on Facebook. I know not everyone is on Facebook so I am passing it on to those folks. I will try to show it at our reunion too. I hope you all enjoy. Take Care, Gary OK guys. I had an interview this morning on the … Read more

From Don Holloway 981st 68-69

2020-01-212019-05-15 by Gary

Has anyone come across a website called Fold3 ?—–Fold3 has a Facebook site too. I am not endorsing this site, only saying check it out, there are other sites I’m sure. It appears to be part of Ancestry. com, but strictly with military members and family in mind. I even found where the Army 981st … Read more

March April Newsletter

2020-01-062019-05-14 by Gary

Remembering SSG George H. Fleming 981st 70-71

2020-04-092019-05-12 by Gary

This was provided by Steven Dragovich, 981st 70-71. REMEMBERING GEORGE H. FLEMINGAugust 9, 1937 – October 29, 2014 Those who knew or may remember SSG George Fleming will almost certainly recall his very straight posture, his pride in telling us of his Native American background, and his closeness to 1SG Ralph Hamblin. My recollection is … Read more