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"

REMEMBERING JOSEPH F. GEUEKE

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  (July 30, 1950 to August 6, 1999) My name is Terry Gawel. After completing Dog Handler School at Lackland A.F.B. with my sentry dog Sherlock (X984) my class flew to Vietnam in an Air Force C-141 cargo jet. We arrived at the 981st in Cam Ranh Bay on March 10, 1970. After I arrived, … Read more

November December 2017 Newsletter

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Here is the latest newsletter.  Several pages are intentionally blank because of errors by the operator.  One page is upside down.  The second document has that page right side up.     2018_01_03_12_39_55 2018_01_03_12_42_20

212th Website Has Been Reformatted of the 720th MP BN Reunion Website

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This was sent to me from John Caldwell, 212th 69-70. Subject: 212th Website Has Been Reformatted Date:  Sun, 3 Dec 2017 16:59:49 -0500 From: Thomas Watson <mp720history@comporium.net> Fellow Veteran’s, I spent the last month reformatting and repairing the broken links of the entire 88th MP Company (K9) and 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) webpages and … Read more

Passing of Harley Uhlmansiek, Jr. 212th 67-68

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Harley Uhlmansiek 2/8/1945 – 10/31/2016 Harley V. Uhlmansiek, Jr. of Aurora passed away Monday Oct 31, 2016 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.He was born in Milan, Indiana on February 8, 1945 to the late Harley Uhlmansiek and Esther Uhlmansiek.  Harley married Janice Higham on January 17, 1969 in Virginia.Harley attended Purdue prior to … Read more

Passing of Dale P. Betka, 212th 68-69

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I know everyone saw the announcement for Dale P. Betka, 212th 68-69. Here is the obituary. LORAIN – Dale P. Betka, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic – Avon Hospital. Dale was born in Lorain, OH on October 10, 1946 to his loving parents, John and Gertrude Betka. He … Read more

Observation from Danny Conyers 212th 67-68

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This is from Danny Conyers 212th 67-68. When he sent it to me I thought it should be retold here. Danny is not on Facebook. Hey I just happen to see the Tet Offensive last night. They show where the VC over-run I think Post 5 where our Dog and Handler was killed. It also … Read more

Joel M. Anderson 212th 65-66

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Joel M. Anderson, 74 Joel Myron Anderson, age 74, of Cokato, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at his home. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cokato. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter … Read more