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"

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

THE DOGS WE LOVED: FOXY

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Cam Ranh Bay, December 1970: SGT Steve Dragovich with Foxy. Photo taken by Armorer Ken Hulbert. THE DOGS WE LOVED: FOXY The photogenic and self-possessed Foxy, our unit’s mascot previously mentioned in my remembrance of Tim Fox deserves a more detailed look on a page of her own. She came to us as a very … Read more

Dogs We Love Babe

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THE DOGS WE LOVED: BABE Babe, born in November of 1967 and Preston branded with alphanumeric 84A4, was the dog I trained at Lackland with and brought to Vietnam in January of 1970. She was a beautiful young German shepherd and a good worker and very affectionate. Since I became Company Clerk shortly after arriving … Read more

Remembering Timothy Allan Fox

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Remembering Timothy Allan Fox (July 4, 1948 to February 21, 1971) I knew Tim Fox briefly during his stay at the 981st in Cam Ranh Bay in 1970, and we had a few opportunities to speak with each other. His stay was short but he had an indelible impact on 981st headquarters when he spared … Read more

Reunion 2019

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  IT’S OFFICIAL!!! 2019 REUNION APRIL 12, 13, 14 NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA

Ernie Ayala 212th 67-68 VDHA Vice President

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Dear Fellow alumni members;  This past weekend August 5-6, 2017 at a Vietnam Dog handlers Association (VDHA) board meeting in Houston, Texas Ernie Ayala 212th 67-68 was appointed Vice President by the new President, John Harvey, who became president when Perry Money passed away.   I am making this announcement for two reasons.  One, many of … Read more

John Zimmerman 212th 66-67

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The following is from Diane Verola, concerning John Zimmerman 212th 66-67. I am a a lost of words. All I can offer is please keep John and Diane in your prayers and thoughts. I just wanted you to let you know that John’s cancer came back. If you remember, he got hit last year around … Read more