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"

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

Remembering Ralph Hamblin

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Remembering Ralph Hamblin   (April 28, 1928 to April 15, 2003)   Ralph Hamblin — known as Top, the generic nickname for a First Sergeant — was the person at the 981st whom I worked with most closely. I kept in touch with him too at Christmas until his death in 2003. He was a … Read more

Passing of Harry W. Costick 595th 71-72

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Harry W. Costick 595th 71-72 passed away July 3, 2017.  For more information a link to his obituary is below. https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/obituaries/harry-w-costick/article_6c009756-089f-5ca1-bde7-fb4cacc8b464.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

Arthur K. Przybyl Passing

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I received this from Larry Majeski.  It is from Ryan Przybyl, Arthur’s son. On Monday, June 12, 2017 3:24 AM, Ryan Przybyl <ryan.przybyl@gmail.com> wrote: Larry, I wanted to write and let you know my father, Arthur K. Przybyl, passed away in February this year.  He served in 212th MP Company in 65/66.  If anyone wishes … Read more

Remembering Ronny Dale Bair 981st 70-71

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Remembering Ronny Dale Bair   (August 21, 1949 to July 31, 1987)     I first met Ron early in 1970 under unusual circumstances at 981st MP Sentry Dog Headquarters in Cam Ranh Bay (CRB), Vietnam. As I recall there was at that time enemy activity country-wide as part of the Tet lunar new year … Read more

Remembering Jerry Mac Griffis

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Remembering Jerry Mac Griffis (August 9, 1949 to November 22, 2011)   Jerry Griffis was a big ol’ Texas boy and one of my friends and Lackland classmates. He was a lot of fun and the two of us got along a lot better than you would expect a NYC guy and a Texas guy … Read more

Posting of Recent Deaths

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Recently I received a message from Steven Dragovich 981st 69-70.  He wanted to update our website with more current information about members who have passed away.  He  furnished birthdates and locations of where the members were when they died.  That information is included on the rosters.  Below is the names unit and year group and … Read more