_ST BATTALION, 5TH CAVALRY

''BLACK KNIGHTS''

KNIGHTS IN THE DESERT

DESERT SHIELD AND .
DESERT STORM
10 AUG 1990 - 16 APR 1991

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEDICATION
II. ''FROM THE TURRET OF KNIGHT 6"
III. CHAIN OF COMMAND
IV. KNIGHT LIFE
A. PRE-DEPLOYMENT
B. DEPLOYMENT
C. PREPARATIONS FOR COMBAT
D. COMBAT
E. RE-DEPLOYMENT
F. WELCOME HOME
V. HISTORY MAKERS AND KNIGHT
TALES
A.HHC
B.A CO
C. B CO
D. C CO
E. D CO
F.E CO
VI. NEAT KNIGHT NOTES
A. BLACK KNIGHTS WHO SERVED IN
DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM
B. CHRONOLOGY
C. MEMORABLE QUOTES
D. FACTS AND FIGURES
E.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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DEDICATION

3lack Knights,

l'he commemoraLive K nights in. the Desert book is d edicated to t hose valorous Black Knights who made Lhe ult imate sacrifice d uring Operations
)eser t Shield and Desert Storm.

l'h e selfless service and devotion to d uty of these soldiers and all t he Black Knights and First T eam troopers were testimony to the s kill, t raining,
ind leadership of the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry and the 1st Cavalry Division.

l'ask Force 1-5 Cav accomplished every mission a nd d id an outstanding job in all it was asked to d o. You led the way and made a s ignifi cant
ont ribut ion to the accomplishments of t he Division. I'm very proud of t he Black Knight. You e pitomize America's finest.

;fission Accomplished and First T eam,

J OH N H. TIL ELLl , J R
Major General, USA
Commandi ng

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

SGT GARY HOYT

KILLED 15 SEP 90

PFC ARDON COOPER

KIA 20 FEB 91

SGT RONALD RENDAZZO

KIA 20 FEB 91

PFC DAVID WIECZOREK

KILLED 28 FEB 91

DEPARTMENT OF ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, 1ST BATTALION, 5TH CAVALRY
FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION
DHAHRAN, SAUDI ARABIA
APO NY 09779-0210
Dear Fellow Black Knights,
This commemorative Knights in the Desert is a tribute to each soldier who served
as an American soldier and a member of Task Force 1-5 Cavalry in Operations Desert
Shield and Desert Storm. It is an attempt to capture the spirit of the times and the
deeds of the 840 men who will always remember Fort Hood and life in the sands oi
Saudi Arabia and Iraq. They were like iron cast through tough realistic training that
became the steel forged in mortal combat.

Knights in the Desert goes beyond the wonderful and interesting personalities oj
1-5 Cavalry to highlight the loyalty and courage and the sacrifice and valor of each
individual soldier.
This book reflects images of history as it was made. Each Black Knight contributec
to the "Desert Storm and Desert Shield" chapter of the 5th Cavalry Regiment's granc
history. As we are proud of those who have served and upheld the high standards oj
this great regiment before us, Black Knights will always remember our contributiom
with equal pride.
I am proud to have commanded such a fine group of men. Our actions as ls1
Battalion, 5th Cavalry and as a task force set the stage for the allied victory. I thanl
each of you for your hard work, dedication, and professionalism, especially that of th
four who made the ultimate sacrifice and to whom this book is dedicated. I will alway:
cherish the memories and the images Knights in the Desert invoke. Most of all I wil
cherish the friendships and professional relationships which were formed in the deser
sands.
Loyalty and Courage,
MICHAEL W. PARKER
Lieutenant Colonel, IN
Commanding

CHAIN OF COMMAND

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MG JOHN H. TILELLI, JR
"PEGASUS 6"
DIVISION COMMANDER

CSM GILBERT PAEZ

"PEGASUS 9"
DIVISION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR

COL RANDOLPH W. HOUSE

"BLACKJACK 6"
2ND BRIGADE COMMANDER

CSM RONALD A. PARRETT

"BLACKJACK 9"
2ND BRIGADE COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR

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LTC MICHAEL W. PARKER

"BLACK KNIGHT 6"
1ST BN, 5TH CAVALRY COMMANDER

CSM JACKSON F. PALMER

"BLACK KNIGHT 9"
1ST BN, 5TH CAVALRY COMMAND
SERGEANT MAJOR

PRE-DEPLOYMENT
The bat talion accomplished many missions prior to deploying. The Black Knights painted vehicles, fired small arms,
completed live fire modified Table X II's, P OMed, received shots, trained on CTT, built confidence in the NBC chamber,
attended cult ural classes and family support briefings t urned in POV's, wives sewed on patches, road marched and rail
loaded equipment and closed out barracks. T he Black Knights were ready to go.

M2's on the Move.

Cold Steel Moves Out.

HQ 30 sets up EOC.

Speeding T o T able XII.

Now everybody pay attention.

Anybody got a match.

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Everybody take 10.

Charlie Company Having a blast.

SAVING LIVES AT THE LRC

THE INFANTRY MOVING OUT

DISMOUNTED PATROLLING TRAINING

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MORE TRAINING AT THE LRC

"SHARPENING OUR SKILLS"

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TANK GUNNERY

Ml GUNNERY PREP

MOVING DOWN RANGE

WORKING WITH THE WINGMAN

TARGET; CEASE FIRE

AWESOME FIREPOWER OF THE Ml TANK

ONE SHOT; ONE KILL

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WASHRACK

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MOVING TO THE WASHRACK

HI! MOM. I'M GOING TO WASH AND IT AIN'T EVE:tSATURDAY.

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

M2s ON THE WASHLINE

OK,WHOHASTHECHAMOIB?

THIS IS THE WAY WE SCRUB OUR BRAD, SCRUI

OUR BRAD ...

STAFF AT WORK

BREAK TIME

WHY ARE THESE MEN SMILING

"ARE WE DOING COURSE OF ACTION 1 OR 2?"

WRONG ANSWER MEN. PUSH

STAFF STUDS!

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PATCHES,PATCHES,PATCHES

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I KNOW THAT SEAM RIPPER IS HERE SOMEWHERE

"IS THIS A SALE ITEM AND ARE PATCHES EXTRA'i

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SEWING CAN BE FUN

QUALITY WORK BY QUALITY LADIES

THANK YOU LADIES

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GENERAL'S ADDRESS

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

MAJ BULLOCK CALLS THE BLACK KNIGHTS TO

ATTENTION

BG (P) TILELLI ADDRESSES THE SOLDIERS

THE BLACK KNIGHTS ARE THE BEST!

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BLACK KNIGHT WARRIORS

GRIM REAPERS

BRAVO BULLS

DELTA DRAGONS

COLD STEEL

HEADHUNTERS' PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE

WOLFPACK'S PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE

POISED AND READY TO GO

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THE LAST CHECKS AND MOVE OUT

GETTING THE TANKS READY TO DEPLOY

COLD STEEL READY TO "FLY"

TANKS READY TO GO TO THE DRRF

WITH ALL THE EQUIPMENT AT HOUSTON, CHIEF

CLOSES UP SHOP

THE KNIGHTS ARE READY FOR SAUDI

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DEPLOYMENT

The battalion was ready to go. Everything was closed out, moved out or turned in. Braving maintenance delays
sleeping in gyms, or flight delays and tearful good-byes to fam ily members, t he Black Knights left Ft Hood for the Por
of Damman, Saudi Arabia. Warehouse City, Tent City and equipment off load awaited. Deployment was nearini
completion. Preparation for combat and uncertainty were next.

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The line starts here

D Co is ready to roll

C Co rolls to t he Rail H ead

The TOC makes last checks

RAIL LOAD

Come straight ahead

STOP right there

D 13 is ready for a train ride

She is tied down, sir

II

Roll em' OUT

Support Platoon is all loaded up

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SHIP AND PLANE LOADING

Black Knights loading equipment on boats

There is space for one more vehicle

What kind of truck is this?

Up, Up and away

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The Pollux is ready for take-off

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Support Platoon is off to sea

Black Knights off to Abrams Gym to manifest

Final Hugs and kisses before being bused to the airfield.

Loading the plane

Where is the next plane?

These are the last females we saw for six months

Make sure this letter is mailed!

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Black Knights arrive in Saudi Arabia

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Command Post at Tent City

Our first home in the desert

Hey, this is like the NTC

Water in the desert!!

PREPARATIONS FOR COMBAT

The battalion moved out and prepared for combat. Recon and Security/Surveillance missions, TOC CPX exercises,
>cal training areas, terrain walks, defense plans, NBC training, MlAl and M2A2 transition, gunnery, breach drills,
ianeuver training, and movement north were all accomplished to standard. Combat loomed!! The Black Knights were
~ady.

What's cooking?

SPC Lopez conducting his daily PMCS.

Sir, we understand your guidance

Fun in the sands of Saudi

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Which way did the platoon go?

I wonder what kind of new food is Marlboro Lights?

H ey guys, here comes the engine pack

So these are t he desert showers!!

VII Corps Commander, talks to the

t roops.

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LTC Parker takes time to stop by Wallace's Barber Shop for a cut.

Let's dump this stuff behind that hil

Is this really Dragon Valley?

The TOC prepares to roll out for a FTX

This Self-Service Fuel Station is great.

H ey Sir, can we shoot t hat camel?

What is the first step in t reating a heat casualty?

It's time for a lunch stop.

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Saddam still refuses to withdraw his troops.

Maintenance Team hard at work .

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Trick or treat

Merry Christmas, from the guys

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LT Moore and LT Green in the serving line for Thanks

giving Dinner.

CPT Hill and MSG

Support Platoon enjoys their Christmas Dinner

Officer Call at Bde Hill on New Year's Day

Black Jack-6, "Meet you on the high ground."

r Moore and LT Green enjoying a meal fit for a Saudi

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1ST CAV Band entertaining the troops during the holiday

season

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MAJ Bullock trooping the line

When does the ground attack start?

You want to buy a used Ml with low mileage?

These new MlAl's are great

Easy does it!

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Bring her straight back!

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Black Knights prepare to move north

Ready for inspection, Sarge

We are ready to kick butt!

Load em' up boys

Do you have a match?

MAJ Bullock's used tank lot!

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Target destroyed

The Bulls at Pegasus Range

All clear!!!
LT H obbs Time?

where is my Country

LT Marstall - Hi Mom, I'm taking my weekly shower!

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Black Knights moving north as tl

Saudi Nationals move south!

The French are ready for action.

LT Moore and PFC Trussel

Black Knights make friends with the French

The TOC prepares to make a night move

B21 in its hide position

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,T Moore prepares his favorite MRE

1eal Chicken and Rice

This mine plow works great

SFC Leal washing his laundry

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COMBAT

The battalion conducted a reconnainance in force on 20 Feb 91. The combat was intense and the
mission was accomplished, but a valuable price was paid; 3 KIAs and 7 WIAs. During the 100 hour
war, 1-5 Cav was part of 2nd Brigade recon in force and made the big swing south, west, and northeast.
Maintenance, support and discipline were outstanding. The cease fire was called on 28 Feb 91. The
battalion had now been baptized by fire and forged in combat. It proved itself on the field of battle.
The battlefield was littered with destruction and still dangerous, yet the main mission was accomplished. Re-deployment would follow, but when.

A day raid by MLRS's.

MLRS's lighting up the night sky

The TOC prepares to move out on the morning of 20 Feb

The Company will move out in five minutes

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Te're on our way home now, just a short detour through

aq.

The Black Knights spread across the desert of Iraq

B-52's on a bombing strike

rhe BlackJack BDE attacks up the wadi Al Batin on 24 Feb 91

Keep your eyes open!

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EPW's being transported to the rear

EPW's being secured

Are we going to Kuwait City, Sir?

Field artillery prep the objective before the attack

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Wing of the Apache

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The end around

What MSR is this?

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eep your eyes open for mines and unexploded bomblets

Stay alert and stay alive

Make sure you follow in the tracks

Refuel on the move (ROM) site

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E-23 crosses the berm into Iraq

SGT Ecker and crew of E Co, on 24 Feb 91

A destroyed Iraqi tank is searched by Black Knight troops

A deserted Iraqi site

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I don't see anything

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Sir, we found Saddam!

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Destroyed Iraqi equipment

The reality of war

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Destroyed Iraqi equipment

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The Iraqi's left this assembly area in a hurry

Disabled personnel carrier

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Captured Iraqi weapons

Soviet made BRDM

Watch out for booby traps

TF 1-5 CAV during a maintenance stop

Soldiers inspect a captured T-72 tank

Track recovery vehicle

Let's see if this unit has hot chow

So this is the top of the line Iraqi tank uh!

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Iraqi air defense equipment

Don't worry about that tank, it's not going anywhere so01

Watch those bunkers for any enemy activity

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What hit that tank?

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The remains of an Iraqi tank

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area

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Secure the area guys!

Locked and loaded

Black Knights continue to roll through Iraqi positions

Life inside a mortar track

Mortar 6 (IL T Quezon) makes coordination on a

fire mission

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Black Knights always move when told, where told, and with all equipment operat ional, ready to fight and win.

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I wonder who picked this TOC site

This is the last fuel stop while in Iraq

Target destroyed

This sand is deeper than I thought

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Captured Iraqi air defense weapon

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War is not a pretty sight

The Black Knights are rolling, rolling, rolling!!!

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RE-DEPLOYMENT
The battalion moved back south into Saudi Arabia along the same route to AA Killeen. At AA Killeen, maintenance,
inventories, cleaning, hot food, showers, award writing, organized atheletics, phones, and some extra personal times
became the norm. The combat veterans of 1-5 Cav reflected on their accomplishments and prepared to return to the
port. After one last long HET and wheeled convoy, the Knights arrived at the port of Dammam and Khobar Towers.
Catered food, 50 to a room, toilet paperless latrines, customs inspections, endless cleaning on the wash rack, ruthless
agricultural inspections, and waiting for flight manifests was the routine. Homeward bound and a warm welcome were
in sight.

SYMBOLIC FORCE PREPARES TO GO HOME

IF I WERE FLYING HOME ON 8 MARCH, I WOULI

SMILE TOO.

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THE HARD PACK LOOKING OVER AN IRAQI TRUCK

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THE FIELD TRAINS WAITING TO MOVE BACK INT(

SAUDI

BACK TO SAUDI ARABIA

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MlAl's MOVING SOUTH

COLD STEEL CHARLIE MIKING SOUTH

THE DESERT RABBITS MOVE TOWARD SAUDI

THE WINNERS HEAD SOUTH PAST THEIR

DESTRUCTION

GREAT JOB ALL DRIVERS, TCs AND BCs

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MOVING TO AA KILLEEN

PIT STOP! WHAT A RELIEF!

SOME MIGHTY MORTARMEN TAKE A BREAK

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AA KILLEEN FROM THE AIR

WAITING TO MOVE INTO AA KILLEEN

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LIFE IN AA KILLEEN

ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME

)L HOUSE TALKS TO THE OFFICERS ABOUT LONGSTREET, VIETNAM, HELMETS, MAIL, MAINTE~NCE, PHONES, LEE, ETC, ETC ...

-IE BATTALION WEINER ROAST IN FULL SWING

SUNSET AT AA KILLEEN

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MOVING TO PORT

I REALLY HATE LEAVING THIS GREAT FOOD AND

NICE CONDITIONS

TEARING DOWN AND PACKING UP

LINING UP FOR THE WHEEL CONVOY

HOME IS GETTING CLOSER

WAITING FOR THE HETs

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KHOBAR TOWER

WE'RE HERE

WHICH WAY DID THEY GO? WHICH WAY DID THEY GO?

LOOKS LIKE A NICE NEIGHBORHOOD,

WHAT IS THE CATCH?

THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF KHO BAR TOWERS FROM WAY UP.

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ANOTHER WASHRACK

RIDING THE DEATH BUS TO THE WASHRACK

THE TURN OFF TO HELL

THE KILLER WASHRACK AT NIGHT

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SUN AND FUN

BOY THIS FEELS GOOD

BUMP, SET, SPIKE!

PFC MEIRER HAVING FUN PUSHING UP

I WANT TO BE A COWBOY AND YOU CAN BE MY

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SWEET LOOKING CAKE

I'M NOT FALLING FOR THE OLD " LOOK UP"

TRICK

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MANIFEST

GOING HOME? RIGHT. I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT.

ROLL CALL COMPLETE. ANTICIPATION

SCOUTS WAITING PATIENTLY WITH THEIR BAGGAGE

BAGGAGE UPLOAD

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THE LAST LEG: BUSSES AND PLANES

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KING FAHD AIRPORT

BOARDING THE AIRPLANE. WE REALLY ARE

HEADED HOME

HO MEWARD BOUND OVER THE SWISS ALPS

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WELCOME HOME

The heroes of 1-5 Cavalry arrived home to a warm and glorious welcome on three dates. Th
Symbolic Force arrived on 10 March, the Advance Party arrived on 7 April, and the Main Bod.
arrived on 16 April. The great support displayed by all was very moving. The flags, yellow ribbom
family, friends, children, and wives all combined for a tremendous and emotional welcome homt
The Black Knights were glad to be home. Every mission was accomplished, every job well done. W
will always remember our warrior brothers who did not come home with us. We will cherish ou
memories, our friendships, and the loyalty and courage associated with all 5th Cavalry Black Knight~
We will always stand ready to defend liberty and freedom. God bless America and thank you fo
your great support. It is good to be home.

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LADY LIBERTY: WORTH FIGHTING FOR

THE BIG APPLE WELCOMES US HOME TO AMERICA

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FORT HOOD - THE GREAT PLACE

FT. HOOD AND ROBERT GRAY ARMY AIRFIELD

THE BUSSES FOR HOME AT RGAA

LTC. PARKER LEADS THE BLACK KNIGHT WARRIORS INTO ABRAMS GYM

THE HEROES OF DESERT STORM

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAITING ...

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A CELEBRATION OF SUPPORT AT PRITCHARD

STADIUM

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SO LONG PERSIAN GULF

HELLO USA

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RECOGNIZING AMERICA'S BEST

UNITS AND COLORS HONOR OUR HEROES

MR. AND MRS. COOPER RECEIVE THEIR SON'S

AWARDS

AWARDING THE MEDALS

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BLACK KNIGHT HISTORY MAKERS

On the first day of August 1990, the 1st Battalion 5th Calvary (Black Knights) was executing preparatory training for the Expert Infantryman's
iadge test. Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 AUG 90 and the intensity and focus of t raining increased.
The next eight days were anxious ones as everyone speculated on t he future of 1-5 Cav. The word came on 10 AUG 90. COL House, 2nd " Blackjack"
irigade commander, assembled the brigade's officers in Stewart Hall and outlined the actions needed to deploy. The Black Knights were going to
Southwest Asia" to continue the legend and make history. With the news, the EIB testing came to a halt. 11 1-5 Cav soldiers were awarded the EIB
1
hich was presented by GEN Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, during a visit to our motor pool immediately following the alert.
The list of things to do was long. LTC Michael W. Parker, the 29th commander in the history of 1-5 Cav, emphasized his intent to all the Black
:nights. The guidance was the same as he had spoke of at his change of command on 29 JUN 90. " Move when told, where told, with all equipment
perational, to fight and win!" With the list and guidance firmly in tow, the soldiers of the battalion executed.
The battalion accomplished several missions in very short periods of time. Pre-gunnery and gunnery were executed by all companies. A battalion
)II out was conducted. Vehicles were painted desert tan with a few looking more pink than tan. Individual and common tasks were re-emphasized.
:very soldier gained confidence by going through the NBC "Gas" chamber and fired his individual weapon. The battalion conducted POM's (Prepration for Oversees Movements) which meant lots of paperwork for wills, SGLI, Powers of Attorney, etc and of course shots.
As individual skills were honed and paper processed, the battalion uploaded ammo and rolled to the DRRF to fa ce IG , maintenance, and safety
1spections. Tedious inspections, guard duty, continued training and guessing on flight dates were t he order of the day.

The battalion lined up its t racked vehicles and moved out on 13 SEP to the railhead. The vehicles would go to Houston to be loaded on a ship
ound for the Gulf. On 14 SEP t he wheels lined up and went through the same inspections. 15 SEP the wheels convoyed to Houston. The drivers
nd mechanics did a fantastic job. With most of the vehicles on the POLLEAUX, the Black Knights focused on families and close out.
The wives and fami lies were very supportive. They sewed on patches, established chains of concern, helped single soldiers and held family support
riefings. Closing out the area went smoothly. Historic Stewart Hall was sentimentally taken down and stored in anticipation t hat when the Black
:nights returned they would add to its regiment's great history. Additionally, the soldiers turned in privately owned vehicles, received Zone 2, desert
quipment and clothing, 14 packing lists, closed out the barracks and the buildings and said tearful good-byes to families and friends.
The Battalion's advance party, led by Executive Officer, MAJ John H. Bullock, consisted of mechanics, cooks, commo, medics, drivers, staff
~presentatives and company executive officers. They left on 26 SEP for the Royal Kingdom of Saud. The battalion had its "last pay day information
1 CONUS" on 1 OCT. The main body flew out of FT Hood on 11 OCT after an overnight delay due to aircraft problems. The battalion executed
II of its pre-deployment tasks with great diligence, pride, and professionalism. A credit to all Black Knights.
Hello Saudi Arabia! The Black Knights were greeted with P ersian Gulf humidity, searing temperatures, the First Team band, and a bottle of Saudi
,ater. "Tent" city was a temporary home as we waited for our "war" steeds to arrive. It wasn't long before t he Knights moved to the desert.

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The battalion moved by HET, wheeled convoy and busses for a 3 and 1/2 hour trip along t he Riyadh 6 lane expressway to a staging area west
Urayira. A week later 1-5 Cav was occupying AA Roy and " Buffalo Bill"Hill. AA Roy was "home" fo r most of Desert Shield; the soldiers fixed t
place up right. Life support areas (LSAs) made t he harsh Jiving conditions bearable. The LSAs had homemade showers and latrines, volleyball cour
horseshoe pits, eating and sleeping areas and a "Black Knight" parade ground that doubled as a soccer field.
The stay at AA Roy was hardly a vacation. Preparation for combat was paramount. A local t raining area (LTA) was established for various tyJ
of training. Recon and Security/Surveillance missions conducted, and of course maintenance was done. The battalion executed TOC CPXs, Battali
and Brigade CPXs, General Defense Plan terrain walks, and squad, platoon, and company t raining/battle drills.
Routine t hings were done routinely. Useless maps were received and distributed , t raining was executed, holidays celebrated wit hout fami lies a
planning for future operat ions continued. Several distinguished visitors graced the TOC with their presence. The CG and ADC (M) of the First Te:
visited formally and informally. The VII corps advance party, which included the 3-5 Cav commander, LTC John Brown, and 5-5 Cav command
LTC Mike Deegan, the FORSCOM CG, GEN Burba, t he XVIII ABN Corps CG, LTG Gary Luck, 82nd ABN CG, MG J ohnson, and the Cornman<
in Chief, President George Bush, all visited t he AO.
The end of November brought some relief to the soldiers. The soldiers had an outstanding t rad itional Thanksgiving meal. The cooks did a fantas
job in providing the soldiers with t heir fi rst " real" meal in a long time. More good news followed. The United Nations gave Saddam Hussein
ultimatum of 15 Jan 91 to pull out of Kuwait. The Knights all focused on t his timetable. Secondly, new "war" steeds were on t heir way. the MI.I
and M2A2s were inbound. A plus to all the soldiers who were ready to fight with the Fort Hood equipment they had brought to combat re8
st andards. Hist ory cont inued to be made.
The rollover transition took place back at port in Ad Damman and finished with a modified Table VII in AA Roy at Pegasus Range. Every<
was impressed with t heir new toys. Thanks Uncle Sam fo r the Christmas presents!
Breach training was our New Year's resolution for 1991. An elaborate t hree day
breach training exercise through a typical Iraqi obstacle was executed and praised
by t he CG as "great combined arms training." As t he UN deadline approached,
t raining and anxiety increased. We moved by HET from AA Roy to TAA Wendy
near I<ing Khalid Military Center (KI<MC) to prepare for future combat operations
on 7 JAN 91. Six days later, t hrough t he worst rain storm in 30 years, t he battalion
crossed the rain swollen Wadi al Batin at night and took up defensive positions in
battle P osition Duke to better defend KKMC.
The "Air" war began on 17 JAN 91. The battalion moved north across the TAPLINE road to a defensive position north of Hafar al Batin to defend t he Ruqi Road.
A Syrian tank d ivision began its movement to the East across t he battalion's front.
The weather was cloudy and rainy. All vehicles were pulled out of their holes and
gun t ubes were elevated to avoid fratricide. Their move was completed on 28 JAN
91.
The Black Knights moved further north to AA Harry to better defend Ruqi Road
on 27 JAN 91. We spent 23 days in AA Harry preparing for combat operations. We
fired small arms, rehearsed Ruqi Road defense plans, executed mass casualty exercises, MOPP gear exchanges, protected t he force during t he MLRS raids and C
Co. reconed north of t he "berm." The berm was an earthened Iraqi obstacle of
various heights that marked t he border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The burning
question was " When is "G" (G round War) Day?"
A Co. conducted a night recon mission north of the berm along t he route the
Knights would take t he next day for Operation Knight Strike I. After a tremendous
rain, the gallant soldiers of 1-5 Cav moved north on Knight Strike I, a reconnaissance
in force, as part of t he Corps deception plan.
1-5 Cav made contact with elements of the 1st BOE, 27th INF DIV on 20 FEB
91. The mission was accomplished with great success. After the first day of combat,
we destroyed 1 BMP, several bunkers and dismounts, and captured 9 Enemy Prisoners of War (EPWs). The artillery fi red 14 missions t hat helped us gain fire superiority. Close Air Support (CAS) missions killed an add itional five Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and 20 art illery tubes. However, the miss
was not accomplished without loss. Three brave and courageous soldiers were killed in action and seven more wounded in action. As the day enc
and night fe ll , the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry made history. WE conducted the first armored attack into Iraq and we were the first to decisively eng1
and defeat elements of t he Iraqi Army. Unfortunately, we also had t he first soldier killed in ground combat operations in Iraq. There is no doubt
cont inued to live t he legend and we upheld t he high standards of Joyal and courageous service that the 5t h Cavalry Regiment is famous for. "G" [
for the Black Knights definitely was 20 FEB 1991.
24 FEB 91 was the " official" " G" Day. The Black Knights participated again in the Corps feint. The fei nt was to deceive the Iraqis into believ
the US Army's ma in effort was north up t he Wadi al Batin. The battalion was t he point of t he brigade wedge as it moved forward. As we mov
t he battalion systemat ically destroyed t he enemy, mainly with 1700 indirect fire missions. Throughout the day and all t hrough the night, 1-5 (
controlled the figh t. The Iraqi forces withdrew as their fire trenches blazed into the night while 1-5 Cav controlled art illery and CAS dominated 1
battlefield.
We cont inued north on 25 F EB 91 after taking some EPWs. That day at 1230 we were ordered to execute the "end run." The decept ion and fe
had worked . The battalion turned around a nd as part of the ARCENT Reserve, was committed to reinforce the success of t he VII Corps attack.
Our reserve role took us 376 kilometers over the next 78 hours. The Knights moved to t he West, then Nort h, and t hen East with 81 of 82 vehic
fully mission capable. The move was a t remendous credit to all drivers, "TCs", and Support Platoon members.
As t he 1st Cav prepared for its attack to cut off the escape routes of t he Republican Guard forces and to destroy enemy forces in its zone of atta
t he President announced a temporary "cease fire" at 0800 on 28 FEB 91. We took up defensive positions along t he QU 00 Easting gridline. Capt ur
prisoners and clearing enemy positions became the unit missions. These missions were tedious and still very dangerous. Later that day one sold
was killed and t wo others wounded.

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1e Knights continued their defensive missions unt il 12 MAR 91 when we road marched back sout h. The entire Task Force closed in on AA Killen,
hwest of Hafar al Bat in , on 14 MAR to begin preparations for t he move home. The next two weeks consisted of competitive athletics, two hot
s, showers, constant rumors on when we were leaving AA Killeen and country, and as always maintenance and cleaning. We cleaned everything
TA-50 to conexes to vehicles. The standard would be 100 % dirt free here and especially at the port for turn in. The highlight of the stay in
<illeen was t he historic regimental assembly photo. The commanders and command sergeants major fro m 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 3-5 Cav, and 5-5 Cav
their colors all assembled at Checkpoint Charlie near Basra in Southern Iraq for a dramatic and historic picture. It was the first time t he
irship of all the active duty battalions of the 5th Cavalry Regiment had been on t he battlefield together with streamer ladened colors since 1953
orea. It was truly a memorable and historic occasion. We fi nally received the order to move to the port on 25 MAR. After another long H ET
wheeled convoy roadmarch, t he battalion closed in on the port and Khobar Towers, our new "condo" homes, on 30 MAR.
,e battalion endured long wash rack wait times, rigorous Department of Agriculture inspections, catered food, toilet paper free toilets, and flight
>rs very well.
)St of the soldiers of 1-5 Cav were loaded up and headed home by 1 May. The show of patriotic support was overwhelming. T he chain of concern
ed very well on our reception. It was a joyous and triumphant return home for t he Black Knights.
,ere is no doubt that t he soldiers of 1-5 Cav moved when they were told, where they were told , with all t he equipment operational, to fight and
urse to win, which we did. Another chapter has been added to the illustrious and glorious history of t he 5th Calvary Regiment. Operations Desert
d and Desert Storm stand as testimony to the soldiers' loyalty and courage. We are a great combined arms task force that accomplished great
:s. A congratulatory pat on the back and t hank you go out to each soldier and his family for a job well done. Each one of us should be proud of
what we did and of the 1st Battalion, 5th Calvary.
BLACK KNIGHTS!!!!!!

The crest consisting of a bundle of fi ve arrows tied together with a rattlesnake skin having five
rattles: The arrows commemorate fi ve Indian Campaigns in which t he Regiment was engaged, namely:
In Texas, 1856-1860; against the Cheyennes under Tall Bull in Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska,
1868-1871; against t he Apaches in Arizona, 1872-1875; against the Northern Cheyennes in 1876;
against the Utes in 1879. T he rattlesnake is t he Indian emblem of War. General Sherman said the
services of the regiment against t he Apaches in Arizona "were unequal by t hat of any Cavalry
Regiment during t he Civil War." There were ninety-seven (97) distinct engagements and skirmishes
in that campaign.
T he chief consisting of a white maltese cross on a black field: Symbolic of services in Porto Rico,
that Island having been originally known as San Juan, being named for t he Knights of St. John,
who wore a black habit with a white maltese cross. The embattled partition line suggests t he Spanish
Castle, and the Five constellations t hereon, the numerical designation of the Regiment.
T he shield which is yellow for Cavalry, and on which is superimposed a cross moline:
T he word moline comes from the French Moulin, a mill, and the cross is called in French a "Per
de Moulin". T he solid ends are supposed to represent t he iron pieces of a millstone. The cross is
symbolic of a charge by the Regiment in t he battle of Gaines' Mills in t he Civil War, in 1862, on
Longstreet's Troops which saved the Union Artillery.
The motto, " Loyalty and Courage", was allotted to t he Regiment by the War Department.

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BATTALION COMMANDER
"BLACK KNIGHT 6"
LTC MICHAEL W. PARKER
- (

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Holding LT Robinson's hand at the hospital while he told me that his worst pai1
was the loss of his gunner.

BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR

"BLACK KNIGHT 9"
CSM JACKSON F. PALMER

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: "I'm proud to have served with a band of warriors knows as the Black Knights i
the sands of Southwest Asia as I am the other band of warriors I spent 3 years with 20 years ago in the jungles c
Southeast Asia."

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MAJOR JOHN H. BULLOCK

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"KNIGHT 5"

1ST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Seeing D32 moving across the desert to catch up to the task force with its hatches
:ed and going 30 + mph. It was impenetrable. This was the essence of the war-superior firepower and mobility;
ent execution; mission accomplished!

ONT ROW: (L-R) MAJ Bullock, CSM Palmer, LTC Parker, CPT Schultz, MAJ Bynum, LT Marstall, CPT Milner

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S-1 SECTION
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

CPT DAN A D. MILNER

ADJUTANT
"KNIGHT 1"

lLT KIRK F. RODDIE

ASSISTANT S-1
"KNIGHT IA"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Receiving word to move

from AA Wendy in one hour and ready for war.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Begging for contril

tions for the Black Knight Newsletter.

SFC BILL V. LAWSON

S-1 NCOIC
"KNIGHT IN"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Going through t he entire
100 hour war in the front seat of a HEMMT.

FRONT ROW: (Kneeling L-R) SSG Martinez, SSG Walker, SSG Mayo, SPC Hong, PFC Walker, SPC Rivera, 2:t'ROW: CPL Sayen, CPL Bailes, SPC Fagalar, CPL Woodly, SPC Miller, SFC Lawson, 3RD ROW: SSG Jackson, SC
Lyon, SPC Walker, PFC Polk, PFC Levin, PFC McManis

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S-2 SECTION
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY

lLT GARY F. MARSTALL

S-2
"KNIGHT 2"

ST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Flying back from the

mental photo and seeing the Kuwaiti oilfields on fire.

2LT ALVIN K. MOORE

ASSISTANT S-2
"KNIGHT 2A"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Taking the telephone
call from brigade on 16 Jan at 0235 informing us that the
liberation of Kuwait had begun.

SSG FRANK P. DIEBOLD

S-2 NCOIC
"KNIGHT 2N"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Standing in the TOC on
20 Feb 91, waist deep in water in the wadi when there was
only 30 % chance of rain.

FRONT ROW: (Kneeling) LT Moore SECOND ROW: (L-R) LT Marstall, SFC Leal SGT Payne, SPC Lopez.

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S-3 SECTION
PLANS AND OPERATIONS

MAJ WILLIAM R. (BOB) BYNUM

S-3

"KNIGHT 3"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Seeing the water rush
through the TOC on the morning we were to conduct our
first reconnaissance in force. 20 FEB 91 would be a long
and memorable day.

CPT STEVEN G. SORRELL

ASSIST ANT S-3
"KNIGHT 30"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: In-coming brief from
MAJ Bynum, he told me, "I'm the hardest man you will
ever work for. "

lLT WILLIAM ('BILL') F. BOLDMAN

LIAISON OFFICER
"KNIGHT 34"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Taking a shower at 1900
on 19 FEB.

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CPT JAMES T. CLANCY

S-3 AIR
"KNIGHT 3A"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: 20 1315 FEB seei

HQ-33, the FAS, and a Medic track pulling up to a
vehicle. This sight and the radio talk showed me the gr
reality of war.

lLT WALTON T. GREEN

ASSIST ANT S-3
"KNIGHT 3P"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: The feeling that w1

t hrough my body as I heard that A-51 had been hit. 1
thought of losing a fellow soldier scared me. The war
real.

lLT MICHAEL D. HOBBS

CHEMICAL OFFICER
"KNIGHT 30"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Watching 3-82 FA f

MLRS on 28 FEB as AFN reported a cease fire had beg
and watching LT Moore capture those sounds on t ape.

S-3 SECTION
PLANS AND OPERATIONS
i,,,,__~

SFC JAMES R. EDMUNDSON

S-3 NCOIC
"KNIGHT 3N"

OST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Observing t he profesmal execution of our mission on 20 Feb 91 and the sataction of knowing the training we had done was paying

SFC DANIEL B. OUS

ASSISTANT S-3 NCOIC
"KNIGHT OSCAR"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Eating Christmas dinner in the TOC during a sand storm.

f.

ONT ROW: (L-R) SGT Ashford, SGT Paraniaque, SSG Ramirez, lLT Hobbs, PFC Martin, PFC Coker, 2ND ROW: SSG Archie, SSG Stringfield,
C Edwards, SGT Boggs, SPC Snellings, SPC Senf, CPT Sorrell, SSG Harrison, SFC Edmondson, SFC Ous, SPC Thomas

FRONT ROW: (Kneeling L-R) PFC Phipps, SPC Edwards, 2ND ROW: SPC Senf, SSG Archie, SGT Boggs, SGT Paraniaque

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S-4 SECTION
LOGISTICS

CPT JAMES D. SCHULTZ

S-4
"KNIGHT 4"

2LT MICHAEL K. GREGORY

ASSISTANT S-4
"KNIGHT 4A"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Leading four fuelers

15 Kms into Iraq on 24 Feb 91, through an area known to
have mines, while artillery fire went off.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: The night of 13 Jai

91, when the Task Force went on the road march from heL

SFC THOMAS C. LEITSCH

S-4 NCOIC
"KNIGHT 4N"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Going through the city of
Hafar Al Batin through the Wadi Al Batin

FRONT ROW: SGT Lyon, CPL Sayen, SPC Hong

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CHAPLAIN

CPT DAVID M. BROWN

CHAPLAIN
"KNIGHT 12"

SPC TIMOTHY K. FAGALAR

CHAPLAIN'S ASSISTANT
"KNIGHT 12N"

[OST MEMORABLE MOMENT: A conversation with a

ounded soldier concerned about a friend . He said, "Don 't
orry about me, sir."

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Hearing the news about

the cease fire on 28 Feb 91 and leaving Iraq.

"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY"

There is a kaleidoscope of images that dance through my mind connected with this Desert J ourney. WE come from
1any different places to share this common journey.
We began with: tearful farewells, Beautiful blue sea, Brown sand reaching forever.
We moved to: Endless waiting, Random pipes at odd angles in the sand January 15.
We discovered: Anxious faces of worship, Letters from home, the berm.
We became: A family of soldiers, Tired brothers, Friends.
Chaplain (CPT) David M. Brown

DESERT BAPTISM

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FIRE SUPPORT

CPT JOE G. GALLAGHER

FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER
"KNIGHT 14"

lLT AARON GEDULDIG

TARGETING OFFICER
"KNIGHT 14A"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Seeing all the artillery

destroy the enemy on 24 FEB.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Calling in fire mission

on 19 and 20 FEB.

Picture Not
Available

SFC JOE WOODS

FIRE SUPPORT NCOIC
"KNIGHT 14N"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Tracking all the calls
for fire on the 24th and 25th of February.

FRONT ROW: (Kneeling) SGT Garcia. 2ND ROW: (L-R) LT Diaz and SFC Woods 3RD ROW: (L-R) SPC Pabon
PFC Mitchell, PFC Joseph and PFC Glover

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AIR FORCE LIAISON

Picture Not
Available

lLT JEFF "DUCK" COWAN

AIR LIAISON OFFICER
"FIREWORKS 21"

)ST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Discussing CAS with

~J Bynum just before the air war was thought t o begin
January.

SSG STEVE "RAMBO" WILLIAMS

AIR LIAISON NCOIC
"FIREWORKS 21N"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Controlling 32 sorties
on the night of 24 FEB. 1-5 had more sorties than anyone
in VII Corps. It was incredible!

AIRMAN SCOTT REICHERT

AIR LIAISON TECHNICIAN
"FIREWORKS 21D"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Begging for air support on 20 FEB and receiving the
"trickle" since 1-5 wasn't the priority.

FRONT ROW: (L-R) Airman Reichert, LT Cowan, SSG Williams

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HHC
"HEADHUNTERS"

lLT EARL G. BRAGG

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"HEADHUNTER 5"

CPT THOMAS C. LOPER II

COMMANDER
"HEADHUNTER 6"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Helping to evac the
casualties on 20 FEB 91.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Hearing the battalio

had received casualties on 20 FEB.

lSG JAMES W. TONEY

FIRST SERGEANT
"HEAD HUNTER 9"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Operating the 1SG's
"general store" and making pogey bait runs for the troops.

FRONT ROW: (Kneeling L-R) SGT Gonzalez, PFC Emery, PV2 Patterson, SPC Upton. STANDING: (L-R) SGT(I
Wissinger, SSG Bostrick, SPC Almenar, SSG Dawkins, SPC Clements, CPT Loper, PFC Plante, 1SG Toney, SG
Gilpin

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HHC NARRATIVE

"Be ready to move where told, when told, with all equipment operaona l to fight and win" echoed the words from Black Knight Six which
gnified that Operation Desert Shield had just begun for every soldier
1d fam ily member of HHC. Before the Headhunters could deploy over,a s, HHC had to POM its 382 assigned personnel, have all of its 128
ihicles painted, clean the motorpool, turn in all excess and unserviceable
1uipmen t, and pass the IG's vigorous vehicle inspection on the DRRF.
y working long and strenuous hours, the Headhunters were able to over,me all obstacles and finally deploy to Saudi Arabia.
Once in country, Baker's dozen welcomed us to Saudi and Tent City
ith a nice serving of chicken cacciatore and a bottle of hot water. It
asn't long before our equipment arrived and we began our first journey
to the middle of the desert our home - TAA Roy.
TAA Roy would serve as our home for approximately 3 months. It was
Roy that the H eadhunters became highly proficient at wearing the
ivlar and tossing horseshoes. No one will ever forget the terrific Thanksving and Christmas dinners, d ispatch procedures, t he Christmas sandorm , lost bayonets, numerous scud aler ts, the first phone call home, the
I day supply of bottled water, Black Knight Theater, and Driver's Train-

"Foxhole", the field t rains mascot.

g.

Not long after New Years, t he Field T rains conducted its first move in
series of several moves north towards t he border. Stopping short of the
>rder, the Field T ra ins dug in, expecting incoming artillery and awaiting
Jrd for G-Day. Life consisted of stand to, maintenance, digging into rock
td waiting. As the Field Trains waited for war, t he field artillery began
ing salvo after salvo against Iraqi positions. The battalion started to
crease probes, recons and raids against Iraqi positions and t he battalions
ceived its first casualties of the war.
Once the ground war began, the Field Trains moved to the border,
nducted a ROM and drove for 60 hours into enemy territory. Several
eaks in contact throughout the first night resulted in half of t he Field
:ains becoming mis-oriented and they spent the remainder of the war
tempting to catch up to the BSA. The cease fire enabled the Field Trains
police up s t ragglers and begin logistical operations again. This last
cation is where t he Field Trains picked up a mascot and waited for word
1 further operations.
The cease fire held, however, and we turned our horses around and
1veled for 2 days back into Saudi Arabia, towards our new home, AA
illeen. At AA Killeen, the Field Trains joined back with the battalion,
,d our stay there was characterized by phone calls, showers, 2 A's a day,
ipor t of Surveys, inventories, turn-ins, retrieving equipment left behind
,d getting ready to go home.
The remainder of t he time spent in Saudi Arabia included a road march
,c k to port, the infamous wash rack, Khobar Towers and waiting for a
ane to take us back to the Un ited States of America.
The Headhunters set out to accomplis h all tasks assigned to them and
.vays exceed the standards. Through hard work, teamwork and attention
detail, t he Headhunters were able to accomplish all missions and brought
I personnel back safely from Saudi Arabia. Regardless of MOS, every
~adhunter performed in an exemplary manner and greatly contributed
the battalion's success in the war.

PFC Siratt and PFC Maravilla "Guarding" the headhunters CP in AA Killeen.

Would you buy a used car from these men?

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SCOUT PLATOON
lLT KILDOW

SFC MILKE

Most Memoriable Moment;

H aving m y c r ew point out
that the top three feet of the
antenna had bee n blown off
by enem y fire.

Most Memoriable Moment;

Sitting in the HMMV, stalle<
ou t, with water chest higl
during the Road March fron
Hell #1.

Front Row; SPC Rodriquez, SGT Eaton, SPC Jones, SSG Polanco, PFC Mocan, S FC Milke
Middle Row; SPC Trickey, PFC Bouldin , SP C Hansen, SGT Cabrera, SPC Parish
Back Rows; SSG Johnston, SPC Fischer, PFC Boss, PFC Woodbury, PFC Dyer, SGT Zeclicker, SSG Wilson, SPC Sturgis, PFC Bedynek, PFC
Bell, SGT Bradford, SPC Valquez, ILT Kildow

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Old Bill would have been proud of today's Scouts. When alert notifiation came down, the Scouts began to prepare for deployment and coninued to train, train, train. After shooting a practice gunne ry with 1-7
:av, t he Scouts put together a more challenging a nd realistic range to
efine their abili ty to shoot, move, and communicate. Loading t he vehicles
Jr deployment turned out to be a challenging jigsaw puzzle. SSG J ohnston
ook charge of the APOD team a nd left early. PFC Bus a nd PFC Wood,ury were t he last soldie rs assigned to t he battalion before deployment.
TAA Roy became a home away from home. SGT Wilson returned to
he platoon after a ttending Master Gunner School. SF C Mil ke and Tyrone
lso joined the platoon. The Scouts continued to refine thei r warfighting
kills as well as improve their volleyball, domino, and spade abi lit ies.
Vhile t he rest of the battalion drew new tanks and bradleys, the Scouts
1st kept thei r old vehicles running with some help from SGT Milnes a nd
,P C Cathey.
Thanksgiving brought our first real meal; Christmas, a snow (sand)
torm; a nd New Year's, a planning for a move North and closer to Iraq.
The move North brought the task force to AA Wendy, but not for long.
Vith a fifteen m inute notice, the Scouts lead t he way further Nort h after
ome hasty packing. The move from H ell # 1 had begun.
The air-war began a nd the Scouts continued to lead the way towards
he North, growing all the way. lLT Skelton and the Colt team joined
he platoon , as well' as SGT Green and his GSR team.
The 20th of February saw t he Scouts first trip into Iraq, the first combat,
he fi rst enemy prisone rs captu red, and t he first (and only) casualties in
he platoon. CPL Clark and PFC Alvarez were gone for a t ime but not
orgotten. Each soldie r had demonstrated their ability to pe rform while
~ contact with the enemy. Orange cream cookies became the combat snack
f choice.
After welcoming PFC Mocan a nd SPC Parish to the platoon, it was
ime to go back into Iraq. The Scouts led the Brigade instead of the
lattalion, a nd would continue to do so until t he end of t he war. The
,latoon encountered t heir first fire t renches and the thick black smoke
hat came with them, captured more p risoners, a nd destroyed enemy
qu ipment.
After a shor t rest, t he second road march from hell began. T he Scouts
uided the Task Force deep into Iraq securing the last prisoners they
1ould capture before the cease fire went into effect. The process of detroying t he enemy's equipment began.
The move Sout h saw the slow return of creature comforts. First showers,
elephones and cots at AA Killeen. Kobar Towers would add the comforts
f ice cream, pizza, a nd air conditioning.
Work cont inued as the platoon prepared to re-d eploy. At the wash rack,
~ore Ft. Hood dirt came out of the vehicles than desert sand.
The platoon slowly adjusted to garrison life. Flexibility continued to be
he key to success as re-deployment dates changed. Finally, the pla nes
rrived and the Scouts returned to Ft. Hood after a six month, five day
bsence.
SCOUTS LEAD THE WAY!

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MORT AR PLATOON

lLT MELO Q. QUEZON

PLATOON LEADER
"MORT AR 6"

SFC JOHN P. PODGORNIK

PLATOON SERGEANT
"MORTAR 9"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Firing a mission on 20

FEB while receiving incoming rounds ourselves.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Moving from TAP

Wendy to BP Duke in a massive rainstorm in a M998 wiU
no wipers and ending up waist deep in mud.

,,I

1st Section: (Standing L-R) SSG Wadsworth, CPL Standifer, PFC Young, PFC Hanshew, SP C Boyd, P FC Sanford, SPC Gonzalez, SPC Burnham
PFC Martinez, SGT Shorts, SFC Podgornik, (K neeling L-R) SPC Michales, SGT Bilon, CP L White, SPC Axtell, SP C Lovell.

2nd Section; (Standing L-H) SGT Ingels. SSG Horsley, CPL Lemm. PFC Williams. SPC Martin, SPC Lauferswieler, PFC Doike, P FC CligneLL, PFC Humphreys, PFC Mazzo. PFC Nowick
PFC Charles, I LT Quezon, SPC Burton. (Kneeling 1..-H) SGT Carswell, S PC McLenclon, S PC Johnson. PFC l'osha, SPC Inch. CPL Brooks.

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THE MIGHTY MORTARMEN

"DESERT RABBITS"
OF
1-5 CAVALRY
The mortar platoon was busy in EIB competition when the battalion was alerted on 10 Aug 90. The focus was immediately changed and preparing
he vehicles and countless other details became the priority.
Training and deployment were carried on simultaneously. The platoon trained heavily on NBC tasks, weapons qualification and conducted a mini11ortar ARTEP at Curry Mortar Complex. Once the vehicle training was complete, they were loaded up, banded and marshalled for movement.
On 9 Oct 90 the platoon manifested and got on the Pan Am 747 for the long trip to Saudi Arabia. After a brief stay at tent city, the platoon moved
ut with the rest of the battalion to AA Roy. The mortarmen set about the tasks of continued training and settled down for the long stay. The
11ortars were set up in a 360 degree configuration with 2 mortar tracks at each of the three firing positions to cover the task force assembly area.
Section sergeants trained their squad leaders on the Ml6 plotting boards in case they had to fire independently missions. FDC personnel established
iOPs covered fire mission procedures with company FIST teams. These SOPs covered fire mission procedures and DMD fire missions. In addition,
he leadership participated in numberous situation training exercises that established the SOP for the Battle Task Force. From November 90 through
he end of December 90, the mortar platoon conducted battle drills in hipshoot missions, joined battalion and brigade exercisies, and conducted a
ve-fire gunnery at Pegasus range. It was a busy period that would later pay big dividends for the might men of Four Deuce.
From AA Roy the platoon moved to AA Wendyat the beginning of January 91. There the battalion continued preparations as the UN deadline
ame closer and Iraqi intransigence continued. On the night of 13 Jan 91 the mortars moved out on that epic road march to Battle Position Duke
ast of Hafar al Batin and south of the Tapline road. It was a night to remember. Under the most adverse of conditions (Cold rain, high winds, no
isibility, and morning fog) the platoon traveled all night to reach the objective. There the task force waited until D-day on 17 Jan where the battalion
1oved out to defensive positions north of Hafar al Batin and stayed there for about 10 days.
At the end of January the mortars pulled up stakes and set up in Battle Position Harry along Wadi al Batin to support the task force in defense
f the Wadi. On 20 Feb, after a vicious rainstorm that previous night which left fast flowing streams by morning, the mortars headed north as part
f the battalion reconnaissance in force. The purpose was to illicit a response from the enemy and to gain valuable intelligence.
The platoon traveled in the middle of the task force diamond, closer to the front of the wedge about 1000 meters behind A Co. and 300 meters
~om B Co.'s right flank. The mortars received their baptism of fire when the task force received indirect and direct fires. With artillery fire falling
11 around them and small arms ammo kicking up dirt next to them, the mortars kept adusting their positions to keep from getting hit.
The order to emplace was given so 1st section layed the guns in. SSG Wadsworth's section responded coolly despite the fire around them. As the
:re mission came down the net SGT Schmeler and CPL White calculated the data and relayed it to the guns. CPL Standifer's squad quickly cut
oe charges and senty the first 4.2 round down range on the Iraqi bunker. After the adjustment the rest of the section, SGT Bilon's and SGT Short's
:iuads joined in the fire for effect. The gunners-SPC Burnam, SPC Gonzalez and SPC Boyd did tremendous jobs getting their guns up.
The mortars displaced and started retrograde operations. Along the way 1st section was dispatched to help the wounded of A Co. in getting
vacuated. One wounded soldier was placed in HHC 311 with the help of SPC Lovell and PFC Sanford drove off to the aid station. Gradually the
latoon bounded back to the safety of the berm and the rest of the task force.
On D-Day 24 Feb the platoon returned with the task force and brigade to the same area. The baptism of fire calmed down the platoon and when
1e order to emplace was given both sections set up in battle speed. This time 2nd section had their first opportunity to fire and the first target was
dug in APC. It became just another battle drill as the rest of the squad leaders-SGT Ingles, CPL Brooks, CPL Lemm took their squad through
1e motions. Both FDCs tracked the data and SGT Carswell and SPC Macclendon kept up the battle reports and relayed any messages not received
y the other FDC.
As the battalion continued to attack the mortars continued to support. Along the 32 grid line was the task force's limit of advance. From this
osition the mortars fired their most rounds, about 40 rounds, on enemy infantrymen in trenches. It was a devastating display of mortar firepower.
11 the gunners worked feverishly, along with the rest of the gun crews. From assistant gunners SPC Martin, PFC Nowicki, PFC Clignett, PFC
lichael, PFC Martinex and SPC Lovell, to drivers and squad leaders. That day was a memorable one because the backdrop of the battlefield was
giant black cloud created by the fires of the burning oil trenches.
The mighty mortarmen a.k.a. Desert Rabbits then became part of that gigantic wheeling movement around Saudi Arabia and into Iraq where the
1Sk force traveled 273 miles in 24 hrs. It was physically demanding but the drivers SPC Axtell, PFC Humphreys, PFC Sanford, PFC Hanshew, PFC
oung, PFC Charles, PFC Boike, PFC Fosha, PFC Mazza, and PFC Williams did an outstanding job. The fact that those anciet relics known as
ll06A2s continued to function was a reflection on the driver's dedication to their vehicles and the great maintenance support.
Several of the Desert Rabbits distinguished themselves when, after the cease fire, they rendered first aid to another soldier who had lost a leg.
f ith quick thinking CPL White, PFC Nowicki, PFC Charles along with SFC Podgornik aided the soldier and brought help. Their timely efforts
tved the soldiers life.
The platoon left Iraq on 11 March with another long road march back. Before departure, the platoon took a group photo, well a majority of them.
In AA Killeen the gradual transistion to garrison life began. The section sergeants SSG Horsley and SSG Wadsworth and SFC Podgornik started
1 establish a normal garrison schedule as inventories and cleaning of vehicles became the new priority. The hardest workers were SPC Burton and
FC Boike who turned in the platoon's mortar ammo. On 27 Mar the platoon moved out of the desert and never looked back. The Black Rabbits
ad become Desert Rabbits and their memories of the desert were numerous and colorful.
Now we are back in Dhahran preparing for redeployment. Everything is flip-flopped now and it is a stark contrast to our deployment here. War
a distant focus. Instead it has been replaced by the pressing needs to go home, cleaning the vehicles to meticulous agricultural standards, and 1st
avalry Division garrison standards.
To the men who have seen the elephant their lives may never be the same again. Desert Shield and Desert Storm h"ave been an experience of a
fetime. In the opinion of platoon leader lLT Quezon and that of the entire 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry the mighty mortarment a.k.a. Desert Rabbits
e the best any where. All of the Desert Rabbits to include SPC Laufersweiler, SPC Johnson, and SPC Inch did a magnificent job. There are no
ner mortarmen than those Desert Rabbits of the Black Knights.

DESERT RABBITS
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SUPPORT PLATOON

-- ..
2LT JOHN "JACK" NORDEN
PLATOON LEADER
"SUPPORT 6"

SFC DARRELL R. McFARREN

PLATOON SERGEANT
"SUPPORT 9"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Trying to find the last

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Trying to convince ru

Iraqi Captain that I was not going to kill him on 28 FEE

5 ton that was loaded up with ammo during the Roadmarch

from Hell.

Seating: (L-R) SPC Andrello, PFC Nolan, PFC Moore, Kneeling: (L-R) SSG Satterwhite, SPC Durfee, SPC Samuel, SPC Giblin, PFC Cavanaugl
SPC Persuad 3RD ROW: LT Norden (Standing) PFC Weeks, SPC Padilla, PFC Collins, PFC Shaw, SPC Marine, SPC Johnson, SFC McFarre
(Standing) 4TH ROW: SPC Georgie (Standing) CPL Haile, SGT Encinas, PFC Myers, SPC Haiton, SPC Williams, SPC Peraz, PFC Stalnak1
(standing) BACK ROW (L-R) PFC Erenputch, PFC Buksh, SP C Riley, PFC Bodie, PFC Floyd, PFC Santiago, SPC Amaro-Lugo.

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Definition of Support Platoon: a. Platoon that does the vast majority of the Task Force work deserving of more credit
nd recognition than it receives b. Good group of guys.
During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Support Platoon drove over 265,000 miles relatively accident
ree. There were a few exceptions. SPC Joe "Wrong" Johnson is the champion bumper HEMTT driver. SPC Troy
Bubble Butt" Riley lost all pressure on HHC 440 and made severe contact with a trailer. PFC James "Gene, Gene
b.e dancing machine" Coleman provide his MOGAS truck for a battalion size marshmellow roast. These are but a few
f the "stellar" performers in the super Support Platoon.
There were indeed some outstanding performers and performances. SFC Darrel "Master Splinter" McFarren was
lways there providing strong and colorful leadership. SSG (P) Mickey "What did I do?" Satterwhite never ever let
b.e bullet count get away from him. H e always wondered though how he got stuck with all of t hose 88Ms and 77Fs.
GT Lonnie "You're not really from Main" Williams was constantly on those cargomo guys to keep t hose trucks running
b.rough thick and thin. When SGT Williams wasn't there, SGT Davie "Humpty" Player was there to take up the slack.
,ther guys in t hat ammo humping, shower and latrine toting, conex carrying section included SPC David "Bang your
[ead" Giblin, PFC Rodney "Mr. Clean" Guidry, PFC Carl "I don't need a haircut" Anderson, PFC Marcus "The Dude"
\leeks, PFC Eric "the Viking Einstein" Ernenputsch, PFC Ray "Where's my Lawyer" Moore, PFC Zahid "the Crazed
'ijian" Buksh, SPC Gregory "Serve and Volley" Dillard, PFC Micheal "when are we going Home!?" Shaw, SPC Samuel
Mr. Quiet" Fitten, SPC Juan "I'm over here, SSG Brooks" Perez, PFC Mark "the Cornhusker" Cavanaugh, PFC Brian
Just Chillin"' Nicholson , SPC Wallace " Boy that catheter hurt" Wllliams, PFC Dominic "I lost t he convoy" Funug,
'FC Billy "Pampers" Collins, PFC Lawrence "the PB pills do funny things to me" Brown, SPC Wilbert "Where's my
reight bench " Samuel, PFC Robbie "Are you old enough to be here?" Nolan, PFC Peter "I married her for the sex"
\Tilson , PFC Edwin "What do those swear words mean in English?" Santiago, and PFC Cedric "I gonna marry Sandra"
\Tilson. All are a good group of guys.
On the POL side of the house, CPL Lucius "I can't drive that" Haile and SPC (later SGT) Raul "Watch that mine"
:ncinas took turns looking out for the gas pumpers and grease distributors. These are the guys who were solely responsible
)r the task force making its historic road march deep into Iraqi territory. They kept the gas and class III package
roducts coming the entire 376 kilometers in 78 hours. A grateful "at-a-boy" goes out to the following: PFC Christopher
Buck" Bodie, PFC Rodney "This is Milton" Milton, PFC Mathew "Mad Max" H ohman, SPC Anthony "You left me
1 the desert" Durfee, PFC (P ) Daniel " I know that regulation" Stalnaker, SPC Eddie "Haji" Persaud, SPC Larry "SSG
hort is my friend" Hatton , PFC Peter "Watch out for the hole" Torres, SPC Modicia "Sir, I have a question" George,
1
FC Keit h " Is that really his laugh?" Floyd, and SPC Eddie " Where's my Purple Heart?" Amaro-Lugo. The main
rater supplier for the majority of the desert mission was SPC H enry "Sugarfoot" Marine.
SPC Pete "the Procrastinator" Andreallo and PFC Brian "the Blond B!#@*" Meyer always made sure the leadership
f the platoon got to where they had to be when they had to be there. To t he soldiers and officers of Task Force 1-5
:av, these are the men that supported you in whatever mission you asked. Regardless of the conditions set before them,
b.ey accomplished their missions with pride and dedication. We are all extremely proud to have served with these men
1 peacetime and especially during combat. LT John "Jack" "No Ass" Norden and his good group of guys made sure
b.e Black Knights moved when told by having POL available and we won because they had the ammo for us with more
lways ready. They did a lot of work and they deserve a lot of credit. The men of the Super Support Platoon sure are
good group of guys.

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COMBAT MEDICAL PLATOON

,- ....-.r-:::
. . .,......--.,

".--lLT LARRY ANDERSON

;.,.

MAJ JAMES L. NOEL

SURGEON
"DOC 6"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Saving the lives of injured soldiers.

CW3 JOSEPH AUSTIN

PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT
"KNIGHT 7 A"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Treating the wounded
soldiers on 20 FEB.

PLATOON LEADER
"KNIGHT &"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Always wonderinE

which medical track would go down next.

SSGJONATHANSHOCKLEY
PLATOON SERGEANT
"KNIGHT 7N

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Celebrating my 39tl

birthday treating wounded soldiers in a combat zone. M,
birthday is 20 FEB. showed me the grim reality of war.

BACK ROW: SGT Douglas, MAJ Noel, SGT Tucker, SGT THompson, SPC Meisner, SGT Crawford, SPC Stone, 2nd Row: SG1
Taylor, PV2 Johnson, SGT Musick, CPL Wilson, PFC Miles, SPC Moore, PFC Anderson Front Row: 2LT Anderson, SGT Madera
Rivera, SSG Manayco, CPL Clagett, PFC Belser, PFC Potenza, PFC Hurst, CW3 Austin, SSG Shockley

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Moments In History

FC Dale Johnson en)ying t he sun

Gosh I wish this war would end

I can count too G.I.

Come visit club med

o-Y<.

,l.
..-.:. j

P eace in the Middle

East

t!-.

la.:.;::

'

,.t,

Breaking up is hard to do

Did somebody say gas?

Mutt RS Jeff only on

Desert Network International

Now t hat's heavy

-~

,ttom L to R SPC T yree Robinson, SGT Adedayo Adeloye Middle SPC

ivin Parks, SPC Williard Hurst, Top Chief J oseph Austin, SPC Wilbert
muel, SGT Bill Meisner, SSG Jonathon S hockley, SGT Dennis Clagget
d their children

Stay for dinner

It looks like he's flying too low

Your next Saddam

Bruise Brother a.k.a. " Watch out"

We're a little camera shy

Gee, we miss you

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COMMO PLATOON
11ft':

CPT LAWRENCE L. TUBBS

PLATOON LEADER
"KNIGHT 23"

SSG RANDALL I. MIYAMOTO

PLATOON SERGEANT
"KNIGHT 23N"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Receiving the news t hat

my first child, a girl, Chelsea, was born.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Working my butt of1

installing jumping radios on P egasus Range.

COMMO L7
LEFT TO RIGHT - FRONT ROW:
PFC GARDNER, PFC TREVINO, PFC WILLIAMSON, PFC WALKER, PFC VELARDE.
BACK ROW SSG MIYAMOTO, PFC CARTER, S., SGT SAUCK, SPC KAHL, SPC BLOODWORTH, SPC VAUGH N, PFC KINGH
AM, CPT TUBBS, PFC DUCKWORTH, PFC SNODGRASS

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THE COMMO PLATOON

~SO:
)MMO CHIEF:
1dio Repairmen:
>C John M. R. Bloodworth
cC Michael A. Velarde
cC Craig A. Vaughan
cC Robert C. Ducksworth Jr.
iremen:
cC Frederick V. Gardner
cC Jesse Trevino Jr.

~c Shaun A. Carter

Co. -SSG Willie Perry

Co. - SSG Randy H. Hargis

CPT Lawrence L. Tubbs

SSG Randall I. Miyamoto
SGT James J . Sauck
SP C J ason M. Kahl
PFC Cur tis W. Kingham
PFC Lonny R. Snodgrass

T HE CESO SQUEALING BACK.

PFC Clifford L. Williamson Jr.

PFC Brian E. Walker
Co. Commo Chiefs:
C Co. - SSG Lee E. Palmer

Whooah!!! No job was too tough for the commo platoon during Oper.ons Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Upon deployment, the commo
1t oon was spread out across the Task Force. PFC's Vaughan and Duckorth assumed responsibility as tank company communications chiefs
d did an outstanding job in a position usually filled by a SSG. The rest
us were stationed wit h the t hree command posts. SGT Sauck and PFC
'1arde kept the T OC, and anyone else who needed it, squared away.
1ese two did it all: 4 nets in the TF CDR's M2A2 and 5 in his Mll3
)th with dual intercom systems), Slugger power cables, any gizmo the
)C wanted, SINCGARS, VRC-12, MSE, MCS. If it was electrical, t hese
o either installed it or fixed it. PFC Williamson got the t hankless job
driving the CESO around. He put more miles on two engines than
yone in the TF. He also drove into more concertina wire, but that's
C, at least he d idn't drive into a foxhole. Will will always remember
inking tea with the Saudis, while t hey attempted to fix his engine. The
.rans crew from the T OC kept the T F talking when we were spread out
d in contact. Lucky for us, SINCGARS came just before the battle.
'C Bloodworth and PFC Snodgrass, stationed with the ALOC, kept the
,OC, medics and t he rest of t he logistics guys talking. They also learned
ew things about operating in a command post. Their bunker could have
en on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens. The rest of us, under
G Miyamoto's control, kept the fie ld trains, t he h ub of logistics activity
the TF, operating. P FCs Walker, Trevino, Gardner and Carter ran t he
nmand post. They also wired in t he field trains after every job. SPC
Lhl kept all elements of the fie ld trains talking. PFC Kingham, respon1le for all commo equipment turn-in and pick-up, logged 585 total jobs
:ned in for maintenance. It wasn 't his fault t hat only 12 radios were
iaired properly. A number of radios were turned in 10 or more times.
NCGARS fielding cannot come soon enough.

DOING T HE COMMO THING AT PEGASUS RANGE.

THE AFTERMATH OF SSG MIYAMOTO'S DEMOLITION DERBY.

~at the commo guys will remember fr om t he fu n in t he sand:

Mr. Gameboy, B. H. and The Animal.

T he warmth of t he fie ld t rai ns tent in the winter.
The connexes and trai ler. Where are all t hose parts?
Battery rationing: How can a TF with 750 nite sights, flashlights, GRA,, radios and a countless number of battery operated razors a nd walkms survive on a box of batteries every other day?
The PFC Club. When will we ever be promoted?
Volleyball. No competit ion. The predeployment rain
1d game.
Keeping wa rm, after morning stand-to, by burning S0Is.
Will we ever cross t he berm?

PROMOTIONS ARE EVEN FUN IN THE DESERT.

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MAINTENANCE

CPT PERRY HILL

BATTALION MOTOR OFFICER
"KNIGHT 8"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Accomplishing recovery missions on 20 FEB on t he three vehicles disabled by
direct fire.

CW3 ALVARO MARTINEZ

BATTALION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
"KNIGHT SA"

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Riding a Haylon bottl

20 feet through the air.

MSG NORBERT MAFNAS

BATTALION MOTOR SERGEANT
"KNIGHT SN"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Seeing all the destroyed enemy equipment as we came back to Saudi Arabia.

1- - - ..-.1.---

Recovery
First Row Kneeling L to R - SPC McIntyre, SPC Rubush,
PFC Spencer, SPC Ingram Second Row Kneeling L to R
- SPC Aguuilera, SPC Hodge Third Row Standing L to R
- SSG Wells, PFC Rife, PFC Dillow, SGT Cowell, SPC
McConnell
missing - SSG Cheeks, SSG Ewell, SSG Leffault

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RECOVERY STUDS

MAINTENANCE

It. has been said that Desert Shield/ Desert Storm was the ultimate test for both man and machine.
Due to the duration of this deployment. as the maintenance personnel can attest, it truly was a
l.est for the mnchinc. ?\.1aintaining 118 tracked vehicles and 107 wheeled vehicles proved to be a
24 hou r job for the mechanics under the arduous conditions of the Saudi desert nnd t he slow
,upply system.
During the deployment the M l 13 series vehicles required some of the most skilled a nd knowl
~d geable mechanics to keep them up and running. This challenge was met. by SSG Shananhan
;m d SGT Creek. Their efforts were extremely successful with concern to the Black Knights organic
indirect fire support. the mortars. The MI06A2s mai ntained a lOCVC operational reediness role
1rom 20 Feb 91. thro ughout the rest. of Operation Desert Storm.
\Vith the MlAI and M2A2 rollover conducted in December 1990. the majority of their main
lenancc problems went nwoy also. But, we still had the ''ol' faithful" M3 Cavolry Fight ing Vehicles
in the Scout Platoon. Than k goodness there we re only six of them. Again key ind ivid uals rose
ibove the rest trying to maintain these machines. SGT Milnes and SPC Cat hey provided their
?xpertise not only in mainuiining the Scout M3s but also the two tine companies' M2A2s. When
che s moke had cleared on 28 FEB 91. nil the M3s were still running.
Prior to 20 FEB. the Baualion Commander's maintenance goal was IOO"C of the combat vehicles
,ully mission capable (FMC) 10 roll inl-0 battle. TF 1-5 Cavalry roll ed into combat on 20 FEB 91
md 24 FEB 91 with a key role in ensuring that all vehicles crossed back out of Iraq on the evening
lf 20 FEB at the conclusion of Knight Strike I. The batlalion recovery section, H HC 811 ,812,
md 821 conducted this support missio n. They reco,ered 1he two A Co. M2A2s, the ADA 111113
Vulcan disabled by direct fire and an engineer CEV with a th rown track. The crew of HHC 821
~ven came to the aid of HQ 66, whose t rack was partially th rown . The recovery sect ion returned
m the morning o f 21 FEB to recover the B Co. Ml Al disabled in an enemy mine field.
On 22 FEB 91 the combot lrains hand receipted a M88 recovery vehicle to A Co. This was done
:o make up A Co.'s loss of their trains received nn M IIP as a n additional recovery asset. While
t never hnd a chnnce to fi re its main gu n the recovery t.a nk (ll.T-1) did use its conx and .50 col
n defense of refueling convoy. The RT-1 became separated from the task force on a recovery
nission during the drive north o n 25 f~EB 91. They linked up wit.h a convoy of fuelers moving to
:he Isl Cavalry a rea in hopes of linking back up with the Tnsk Force. At a temporary stop the
~uelers came under small arms and RPG fire.
Cowell und crew, in thei r RT -I. chased off the
:raqi squad before any damage was sus tained to the convoy.
On the movement north. 24-27 FEB 91, during the theau:r offensive, E Co. "Cold Steel" was
lltached to 1-8 Cnv. It was during this movement Lhnt ''Cold Steel" maintennnce problems renrcd
ts ugly Ml 13 ser ies head. T hey d ropped 50'"() of their combat power. The E Co. XO laughs now
when rem embering Mustang S's (MAJ Fisher) in famous words over the radio ''\Ve just fixed your
1ehicles, you better not be calling telling me there's another o n down" All Knight 8 (C PT Hill)
:ould of think of was "Thank ~oodness they were nttached out."
Maintenance played a major role not only in th e veh icle readiness but also in the capture of
:nemy prisoners of war , EP\Vs. Returning from the field trains with B32 a repaired MIAI, and
'Support 9". The 81110 ran into the bntlalion's only contact during the theater offensive. The
hree vehicles were crossing a des t royed Iraqi battle position when suddenly there wns movement
Lrou ncl a bunker position. Seeing the movement, simultaneously the A PC's 50 cal nnd t he M IAls
nain gu n locked onto the tarftCLS. Immediately a couple of white nags popped up. In the end there
Yere 14 more EP\Vs added to the baunlion's total. These were Lo be the last EP\V's taken by Ii Cov during Operation Desert Storm.
Even t hough the class IX supply sysiem wos continuously backed up, the battalion's PLL clerks
nanaged Lo find parls by hook o r crook. PLL, the life blood of the maintenance, was able to
naintain a constant level. Throughout the operation the batuilion maintained an overoge of 20f'(I
ero bn lnnce on its PLL.
So. to all the officers who hope to be company commanders and battalion commanders and the
'1C0 s who hope of being First Sergeants - Remember who keeps the neet running and who puts
hat "M" in mechanized. The soldiers of the main tenance problems reared its ugly M 11 3 series
1eacl. They drop1>ed 50'"(1 of their combat power. T he E Co. XO laughs now when remembering
~ustang S's (MAJ Fis her) infamous words over the radio "\Ve just fixed your vehicles, you better
101 be calling telling me !here's another on down" All Knight 8 (CPT Hill) could of think of was
''Thank good ness they were a t tached out.''
Maintenance ployed a major role not only in the vehicle read iness but also in the capture of
,nemy prisoners of war, E P Ws. Returning fro m the field trains with 8 32 a repaired MlAl, and
'Su1m o rt 9''. The BMO ran into the battalion's only contacl. during the theater offensive. The
hrec vehicles were crossing a dest royed Iraqi battle pos ition when suddenly there was movement
1ro und a bunker position. Seeing the movement, simultaneously the APC's 50 cal and the Ml A ls
nai n gun locked onl-0 the largets. lmmedia1ely a couple of white nags popped up. In the end there
,ere 14 more EP\Vs added lo the baltnlion's total. These were to be the last EPW's 1.ake n by l Cav during Operation Deser t Storm.
Even though the class IX supply system was continuously backed up, the battalion's P L L clerks
nanaged to fi nd parts by hook o r crook. P LL, the life blood of the maintenance, was able l-0
naintain a constant level. Throughout the opera tion t he battalion maintained an a verage of 20'.,'(}
ero balance on its PI..L.
So. to all the officers who hope to be company commanders and battalion commanders and the
~COs who hope of being fi rs t Sergeants - Remember who keeps the neet running and who puts
he "M' ' in mecha nized. The soldiers of the maintenance section of 1st Battalion, 5t h Ca lvalry
lid a great job du ri ng Desert Shield and Desert Storm. T heir expertise and professio nalis m was
1emplary. Simply put, their know kept us on the go.

sc~r

(Kneeling L-R) SGT Milnes, SGT Rynard, SPC Lowther 2ND ROW: (LR) SSC Pirtle, SPC Gilbert, SPC Cathey, SPC Haltman, PFC Feild

(Kneeling L-R) SPC Bonilla, SPC Ingram, PFC Marvilla, SGT Ramsey,
(Standing L-R/ SPC Motton, SGT Wilson, SP C Odum, PFC Flanders,
Missing: SPC Herrington, SPC Carter, SPC Riffle, SPC Monroe

'l '

~I

(Kneeling L-R) SPC Titus, SSG Shanahan, PVT Siratt (Standing L-R)
SPC Devries, SPC Rockey, SPC Logue, PFC Meier, SPC J ohnson, PFC
Wade Missing SGT Creek

(Kneeling) P VT Carmickle (Standing L-r) SFC Walker, SGT Mosley, SSG

Scarlett Missing PFC Richie, PFC Fields

SPC Riffle Missing SP C Carter

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COOKS

SFC LEWIS E. BAKER

BATTALION MESS SERGEANT
"CHEF 6"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Fixing and serving
Christmas dinner in a massive sandstorm
SPC BRENKE DOING HIS THING.

BAKER'S DOZEN

DFAC
STANDING (L TOR)
SFC BAKER, P FC CAMERON, SFC DIXON, SGT CARTER, PFC MARSHALL, CPL LENNON, PFC LANE, PFC
WALLACE, SSG GILL
KNEELING (L TO R)
SPC AQUINO, SPC BRENKE, SPC JACKSON, SPC HOWARD
NOT SHOWN
SPC KNOX

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A COMPANY
"GRIM REAPERS"

f< 0

CPT MIKE K. KIRKTON

COMMANDER
"GRIM REAPER 6"

1ST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Losing two soldiers

ing Knight Strike I.

CK

ILT CHRIS ROBINSON

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"GRIM REAPER 5"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT : 20 February
Getting hit in A51 and losing SGT RANDAZZO.

NO PICTURE AVAILABLE

'

.........
ILT PHILIP B . GLAWE
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"GRIM REAPER 5"

ST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Using P VS-7B N VGs

le moving through a minefield late at night w/ no comand a broken VVS-2 Driver's night sight on 25 FEB 91.

1ST MACARIO RODRIGUEZ

FIRST SERGEANT
"GRIM REAPER 9"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Evacuating the casualties of my company on 20 Feb.

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THE CRIM REAPERS

D ESERT SH IELD/ST ORM
AUGUST 1990-APRIL L991
"OU R SUCCESS WAS DUE TO LUCK, I SA ID.
NO, HE SAID, TO AUDAC ITY, AND I THI NK H E WAS RIGHT."
GENERAL GEO RGES. PATTON JR.,
SPEAK ING TO FRENCH GENERAL HENRI GIRA UD,
NORTH AFRICA, 1942.
LO AUGUST 1990. T H IS DAY, FOR T HE C RJM REAPERS OF AL
P HA COM P ANY, TASK FORCE 15 CAVALRY, WOULD BECOME
T H E "DAY WH ICH WOU LD LIVE IN INFA MY." T H E COMPANY
WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF ANOTHER EIB TESTING PERIOD, ONE
IN WHIC H MANY HOPED TO EARN T HE COVETED BLUE EX
PERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. HO WEVER , HALF A WORLD
AWAY, A MAN CALLED SADDAM HCSSEIN WOULD SEE T O IT
T HAT THE CRIM REAP ERS WOULD GET T HE OPPORTUN ITY
TO EARN ANOTHER BADGE WIT H A RIFLE AGAINST A BLUE
BACKGROUND, WIT H THE ADDI T ION OF A W REATH ARO UND
IT.
THE ALERT OF 10 AUGUST 1990 STARTED A PERIOD OF IN
T ENSE ACTIVITY FOR EACH CRIM REAPER. SOLDIERS CL EANED
EQUIPMENT, CHANGED TRACK ON BRADLEYS, ZEROED WEAP
ONS, AND THE COMPAI\Y WENT THROUGH AN ACCELERATED
TABLE VIII/XII GUNNERY. OUR STEEDS, THE M2 BRADLEY IN
FANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE, RECEI VED NEW COATS OF DE
SERT TAN PAINT. POMS (PREPARATION FOR OVERSEAS MOVEMENT) TOOK WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY. MEDICS AD

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MIN ISTERED THE INEVITABLE (AND SOMET I MES PA INFL

IMM UNIZATION SHOT S . FAMILY M EMBERS ATTEN DED FA
!LY SUPPORT BRIEFINGS TO LEARN OF PROGRAMS AND AGI
CIES T O SUPPORT TH EM T HRO UGHOUT ALPHA COMPAN
DEPLOYMENT. A LAST GET TOGETHER WITH FAMILY A
FRIENDS T OOI< PLACE. FINALLY, ON 7 OCTOBER 1990, T HE GR
REAPERS BECAME THE FIRST CO MPANY IN TAS K FORCE
CAVALRY TO ASSEMBLY AT ABRAMS F IELD HOUSE, MA
FEST, MOVE TO ROBERT GRAY ARMY AIRFI ELD ON RENT
BUSES, AND BOARD THE MILIT ARY AIRLIFT COMMAND A
CRAFT WHICH WOULD TAKE THEM TO TH EIR DESTINATH
TH E KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.
HELLO, SAUD!A

OCT OBER 8, 1990. DHA H RAN, SAUDI ARABIA . DUST. HE,

MORE DUST . MORE HEAT. JET LAG . DRI NK ING MASS IVE QUI
TITIES OF WATER. DRJNKI NC MORE WATER. MOVING TO Bl
ES. TENT CITY.
T HESE ARE JUST THE FIRST IMPRESS IONS OF SAUD I ARA I
THE GRIM REAPERS RECEIVED. AS THE FIRST COMPANY
BE DEPLOYED, WE MET AN OPPRESSIVE, UNFORG IVING I
VIRONMENT TO THOSE UNPREPARED OR UNWI LLING
CONQUER IT . WITH IN EVERY GR IM REAPER, ANXIETY OV
AN UNCERTA IN FUTURE AND LOVED ONES LEFT BE HIND <
CUP IED A PROM INENT PLACE IN T HE MINDS OF MANY. Y!
THE BURN ING DESIR E TO EXCEL, ACHIEVE, AND LEAD T
WAY EXISTED. TH AT JS EXACTL Y WHAT T HE ME N OF ALP
COMPANY WOULD DO I N THE MONTHS AHEAD.

TENT CITY

ENT CITY WAS JUST THAT, A CANVAS METROPOLIS POISED

A SECTION OF THE SAUDI ARABIAN PORT OF DAMMAM.
RE, EACH GRIM REAPER SLOWLY ACCL IMAT IZED TO THE
<\T OF SOUTHWEST ASIA. WATER CONSUMPTION WAS T H E
fC HPHRASE OF EACH SOLDIER. MOST T H OUG HT T H EY
ULD BURST FROM THE MASSIVE QUANTITIES T H EY IN3TED!
UST WAS EVERYWH ERE. EVEN A SIMPLE TASK LIKE WALK, INTO A TENT CAUSED A LA YER OF FINE SAND TO SETTLE
EVERYTH ING WITHI N. IT MADE ROUTINE TASKS, SUCH AS
APONS MAINTENANCE, NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. EACH GRIM
\PER REMEMBERS T HE HIGH H UMID ITY WH ICH GRIPPED
~ AREA.TRUE, T HE COMPANY HAD A GULF VIEW TO ACIIPANY EVENING CHOW, BUT IT HAD A PRICE; OPPRESSIVE
(SAND COOL N IGHTS.
'.'JOTHER INTERESTING FEATURE OF TENT CITY WAS OUR
RODUCTION TO FIELD S HOWERS AND LATRI NES. MADE
~ OF WOOD, THESE UNIQUE STRUCTURES CATERED TO OUR
3T BASIC NEEDS. MUCH LATER, WE WOULD VALUE THESE
MS HIGHLY INDEED. FOR MOST GRIM REAPERS, IT WAS
~ FIRST T IME THEY'D USED A FJELD LATRINE. T HE DESERT
,T MADE THE AROMA EMANATI NG FROM T H EM CONSID,BLY MORE P UNGENT, AND L ESS FORGETTABLE. THE
WERS, AT LEAST, MADE TENT LIFE BEARABLE.
-IE GRIM REAPERS CONTINUED TO TRA IN; ORDERS DRILLS,
\PONS MAINTENANCE, AND MANY OTH ER TASKS. A COM'Y SOLIDER SPENT MANY H OURS WRITING LETTERS, REING LOVED ONES WITH TALES OF DESERT LIFE T HUS FAR.
IERS SPENT T I ME READING, OR, IF ONE WAS LUCKY, PLAYA HAND H ELD VIDEO GAME. A COLD SODA WAS A "HOT"
\.1 IN T H E ABSENCE OF BEER. FINALLY, T H E DAY CAME
~N OUR STEEDS, BRADLEY INFANTRY FIGHTING VEH I-

CLES, ARRIVED. IT WAS T IM E TO MOVE TO T HE VAST SAUDI

DESERT . THE DAY: 17 OCTOBER 1990
AA ROY

AFTER S PENDING 2 DAY IN AN IN ITIAL A S EMBLY AREA ,

T H E GRI M REAPERS MOVED TO A NEW HOME, AA ROY. IT WAS,
IN T H E WORDS OF LT CHARLI E BALL, "THE LAND T HAT TIME
FORGOT." OTHERS VIEWED THIS NEW ABODE AS "T HE NTC
ROTATION WITHO UT END." REGARDLESS, EAC H SOLDIER MET
T H E DA ILY CH ALLENGES O F DESE RT LIV ING . STAND-TO
(TW ICE A DAY), WALl<-THRU TALK-THRU'S, "BATTLE POSIT ION 21'8," WEAPONS MA INTENANCE, ALL WERE PART OF DAILY TRAIN ING. SECU RITY PATROLS WERE TH E RULE AT NIG HT.
THE GRIM REAPERS FOUND TIME TO PLAY, TOO. SOFTBAL L,
FOOTBALL, AND VOLLEYBA LL OCCUPIED HOURS OF FREE
T IME. SOLDIERS LEARNED WHAT A DESERT WI ND DOES TO A
CA MO NET OR TENT, SOMETIMES AFTER THEY CO LLAPSED,
AN D OFTEN UNDERN EATH T HEM! OUR ONLY " PETS" INTRODUCED T HEMSELVES AS WELL; SCORP IONS, SNAKES, AND THE
OCCASIO NA L LI ZARD. WHAT A LIFE!
A PACKAGE FROM HOME MEANT EVERYTH ING. MAIL CALL
WAS THE HI GHPOI NT OF EAC H DAY. SOMET IMES IT T OOK
AW H ILE, BUT ALL EAGERLY AWAITED LETTERS FROM HOME.
HOWEVER TE NUOUS IT WAS, MAIL WAS TH E SOLE LIN K TO
FAM ILY AND FRIENDS IN T HE "WORLD," AND A VITA L ONE.
THE GRIM REAPERS ALSO SAW A FEW MOVIES IN TENTS
EQ UIPPED WITH A VCR AND TV. SOME SOLDIERS VIEW T H E
SA ME FILM S EVERAL T IMES! AFN PROVIDED US WITH N EWS
ON "WALKMANS ." MANY READ MORE BOOKS T HAN THEY
PROBABLY HAD IN THEIR E NTIRE LIVES. T HE LATEST STARS
AND STRIPES (USUALLY A WEEK OR TWO OLD) WAS A PRI ZED
ITEM IN THE ABSENCE OF " REGULAR" NEWS.

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MEANWH ILE, SADDAM HUSSE IN CONTINUED TO BU ILD HIS

F ORCES IN AND AROUND KUWAIT, HOLDI NG AMERICAN CITIZENS HOSTAGE. H E DEFIED ALL UN ITED NATIONS RESOLUTIONS, AND VOWED TO " BURN T H E SAND UNDER YOUR (OUR)
FEET." NEGOTIATIONS DRAGGED ON, RHETORIC FLEW. ALPHA COMPANY CONTINUED TO DEFEND, TRAINI NG FOR THE
vVAR T HAT LIE AHEAD. IN NOVEMBER, PRESIDENT BUSH ORDERED MORE FORCES TO THE GULF, BEG INNING THE LARGEST OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENT OF AMERICAN ARMED FORCES
S INCE THE VIETNAM WAR.
THANKSG IVING CAME AND WENT WITH A FEAST PREPARED
BY TASK FORCE l-5'S GREAT COOKS. TRAINING CONTINUED;
MASS CAL EXERCISES, PATROLS, MORE DRILLS. FINALLY, I N
LATE DECEMBER, THE GRIM REAPERS TRADED IN THEIR
TRUSTY M2'S FOR M2A2'S, THE LATEST VERSION OF THE
BRADLEY. WHAT GREAT HORSES THEY WERE! BRAND NEW,
PAINTED DESERT TAN, READY TO ROLL. EAGERLY, THE COMPANY TURNED IN OUR OLD MOUNTS FOR NEW ONES, AND
MOVED TO THE DESERT AGAIN TO TRAIN, TRAIN , TRAIN.
C HRISTMAS 1991 SAW SPECIAL CHOW AND A SEVERE DUST
STORM TO REPLACE A "WHITE" HOLIDAY.
ON 3 JANUARY 1991 , THE GRIM REAPERS REHEARSED (ALONG
WITH OTHER UNITS OF THE BLACKJACK BR IGADE BATTLE
TASK FORCE) THE DEL!BERATE BREACH OF A COMPLEX OBSTACLE. AL L THE TRAINING, HARD WORK, AND DILIGENCE
OF EACH GRIM REAPER PAID OFF. ALPHA COMPANY EARNED
KUDOS FROM BOTH THE BRIGADE COMMANDER, COLONEL
HO USE AND THE DIV ISION COMMANDER, BRIGADIER GENERAL TILELLI, FOR FLAWLESS PERFORMANCE. WE MET OUR
OWN STANDARDS, BUT WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIK E
WHEN THE REAL THING CAME. WOULD WE SUCCEED?
THE JANUARY 15 U.N. DEADLINE APPROACHED. LAST M INUTE TALKS BETWEEN SECRETARY OF STATE JAMES BAKER
AND IRAQI FOREIGN MIN ISTER TARIQ AZIZ CAME TO NAUGHT.
ON 5 JANUARY, THE GRIM REAPERS MOVED FROM AA ROY TO
TAA WENDY, NEAR KING KHALID MILITARY CITY IN NORTHERN SAUDI ARABIA, AND PREPARED FOR WHAT NOW APPEARED INEVITABLE; WAR.

BATTLE POSITION DU KE
NO SOONER HAD A COMPANY SETTLED IN AT WENDY, ON
13J ANUARY, THATTHEWORDTO MOVE TO ANOTHER BATTLE
POSITION, CALLED DUKE, ARRIVED. WORD WAS 'SHORT;" THE
GR IM REAPERS MO VED ON 20 MINUTES ' NOTICE. WHAT FOLLOWED WAS WHAT SERGEANT MARK LOFTIS LATER CALLED
"THE ROAD MARCH FROM HELL." IT LASTED 14 HOURS, AT
1IGHT, DURING A TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR. IT WAS A MISS ION WH ICH CHILLED THE BONES, BUT CHALLENGED ALL.
THE COMPANY ARRIVED SAFELY, WITHOUT INCIDENT, TIRED,
BUT PROUD.
AT BP DUKE, THE GRIM REAPERS WENT BACK TO OLD ROUTINES; STAN D-TO, TRAIN ING, MAINTENANCE. T HE STAY WAS
S HORT, HOWEVER. AT 0245, 17 JANUARY 1991, THE U.S. NAVY
LAUNCHED 100 TOMAHAWK CRU ISE MI SSILES AT TARGETS IN
lRAQAND K UWAIT. AIR FORCE AND MARINE/NAVAL AVIATION
ASSETS ALSO POUNDED THE ENEMY FROM T HE AIR. OUR WA R
HAD BEGUN.

"THE ROAD"
ON THE MOVE AGAIN, THE GRIM REAPERS HALTED NORTH
OF HAFAR AL -SAT IN ON 17 JANUARY 1991. A ROAD RAN
THROUGH THE POSITION, HENCE, THE "ROAD" DESIGNATION.
AGAIN, ALPHA COMPANY TRAINED AND MAINTAINED, DEALT
WITH LIFE IN THE DESERT, WROTE LETTERS HOM E. A SYRIAN
DIVISION PASSED TO THE COMPANY FRONT DURI NG TH IS
TIME. CUR IOUS REPORTERS HUNTING FOR A "SCOOP" PAID
OCCASIONAL VISITS AS WE LL. ATTACK HELICOPTERS FLEW
LOW OVER OUR POSITIONS, BRINGING THEIR LETHAL FIRES
TO BEAR ON AN UNSEEN ENEMY TO T HE NORTH. AMERICAN
AND ALLIED AIR AND NAVAL FORCES PRESSED THE DEVASTATING AIR CAMPA IGN HOME. TH E GR IM REAPERS PINNED
FOR NEWS OF THE WAR. WHEN WOULD OUR TIME COME?

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K31

26 JANUARY 1991 FOUND ALPHA COMPANY ON T H E MOVE

AGA IN, TO A POSIT ION I<NOWN ON MAPS AS K31. T HE GRIM
REAPERS WERE CLOSER T HAN EVER TO THE ENEMY, ONLY
10-15 KILOMETERS FROM THE NEUTRAL ZONE.NIGHTLY T H E
SOUNDS OF T HE BOMBING COULD BE HEARD.
AS T H E COMPANY PASSED T HROUGH 1-7 CAV, MANY WON DERED WHAT LIE AH EAD ON T H E OTH ER S IDE OF THE BERM.
WHAT WOULD WE FIND T H ERE? WAS THE ENEMY DUG IN?
WERE THERE ALL THE MINES WE HAD BEEN TOLD OF? H OW
MANY OBSTACLES, AN D H OW LARGE WERE T H EY? HOW MANY
OF US WOULD MAKE IT BACK? ARE WE REALLY READY FOR
T H IS?
T H E MISSION WENT WELL. ALPHA COMPANY FOUND NO OBSTACLES, JUST OPEN DESERT. MOVING CAUTIOUSLY, STRAINI NG EYES TO S EARCH OUT ENEMY IN NEAR TOTAL DARKNESS,
T HE 3RD PLATOON NOTICED A BUILDING IN T HEIR SECTOR,
AND SAW ENEMY SOLDIERS MOVING I N AND AROUND IT
THROUG H NIGHT VISION GOGGLES AND NIGHT SIGHTS. THE
FIRST TEAM , UNDER T HE COMMAND OF LT AARON GEDULDIG
OF THE 3RD BN 82ND F IELD ARTILLERY, MOVED FORWARD TO
" LAZE" THE BU ILDING WITH HIS "GLLD" MOUNTED ON TOP
OF HIS M2. AS A SUSPECTED ENEMY OBSERVATION POST, IT
WAS NECESSARY TO E NGAGE IT WITH ARTILLERY. SOON ARTILLERY FLEW OVERHEAD, SPEAKI NG TO THE ENEMY IN THE
ONLY WAY IT KNOWS; FIRE AND STEEL! T H E RESULT: GRIM
REAPERS 1, IRAQIS 0. AS T H E COMPA NY P ULLED BACK AFTER
T HE ARTILLERY BARRAGE LIFTED T O OBJECTI VE RALLY
PO INT CAROL, RAIN FELL, COLD AND WI NDY. T HE DESERT
N IGHT T URN ED COMPLETELY BLACK, COVER ING OUR WITHDRAWAL. ONCE IN CAROL, TIRED BUT SATIS FIED WIT H T HE
SUCCESS OF T HE FIRST COM BAT MISSION, T H E GRI M REAPERS GOT A FEW HOURS REST, AND PREPARED FOR THE NEXT.

KNIGHT STRIKE I

T HE 20TH OF FEBRUARY, 1991, DAWNED BRIGHT, WITH

NOTHI NG BUT SUN AND BLUE SKIES ABOVE T HE BARREN DESERT. THE REST OF T HE TASK FORCE LINKED UP WITH T H E
GRIM REAPERS AT APPROX IMATELY 1100 HRS, AND AT 1200
HRS, MOVED NORTH ACROSS T HE BERM AND INTO IRAQ.
AT APPROXI MATELY 1245 HRS, T H E SCOUTS REPORTED
CONTACT WITH DISMOUNTED IRAQ I INFANTRY FROM DUG I N
POS ITIONS. FIRE CAME FROM SMALL ARMS, AND T H E SCOUTS
RES PO NDED IN K IND. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, TH E IRAQI
SOLDIERS CAME OUT OF THEIR POS IT IONS AND SURRENDERED. THE "WOLFPACK" OF C COMPANY CAME FORWARD TO
AID THE SCOUTS IN PRISON ER EVACUATION. SUDDENLY, THE
BATTA LION RECEIVED MORE ENEMY FIRE FROM THE FRONT,
BOT H MORTARS AND S MALL ARMS. IT CAME NOT FROM THE
POS IT IONS JUST OVERRUN BY THE SCOUT S, BUT FROM A REVERSE SLOPE POSIT ION 2000 METERS FURTHER NORTH. A
VU LCAN AIR DEFENSE VEHI CLE ATTACH ED TO THE GRIM
REAPERS WAS HIT. " BRAVE RIFLES" PIERCED T HE AIRWAVES
ON THE COMPA NY NET AND THE GRIM REAPERS QU ICKLY
DEPLOYED ON LINE, AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ENGAGE
BUNKERS TO THE NORTH. LATER, SOLDIERS LEARNED THAT
THE ENEMY FACED T HAT DAY WAS A DUG IN IN FA NTRY COMPANY, ARMED WIT H MORTARS AND ANTI TANK WEAPONS.
MORTARS BEGAN TO DROP. THE COMPANY BEGAN TO MOVE
TO "6 O'CLOCK" TO GET OUT OF RANG E. A BLACK FLASH APPEA RED ON THE TURRET OF a51, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S
VEHICLE. A31 MOVED FORWARD TO EVACUATE THE WOUNDED OF A51, AND WAS HIT ALSO, T HIS T IME I N T HE TOW
l,AUNCHER. T HE COMPANY MEDICS AND lSG RODRIGUEZ CAME
F' ORWARD AND CONT I NUED THE EVACUATION EFFORT.
VIEANWHILE, T HE REST OF THE GRIM REAPERS ENGAGED THE
ENEMY, KNOCKING OUT SEVERA L BUNKERS, AND COVERI NG
f HE WIT H DRAWAL OF OUR D AMAGED VE HI CLES AND
,VOUNDED PERSONNEL. FINALLY, A COMPANY DISENGAGED
\ND ESTABLIS HED A HASTY DEFENSIVE POS ITION VICINITY
)F THE "23" GRID LI NE. HERE, THE GRIM REAPERS COLLECT~D ALL VEHICLES, AND EXECUTED A REAR GUARD ACTION,
: OVERING TH E WITHDRAWAL OF THE TASK FORCE BA CK TO
(31.

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ONCE AGAIN, T HE COMPANY FOUND ITSELF IN 1(31. EACH

GRIM REAPER HAD T IME TO REFLECT ON HI S FIRST ACTUAL
GROUND COMBAT. A COMPANY ACCOMPLISHED ITS MISSJO N,
B UT LOST FINE SOLDIERS AS WELL. AS THE GRIM REAPERS
PRE PARED FOR THE NEXT MISSION, IT T OO K TIME OUT TO
REMEMBER THOSE W HO FELL IN BATTLE. SOLD IERS WALKED
AWAY FROM THE CEREMONY DET ERM INED AND READY. IT
WASN'T LONG BEFO RE T H E N EXT CHALLENGE CAME.

KNIGHT S TRIKE II
0:--1 24 FEBRUARY 1991, THE GRIM REAPERS MO VED OUT
AGA IN, THIS TIME MOVI NG AS PART OF T HE TASK FORCE,
WITH THE MISSION TO DECEIVE T HE ENEMY AS TO TH E VII
COR PS MISS ION. THE BLACK KN IGHTS SUCCEEDED; AN EN T IR E IRAQI CORPS POS IT IO NED ITSELF ALONG TH E WADI ALBATIN, WAITING FOR AN ATTACK T HAT NEVER CAME. T HE
GRIM REAP ERS SAW MANY DESTROYED ENEMY VEHICLE, T H E
VAUNTED !RAQI FIRE TRENC HES, AND TOOi< 5 PRI SONERS.
APACHE HELICOPT ERS HOVERED OVERH EAD, AND ARTILLERY POU NDED TH E EN EMY. THE MISS JO N COMP LETE, ALPH A COM P ANY MOVED AGAI N, DESTINATION ; DEEP INSIDE
IRAQ .

THE END RUN

ON 25 FEBRUARY 1991, THE GROU N D WAR BEGAN IN EARNEST. THE GRIM REAPERS, AS THE LEAD ELEMENT OF THE
TASK FORCE, BEGAN THE " E ND AROUND" MANEUVER, MOVING 385 KILOMETERS IN 2 DAYS. 3 ROMS (REFUEL ON-TH EMOVE) AN D TWO DAYS LATER, THE EXHAUSTED BUT PROUD
TROOPERS OF ALPHA COMPANY FOUND THEMSELVES 15 KILOMETERS FROM THE WESTERN KUWAITI BORDER, DEEP INS IDE IRAQ, POISED AND READY TO STRIKE AT THE HAMURABI
DI VISION OF IRAQ'S "ELITE" REPUBLICAN GUA RDS. THE GRIM
REAPERS SP ENT 27 FEBRUARY RESTING AN D PREPARING TO
MOVE, THE FINAL FIGHT AHEAD.
AT 0430 28 FEBRUARY, A FRIENDLY FIELD ARTILLERY UNIT
OF THE VII CORPS, NO MORE T H AN 500 METERS FROM COMPANY POSITIONS, BEGAN A T HUNDEROUS BARRAGE AGAINST
IRAQI POSITIONS . LT ALAN DOVER WONDERED " HOW ANYTHING COU LD LI VE THROUGH IT." 8 INC H H OW ITZERS
BELCHED FORTH THEIR LETHAL PROJECTILES, AND MLRS
L AUNCHERS LIT UP THE SKY WITH MISSI LE AFTER MISSILE.
TO MANY, IT WAS THE 4TH OF J ULY, ONLY LOUDER!
AT APPROXIMATELY 0500, THE RADIO CRACKLED WITH THE
NEWS THAT A CEASE-FIRE WAS IN EFFECT AS OF 0800. WAS IT
TRUE? WAS IT REALLY OVER? 0800 CAME AND WENT. NO ORDER TO MOVE. OUR WAR, WAS INDEED, OVER.

FAR EWELL IRAQ

S INCE IT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY CEASE-FIRE, T HE GR IM
REAPERS OCCUPIED POS ITIO NS INS IDE IRAQ FOR 11 DAYS AS
PART OF T HE TASK F'ORCE. DURI NG THIS TIME, THE COMPANY LOCATED AN D DEST ROYED ENEMY ARMS AND EQUIPMENT , AND P REPA RED TO MOVE BACK INTO SAUDI ARABIA.
ON 11 MARC H 199 1, T HE GR IM REA PERS MOVED WEST AN D
T HEN SOUTH, ONCE MORE INTO T HE BREACH , TH IS T IME AS
VICTORS I N A 100 HOUR WAR. OUR DESTI NAT ION WAS A PIECE
OF DESERT I< :--JOWN AS ASSEMBL Y AREA K ILLEEN.

AA KILLEEN
ON 13 MARCH 199 1, ALP HA COMPANY ARRIVED IN AA K ILLEEN, A NEW HOME WEST OF H AFAR AL-SATIN. THE GRIM
REAPERS BEGAN PREPARATIONS TO LEAVE SAUD! ARAB IA.
ALPHA COMP ANY WAS GOING HOME AT LAST'

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UICKLY, THE GRIM REAPERS SET T HEMSELVES TO THE

DUOUS, TEDIOUS, BUT NECESSARY TASKS OF REDEPLOYNT. SETTLED IN GP MEDIUM TENTS, ALPHA COMPANY RE RNED TO "GARRISON" LIFE. WE TOOK OUR 1ST SHOWERS
OVER A MO NTH AND USED " REAL" LATRINES FO R A
!\NGE. HOT "A'S" REPLACED MRE'S. GROANS AND MOANS
RSED THE LIPS OF MANY A GRIM REAP ER AS ISG RODRI8Z CONDUCT ED THE FIRST PT SESSION IN MONTHS!
II LAYOUTS, SENSITIVE ITEMS INVENTORIES, -20 TI'S, TAI.ND TENT INSPECTIONS WERE THE ORDER OF THE DAY.
APONS AND EQUIPMENT WERE CLEANED AND CLEANED
\IN. SUPPLY SERGEANT HOLMES NOTED AND ACCOUNTED
l MISSING ITEMS. EACH GRIM REAPER MADE A PHONE CALL
ME, WENT TO THE PX, AND ATE A "WOLF BURGER" IN THE
'IS ION REAR. ALL WANTED TO KNOW THE ANSWER TO THE
8STI0N ON EVERYONE'S MIND; WHEN WERE THE GRIM
\PERS GOING HOME?
!NALLY, ALPHA COMPANY MOVED TO THE PORT OF DAMM, THE COMFORT OF KHOBAR TOWERS, AND BEGAN THE
)CESS OF CLEANING THE BRADLEYS WHICH SERVED US SO
LL. STEAM CLEANERS REMOVED MONTHS OF DIRT AND
ST, AND CUSTOMS INSPECTORS CHECK ED EVERY NOOK
D CRANNY. SOLDIERS ENDURED COUNTLESS "SHAKENNS." FINALLY, THE DAY CAME WHEN WE BOARDED THE
.EEDOM BIRD" HOME. AFTER 6 MONTHS AN D 8 DAYS IN T HE
IGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA AND IRAQ, A COMPANY, TASK
lCE 1-5 CAVALRY, "THE GRIM REAPERS," WENT HOME,
RCE, PROUD, AND READY.
AFTERMATH

H E GRIM REAPERS ACCOM PLIS HED MUCH DURING OPERON DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM T HAT EVERY A/1-5 CAV
DOPER, PAST, PRESENT , AND FUTURE MAY BE RIGHTFULPROUD OF. WE WERE A PART OF SOMETHI NG LARGER THAN
RSELVES, EXPLORI NG REGIONS OF OUR SOULS WHICH R EIN UNCHARTED IN THOSE MORE T IMID THAN WE. WE RERNED WITH OUR HEADS HELD HIGH, REFLECTING THE
DE GE NERATED BY A JOB WELL DO:--IE.
LPHA COMPANY HELPED PRESERVE T HE FREEDOM OF A
rION BRUTALLY CONQUERED BY THE OPPRESSIVE AR~S OF A DICTATOR. FREEDOM, HOWEVER, HAS ITS PRICE.
0 GRIM REAPERS MADE T HE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO
1ND UP FOR WHAT WAS RIGHT. T HEIR SACRIFICE WILL NOT
F'ORGOTTEN.
UR EFFORTS ONCE AGAIN S HOWED THE WORLD THAT AG~SSION WILL NOT STAND. TODAY, AS YOU R EA D T HIS, KNOW
!\T THE GR IM REAPERS ST AND READY TO FIGHT, ANYIE, ANYW HERE, AND WIN, JUST AS IN T HIS WAR. OUR NAN DEMANDS IT, AND OUR FREEDOM DEPENDS ON IT. AS
'JERAL GEORGES. PA'ITON, JR., FORMER COMMANDER OF
8 5TH CA VALRY REG I MENT ONCE OBSERVED:

NARS MA Y BE FOUGHT WIT H WEAPONS, BUT THEY ARE

N BY MEN.
' IS THE SPIRIT OF' T HE MEN WHO FOLLOW AND OF T HE
N THAT LEADS T HAT GA INS T HE VICTORY."

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B COMPANY
BULLS

CPT TODD A. BUCHS

COMMANDER
"BULL 6"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Take care of your soldiers and in return they will ta ke care of you.

"BULL 5"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Sir, do you know about
a Blue 3 trapped in the Field Trains? I don't remember a
Blue 3 in our company, do you?

lSG GREG ARIO Q. GALVAN JR.

FIRST SERGEANT
"BULL 9"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Keeping my chingas
straight. I always say to the soldiers; keep your chingas straight.

FRONT ROW: (Kneeling L-4) CPT Buchs, lSG Galvan, lLT Stowe. BACK ROW: (L-R) LT Holbrook, SFC McKinney,
LT Rufennacht, SFC Williamson, LT Erlandson, SFC Leal, and SFC Cunningham.

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OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM

FROM THE TC HATCH OF BULL 6
AS TOLD BY "THE BRA VO BULLS"

It was just another hot sun sizzling summer day when the " Bulls of
Bravo" along with their fellow Black Knights were alerted to deploy to
Southwest Asia to deter aggression against Saddam Hussein's war machine. This team was not the bulls of old but a new breed. CPT Todd A.
Buchs at the helm as the newly assigned commander would take command
of a newly assembled company whose previous mission was that of testing
some of the Army's latest technology. lSG Gregario Galvan Jr. had just
returned from the First Sergeants Academy at Fort Bliss, TX and two
new tank crews had just recently joined the company as a result of 2nd
Armored Division's deactivation. One platoon was previously attached to
l-8 Cav for an NTC rotation. The equ ivalent of two other platoons fresh
off a two month test and evaluation task of the SINCGARS radio system.
This new recipe would blend experienced leadership with new faces pushing each soldier to excel to his maximum potential to become combat
ready. The challenge has been set, the test would come soon.

Back to the basics, common tasks, first aid and NBC all became the
main training objectives. P.T. took on an entirely new concept as running
in full MOPP gear and with rucksacks became routine. SSG Jerry Savante
introduced a UCOFT schedule t hat involved training around the clock
,even days a week. Hours upon hours were devoted to ensuring all soldiers
mastered the arts. Repair parts for our tanks seemed to be coming in from
all directions as countless hours were s pent to make long awaited and
much needed repairs. The intensity level was well above its norm as it
wou ld continue to rise as t he deployment dates neared, this wasn't REFORGER, it wasn't NTC, th is time its fo r real.

OUTPROCESSING AT ABRAMS GYM

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Change in p lans, slumber party in the gym

As the new Bulls began to come together as a team so did the wives
md families. Renee Buchs put together a winning team that s upported
the soldiers and the Bull families fr om Pre-Deployment through war's
md . Her and Lhe other wives contri bu tions were greatly appreciated and
will not be soon forgotten.

Crew and platoon integrity would face its first tests as maneuvers and
tank gunnery would complete the final FT HOOD phase of t raining prior
to deployment. I ndividual tank crews would transform into vital parts of
!ach platoon building trust and confidence among its sold iers.

Preparation of the vehicles and equipment for deployment was coming

lo an end as sign of the old, the woodland camouflage and the Warsaw
Pact threat have passed and the signs of the new, the desert paint to
iccommodate our latest threat in the middle east wou ld cover all of our
iquipment. A convoy of the wheeled vehicles to the port at Houston would
:onclude the last of our equipment to be shipped. F'or now all that remained was fina l checks of individual equipment perhaps t he part most
,videly dreaded , our good-byes to our families.

A VERY SPECIAL FLIGHT CREW

Airborne finally after a true Texas takeoff, a miserably rainy day and
night spent sleeping on a cold gym floor, the TWA flight crew managed
,o bring us into high spirits t hrough greatly appreciated patriotic support.

TOUCHDOWN, WELCOME TO SAUDI ARABIA

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Upon arrival to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, we were welcomed by blistering

hot temperatures ranging high above 100 degrees. Our first culture shock
would be that of the bus drivers clothing and inability to communicate
with t he Arab workers. Our first stop would be "Ten t" city and the Damman port where we would be reunited with our advanced party, lLT
Jeffrey Stowe, SGT David Anderson, SPC Freddie Allen, PFC David
Hamil ton, PFC George Roth, and PFC Michael Miller. After days of
climatizing and the arrival of our equipment t he first quartering party
consisting of SFC Stephen McKinney, SSC Lance Willard, SGT J effrey
Cragun and CPL Greg Mcquay would join CPT Buchs in setting up positions somewhere deep in the Saudi Arabian d esert.

CLIMATIZING AT THE GULF

As the Bulls arrived to AA Roy, we were told, for now at least, this is
what we would call " home" . Each tank crew would be issued one bedouin
tent, as the weeks passed each tent had taken on its own personali ty. Bull
S's living condi tions could be compared to t hat of Sanford and Son. Red
l became the " Rufenacht's Irregulars" and Red 3 resembled "circus city".
White and Blue took t he conservative approach as any attempts to upgrade their tents would drive " Willards Warriors" to outrageous extremes.
AA Roy provided us with many adverse as well as rewarding sit uations.
At first t he heat and then the sandstorms. Snakes and our fri end the
scorpion did not welcome us in a friendly neighborly manner as SGT
Larry mares and PFC Brad Chaney became victim to the sting of the
scorpion. SGT Mares was later evacuated out of theatre and reassigned
back to FT Hood. The night's deep d arkness also proved the victor of
n ight navigation as SP C Shawn Priest and SP C Saul of first platoon
became mis-oriented during intense fog and both had to be recovered later
at our sister units. Thanksgiving and Christmas were both d eemed as days
off and t he Bulls were t reated to tradit ional holiday dinners t hat were
enjoyed t hroughout the task force. A touch of home at Christmas was
provided by t he super support ive wives' club as they prepared stockings
fo r all of t he Bulls and a decoration kit complete with a Christmas t ree.
Although we were separated from our fami lies at home we pulled together
as a family here. Hal f Moon Bay, initially advertised as a plush resort
getaway would later be renamed as " Half-Day-Bay" as t he t rip, to some
became more of a hassle t han rest and relaxation. P erhaps as an extra
incentive to go that extra mile on tank maintenance it was deemed that
t he maintenance area would now be renamed " t he boneyard." Everyone
watched t he boneyard closely and anyone who entered was sure to be
dogged throughout their stay. " GAS! GAS! GAS! " SC UD ALERT!" SCUD
alerts became common at AA ROY only to be renamed later after ext remely successfu l Patriot retaliation as "DUD" alerts. SCUD (Soviet
Created Useless Device) once a feared weapon now became somewhat of
a joke.

DESERT BOUND

COOLING OUT IN THE HOT DESERT

Of the many experiences and training objectives conducted at AA Roy,

a few stand out. The drivers training course where Red 3 and Bull 5 tied
for t he pole position. The T.C.P.C. Course constructed by t he Bull's Master Gunner SFC McKinney that would later be utilized by t he entire
battalion and t he Recon and Security missions and the back briefs to the
S -2 were some of the importa nt training highlights. Perhaps t he most
importan t accomplishment at AA Roy was t he real world discipline instilled in t he soldiers where all of our t raining and professionalism came
together to christen us combat ready.

A TOUCH FROM HOME MAKES ONE HAPPY COMMANDER

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ew Toys! We returned to the port fo r MlAl t ransition as the entire

tre became re-equipped with the finest weaponry in the United States
lr arsenal. Over L00,000 soldiers had passed through the warehouse
1e Damman port where we were billeted throughout transition. PFC
ney of second platoon became t he first soldier to fall in the waters of
Persian Gulf as he missed his step while getting on a barge. Cheney
unhurt but could n't recover his kevlar, it was later rumored a dolphin
s potted jumping through five ri ngs wearing Chaney's head gear.

tting atop of our new MlAl tanks it was time to test our gunnery
s and crew responsi bilit ies. Shooting a Tank T able VII modified to
Bulls proved their proficiency by successfully qual ifying all tanks.
10 31 proved one step better t hen the other tank crews by qualifying
, the tank and bradley ranges. Bravo 33 suffered their main gun coming
)f battery and blew off about one foot of the end of its main gun.

't er an outstanding gunnery company level maneuvers and finally a

alion sized minefield/obstacle breach, AA Roy would become a memts our first deployment to the North would soon begin. The battalion
tering party navigated by LT Stowe and the Bull's quartering party
,G Willard , SGT Cragun, and CPL McQuay departed to AA Wendy,
outside of King Khalid Military City. The company's tanks arrived
adically as several shortcomings strung the unit out over a two bunmile route. When the company was all finally intact t he stay at AA
d y was shortened as t he 15th of January came closer our moves to
'forth became more frequent.

1our fi rst move North from AA Wendy, we pulled into dug in pos itions
n of Hafar al batin. We made new fri ends from a reserve refueling
who t reated us to a hot meal and a free fuel upon our arrival and
some good in tel, t hough not as good as from our own S-2, from the
3pecial Forces Group whom both were located inside our sector. 17
1991 0300 dawned at MOPP 4. We received word that the war had
n. The sounds of war pla nes overhead would fill both day and night
for weeks to come. brigade level movements from this point on
me standard procedure as 2nd Brigade moved in mass across the
rt.

HOME SWEET HOME, FOR NOW

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DESERT BOWL

om our defensive positions at Kilo-ten (1<10) , several rehearsals for

tuqi road defense mission with t he Mustangs were conducted. As this
lur first real go to war mission it was fine tuned and executed with
me success.

Jimmy Z's chop shop

1ighi Strike I would become the first combat mission in which the
; would decisively engage the enemy. As part of the multinational
s deception mission, the Bulls engaged t he Iraqi army at the Wadi
tin destroying BMP's, bunkers, and dismounted troops. First platoon
Bull 5 utilized their main guns wh ile third platoon was suppressing
memy wit h small arms. 1st platoon led by SFC Williamson, CPL
s, SPC Saul, and SPC Manning a ll of B-14 fired t he first 120mm
gun round into enemy territory destroying a major bunker complex
, Bull 6 called fo r fire on an enemy F.O. team. An extremely successful
,at mission resulting in no loss of lives for t he Bulls. B-32 recovered
V while B-11, LT Rufenacht, SGT Andrews, SPC Priest, and PFC
onnel, recovered the CEV's track while receiving incoming enemy
ar fire and B-34 pulled an M-88 back into Saudi Arabia. B-31 hit an
:ank mine while returning from the battle causing damage enough
e tank that the crew t ransferred onto a floa t tank and only suffered
r personal injuries. The Bulls proved to be combat efficient and ready
hatever t he future may hold.

DETAIL ATTENTION

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Knight Strike lI came fast and furious as our mission Lime was pushed
up consid erably thanks to the extreme success of Day One of "G" Day.
Our newest mission would once again involve the Wadi al Balin and was
as well another deception mission. First platoon led the brigad e as the
Bulls in front moved north into the wadi. After an extensive bom ba rdment
by the art illery, MLRS, and close air support, the Bulls moved forward
pacing the Brigade. Numerous EPWs we re captured as the main obstacle
to our front became closer. Second platoon was called forward with their
mineplows to take out an anti-personnel minefield which had halted our
movement. After a successful breach, the Bulls forged forward As we
approached the main obstacle and flam e ditches we stopped at about 3000
meters short, brigade on line. Apaches fle w on line overhead and A-10
t hunderbolts bombed the minefield and fire trenches to ou r front. This
massive force was the true example and definition of AirLand battle. A
few hours later we would receive an order to pull back as our deception
mission was complete as we caused the Iraqi to deploy an entire corps to
the wadi area thinking this was where t he main thrust of our invasion
would begin.
The next order of movement would entail moving 270 kilometers in a
24 hour period joining Vllth Corps in their sweep through the Iraqi army.
The Bulls outstanding maintenance standards paid off as t he entire company made t he road march providing fu ll firepower to t he task fo rce. As
a special note there are several soldiers res ponsible for the Bull's success,
one S PC Michael Price the commander's loader who assisted Bull 6 in
manell\ering the company through Lorraine devices and CPS t racking
our movements and pinpointing our posi tion on the ma p t hroughout th is
entire confl ict. The intensity level was at an all time high as the brigade
pulled on line deep inside Iraq. This night, which would be the fina l night
of t he war, was spent pre paring ourselves and our equipment Lo destroy
the last of t he coveted Iraqi Republ ican Guards, t he las t d ivis ion of over
forty percent to still be intact. We were awaken early to the bright lights
of the MRLS and the thu nder of 155mm howi tzers bombarding t he enemy.
Once again AH-64 Apaches and A-10 Thunderbolts prepped the battlefield. B-12's crew, SSC Ignacio, SGT Wenthorne, SGT Pierce, and PFC
Perez, was moving q uickly to rejoin the Bulls after a maintenance 11roblem
captured 12 enemy prisoners of war fr om the Hamurabi Republ ica n Guard
Division enroute to the Bull 's positions. As we waited for our warning
ord er for our final thrust into battle we were interrupted as Presiden t
Bush would declare a temporary cease fire after only 100 hours of ground
combat.
Mixed emotions would fill the air among the soldiers of Bravo Co. as
we awaited the ou tcome. The P resid ent decla red the war is over, we've
won, we succeeded in our mission to liberate Kuwait. Expressions of joy
and victory would be displayed throughout t he day as American flags flew
high and proud a top tank antennas. A sense of euphoria wou ld grow.
The new Bulls a team which was untested and newly assembled had
accompl is hed all missions received from higher attai ning commendable
results. The new Bulls were now a combat ready, combat proven a rmored
force. The new Bulls contribution to t he First T eam and the United States
of America was imm ense. We stand victorious but most importantly we
stand proud; we lived t he legend!11

BULLS ADVANCE PARTY: ROLLS NORTH

BULLS MAINTENANCE STANDS TALL

BAGHDAD OR BUST

From the Commander's Hatch

This is Bull 6, OUT!!

LT STOWE LOCKS AND LOADS

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B/ 1-5 CAVALRY BATTLE ROSTER

(AT WAR'S END)

Holiday cheer away from home

8-11

B-21

8-31

LT Rufenacht
SGT Andrews
SPC Priest
PFC McConnell

LT Erlandson
CPL Ramirez
SPC Allen
SPC Affonso

LT Holbrook
CPL Heinen
PFC Miller
PFC Byrd

B-12

8-22

8-32

SSG Ignacio
SGT Henthorne
SGT Pierce
PFC Perez

SSG Salvante
SGT Ceballos
PFC Chaney
PFC Day

SSG Silva
CPL Barnum
SPC Ramsey
SGT Perkins

8-13

B -23

SSG Willard
SGT Beckley
PFC Henson
PFC Hanson

SGT
CPL
SPC
PFC

8-14

B-24

SFC Williamson
CPL Lewis
SPC Saul
SP C Manning

SFC
SGT
SPC
SPC

8-33

Hoover
McQuay
Holmes
Arnold

NEW TANKS FOR EVERYONE

8-34

Leal (Big Chief) SFC McKinney

Sparrow
SGT Deleon
Negron
PFC Shiley
Coop
SPC Patton

8-50
SGT Stowe
SGT Anderson
PFC Hamilton
PFC Rot h
8-6
SGT Dalton

SGT Cragun
CPL Scott
SPC Calvin
PFC Rossum

8-60
CPT Buchs
SGT MacQuarrie
SPC Price
PFC Retzer

B-9

B-40

SPC Van Winkle

SPC Masters
1SG Galvan (Mr.KYK-13) SSG Bos trick

B.I.T., Packing it away

MAINTENANCE

SFC Cunningham
SGT Horn
SPC Thomas
PFC Tomblin

SGT Raiford
SGT Heck
SPC Wiley
PFC Partain

SPC Souble
SPC Doyle
SPC Stephens

One ROUND TOO MANY

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"BERMBUSTING"

B
R
A
V
0

IRAQI WRECKAGE

BULLS ASSESS DAMAGE

TARGET CEASE FIRE

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BRA VO Company Wives

L
L

BULL-6 Poses with his crew

Headquarters Platoon Made Things Happen

MAINTENANCE, without a doubt, the best

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BRAVO BULLS
DESERT WARRIORS

C COMPANY
WOLFPACK

CPT DAVID L. FRANCAVILLA

COMMANDER
"WOLFPACK 6"

lLT WILLIAM L. "BROTHER" RATLIFF JR.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"WOLFPACK 5"

vlOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Awakened on the night

)esert Storm began and told that t he Navy launched 100
:ruise missiles. The lit up horizon was spectacular.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Seeing the small clouds

of dust erupt out of the sand from the incoming mortar
rounds during Knight Strike 1.

lSG WAYLON G. ZIGLER

FIRST SERGEANT
"WOLFPACK 9"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Chow and Class I and III
enroute.

FRONT CPT. FRANCA VILLA

REAR LEFT TO RIGHT LT DAIZ, LT AKINS, LT PORCH,
LT RATLIFF, LT MAHANEY 68

lSGT Zigler

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C/15 CAVALRY
The Wolfpack has experienced so much from 3 August 1990 to 17 April
1991, that it was difficult to put into words if not impossible to recall all
we did.
Often a memory has a different meaning for each of us. The following
words and phrases outline our d eployment and operations in the Middle
East and are designed to trigger an image of your own personal experience
during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

'

We can all be proud of one another, what we did, where we were, who
we are, and h ow we did.
- - -WOLFPACI< 6---

1. EIB
2. Kuwait, where?
3. Invasion
4. Iraq
5. 4th Largest Army
6. Stop Loss
7. ALERT
8. Zone II
9. Care Paint
10. Fire all Weapons
11. Bradley T a ble XII
12. Demo Range
13. Road March
14. Rail Load
15. POM
16. Shots
17. Powers of Attorney
18. Wills
19. Last CONUS Payday
20. POV Turn-in
21. Manifest
22. Barracks Close-out
23. Last Beer
24. Gameboy
25. Tears
26. 747
27. Gym
28. 747
29. Gym
30. Food
31. Movie
33. Food
33. Movie
34. JFK
35. Rome
36. 31,000 ft.
37. Sandy Saudi
38. Dhahran International
39. Hot!
40. Real H OT!

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41. Taiba (Water)

42. Tent City
43 . Ad Damman (Port)
44. P olleaux (Ship)
45. Vehicle off Load
46. Desert Move out
47. HET
48. 4 hour bus ride
49. AA Roy
50. Camels
51. Rats
52. Flies
53. Snakes
54. Scorpions
55. DREAR (Phones)
56. REMFs
57. Chicken Catchitorri
58. Mail Call
59. To Any Soldier
60. Free Mail
61. So S low
62. No Packages
63. Yes Packages
64. Shit Burning
65. Laundry
66. Showers
67. Booney Caps. When??
68. H alloween
70. TOW Up Load. When??
71. 7- 10 days
72. C-Ball
73. Volleyball
74. Guarding
75. R & S Missions
76. Breaching
77. Digging
78. Individual Traini ng
79. No Maps
80. Burying Wire
81. FM 107, AFN (Army Giant)

The Paw of the Pack

The Widow Maker

Cameras
Finance
Promotions
Bedouin Bobs
Flagpole
Home Video
Thinking of Families
SCUD Alert
Recon
Thanksgiving
Good Food
Christmas
Great Food
Sand Storm
Dardenell, Arkansas
New Bradleys
New Year
Gunnery (Top Dogs)
. Love those M2A2s
. Killer Angels
. Bayonets & Dummy cords
. Flame Trench
. First Rain
. Tapline Road
. White Nissans
. Beware of T errorists
. KKMC
. Rain and Cold
. TAA Wendy
. French
. Rain and Colder
. Wadi al Ba tin
. Flood
. Move 85 degrees
. BP Duke
. Special Forces
. 100 Tomahawks
. Go Air Force
. Hafar al Satin
. Syrians
. Syrians
. Gun t ubes elevated
. Hunker down
. Kilo 33
. Wadi al Batin
. Spades
. Hearts
,. Pretty Woman
' 1st Recon into Iraq
' Booby Traps
. Dug In
:. MLRS (Cameras)
,. Stress
. Berm Buster I
,. Berm Buster II
:. MLRS (Cameras)
. Berm Buster III ??
:. Friendly Fire
1. Upside down V

140. KNIGHT STRIKE I

141. Arthur Kent
142. NBC News Team
143. EPWs
144. KNIGHT STRIKE II
145. Breach
146. Gunner, HE, T rashbag
147. F ire on Enemy
148. Fire T rench
149. Call for Fire
150. Move 350 KM
151. ROM
152. Lane Kilo
153. OBJ Head
154. OBJ Lee
155. PL Coors
156. PL Bud
157. 00 LOA
158. Cease Fire
159. MLRS
160. Republican Guards
161. Wieczorek
162. Pain
163. Memorial
164. Hope
165. Peace Treaty ??
166. Advance Party
167. Anticipation
168. Move South
169. Lane Juliet
170. Smiles
171. AA Killeen
172. 5 MPH
173. DREAR (Phones)
174. Soccer
175. Softball
176. Hot "As"
117. Load Out
178. HETs and Susses
179. Khobar Towers
179. Khobar Towers
180. 50 to a room
181. No TP in toilets
182. Washrack
183. Wolfburgers
184. Agriculture Inspections
185. Customs
186. Busses
187. Waiting
188. Shakedowns
190. Ticket Home
191. Thoughts of Home
192. Manifest
193. Baggage Check
194. King Fahd Airport
195. Robert Gray AAF
196. American Flags
197. Abrams Gym
198. WELCOME HOME!!

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We'll never forget you, David.

"True Colors"

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SGT Brisco- Looking for the big

fight

Hey Sarge, what's for dinner!!

Load em up and roll em out!

What do you mean it's not

clean? What's a little sand.

SPC Pool- Knowledge is power!!

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SSG Santacruz- The setting sun.

SPC Fitz-The Love Boat!

20 Feb 91, Redcon One!!!

SGT Hudnall-Sand is the best

place to road march.

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...

28 Feb 91, Victory in the Middle East.

SGT Kay

HQ Platoon: (L-R) (Top-Bottom) 1ST Zielger, SSG Taylor, lLT Ratliff, SGT
Mullins, SPC Pyatt, SPC SPC Mathis, PVT THomas, SGT Coats, SSG Palmer,
SSG Cottle, SGT Ramirez, PFC Boyd, SPC Austin, SPC Greasesham, SGT
Valentine

PFC Briones - Proud to be an American!!

.........

SPC Pyatt and SPC MAthis here.

I didn't think it got cold

Where is the t urkey???
Larry, Daryll, and Darell

I have not smoked in 15 minutes.

SGT Valentine and PFC Smit h

Guess what I got for Christmas, SGT Mullins

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SPC Buckley - - Relaxing in my favorite resting

area!
1ST PLATOON: (L-R) Row 1: SGT Parker, SPC Hoppes, PFC Durham, PFC
Honn, PFC Engelbert, PFC Bush, Row 2: SSG Small, SGT Nelson, SGT Statts,
SPC McKey, SGT Markel, Row 3: SFC Jorgenson, SSG Werlinger, SSG Pena, SGT
McFarland, SPC Buckley, SGT Weeks, SPC Verdin, SPC Doughty, PFC Pacheco,
PFC Revel, lLT Porch

PFC Revel - - Security

was a lways first in 1st
Platoon .

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PFC Revel - Ramp clear!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
YOU!!!
SGT Statts, PFC bush and SPC
Markel

SFC Jorgensen and SSG

Taylor - Christmas away
from home.

lLT Robert Porch - Only the strong survive!

PFC Revel wagon?

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Is it a fighting vehicle or gypsy

PFC Whitaker and SSG Hudnall- Squad Leader, I think I'm

the best.

lLT Robert Porch

Fighting as a team.

PFC Veen - James Dean

in the desert!
2nd Platoon: (L-R) Row 1: PFC Jones, PFC Anderson, PFC Veen, PFC T olver,
PFC Bogman, PFC Carpenter, Row 2: CPL Branham, SPC Dunlap, SGT Brisco,
SGT Banks, PFC Dunkins, PFC Fitzgerald, Row 3: SSG Cathcart, PFC Didonna,
SSG Baker, SGT Kay, SFC Stafford, SGT Boyd, SGT Buck, SGT Lyons, PFC
Warfel, SGT Baez NOT P ICTURED: lLT Akins, PFC Plemens, and PFC Perez

SSG Cathcart get'em boys!

lLT Derrick Akins - No sweat!

Let's go

SGT Buck - Lucky strikes are ready

to strike!! !

SPC Didonna, SPC Plemens and PFC

Waffel - Waiting patiently to talk t o
love ones.

SFC Stafford - Home Sweet Home, Infantry Country.

PFC Anderson - Hi Mom!

PFC Toliver - More tango please!

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3rd Platoon: (L-R) Row 1: SGT Pinock, SGT Daniels, SPC Comaux, PFC Ring,
PFC Donnelly, SSG Santacruz, SGT Hartwick, PFC Fry, PFC Sharp, SGT Coleman, Row 2: SSG Wilson, SGT Miller, SSG Moore, SGT Madeiros, SGT Dix, SPC
Chastain, PFC boone, PFC Taylor, SPC Hart, SPC Meckle, PFC Thompson, lLT
Mahaney, PFC Martinez

lLT Mahaney, SGT Coleman and PFC Merkel Mahaney's crew!!

SGT Daniels, SSG Hunter,

SSG Pinock and PFC
Sweet - The Bad Boys!!!

SGT Miller - I need

some listerine.
SGT Pinock, SPC Calilong, PFC Taylor,
SPC McKey, SSG Sancruz and SGT Dix
- Look at that girl!!

3rd Herd enjoying their Thanksgiving meal.

3rd Herd and the EPW's.

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SGT Daniels and PFC Sweet - The few, the proud, the Army

SGT Buck and CB

The gool ole boys!!!

SGT Ramizes

r
SGT Kay - Another day, another dollar.
lSG Ziegler
SSG Cathcart - The sand
from hell!!!

Sudden Death!

Night patrol!
The leach mob!

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D COMPANY
DRAGONS

lLT STEVEN ESKRIDGE

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"DRAGON 5"

CPT JIMMY HARKNESS

COMMANDER
"DRAGON 6"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: At 1230 hrs. on 20 FEB
91 giving the command to fire on enemy dug in positions
while taking enemy indirect fire.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: When my driver

cidently hit the butterfly triggers on the loader's M240 l\
while waiting for the Syrians.

'I!

lSG DALE E. HARRIS

FIRST SERGEANT
"DRAGON 9"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Playing catch up with D32
during t he 376 km End Run on 26 Feb.

Lt Pay ne . LT Hughes, Capt Harkn ess. Lt Curt is . Lt Eskridge

Left To Right on T72-SFC S tineman, S FC Santia~o. Cpl Hawt horne. SSG Sanchez, Isl Sgt Harris

Back Row-SFC Krogh. Sgt Bord. SSG MacIntosh. Sgt Spears. SSG Perretti SSG Breene. SSG Frye, Sgt Jae
LpL Wilson, Sgt Dukes, Sgt Ross, Sgt Good rich, Sgt Johnso n, Sgt Sutton, Sgt Cooper. Cpl Robledo, Cpl Hi1
Sgt Sears, Sgt Gamble
Kneeling Sgt Maderra, Cpl Cosme, Sgt Moore. Cpl Corniero

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D/1-5 Cav

Prior to 2 Aug 90 d eployment to the Mid-East as part of a coalition

~ffor t totaling 500,000 against t he world 's 4th largest army was t he fu rthest
thing from t he minds of t he men of D Co. Wit h a new chain of command
that extended from the Company CDR to the DIV CD R, it seemed all to
Jnlikely the crew to send around t he world to take on the battle hardened
fanat ics of Iraq.

AS t he 82nd deployed , the company didn't give serious consideration

;o deployment. Wit h "Operation Just Cause" fres h in our minds and
~renada in our recent history it seemed almost routine that t he light forces
:leploy. As we searched our Rand McNallys for Kuwait and Iraq word
;pread of the 24ID's movement. This caught our attention and eyebrows
:aised as t he media s poke of Iraqi troop strength, numbers of tanks, a nd
1rtillery pieces. These subjects were missing from recent low intensity
:onflicts. Rumors of who would be next to deploy were like opinions. With
:he focus s hifti ng to heavy forces, we knew the fi re power and fl ex ibi lity
if t he First Team would not go unnoticed in the think tanks below the
~entagon.

The word came down and we were put on alert on 10 Aug 90. Officially
t was just an intense t rain-up period, but as t he number of generals in
he motor pool increased as fast as new funds to repair t he aging tanks
,he troops of D Company were not fooled towards the real focu s.

During t he alert period t he joke in t he company as it remains was that

'we're not going' not with these tanks." But as the new money for mainenance kept roll ing in coupled with the focus on prepping the vehicle it
>ecame evident t hat we would roll all 14 tanks and POMCUS would not
escue us. The training and maintenance was conducted at a furiou s pace.
rhe focus was on every thing. The company put in long hours as it met
,a ch requirement. 100% participation in small arms qualification, gas
hamber, COFT , first aid , NBC, maintenance, not to ment ion t he prep1ration fi nancially, legally and medically of the families.

The key to t he pre-deploymen t was fl exibility. We as the company

dopted well to the changes in requirements. There were some tense mo1ents as t he stress caught up with everyone. The changes in packing lists
,ecame an amusement with many as did the parading around in MOPP
, in t he T exas summer heat. The platoons with new crews maneuvered
~ formation for the first time down Tank Table XII-that was special. All
hings considered t he platoons did very well. After the main train up tasks
1ere accomplished the waiting for a deployment date and t heir changes
1ere frustrating and stressful on the fa milies. Even though the company
idn 't depart unt il 8 Oct the company mentally left on 10 Aug. We were
rnre than ready-we wanted to get on wit h it.

For the next three months, TAA Roy was home for Delta Company and
ur sector became known as Dragon Valley. Spending most of their time
onducting maintenance, the company learned how to deal with the new
urround ings and its effects on t he equ ipment. We continued to train and
dapt. We PTed when we could although most of our real PT came from
onstantly setting up the infamous camo nets often in a brisk wind.

Not Present Sgt Sutton, S PC Culp. PFC Baty, PFC Simcsak

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The major concerns a t Dragon Valley were the camo nets, phones, Kpots, and mail. As the MlA l transition came and went we focused on 15
Jan. The attitude was let's get on with it. If we must go to war, the way
home was North.
At the beginning of January 91 , we moved north fr om Dragon Valley
to a tactical assembly area called Wendy. After the move, we found ourselves in very good condition from a maintenance standpoint. Security
was very much intensifi ed at Wendy, and the few luxuries we had at
Dragon Valley were suddenly taken away. This was J anuary 91 and we
wouldn't see them again until some two weeks after t he war.
The night from hell J an 8 proved to be t he challenge to date. The
division movement in flood waters near KKMC to BP Duke- What a
night! The company moved to Duke in the rain and cold under t he supervision of Dragon 5 as the PLT LDRs were on a recon with Dragon 6.
During operation Knight Strike I, D Co occupied the right side of t he
task force diamond for mation. D Company's mission was to provid e security for the task fo rce right fl ank and suppress enemy positions upon
contact. At approximately 1200 hours on 20 Feb 91 D Co. crossed into
Iraq on t he TF recon mission. At approximately 1245 t he lead elements
of t he task force mad e its initial contact with an infantry battalion minus
of t he Iraq i 27th INF Div. D Co. moved into its over-watching position
on the right side of the battalion and began to fire position on t he right
side of the bat talion and began to fire upon enemy dug in positions. While
receiving direct and indirect fires D Co. engaged and destroyed three
enemy bu nkers and an anti-tank gun with 120 mm main gun. During t he
TF breaking of contact with the enemy D Co. continued to suppress enemy
positions with M240 and .50 cal machine gun fire. D Co. continued to
suppress by platoon and was able to return from the mission with all
equipment and personnel.
While conducting operation Knight Strike II, D Co.'s mission was to
provide near security for t he TF and occupy the rear of the TF diamond
formation. At approximately 1430 on 24 Feb 91, D Co. crossed back into
Iraq and prepared for contact with the enemy. At approximately 1750 hrs,
D Co. occupied a defensive position insid e Iraq and prepared to conti nue
the at tack north at 0600 hrs. At approximately 0900 h rs. D Co. crossed
attached 1st platoon which was the company mine plow platoon to C'-5
Cav. 1st platoon went forward wit h its mine plows and cut four lanes in
an Iraqi minefie ld. Under enemy fire and without regard to their personal
safety 1st PLT breached the four lanes and engaged several enemy bunkers with direct fir e. The rest of t he company moved t hrough the minefield
and cont inued on the task force fein t. The fe int was s uccessful and caused
the Iraqi infantry to light t heir fire trenches and reposition 80 T-72s from
northern positions.
After breaking contact with t he enemy at approximately 1230 hrs. on
t he 25th D Co. t hen returned back to t he border and prepared for a 300
kilometer road march. Over the next 54 hours or more D Co. moved over
300 kilometers to the western breach of VII Corps and continued to attack
to the East. D Co. finally stopped with the rest of the TF at approximately
1800 hrs. 27 Feb 91.
Once the cease fir e was called on t he 28th at 0800 D Co. t hen assisted
the TF in destroying equipment and ammunition left behind by t he Republ ican Guard .
On l l March D Co. moved out of Iraq with the rest of 2nd Bde to
occu py positions in Saudi Arabia. The Dragons came home with the main
body on 16 APR. The rest of the Dragon story is told by the platoons.
PFC Pe rry
I NEED A BEER!

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1/D/1-5 CAV
As A Co. began to receive fire, 1st PLTwas the lead PLT of the company
,dge. SFC Stineman, Dl4, observed a bunker to his right front and SSG
:rretti observed flashes to his direct fron t. Indirect fire composed of
mm mortar and 122mm artillery began to land on the formation. There
,s some concern that the arty was being adjusted from one of several
sitions in our sector. Dll fired the first round at a building that was
spect. SGT Sears was the gunner and scored a hit. A short t ime later
:T Jacobs, gunner on Dl4, engaged the observation bunker to his right
mt at a range of 2250 meters, scoring a hit with his HEAT round. The
shes to Dl2's front stopped after SGT Ross fired two HEAT rounds,
;o a revetted position silencing the enemy.

On Knight Strike II , 1st PLT put t heir plows to use breeching a mineld. Four lanes were created. Amidst the confusion created by a smoke
ssion that landed 1000 meters short right on 1st PLT, t he breech mis,n was accomplished t hough there were several near collisions due to
luced visibility. 1st PLT then became C/1-5 Cav's lead element. Dll
gaged several bunkers with .50 cal and D12 engaged with coax and .50
. The PLT successfully completed all of its missions and can be proud
its service during Desert Shield/ Desert Storm.
2/ D/ 1-5 CAV

c\s the war began 2nd PL T was temporarily attached to A Co. and
uded the highway lead ing north into Iraq .

In late January the company occupied the left side of the Task Force
1mond as t he Task Force moved to BP Harry. As we dug in at Harry,
felt that fina lly we were in control of our own destiny. The constant
rease in threat kept the company moving as we became accustom to
i bombing and later artillery preps.

W FEB the task fo rce recon. 2nd PLT occupied the left side of the
npany wedge. Just after C Co. handled the EPW's, mortars started
>pping on our positions. D-23 then spotted fl ashes to his front at a range
860m. SSG Green's tank successfully engaged the position and deoyed it. We continued to receive indirect fire. We maneuvered the best
could without breaking contact. We saw A Co. taking rounds and
1tinued to suppress any and all targets. I t was at this time friend ly
lirect fire destroyed the Iraqi positions. The PLT had no losses on that
,sion. We t hen prepared for G-Day.
{night Strike II (G-Day) saw 2nd PLT as part of t he company reserve
l engaged no targets during that time.

rhe push west then back into Iraq was grueling but the PLT performed
II, experiencing no breakdowns. When the cease fi re was announced
,re was relief and surprise t hat thi ngs went as well as it did. We conued to prepare for futur e operations but very soon it was clear that it
; over.

\\' niting at Dragon Va ll ey

129

3/D/ L-5 Cavalry

3rd PLT was assigned the mission of providing right flank security
during "Knight Strike I." This placed the PLT in an echelon right and
D Co. deployed as below:
Lst Pit
2nd Pit

3rd Pit

D Co. was to t he right rear of t he lead elements of the TFby approximately

1000 meters.
When A'-5 Cav and the Scouts were engaged by t he Iraqi defenders,
3rd PLT 's ability to maneuver was limited by a wire and mine obstacle
to the direct front, so the platoon focused on t he right front sector faci ng
the Wad i al Satin, in anticipation of an Iraqi armored counter-attack. 1st
and 2nd platoons began support ing A Co. by direct fire on dug in enemy
posit ions. Mortar and a rtillery fire began dropping throughout D Co.'s
positions but the men of the 3rd PLT held t heir ground and cont inued
to protect t he exposed right flank of t he battalion.
On order from Dragon 6, the 3rd PLT deployed forward to increase
over watching fires on the dug in enemy to t he front. Friendly artillery
began pounding the obstacle and positions to our front and soon t hereafter
t he battalion was ordered to withdraw. 3rd PLT was called upon to hold
t he line as D Co. withdrew. Enemy heavy artillery began bracketing 3rd
platoon's posit ion but once again the men of the 3rd PLT held their
ground, until the company was out of enemy range. With t he remainder
of D Co. and the task force safely out of enemy contact the 3rd PLT
broke contact and began the march back to friendly lines.
3rd PLT did an excellent job during Desert Shield/Desert Storm and
all t he members of 3rd PLT can be very proud of their service. It was a
job well d one.

NEW TANl<S AND i!& H

130

D/ 1-5 CAVALRY BATTLE ROSTER

(AT WAR'S END)
D-11

D-21

D-31

LT Curtis
SGT Sears
SPC Chambers
SPC Dean

LT Hughes
SGT Dukes
SPC Felski
PFC Breagy

LT Payne
SGT Moore
SPC Soto
SPC Ray

D-12

D-22

D-32

SSC Perretti
SGT Ross
PFC McPherson
PFC Polk

SGT Johnson
CPLE Wilson
PFC Gray
SPC Goddard

SSC McIntosh
SGT Cooper
SPC Terrell
PFC Myers

D-13

D-23

D-33

SSC Sanchez
SGT Goodrich
PFC Preston
PFC Shock

SSC Green
CPL Robledo
PFC Tishmack
PFC Gaul

SSC Frye
SGT Bord
SPC Simcsak
PFC Baty

D-14

D-24

D-34

SFC Stineman
SGT Jacobs
SPC Melton
SPC Bechtel

SFC Santiago
SGT Gamble
PFC Perry
PFC Zusman

SFC McLaughlin
CPL Cosme
SPC Swanson
SPC Corniero

D-50

D-60

LT Eskridge
SGT Sutton
CPL Hawthorne
PFC Caldwell

CPT Harkness
SGT Spears
SPC Andrashie
PFC Feller

D-6

D-9

B-40

CPL Higley

SPC Hall
lSG Harris

SPC Twilley
SPC Melton
SPC Krogh

SFC Ackerman
SSC Yerdon
SGT Inman
SPC Culp

SGT Becker
PFC Landtrip
SPC Harney

MAINTENANCE

PFC Moore
SPC Christensen
PFC Jones

SS Perretti

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P ictures contributed by Ca1>t. Harkness. Lt Payne, Lt Hughes. SFC Santiago; S FC St ineman, SSC
Gree n, SSC Perretti, Sgt Borel. Sgt Goodrich, Spc Beetle, S pc 'l'welley, Spc Felske, PFC 'l'ishmock

132

Second Home

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Pausing in Jrnq

133

Los t Home; AA Killee n

Oh Boy: This one worh

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New Toy; Iraq i 1'72

Is it tea Yet'!

E COMPANY
COLD STEEL

CPT BLAKE W. NELSON

COMMANDER
"COLD STEEL 6"

lLT DIXON M. GUNTHER

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"COLD STEEL 5"

IOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: LTC Parker asking me

I had a clean uniform. I would need one because I was
tking over E Co t he next day, 19 AUG.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Hearing the BDE S3,

MAJ Anderson, announce "RED Air crossing border, time
now." on the net. The DTG 17 0300 JAN 91.

lSG RICHARD GRAY

FIRST SERGEANT
"COLD STEEL 9"
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Getting stuck in the mud
on the way to TAA Wendy and seeing SFC Dyer pass within
200 meters and not stopping or talking to me on the radio.

Merry Christmas, Cold Steel

135

OPERATIONS DESERT SH IELD AND DESERT STORM

AS RECOUNTED BY
ECHO "COLD STEEL" COMPANY
Echo Company received notification of alert for duty in the Midd le East
on 10 Aug 90; interrupting the units participation in the battalion's annual
ElB testing. T he company quickly moved to ensure its vehicles would be
ready to roll when told and intensified training on NBC tasks to offset
!rag's reported large stocks of chemical weapons.

lLT Gunther and SSG Rodriguez

Through t he month of August we t rained on various individual tasks

to prepare for what lay ahead. Cold Steel displayed its firepower at the
TOW live fire at Clabber Creek from 20-24 Aug 90. Echo showed that it
could destroy targets.
The gathering of equipment and preparation continued. Nomex fire
resistant clothing and a myriad of desert equipment were issued to the
company to make life easier and more safe in t he desert.
Ammunition was uploaded and on 14 SEP the vehicles were driven to
the railhead and loaded on railcars for t he trip to the port of Houston.
With t he departure of our vehicles we knew that our own departure would
not be long in coming. We began to concentrate on preparing billets for
closeout and our families for our absence.
Echo's advance party left on 26 SEP for the sands of Saudi. We fina lly
found out that we would leave on 9 OCT. The weather decided to turn
against us for our last day at FT Hood. The day dawned with a heavy
downpour of rain; as if to mirror the fee lings of all leaving and those
remaining behind. Our plane broke so, a cold night was spent at the West
Fort Hood gym.

lLT Leek and SFC Dyer

At 0800 on 10 OCT, Cold Steel departed Fort Hood. The next stop
after an 18 hour fl ight was Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The company along
with the rest of t he Black Knights were housed in tent city awaiting the
arrival of our vehicles. Our !TVs began arriving on 12 OCT. We set about
uploading t he vehicles and preparing for the move out of port.
On 16 OCT, we loaded our vehicles onto HETS and moved into the
desert. We stayed in a temporary assembly area for three days; before we
moved on 20 OCT to AA Roy. Echo erected their bedouin tents and set
out to make the area home.
The company spent the time at AA Roy working on company and platoon battle drills and maneuvers. When T hanksgiving arrived the battalion mess hall made up a spread that, while not rivaling Mom's, was at
least a welcome change from MREs and T-Rations. Security was raised
on 29 NOV after the UN Security Council authorized the use of force.
As December arrived the temperatures began to get colder at night and
Cold Steel discovered that t he desert is not always hot. On Christmas Day
with t he arrival of a sandstorm; Echo celebrated a "brown" Christmas.
On the cold 27 degree morning of 30 Dec 90, Echo fired small arms at
Pegasus Range.

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2LT Hollings and SFC Torres

The early days of the New Year brought our first experience with rain.
lust a little to show us what lay ahead. Our big move north finally began
,n 6 JAN 91, by 8 Jan we had arrived at AA Wendy. Cold Steel set out
)Ps to cover t he battalion and continued with preparations for war. The
tay at Wendy was only five days. 13 JAN dawned with t he worst rain
et experienced by Echo. Someone seemed to know we were moving as
he rain cont inued all day. Byu 1730 hours we left Wendy and began t he
rek farther north. It tu rned into a long dark, muddy, rainy, miserable
,ight move. We took up dug-in defensive positions near the 101st "Screamng Eagles" Division at the airfield near al Quysamme.

11T Leonard and SFC Foxx

Cold Steel found out Desert Storm began at 0400 hours 17 JAN 91.
' he company began another move at 1600 hours to t he northeast of Hafar
I Satin and set up defensive positions. Third platoon of Cold Steel beame the link between 1-32 AR and t he Black Knights. The next day 18
AN we began experiencing the fi rst of numerous Scud alerts in the early
ays of war.

SFC Washburn

SPC Pike

SPC Bean

SGT Ecker

On 26 JAN 91, Cold Steel was attached to 1-8 Cav and moved farthe r
orth again. The company mission was to screen the Blackjack Brigade's
ight nank. From this location Echo was given a look at the air campaign.
'hey could see the nashes of the nightly bombing and the return of antiircraft fire from the Iraqi positions. We would remain with 1-8 Cav until
ur fi rst taste of combat.
On 20 FEB 91 we returned to the Black Knights to conduct a recon in
irce. Cold Steel crossed into Iraq with the mission of protecting t he
attalion's nanks and rear. During this movement we came under hostile
rtillery fire. After the operation we returned to Saudi Arabia without
1staining any casualties and were reattached to the Mustangs.
As t he ground war kicked off on 24 FEB Cold Steel crossed into Iraq
ith 1-8 Cav on a massive feint. We pulled back into Saudi Arabia on t he
'ith to prepare for the push into Iraq in search of t he Republican Guards.
l e passed through t he 1st ID breach in the berm on 26 FEB and continued
Jr move without let up. Echo finally came to a halt on 28 Feb with the
suance of t he cease fire order.
Cold Steel set up in the defense to await further orders. On 2 Mar we
ent out and destroyed abandoned enemy equipment. By 4 Mar we finally
,me back to the Black Knights.
Finally on 11 Mar we formed into the battalion column and began the
ove out of Iraq. By noon of the 12th we were assembled near Hafa r al
atin. On 14 Mar we moved into AA Killeen. Here we began t he prepation for our move home.

The Head Shed

137

E/ 1-5 CA VALRY BATTLE ROSTER

(AT WAR'S END)

SGT Lee and SGT Carlson

E-10

E-20

E-30

LT Leek
SFC Oyer
CPL Wilson, G
SPC Ferguson
SPC Oothoudt

LT Hollings
SFC Torres
SPC Park
SP C Landrum

LT Leonard
SSG Foxx
SPC Stanley
SPC Rodney
SPC Robinson

E-11

E-21

E-31

SSG Vi llagomez
SPC Dumas
SP C Freeman
SPC Ortiz

SGT Bowers
SPC Strunk
SPC Tillman
SPC Powell , J

SSG Wright
CPL Douglas
SPC Scholl
SPC Ragan

E-12

E-22

E-32

SGT Carlson
CPL Wilson B.
SPC Maldonado
SPC Southerland

CPL Allen
SPC Hartman
SP C Martinho

SGT Cox
SPC Harrison
SPC Orr
PFC King
E-33

E-23

E-1 3

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Nash
Pulido
Pingrey

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Ehringer
Mariano
Holub

E-14

E-24

E-34

SGT Lee
CPL Walker
PFC Horn

SGT Michael
CPL Torrez
SPC Martin

SGT Long
CPL Polzine
PFC Carbone!

E-50

E-60

SSG Rodriguez
SSG Hargis
SPC Oklejas
E -6

SGT Ecker
SPC Bean
SPC Tunks

SPC Pike

E-9

SSG Maclean, SPC Mariano, SPC Holub and SPC Ehrir

ger

SPC Donovan
E-40

E-41

PFC Benson
SPC Williams

CPL Bogart

SSG Washburn
SGT Recore
SGT Lipich

SGT J ohnson
SGT Henderson
PFC Adams

SPC Oklejas and SSG Hargis

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SPC Williams

MAINTENANCE

SPC Rupert
SPC Abbadusky
PFC Wilkinson

STANDING: SPC Aikers, SGT Michael, SPC Marti1

Kneeling: CPL Torrez

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ABBADUSKY, KENNErH LEE

ABRAMS. CHARlB,
ACKERMAN, TIMCYl'HY MICHAEL
ADAMS, DAVID AU.EN
ADAMS, RICHARD PAUL II
ADELOYE, ADEDAYO AKINSOJI
ADKINS, PHILLIP CHRISTOPHER
AFALAVA,EMY F
AFFONSO, VINCIFNm SOO'IT
AGUILAERA, MATillEW EDWARD
AKERS, GRroORY WAYNE
AKINS, DERRICK
AU.EN, FREDERICK GIDRGE ill
AILEN, KIRK EMMANANUEl,
ALMENAR, JAMES EDWARD
AI.MONES, GEX>RGE LFX)N
ALTIERYAVILES, JAIME
ALV~ ANGEL NOE
AMAROLUGO, EDDIE
AMVOI', JA~UES LID
ANDERSON, CARL
ANDERSON, CHmrER DAVID
ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER JAME,
ANDERSON, DAVID WILLIAM
ANDERSON, LARRY LEE
ANDRASIDE, DAVID ANDREW
ANDREAU.O, ANIBAL
ANDREWS, MICHAEL EDWARD
ANGLIN, TIMCYl'HY MILES
AQUINO, SHANE MATI'HEW
ARCHIE, BRIAN HERBERT
ARCHIE, CALVIN BARNARD
ARNOlD, CHRISTOPHER MARK
ASHFORD, WHlTNEY ALAN
AUSTIN, J<fill>H LEWIS SR
AUSTIN, RODNEY LAMONI'
AVERY, BRANDY LEE
AX'IELL, DANIEL EUGENE JR
BADER, CHARLES .MICHAEL
BAFZLUIS
BAE2R005, JOSE ARNAlDO
BAilR,, DANIEL JAME,
BAKER, LEWIS ~ N
BAKER, THOMAS BRYAN
BAU., CHARUS F.ARL JR
BANKS, ALPHONSO LEE
BARNUM, RICHARD GENE
BAR'ILEIT, CHARLES DAVID
BATCHEWER, SHAWN AlLEN
BATY, JOHN TI-IOMAS
BAUER, LAUREN DAVID
BF.AN, JF$E CARL
BF.ARDEN, DEX>N EUGENE
BEXHl'EL, JIMMIE DAIE
BIOCKER. DONALD ANTHONY
BECKER, FERNANDO CALEB
BEa<LEY, CURTIS LEE
BEDYNEK, PA1RICK S
BEHIMER, ERIC CLAYfON
BELL. RONAlD HAMILTON JR
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Bll..ON, CARUrO BONAFE
BLACKWELL, RlCHARD ALAN
BLISS, KEVIN EVEREIT
BLOOKDWOIUH, JOHN .MICHAEL RAY
BODIE, CHRISTOPHER GEX>RGE
BOGARD, CURTIS I.EVAUGHN
BOGGS, DAVID
BOIKE, ERIC LINN
BOlDMAN, WILLIAM Fill
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BONILLAFABrmq, CARL
BONNE, JASON CHRISTOPHER
BORD, RONAlD FREDERICK
BURGMANN, JAMES CHRISTIAN
BOOTICK, JEFERSON

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BOWERS, JERRY KENMm-1
BOWERS, TERRY CALVIN
BOYD, BRENI' ANTHONY
BOYD, CARSON LEE
BOYD, STEVEN JAME,
BRADFORD, JOHN VERNON
BRAGG, F.ARL GIDRGE
BRANCH, DION PA1RICK
BRANHAM, CHRISTOPHER
BRF.AGY, MICHAEL EDWARD
BRENKE, FREDERICK CHARlB, II
B ~ TODD STUART
BRIONES, JCEE ALONSO JR
BRISCO, KENNEil{ CARY
BROCK, BUCE DEWAYNE
BROCK, RAYMOND LEWIS
BROOKS. ARCHIE I.ADON
BROOKS. JOHN GLENN JR
BROWN, ALPHONSO
BROWN, LARENCE SPENCER
BUCHANAN, KELLY LEE
BUCHS, TODD ANTHONY
BUCK, ANTHONY RAY
BUCKLEY, DAVID RAY
BUKSH, 1.AHID AU
BULLOCK, JOHN HENRY JR
BURNHAM, SOO'IT WILLIAM
BURTON, Bll..LY EUGENE
BUSH, DARRYL TYRONE
BUSS, PA1RICK KELLY
BYNUM, WILLIAM ROBERT
BYRD, KENNETH CtJILm
BYRON, DOUGLAS CAMERON
CABRERA, EDGAR RAUL
CAlDWELL, RONAlD TAYI.OR
CALII.ONG, MELANIO N
CALVIN, JEFFREY CHAI.RES
CAMPBELL. DAVID
CAMEl>N, DEMAROO RASHAUN
CARBONEL, ROBERT LAWRENCE
CARUiON, ERIC JOHN
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CARSWELL, ERIC H
CARTER, JOHN ARTHUR
CARTER, MICHAEL JAY
CARTER, SHAWN AlLEN
CASII.LAS, EMMANUEL
CASSOlJIT, JO,EPH SOO'IT
CASmO, RAFAEL C.
CATI-ICART, VERNON FRANKLIN
CATHEY, JERRY SHERWIN
CATHEY, JOSEPH TI-IOMAS
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CHAVEZ. JOSE CRUZ JR
CHEARS, JAMES LAMAR
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CICHON, CHRISl'OPHER JAMES
CLAGl!TIT, DENNIS RICHARD
CLANCY, JAMES TULLY JR
CLARK, CLAVIN DOUGLAS
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CLAXTON, BENJAMIN CLAVIN
CLEMENrS, TERRY RAY
CLIGNl!TIT, THOMAS JOHN
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CORBl!TIT, EDDIE
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COSMF., ANTHONY
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OOWELL, REUBEN LEE JR
OOX. WILLIAM FRANK
COX. WILLIAM JAMES ill
CRAGUN, JEFFREY ALAN
CRAWFORD, CHARLES JAME,
CREEK, KEVIN RAY
CROSBY, TRAVIS LAVONIA
CULP, STEVEN LYN
CUNNINGHAM. FRANK EDWARD
CURRIER, JOHN DAVID
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DANFOIUH, DOUGHLAS FRANCIS
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DAY, CHADWICK MASON
DEAN, JEMEL LEWIS
DEDEAUX, PAUL EDWARD
DELIDN, JAMES R
DEVRIES, DAVID JEFFREY
DEW, RODRlCK E
DICKERSON, DONALD HUGH
DIDONNA, ANTHONY MARIO
DIEBOlD, FRANK PAUL
DIGGINS, HENRY MICHAEL
Dll..LARD, GROOORY BERNARD
DIUOW, GIi.BERT ANTHONY
DIX, BRUCE HARRISON
DIXON, RANDY BERNARD
DOBY, RONAlD
DONNEILY, PF:rnR NICHOLAS
DONOVAN, DONAID !TI'EPHEN
DOUGHTY, DON ALAN
DOUGLAS, FRANKLIN GLENN
DOUGLAS, LARRY DALE
DOVER, ALAN JAMES
DOYLE, FENfON WILLIAM WALTER
DUCKSWORTH ROBERT CHARUS J
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DUKES, JOSEPH THOMAS JR
DUMAS, LUIS ALF01'R>
DUNKINS, ERIC BERNARD
DUNLAP, CRODA MCKINLEY JR
DURFEE, ANTHONY ROBERT
DURHAM, ANTHONY J.Mm.,
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DYER, DALE EUGENE
DYER, JAME, ill
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EDMONSON, JMID> RILEY
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FELTON, JOHNNY
FERGUSON, WILLIAM HENRY JR
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FIELOO, WlILIAMS DUANE JR.
FISHER, WILLIAM DEWEY, JR

FITTEN, SAMUEL JR

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FTraJARRALD, ALEX CARR

FLANDERS, PETER LEE
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FOXX. CALVIN
FRANCAVILLA, DAVID LAWRENCE
FREEMAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY
FRYE, EDWARD LEE
FRYE, MARK AlLEN
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GALVAN, GRroORIO JR ill
GAMBLE, TERRY AU.EN
GARCIA, JOHN PETER
GARCIA, RUBEN
GARDNER, FREDERICK VAUGHN
GAUL, CHRISTOPHER JAMES
GIDRGE, MODOCIA
GIBLIN, DAVID
GIi.BERT, DAVID JOE
GILL, HAROlD KEl'Ill
Gll.LIAM, GARY DEAN
GII..MORE, MARK MAURICE
GILPIN, JIMMY
GIRALT, JOSE MARTIN
GLAWE, PHILIP BRUCE
GODDARD, JOEL PA'IRICK
GONZALEZ, ADAN TUNON
GONZALEZ., RICKY SUARE:l
GOODEN, ANTHONIO LAMAR
GOODMAN, WILLIAM
GOODRICH, EVEREIT RODNEY
GRAVR,, JOHN TI-IOMAS
GRAY, RICHARD DALE
GRAY, WILLIAM ANI'HONY
GREASHAM, CLARENCE JR
GREEN, LUIS ALF01'R>
GREEN, RONAlD DEAN
GREEN, WALTON 'q-{OMAS
GREENE, JEFfflEY WARD
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HAJLF.. LUCIOUS ALLAN JR
HALL, CURT ANI'HONY
HALTEMAN, DANIEL TODD
HAMILTON, DAVID ALLEN
HANSEN, DANIEL SEIH
HANSEN, JARRgJT LACY
HANSEN, KUIU DONALD
HANSHEW, TI)Y EUGENE
HARGIS, RANDY HERBERT

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NMAN, JOHN LEE
IACKSON, ELLIOIT QUlNfOR JR
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IACOBS, JOHNNY HAYNB'S
IAMES, HORACE VJNCENr
IOHNSON, DAIE
IOHNSON, ERIC TiiOMAS
IOHNSON, JCliEPH DWAYNE
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IOHNSON, RONALD EDWARD
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LEWlS, CALVIN JAY
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MARI'INEZ ROBERT CASI'ANEDA
MARI'INEZ ROGER CLAY
MARI'INEZ EDWIN
MAlmNHO, ERIC NEIL
MASI'ERS, TERRY SHAWN
MATHIS, TERRY DEAN
MAYO, MATmEW CHUI.. mn
MAYS, MICHAEL LUCIAN
MA13.A, RONALD ERIC
MOCARIY, MICHAEL GIDRGE 1HOM
MCCLENDON, MARVIN ADAMS
MCXX>NNELL, KEITH WAYNE
MCXX>NNELL, 1HOMAS GENE D
MCXX>RMICK, ROBERT PAUL
MCFARLAND, KENI' ANDREW
MCFARREN, DARREL LEE
MCINI'OOH, CRAIG EDWARD
MCINI'YRE. BRIAN KEl'l1i
MCKEY, CHARlE, NA1HANIEL
MCKINNEY, STPEHEN HENRY
MCLAUGHLIN, MICHAEL JAMES
MCMANIS, JASON KENNEI'H
MCMIIJJAN, SI'ANLEY DWAYNE
MCPHERSON, KERRY LEE
MCQUAY, GREX;ORY CLINrON
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MEDEIROO, RUSSEIL GIDRGE
MEIER, PETER CHRISTIAN
MEISNER, WIIJJAM CARL
MEL'ION, BARRY KElTH
MELTON, STEVEN MARK
MERKEL. JAMES BRIAN
MERRILL, DENNIS GENE
MEYER, BRIAN JON
MICHAEL, GIDRGE DAVID
MICHAEL, S'IEVEN ROY
MICHELL, JEFFERY SCOOT
MILES, CHRISTOPHER ALAN
MILKE, HAROLD EDUARD
MILLER, DANIEL EDWARD
MILLER, JOHN A
MILLER, MICHAEL MBLEY
MILLER, ORVAL ROGER JR

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MONI'ERO, ROBERT QUINrl!lID
MOORE. ALFRED ALPHON&>
MOORE, ALVIN KENNEilf
MOORE, CARL I...FX)N
MOORE, ELBERT KERMIT
MOORE, JAMES EMMl'IT
MOORE, RAYMOND EUGENE
MOORE, SAMUEL KENNE11i
MOSLEY, WILUE EDWARD JR
M(m, ROBEKI' LEE JR
MULLINS, JARED GLENN
MULl.JNS, WINSTON CHURCHDL
MUNAYCO, CARLO, ANTONIO
MUNIZ, HERMAN

MURl'HA, KERRY MICHAEL

MUSICK, DAVID SHERMAN

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MYERS, SCOTI1E EUGENE
NASH, MARK ANl'HONY
NJOORONMARI'INEZ, GERARDO ARIE
NELSON, BILLY JOE
NELSON, BLAKE WARREN
NICHOunN, BRIAN PAUL
NOEL, JAMB'S
NOLAN, ROBBIE WILLIAM
NORDEN, JOHN AR1HUR
NOWICKI, GERALD ALLEN
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OKLEJAS, ROBERT
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ORNER, RUSSElL JAMES JR
ORR, SCOIT LlTTLEWOOOD
ORTIZ, ANTONIO JCEE JR
OSORIO, .nJAN HFrl'OR
OS'IBY, MARK ROBERT
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PADILLA, REUBEN, ANDREW
PALMER, JACKSON
PALMER, LEE EDWARD
PALMER, LIONEL
PARANIAQUE, EUSI'AQUIO U JR
PARISH, DAVID WILLIAM
PARK,ILON
PARKER, MICHAEL WAYNE
PARKER, RICKY EUGENE
PARKS, KEVIN RICHARD
PARTAIN, MICHAEL RAY
PATION,
PAYNE, CEDRIC DARNAZ
PAYNE, JOEL FREDRICK
PENA.JUAN
PEREZ JUAN DAVID
PEREZ, MARCElJ..O GUILLERMO
PEREZ REYES GERARDO
PERKINS, MICHEL
PERREITI, JEFFREY LOUlS
PERRY, SI'EVEN ARTHUR
PERRY, TONY CHRISTOPHER
PERRY, WILUE
PERSAUD, EDWARD RAMB'SH
PHIPPS, JOHN SHEFFIE[)
PIERCE, HAROLD DUANE JR
PIKE, ROY LYNN
PILARSKI, MARTIN LOUIS
PINGREY, WILLIAM CARL
PINNOCK, BRYAN S'IEVE
PIR'ILE, JAMES MELVIN
PrrTMAN, DARRYL RANDALL
PLANKS, DARYL WAYNE
PLANI'E, DAVE JOSEPH
PLAYER, DAVID EARL

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PLEMENS, MICHAEL LEE

PODGORNIK, JOHN PAUL gnJART
POGUE, MICHAEL JOHN
POLANCO, MAXJMO ALEJANDRO
POLK, WALTER JR
POLZINE. RlmELL TODD
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PRICE, MICHAEL EUGENE
PRIFSI', SHAWN TROY OWENS
PULIDO, SmGIO CHAVEZ
PYA'IT, HAROLD NED JR
QUEEN, BOBBY RICHARD
QUE7.0N, MELO GARROVILLO
RAGAN, D&\N MELVIN
RAIFORD, WILUE LEE JR
RAMIREZ, OSCAR JORGE
RAMIREZ, RAMON YUBANY
RAMIREZ, SALVADOR MIGUEL
RAMCB:iONLUEl., LUIS ANIBAL
RAMSEY, BURTON R
RAMSEY, GARY DWAYNE
RANDAm>, RONALD
RATLIFF, WILIJAM U.OYD JR
RAY, JERRY DWAYNE
REXX>RE. DAVID ALLEN
RErZm. DOUGLAS ru::e3
REVEL, BRANNON KElTH
RICHADSON, WILLIE
RICHEY, KENNE11i EUGENE
RICO, ROBERTO MORALB'S JR
RIFE, JOSEPH RAY
RiFFE4 BRADLEY ALDEN
RILEY, TROY ANDREW
RING, AARON LEE
RINGIS, RANDY SC01T
RIVERA, LUIS ALVAREZ
ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER HOMS
ROBINSON, TYREE BOLTON
ROBLEDO, ALCIDB'S FRANKLIN JR
ROBLEDOCARIXYIA RENE
ROCKEY, ALAN DAVID
RODDIE. KIRK FRANKLIN
RODNEY, FRANCIS RIDJS JR
RODRIGUEZ BENffO A
RODRIGUEZ JEAN PAUL
RODRIGUEZ .nJAN A
RODRIGUEZ PEDRO ANIBAL
RODRIQUEZ MACARIO JR
Rem, CHRISTOPHER LYNN
RCmUM, LF.ANlliONY QUINN
ROTH, GEROGE PAUL
ROYAL, AIBERT LEE JR
ROYER, EDWIN UBl'ER D
RUBUSH, SHAWN MICHAEL
RUFENACHI', JEFFREY FRANKLIN
RUPERT, MITCHElL DAVID
RYNARD, ROBFXI' LEE
SAILY, ARTHUR LEE Il
SALVANI'E, JERRY OSWALDO CHRI

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SANCHF2a)L0N, DIONISIO
SANDOVAL, SONNY
SANFORD, CALVIN JR
SANI'ACRUZ CANDELARIO
SANI1AGO, EDWIN
SANI1AGO, SANI1AGO C
SANI1AGO, S'IEVEN
SATI'ERWHITE, MICHAEL WAYNE
SAUCI, CHARLE, JAMB'S JR
SAUL, AVERY CURTIS
SAYEN, THEX>DORE JOHN JR
SCALES, DERRICK A
SCARLEIT, ALAN WILLIAM
SCHMELER, EDWARD JAMES JR

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SCHOU.. JONA1HAN SC01T
SCHUl2,, JAME.> DA.SNIEL
SCOTI', FRANCIS IDWARD JR
SEARS, ANDREW LEE
SENF, ERIC DANIEL
SHANANHAN, TIMarHY PATRICK
SHARPE, WilJlAM ARTHUR
SHAW, MICHAEL
SHEEfS, DANIEL JOSEPH
SHILEY, ERIK BARR
SHOCK. JOHN 1liOMAS m
SHOCKLEY, JONI'HAN DERICK
SHORT, FRID JR
SHORT, ROBERT EUGENE JR
SHORTS, JERRY
SIBOLD, ROY SIEnRIED
Sil..VA, JOHN JOSEPH JR m
SIMCSAK, ALBERr JR
SIREIT, JAMES
SMALL, ANI'HONY WAYNE
SMITH, ANI'HONY GORDON
SMlTH, CRAIG ROBERT
SMlTH, JIMMY RAY
SMlTH, KIM EDWARD
SM11H, ROBERT DF.AN ll
SMID{, SC01T
SMlTH, SAMUEL VANN
SNELLINGS, HARRY LENWOOD

SNODGRASS, l.DNNY RAY

SORRELL, STEVEN
SOl'O, GUADALUPE, PEREZ
SOUBBLE, MATIHEW LAWRENCE
SO'l11'HERLAND, GARY ENNIS JR
SPARROW, WllLIAM HENRY
SPEARS, BllLY WAYNE JR
SPENCER, RANDY ALAN
SfAFFORD, HAROLD AZACHARY
SfALNAKER, DANIEL PAT
SfANDIFER, DAVID ASHLEY
srANIS, ROBERT srANDON
srANIEY, WALLACE KENDEIL
STA'ITS, JIMMY
STEINKE, JOSEPH W
S'IEPHENS, ROBERT HOWARD JR
SIEWART, SC01T WAYNE
SI'INEMAN, GR.EX:lORY MICHAEL
STONE, PAUL RICHARD
STOWE, JEFFREY NEAL
S'IRINGFIELD, ROBERT
S1RUNK, JAMm HARVEY
sruRGJS, BRIAN HEA'IH
SUITON, ROBml' VINCEm'
SWANSON, ROOER ALLEN
SWEEI', GRIOOORY GENE JR
TAYLOR, MARCUS DELANO
TAYLOR, MARK WAYNE
TAYI.OR, 11MarHY ALLEN
TE[CH, TODD JEFFREY
TERRELL, RODNEY DEwrIT
THOMAS, AN'IHONY LAMAR
THOMAS, BRUCE RICHARD
'IHOMAS, EUGENE JR
THOMAS, JARYL
'IHOMAS, JERRY JR
'IHOMAS, RICKY DUANE
THOMPSON, ALAN
1HOMPSON, IDWARD F.ARL
'IHOMPSON, EU.JS ARMSrnONG JR
'IHOMPSON, JOSEPH WALTER
1HOMPSON, MELVIN ROY
1HORNI'ON, CARL EDWARD
TllLMAN, ERIC GLEN
11SHMACK, JmSE MICHAEL
TfflJS, MICHAEL LANElL
TOLVER, JERRY LYNN
TOMBLIN, RICHARD LLOYD
TONEY, JAME., WAYNE
TORBERT, RICHARD RUSSElL JR
TORRES, MICHAEL ANI'HONY SR
TORRES, PETER JOHN

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'mEVlNO, JFSUS JR
1RICKEY, BRENI' LANCE
TRUSSELL, CARL MICHIYA
'I'lJBffi, LAWR.ENCE LEE
TUCKER, SAMUEL ROBERT
TUCKER, WILLIAMS JAMm JR
1UNKS, BllLY LOON
'IWILLEY, KENNETH BRUCE
UPTON, DARRELL, PATRICK
VALl!NflNE, GARY LEE
VANWINKLE, DONALD PAUL
VAUGHN, CRAIG ALLEN JR
VAZQUEZ RAMIRO ANrONIO
VEEN, CLARENCE RAY m
VELARDE, MICHAEL ANTHONY
VERDIN, SI'EPHEN GR.EX:lORY JR
VII.LAGOM!iZ TONY ROY
WADE'., JONATHAN CHRISl'IAN
WADSWOR'IH, BRIAN LIOONARD
WALDOW, VERNE
WALKER, BRIAN EMERY
WALKER, HIRAM 'ffiOY
WALKER, JAME., EDWARD
WALKER,JASON ERIN
WALKER, RYAN LEE
WALLACE, KENNEnl
WALLACE, KEVIN EUGENE
WALLACE, SHANE HAYS
WALTERS, KING
WALTZ, MICHAEL DAVID
WANNEMACHER, JEREMY RICHARD
WARD, SHAWN DARRELL
WARFEL, ROBERT LEE JR
WASHBURN, BllLY NEIL
WAYLAND, KENNEnl RAY
WEBSTER, JUSl'IN LEE
WEEKS, MARCUS JAMm
WEEKS, RICKEY LEE
WFllS, DEREK GR.EX:lORY
WERLINGER, 1HOMAS NEIL
WHlTAKER, ROBERT F.ARL JR
WHITE, DOUG~ El.DON
WIEX:7DREK, DAVID
WILKINSON, KErlH
LINCOLN
WllLARD, LANCE JERRALD
WILLIAMS, l.DNNIE GENE
WILLIAMS, PETER BF.ANRAD
WILLIAMS, ROBERT OF.AN
WILLIAMS, RONNIE LEE JR
WILLIAMS, WALLACE JAMm JR
WlllJAMSON, CHARLE., IDWARD
WlllJAMSON, CLIFFORD LEROY J
WlllJAMSON, GARY EDWARD JR
WILSON, BRYAN JOHN
WILSON, CEDRIC. LEROY
WILSON, GLENN GARDEIL
WILSON, MILES S
WILSON, MILTON LEROY
WILSON, PETER GEROME
WILSON, RICHARD ALLEN D
WILSON, ROLAND J
WILSON, S'IEVEN K
WILSON, WllLIAM JR
WISSINGER, DAVID EDWARD
WOOD, CURTIS WAYNE
WOODBURY, MICHAEL DAVID
WOODLEY, JERRY RAY
woors, BllLY LAROY JR
WRIGHr, ems JR
WYBLE, CARL JAMm
WYLIE, JAMm ALLEN
YERDON, WAYNE I.DREN7.0
YOUNG, ROBERT JAY
ZEDIKER, DAVID RICHARD
ZIIDLER, BRIAN ANDREW
ZlGLER, WAYLON GLENN
ZUSMAN, LARRY EDWARD

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COMBAT TRAINS---4-5 ADA

MICHELL, DARREL
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REEDER, MICHAEL
HATIENBACH, JOHN
PEEPLES, RODNEY
KNIGtIT, LEREMY

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MILLm, PATRICK
MURRY, SI'EPHEN

COWAN, JEFFERY
WILLIAMS, STEVEN
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BACOM,GARY
GILBERT, THAD
NANLEY, REJINALD
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SC0lTfS--312th MI BN
GREENE, RUSSELL JR
McKENNA, BRIAN A
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PARRIS, JAMm
LEIGHION, JOSEPH R.

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GALLAGHER.JOE
WOOIB,JOE
GARICA, DAVID
PABON, HFCTOR
GI.OVER, DAVID
JOSEPH, MICHAEL
MITCHELL, JOHNNY
DELGADO, ORLANDO

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MEIRA,MARK

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CINI'RON, JOSE
WARREN, SCCJITIE
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OBRIEN, PAUL
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From a Soldier in Saudi Arabia

I gaze upon this starry sight, this cool windy winter night. It's innocent, full of peace, but I know this
innocence soon will cease.
Because this man, Saddam Hussein, has caused unrest and undue pain. He won't pull out, it's way
late. It won't be long til we take Kuwait.

too

To do this though, I say with a sigh, many fine men will have to die. But as an American I know of
course, we are a proud and mighty force.
The Iraqi Army will be beat, for us it is an easy feat. The days are long, but we're rock steady, as time
goes, we are more ready.
The Iraqis should worry and be scared. Our forces are well prepared. The Iraqis should assess their
fate, for when we attack it will be too late.
I plead to Iraq, pull out on your own, before the bombs are blown. If not you will suffer death and
pain, all for a mad man, Saddam Hussein.
1990

APPENDIX B
CHRONOLOGY OF THE BLACK KNIGHTS
OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD AND DESERT STORM
10 AUG 1990 - 15 MAY 1991
1990
2AUG

Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army invades Kuwait

lOAUG

Battalion alerted; EIB Cancelled

11-12 AUG

Battalion Fires small arms

13-14 AUG

Battalion conducts a 35 km road march A Co. "Grim Reapers" and C Co.

"Wolfpack" fire modified Bradley Table XXI

15-16 AUG

E Co. "Cold Steel" executes TOW live fire B Co. "Bulls" and D Co. "Dragons"
fire modified Tank Table XII

16AUG

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) set up in Battalion Headquarters

17 AUG-5 SEP

Battalion paints its vehicles a desert tan color. Some turn out "passion" pink.
1-5 Cav first to be 100% complete.

19AUG

CPT Blake Nelson assumes command of E Co.

CPT Mike Kirkton assumes command of A Co.

20AUG

Mortars complete ARTEP

4SEP

Battalion has "last" Pay Day formation in Texas

13 SEP

Lined up tracked vehicles on DRRF for inspections

14 SEP

Moved tracked vehicles to the railhead where they would be railed to Houston
and loaded on ships bound for Saudi

15 SEP

Wheel convoy inspections and roll out convoy for Houston to the Sea Port Of
Debarkation (SPOD)

17 SEP

Memorial for SGT Gary Hoyt. The first Black Knight killed in Operation Desert
Shield. He was coming to work when a drunk driver hit his motorcycle.

24 SEP

2LT Jeff Stowe and 2LT Dixon Gunther are promoted to lLT

26 SEP

The Advance Party led by the TF XO, MAJ John Bullock, flies to Daharan
International Airport to set up "shop" to receive the rest of the Black Knights

26 SEP-8 OCT

Battalion finishes POM, CTT, NBC Chamber, Culture classes, BOV turn in,
Zone 2 Desert Uniform and Equipment draw, Family Support Briefings, sewing
on patches thanks to the wives, closing out barracks.
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1 OCT

Battalion definitely has its "last" Pay Day in Texas

10-11 OCT

Main Body departs FT Hood's Robert Gray Army Airfield

14 OCT

Battalion headquartered at "TENT" city as vehicles are off loaded from the
Polleaux

15 OCT

Advance Party moves out to the desert in a staging area.

17 OCT

First Recon and Security/Surveillance mission conducted.

23 OCT

Battalion moves from the staging area to AA Roy. "Buffalo Bill" Hill becomes
home.

27 OCT

ADC (M) BG Franks becomes the first VIP to visit the TOC.

280CT

The first officer soccer game was played in the desert. The line doggies squeaked
by the HHC and Staff studs.

30 OCT

Black Knight 6, LTC Mike Parker, briefs the First Team CG, Pegasus 6, BG
(P) Tilelli, on Black Knight operations.

1 NOV

Battalion has its first Pay Day Formation in Saudi Arabia lLT Dana Milner,
lLT Jim Clancy, and lLT Lawrence Tubbs are promoted to CPT. Several soldiers receive awards

47- NOV

Brigade and Battalion TOC Command Post Exercise (CPX)

8-10 NOV

CG's Terrain Walk for OPLAN Sherman

10 NOV

CSM Jackson Palmer arrives as the new Battalion Command Sergeant Major.
GEN Burba visits the TOC and soldiers.

11 NOV

Battalion briefs visitors from 3AD of VII Corps. Soon all four active battalions
of the 5th Calvalry Regiment will be in Saudi Arabia.

22 NOV

Thanksgiving. The traditional meal was excellent. President Bush visits with
some of the Black Knights

24NOV

First Phone calls at DREAR. A free call. Thanks AT&T!

28NOV

UN gives Iraq a 15 Jan 91 deadline to withdraw from Kuwait or else force is

authorized to enforce UN resolutions.

3DEC

Iraq test fires its first SCUDS.

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-6 DEC

Brigade Field Training Exercise (FTX). It was cut short due to a possible move
North.

DDEC

Received from Brigade the movement order to go North.

2-22 DEC

MlAl and M2A2 transition and rollover. New "war'' steads.

3DEC

Movement North postponed due to friendly troops in our proposed positions.

7-20 DEC

Desert Gunnery at Pegasus Range for MlAls

5 DEC

Christmas. A "tan" Christmas and excellent food.

7-30 DEC

Desert Gunnery at Pegasus Range for M2A2s

1991
JAN

HHC and Staff studs ring in the new year with a crushing victory over the line
doggies in soccer.

JAN

The Brigade Commander, Blackjack 6, COL Randy House, hosts the Commander's New Year's Reception.

JAN

The first Black Knight Night in Saudi Arabia was held. The Task Force Surgeon,
MAJ (Dr.) Noel "won" the dubious Black Knight Award.

-6 JAN

Battalion executes extensive breach training of a complex Iraqi obstacle in preparation for future combat operations.

JAN

The last phone calls are made home. Movement and war loom.

JAN

Battalion moves from AA Roy to TAA Wendy. It would be a 12 hour move along
the TAP LINE road to SW of Hafar al Batin.

JAN

Battalion begins digging in. The terrain is hard and flat.

3JAN

Battalion moves from T AA Wendy across the Wadi Al Batin in the worst wind
and rain storm in 30 years to Battle Position Duke.

4JAN

Improved positions in PB Duke to defend King Khalid Military Center (KKMC)

from pre-emptive Iraqi armored and air attacks E Co. sliced to 2/101 AASLT
to defend Al Quysamma Airfield.

5JAN

UN Deadline passes. Iraq is still in Kuwait. Anxiety high.

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16 JAN

The S-2, lLT Gary Marstall, and S-3, MAJOR Bob Bynum conduct clandestine
reconnaissance of routes north across the Tapline At 2000 hrs. the battalion
begins taking PB tablets.

17 JAN

Air War begins at 0230 hrs. Saudi time. 0530 hrs. the Battalion moves north of
the Tapline road to defensive positions north of Hafar al Batin.

18JAN

Iraq fires the first SCUD towards Israel in hopes of fracturing the multi-national
coalition. PB intake stops.

23-25 JAN

Syrian forces move to the East in front of the battalion's positions. Must avoid
fratricide at all costs.

26JAN

Battalion moves further north to occupy defensive positions that better defend
Ruqi Road.

27-30 JAN

Battalion and Brigade conducted rehearsals for the defense of Ruqi Road. TOC
begins jumping every 48 hours.

30JAN

An Iraqi BN attacked the Saudi port town of Khafji on the Saudi/Kuwaiti border.
Fratricide becomes the #1 issue.

31 JAN

Companies fire their small arms.

1 FEB

Scouts received Israeli Night Sight.

6 FEB

Battalion received warning order for "Berm Buster"

8FEB

Battalion painted "/\" on all vehicles to prevent fratricide.

10 FEB

Received permission to fire on enemy drones. None fired.

11 FEB

ALOC and Medics participated in mass casualty evacuation.

13 FEB

Battalion executed "Flex Left" for "Berm Buster II".

16FEB

3-82 Field Artillery conducted MLRS raids. Awesome fires.

17 FEB

Received Warning Order 91-12-1 for recon in force north.

17 FEB

1st platoon, C Co conducted a mismounted recon north of "berm" into Iraq.

18 FEB

Received mission for "Knight Strike I"

19 FEB

A Co. conducted a recon from IPR CAROL north across the "berm" with a limit
of advance to Phaseline GERMANY the 23 northing line which runs east to
west.

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OFEB

0500 A Co returns to IPR CAROL

0600 TOC floods out in "Wadi al Bynum"
0900 Battalion moves north on Knight Strike I.
1-5 Cav destroyed several bunkers, dismounts, 1 BMP and captured 7 EPWs.
Close Air Support killed 5 APC's 20 arty tubes and an unknown number _of
dismounts. The Black Knights had 3 warriors fall in combat, 7 more wounded
and B31 hit a mine. The mission was accomplished. The war had begun.

2 FEB

Memorial services for SGT Ronald Randazzo and PFC Ardon B. Cooper A/1-5
Cav and SGT Jimmy Haws C/4-5 ADA

4FEB

0400 the "official" ground war begins.

1000 1-5 Cav participates in Knight Strike II, the Corps feint, up Wadi al Batin
as the point of the Brigade wedge.

5 FEB

0600 Brigade recon in force continues north.

1230 Feint works. 1-5 Cav moves south with the Brigade to move west as the
VII corps reserve.

3 FEB

1-5 Cav moves to and through lID's breach to AA Blackjack.

7 FEB

0030 1-5 Cav SP's for OBJ Lee

0530 1-5 Cav moves to OBJ Horse
1830 1-5 Cav establishes defensive positions along QU 00

sFEB

1-5 Cav traveled 376 kms in 78 hrs with 81 of 82 vehicles fully mission capable.
0800 Saudi time CEASE FIRE observed.
1500 1 soldier is killed and two wounded from C Co. when unexploded DPICM
bomblets explode.

MAR

Memorial Service for PFC David Wieczorek.

MAR

33 Black Knights with CPT Clancy at the helm depart for FT Hood to establish
and begin garrison operations.

MAR

1-5 Cav moves north to cover portions of 1st BDE's sector as they move to cover
for the 24 ID.

MAR

1-5 Cav moves south to AA Blackjack.

2MAR

1-5 Cav continues move south and crosses "berm" back into Saudi Arabia. TOC
occupies its position in AA Killeen.

SMAR

First phone calls since the CEASE FIRE

4MAR

Entire task force closes in AA Killeen. "Booney" cap is authorized headgear for
LSA.

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15MAR

HHC TPU burns in the motor pool. A nice big fire.

17 MAR

First officer soccer game since CEASE FIRE. HHC and Staff Studs continue
their dominance over the line doggies. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with no
green beer.

18MAR

Steak and "near" beer are served for the evening meal. Both are fantastic.

20MAR

The First Team CG, BG (P) Tilelli talks to the Black Knights and tells them
"I'm very proud of you. You all did a great job. You lead the way for the division
and you made the feint work. You all should be very proud. You made everyone
else's job easier."

22MAR

Blackjack 6, COL House, talks to the officers and tells them "You did a great
job. Your soldiers, equipment, and hard training came through. The 1st of the
5th Cav is a great unit with a great history and sense of history. You can certainly
be proud of your accomplishments here."

25MAR

The battalion commanders and command sergeants major of 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav,
3-5 Cav, and 5-5 Cav with their colors assembled in Iraq for a historic regimental
photo. It was the first time the leadership of the 5th Calvalry Regiment have
been together on the field of battle since 1952.

26-28 MAR

1-5 Cav departs AA killeen, road marches to and closes in on Khobar Towers
and the port in Dhahran and begins to prep vehicles for rigorous customs and
agricultural inspections prior to ship load.

30MAR

The Easter Bunny brings the Bravo Bulls a new commander. CPT Todd Buchs
passes the guidon to his XO, lLT Jeff Stowe, who will corral the Bulls and bring
them home.

5APR

1-5 Cav completes washing its vehicles and clears the dreaded "washrack".

7 APR

Advance Party departs for FT Hood with CPT Tubbs as Plane Load Commander
of Flight A1297.

8APR

2nd BDE Dining-In hosted by COL House at the "Gas Station". CG (MG Tilelli,
recently promoted by VII Corps CDR, LTG Franks) told Blackjack troopers
they did a great job. CPT Nelson and CPT Francavilla assisted by LTs Ratliff
and Dover provide the funniest moments.

16APR

Main Body of the Task Force returns to a Hero's welcome. The Black Knights
are greeted by families and friends at Abrams Gym.

lOJUN

Clipboard and Lashing detail return home to a Hero's salute. The battalion is
home and ready to go again.

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APPENDIX C
MEMORABLE "QUOTES"
The following list of quotes are a few of the more memorable sayings uttered by our fellow Black
1ights during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. There are many more that were not
~orded. Be a "Free thinker" and fill the pages in as you remember a memorable quote.
AJ Bynum:

r Boldman:
AJ Bynum:
AJ Bynum:

>T Sorrell:

"Bill, there is difference between the prowords 'Roger' and 'Affirmative'. Roger
means I understand and Affirmative means yes. Do you understand?"
"Roger"
"Bill, Do push ups.
"What I guess you are saying is F#@l You, Bob Bynum"
"Yes, sir."

1y response to a question asked by Grim Reaper 6 received this reply:

>T Kirkton:
"Thank you much. Out"
1y response to a question asked by Dragon 6 received this reply:
>T Harkness:
"Dragon 6, Wilco''
AJ Bynum:
)C:
AJ Bynum:
)C:

"Every question deserves an answer. Right?'

(Total Silence)
"*#@#%$#&*@@! I said every question deserves an answer. Right?"
:"Roger"

impany Commanders: "Sir, we need a little guidance on this"

"Guys, it is like I said when I took command. You have to be ready to move,
when told, where told, with all of your equipment operational, to fight and win."

re Parker:
re Parker:

>T Clancy:

"If you can't get your head in the ball game don't play."
"Wilco"

AJ Bynum:
)C:

"Who is the free thinking son of ab@#$% ......"

"I don't know, sir."

re Parker:
r Marstall:

"S-2, is it going to rain?"

"There is a 50 % chance of either rain or sunshine."
. the end of every command and staff meeting one heard this:
re Parker:
"Anything else, going once, going twice, OK thanks. Let's go to work."
~L (Saluting):
"Black Knight!!"
re Parker:
"Charlie Mike!"
}T Cragun:
"Sergeant Major, I've got the ass ..."
,M Palmer:
"Don't worry about it, you had the ass before you had teeth."

re Parker:
r Kildow:

"Scout 6, Sitrep."
"Receiving direct fire, returning same."

AJ Bynum:
)C:

"If I had a son I would want him to be just like Bill Boldman"
"We want you to have LT Boldman as your son."

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LTC Parker:
CPT Schultz:
10 days later
LTC Parker:
CPT Schultz:

"S-4, when will the PX be set up?"

"7-10 days, sir"
"S-4, when will the Px be set up?"
"7-10 days, sir"

CPT Buchs:

"No! No! They (Arty rounds) are still missing. They need to shift right 200
meters and drop 1000 meters."
MAJ Bynum:
"What is the direction from where you are to where you want to shoot?"
CPT Buchs:
(Silence)
CPT Nelson (Later): "We should let Bull 6 teach call for fire on the next EIB train up."

MAJ Bynum:
LT Hobbs:

"Are you eating in the TOC? You know there is no eating in the TOC."
"It is a lickie, sir!

LT Marstall:
MAJ Bynum:

"Does anyone have an extra bootlace?"

"S-2, I've got everything from shit to peaches on my LBE."

MAJ Bullock:
CPT Schultz:

"Knight 4 this is 5. Take the fuelers down to K90 and prep for a ROM at 1200.
''If I left right now I would still be 2 hours late."

LT Boldman:
MAJ Bynum:

"There sir, how is that?"

"Bill, there are two things in this Army, shit and shinola. That is shit. You nee
to know the difference."
"Roger"

LT Boldman:
COL House:
LTC Parker:

"Knight 6, Jack 6. What are your feelings about the situation with this fiJ
trench?"
"Uncomfortable"

CSM Palmer (at the wash rack): "How is it going?"

SPC Little:
"Hussein's mud stuck longer than his Army."
MAJ Bynum:
"Hope is not a plan of action."
Chaplain Brown: "But without hope, plans don't matter."
ONE LINERS
CSM Palmer:
MAJ Bynum:

"We still have more fun than most sane people."

"Where is LT Walton Green?"
"Where is the battle captain? Go wake him up. He needs his ass chewed.

LT Kildow:
LTC Parker:

"How about some webbage?"

"Delberate, with a sense of urgency."
"Deal with it! ... On both ends."
"Bulls kill tanks. Out."

Soldiers:

"The way home is North (through Iraq)."

LT Marstall:

"This region's annual rainfall is 3-5 inches."

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APPENDIX D
SIGNS AND FACTS OF THE TIMES
The following is a list a of interesting facts and figures associated with our participation in Op1tions Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
0,000 gallons of diesel were used.
,800 gallons of MOGAS were used.
8,500 MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) were consumed by the Knights.
5 Awards were presented to the Knights.
5,000 gallons of bulk water were consumed.
)1 uses for empty water bottles.
i rolls of acetate were used.
,680 maps were distributed throughout the task force.
ne were useful except possibly the "Mustang Special"
i, 703 rounds of 5.56mm were drawn .
.90 rounds of .45 cal were drawn.
),000 rounds of .50 cal were drawn.
) rounds of 120mm HE were drawn.
}7 rounds of 120mm sabot were drawn.
680 rounds of 25mm HE were drawn.
000 rounds of 25mm Sabot were drawn.
> mortar rounds were drawn.
~,985 rounds of 7.62mm were drawn.
) TOW missiles were drawn.
radios were turned in.
came back fixed.
aNCGAR radios were turned in. Need more of those.
Reconnaissance and Surveillance/Security missions were conducted.
~ INTSUMS (Intelligence Summaries) were received.
NTSUMS were useful.
"jumps" were made by the TOC.
Iraqis were captured by 1-5 Cavalry as Enemy Prisoners of War (EPWs).
i,119 miles were driven by Super Support Platoon.
Knights became proud fathers while deployed.
i cases were seen at SICK CALL
Diarrhea cases were treated.
1 lower extremity injuries were suffered.
upper extremity injuries were suffered.
back injuries were suffered.
Main gun tank rounds were fired in combat.
'OW missiles were fired in combat.
fire missions were called by 1-5 Cavalry in combat.
127 "AA" batteries were used in Nintendo, PVS'7's, Walkmans, etc.
0 gallons of JET-A fuel were used to burn "poop".
b.ot "A" s were served.
:'MORE" meals were served.
trays of Chicken Catchatores were served.
OPORDS/FRAGOS were written.
OPORDS/FRAGOS were executed with 15 of those being combat related.
Days S-3 MCS operational
~33 copies were made on the TOC copier.
,761 cups of coffee were consumed.
Reports of Survey were initiated.
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800,000 + dollars worth of equipment was surveyed;
7
AR 15-6 Investigations were initiated.
4109 rolls of toilet paper were used.
12,300 PB tablets were consumed.
5,072 haircuts were given to Black Knight soldiers.
9100
tons of mail were sent home by Black Knight soldiers.
20,360
tons of mail were received by Black Knight soldiers.
15,000 sandbags were used.
21
days received rain.
12
Very Important People (VIPs) visited 1-5 Cavalry
0
8-2 weather forecasts were accurate.
1680 MOPP suits were used/opened.
455 claims were made for lost laundry.
42
latrines were hauled by Super Support Platoon.
32
showers were hauled by Super Support Platoon.
4
bayonets were lost.
41
different videos were shown in Black Night Theater.
58
command and staff meetings were held.
9
days of OR rate was less than 90 %.
2
days the OR rate was less than 80 %.
3
vehicles broke down on the "End Run" road march.
6727 track shoes were changed.
4204 feet of track were replaced.
15
minutes-SGT Boggs' record track changing time on HQ 66 on 20 Feb 91.
7762 BA 30-30 batteries used.
6
remotes were turned in.
120/ days E Co. vehicles down for night sights.
2
times the mineplows were used.
2476 toothbrushes were used by the Knights.
96
soldiers were promoted during the deployment.
81
pee tubes were utilized by the full bladdered Knights.
2,373,659 dollars were spent on repair parts.
41
engines were replaced in vehicles.
14
transmissions were replaced in vehicles.
63
tires were replaced on vehicles.
27
degrees on 28 Dec 90 was the coldest day.
118
degrees on 20 Oct 90 was the hottest day.
59
degrees on 18 Oct 90 was the largest temperature change Day to Night.
3
times the CSM put on his "Gorilla" suit.
1,127 times the CSM made Kevlar and chinstrap corrections.
36
hours out of the "war's" 100 ~ of the Field Trains were "lost."
206,000 points scored by PFC Carter on "Qix" Nintendo.
1-5 Cav was the first unit to conduct mounted ground combat operations in Iraq.
1-5 Cav was the first unit to suffer casualties in Iraq.
1-5 Cav was the 1st Cav Div were the first combat units to deploy mental health assets forwar1
Consequently, 1-5 Cav suffered no long term combat stress injuries, another first.
The 1st Cav Div was the first to fire MLRS into Iraq in support of ground combat operations.
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he 1st Cav Div was the first unit to defend along the Saudi-Iraq border.
AWARDS

:ILVER STARS
~RONZE STAR WN DEVICE
lRCOM WN DEVICE
~RONZE STARS
lRCOMS
>URPLE HEARTS

,etter writing
[acky Sack
'olleyball
oftball (HHC #1)
lalderdash
,aundary
'etris
lases Loaded
:onnect 4
,utburst

11

(Most in the 1st Cav Division)

(Most in the 1st Cav Division)

12
73
414
9

HOBBIES
Reading
Uno
Soccer (C Co #1)
Hearts
Poker
Sleeping
Super Mario Bros.
Solar Strike
Nemisis
Trivia

(Most in the 1st Cav Division)

AND LEISURE
Prayer
Spades
Football
Pitch
Darts
Easy Listening
Qix
Chess
Cribbage
Weight Lifting

Frisbie
Monopoly
Horsehoes
Dominos
Photography
Snacking
Tennis
Checkers
Trouble
Yahtzee

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Knights in the Desert commemorative book could not have been completed without the outstanding contributio11
from the following individuals and organizations:

Theresa Proctor
Gordon McCullough
SGT Cox
SGT Cragun
SSG Green
LT Moore
LT Kildow
LT Akins
The S-2 Section
LT Marstall
LT Rodney
LTC Parker
SURPLUS CITY

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