Honoring the Men and Women of our Armed Services

I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotions when I saw this video today and hope that you are filled with the same feelings -  pride, honor, and loyalty for our Men and Women of our Armed Services, both active duty and those who have served before them. Please pass this link on for all to experience this powerful message.

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYLr_LfhLo

 

 

 

 

"God Bless Our Troops - Past, Present, and Future."

BU3 Ret - Stacey L. Bolin - DAV

 

 

 

To Those Who Served and To Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice - We Salute You.

I had been looking for a poem, quote, something that would signify the true spirit and meaning of Memorial Day. This one really touched me and I wanted to share it with all of you. As we all know, just because you find it on the internet and it has an authors name to it, sometimes that is not always so. So either way, I provided the name of the author that was on this, if it just happens to be wrong, I do apologize in advance. I also want thank my friends on Facebook for putting up the picture that I have attached below.

To my Seabee Husband, brothers, sisters and all who served our country for its freedom! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Beholding Beyond WordsBeholding Beyond Words To Our Servicemen And Women
Stationed Around The World In Far Away Places
There¹s Not Much We Can Say Too Thank Them Enough
For What They Go Threw Each Day In The Rough

But: Give Them Our Thanks
Give Them Our Love
Give Them Our Regards
For a Safe Return

We Praise and Raise Our Hands To You
That Earned the Honor That We Now Bestow
We Salute You For A Job Bravely Done
And Applaud Your Courage In The Face Of The Unknown

Defending Freedom
Defending Liberty
Defending Peace
At Home And Abroad

For The Past, Present, And Future Generations
Duty Will Always Be An Honorable Citation
To Stand The Ground That Freedom Upholds
To Endure Engagements Where Ever They Unfold

Defending Freedom
Defending Liberty
Defending Peace
At Home And Abroad

For Those MIA¹S, POW¹S,
Fallen Soldiers, Who Gave All They Could
We Will Search For As Long As It Takes
You Are Not Forgotten And Will Always Be

In Our Hearts
In Our Prayers
In Our Minds
For All Time

These Immortalized Soldiers Whose Bravery Abounds
They Are Sisters, Brothers Heroes Profound
They Enlisted For The Duty At Hand
To Serve The Cause Of Country And Land

They Serve With Honor
They Serve With Valor
They Serve With A Pride
That Will Change Them Forever

To Our Forces Standing Tall And Proud They Be
Our Countries Behind Them In A Solemn Sea
So Let The Flags Of Freedom Fly
Unfurled In Their Majesty High

In The Sun
In The Rain
In The Wind
Across This Land

These Are The Things Our Country¹s Made of
These Are The Things We Cherish And Love
So Let The Flags Of Freedom Fly
Unfurled In Their Majesty High

In The Sun
In The Rain
In The Winds
For All Time

Jerry Calow ( Copyright 2003 )  

 

NMCB 5 ROLL CALL - DESERT SHIELD/STORM 90-91

Today starts the tedious task of finding members of the green machine from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 that had been part of Desert Shield/Desert Storm 90-91. My husband and I have created a Facebook Page entitled:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Looking-For-Nmcb-5-Desert-Shielddesert-Storm-90-91-Urgent,  which will also have the listing of men that were part of NMCB 5. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these men you can send an email to: nmcb-five90-91@hotmail.com Subject: GWV 90/91

If you know any of the men listed below please have them or their family member’s contacts us ASAP. These are the names and ranks at the time of this deployment in 90-91. Names that are underlined are people we have found. 

Names were retrived from the NMCB 5 - Home of the Desert Seabees Operation Desert Shield/Storm Cruise Book. If I were to assume, I would think many names and ranks were typed incorrectly, but I've learned the hard way what assuming can do to a person. So forgive me if you find errors and please send us the corrections.

NAMES CAME OUT OF THE CRUISE BOOK

I have been informed that not all of your names appear,

please contact us so that we can update this information if you or someone

you knew is not listed.  

ALPHA COMPANY - EO3 Michael S. Ainsworth, EO1 Peter P. Ackley, CMCA Emieroy T. Alcomendas, CMCN Hubert E. Arnold, EOCM Vincente C. Aspuria, CM3 Paul H. Ballard, EOCN John R. Balog, EOCN Charles D. Bates, CMCN Bertram Benally, EOCN Todd J. Boltz A.K.A. Profitt, EO3 Kenneth Boyenga, CMCN Jeffrey R. Brown, CM3 Robert D. Campbell, EO3 Teddy B. Catabay, EO3 Andy L. Cauble, CM1 Timothy J. Chapman, CMCN Dennis R. Conner, EO1 Michael D. Coon, EO1 Bob j. Crandall, CM2 Justin W. Crawford, CM3 John S. Crawford, EOCN Sean T. Cumiskey, EO3 Joseph P. Cusanelli, CM1 George L. Delvalle, E)3 Michael A. Diehl, CMCS Joseph C. Domogalla, EOCN Jon L. Doney, CM2 Donovan J. Dressel, CMCN Jamed D. Dunbar, CMC David A. Duske, ENS Mark K. Edelson, CM3 Eric Espinoza, CMCN Bernard K. Evans, EO3 John A. Ford, EO3 Mark D. Fowler, CE2 Joy G. Gacuya, CE3 Gallagher, EO3 Gay, EO3 Geary, EOCN Giles, CM3 Gill, CMs Godfrey, EOCN Godfrey, EO3 Gradillas, EO3 Gregory, CMCN Greshaw, EO1 Haney, CM1 Hanggi, EO2 Michael Hebb, EOCS Hebener, CMS Heflin, CM3 Heintzelman, MTC Higgs, CMS Hildebrant, EO1 Hill.

EOCN Tracy L. Holt, SW3 Curtis J. Houchins, CM2 Ronald S. Houston, CMC John R. Huber, EOCN Brent D. Hummel, CM2 Robert J. Hummel, EOCN Irvin B. Johnson, EO2 Steven W. Johnson, EO1 Dwayne R. Jones, CM3 Jason M. Jordan, CMCN Joseph B. keehner, CMCN Bryan J. King, EOCN Frank H. King, SW3 Leonard T. Koelbel, EOCN Dennis E. Kuhl, CM2 David K. Kuntz, CM3 Timothy D. Lamm, CMCA Jay J. Lear, EOCN Raymond J. Loftus, EO2 David D. Longoria, EOCN Nick A. Lopez, EOCN Todd Luck, EO2 Kevin A. Magallones, EO3 Eric R. Marquart, CM2 Corwyn A. Martin, EOCA David Martzen, CMCN Michael P. Martzen, CMCN Andrew M. Mceathron, EO3 Jeffry D. Mcgrath, EO3 Timothy E. Mcintyre, CM3 Scott N. Mclean, EO3 Schoot R. McMahan, CMCN George T. Mcneil, EO1 George E. Molina, CM1 Christopher J. Monti, EOCR Joshua M. Morse, EO3 Robert K. Narkis, CM3 Bryant L. Neiswanger, EO3 Eric F. Olson, EOC Albert B. Otineru, CMCN Steven M. Paddock, CMCN Willian C. Phelps, EOCN Maurice A. Rayburn, EOCN Jonathan P. Resh, CMCN Frederick J. Rhoads, CMCN Richard E. Ripley, EOCN Omas T. Roberts, CM1 Edward A. Ross, CM3 John S. Rydzewski, EOCN Todd M. Schau, EOCN Kelly G. Scott, MR1 Douglas H. Shannon, CMCN Scott C. Smith, EO3 John W. Snelson, EO2 Peter “T” Starr, CMCN John F. Stevenson, EO3 David A. Straub, EO1 Daniel M. Stroba, EOCA Songwut S. Summerlin, EO3 Anthony B. Teart, EOCN Awndre N. Thompson, HT1 Daniel S. Thompson, CMCN Melvin D. Turner, CM! Leroy A. Vandergalien, EO2 Matthew C. Volker, EO3 Keith A. Walker, EOCN Charles E. Weathered, EOCN Dale R. Williams, EOCN Joshua C. Williams, EO3 Fredric A. Wilson, CMCN Stevie C. Wright, CMCN Clint K. Yogi, EOCN Juan E. Zeballos, EOCN Andy Steward, CMCN Jerry D. Pennington, EO2 Matthew C. Maurice, EO3 English Daniel,

BRAVO COMPANY – CECN Jeffrey S. Adair, UTCN Scotty L. Alendinger, UT1 Robert E. Anderson, CE3 Jeffrey L. Appleton, UTC Philip A. Balmforth, BUCA Caron N. Bates, CE1 Robert G. Blest, CE3 Tony T. Calhoun, CE 1 Jose A. Cervantes, ENS Mark B. Chenoweth, CECN Patrick O. Collins, UT2 George P. Conley, CE3 John W. Crooke, CECN Joseph D. Cummings, UT1 Edward S. Davis, UTCN Sean C. Dickson, CECA Joseph V. Dlugos, CE3 Harry L. Estes, UT3 Martin P. Fallstich, CE1 Bernard K. Fawcett, UT3 Paul C. Fielding, UT2 Delbert D. Fischer, UT2 Mark A. Fisher, CEC Craig M. Flanagan, CE3 Michael P. Gallagher, UT3 James D. Gipson, CE3 Marlon I. Gomez, UT3 Charle R. Grace, UTCN Alex D. Gray, CE2 George E. Guiterrez, UTCA Keneth S. Hall, UT3 Rich T. Harris, CECN Robert E. Hall, UT3 Douglaes E. Havens, UT3 Scott A. Helmbrecht, UT3 Steven J. Jackson, UT1 Norman W. Johnson, VE3 John W. Jones, UTCN Kevin J. Jones, UT2 Jerry W. Lair, CECS John A. Lang, CE3 Nick T. Lazaro, CECN Vincent F. Lercara, UT3 John N. Logan, UTCA Clinton L. Lyons, UTCN Keith Y. Lyons, CE1 Fredrick J. Mallette, UTCA Gregory A. Maracel, UTCA Daniel E. Marx, UT1 Lee O. Masters, BUCA Kent D. Matthews, CE1 Michael P. Maushardt, UT3 John T. Mccleary, CE3 Juan C. Melgarejo, UT3 David W. Mescher, BUCN Xavier A. Meza, UT2 Eric G. Miller, UTCA Roger A. Nelson, CECN Stacy K. Overton, CE2 Marc W. Peterson, CECN Adam B. Pitman, CE3 Edgar C. Poblete, CE3 Gregory E. Reynlds, CECN Pablo R. Romero, UT3 Shannon J. Sargent, LT David J. Sasek, CE2 Michael J. Seever, UT3 Gary S. Shose, CECN Kendoll G. Thomas, CE3 Mark Thresher, CECN Julio C. Velez, CE3 Yulin N. Wright.

CHARLIE COMPANY – BUCN Robert D. Almon, SW3 Theodore M. Anderson, SW1 Stephen P. Auton, BUCA Wellington Bargar, BU2 Arnulfo C. Bernales, SW3 gary A. Blackburn, BUCA Dustin R. Bowser, BU1 James K. Brewster, BU3 Roy M. Brochu, BU3 Michael D. Burgin, BU2 William B. Burney, BUCN John P. Buss, SW3 Jeffrey R. Callens, BUCA Steven L. Cardwell, BUCN James A. Caston, BUCA Bruce M. Characky, SW3 Alan L. Charpentier, BU2 John A Chasse, BU3 John C. Cooper, BUCR Richard M. Corlett, BU1 Thomas R. Cummings, BUCA Kelly L. Davis, BU3 Mark R. Denson, BUCA Christopher M. Eix, SW2 Anthony N. Enweluzor, BU3 Steven L. Erhart, BU1 James S. Ficklin, Lt Alan W. Flenner, BU2 Douglas C. Forester, SWCN Jeffrey T. Fuhmann, SN Jose R. Gonzalez, BUCA Eric B. Hansford, BU1 Kevin D. Harris, BU2 Daniel W. Hastings, BUCN landan J. Henson, BU3 Dale W. Herbert, BUCN David H. Hogue, BU3 David J. Holden, BU3 Matthew F. Hollenbaugh, BUCA Matthew M. Hildreth, BUCN Steven M. Johnson, BU2 Eugene I. King, EOCN Frank H. King, BU3 Andrew S. Knadler, BU3 Charles M. Labounty, SW3 Robert Laird, SW3 Douglas S. Lewis, SWCA Dwight E. Lowes, SWCN Timothy J. Mactavish, BUCN Danny L. Martin, SW3 Billy G. Marvel, SW2 Michael G. Mathis, BU2 Charles V. Mcclaugerty, BU3 Thomas L. MckeeCMCN George T. Mcneil, SWCN Patrick J. Messinger, BUC Walter A. Mistler, SWC Tommy L. Moore, BU3 Charles C. Munoz, BUCN Craig D. Norkus, BUCN Shawn T. Noto, SWCN Terrence P. Obrien, BUCN Randall K. Penley, BU3 Andrew R. Phillips, SW1 Edward O. Price, BUCN David L. Ramirez, BUCN Timothy P. Reich, BU2 Roger L. Roach, BUCA Dennis L. Salazar, BU2 Jamey J. Scheuring, BUCA Robert J. Sebe, SW2 Daniel J. Spicer, BU3 Steven C. Stubberud, SW3 Timothy R. Switzer, HT1 Daniel S. Thompson, BU3 Craig S. Tracy, BU3 Steven M. Umfleet, BUC Robert D. Wade, BUCN Darrin T. Wergeland, BU3 Coleman R. Wilson, BU3 Robert D. Wright, BUCA Donn C. Zorens, BU2 William L. Loveall, BU3 Mark Denson, SWCN Derek Jacquette,

DELTA COMPANY – BUCN Michael P. Allbritton, BU3 Caludio M. Alcanter, SWCN Derrek G. Allen, BUCN Pete N. Atkins, BUCA Declan D. Baggot, SW3 Frank C. Baughman, SWCN Eric A. Biwer, SW3 Alan E. Bonham, BU2 Douglas R. Bowman, BUCA Scott A. Brodbeck, SW3 Jeffrey Carter, SW1 Terry L. Clary, BU2 Michel F. Cowart, BUCN George R. Davenport, BUCA Theodore Davis, BUCA Matthew A. Domiguez, BUCA Danielkeith A. Farmer, BU1 James T. Gibbons, BU2 Michael E. Goben, BU2 Marvin P. Green, SWC Terry W. Gurley, BU3 Bryan E. Haddad, BU3 Charles J. hard, BU3 Lance J. Heizler, BU2 Michael A. Hensley, BUCN Lee H. Huffine, BUCN Mario L. Jackson, BU2 Brian K. Jones, SW3 David M. Keane, BU2 David R. Korhonen, BUC Dennis A. Lassard, BU3 Jason J. Londo, BU3 Jason E. Mattingly, BU3 Michael J. Maxcy, BU3 Todd R. Metzgar, SWCN Wade A. Mitchell, BUCA Kyle M. Moon, BUCA Eric J. Moriello, SW1 Donald Mozingo, BU3 Rudy A. Ortiz, BU3 Sean G. Persson, BU3 William P. Peterson, BUCN Keneth D. Piechowski, BU3 Tom D. Radecki, SW3 Paul N. Riendeau, BUCA James A. Riley, EO3 Omas Roberts, BU2 David M. Ruggeri, BU3 Patrick M. Schmidt, BUCN Daniel G. Sims, SWCN Tommy A. Singleton, BUCN David R. Slayton, BUCN Roger W. Smith, LT. Ralph G. Snow, BO3 James Michael Gourley, BU3 Burnett Starcher, BU1 Larry E. Unrein, SWCN Peter C. Vincent, BUCN Curtis T. Weathersbee.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY – EACN Peter J. Adams, LT Talmage Adcock, LT Richard C. Ahlstrom, BUC Robert F. Alverez, MSGT Albert F. Ambriz, SKC Craig S. Amrose, EOC Shawn M. Babb, CM1 James W. Barnes, SK2 Nonilon N. Bautista, HMC Jay N. Berry, SK3 Robert J. Betts, SK1 Michael M. Brindel, PH3 Patrick W. Brown, DT2 Ronald R. Buckner, EA2 John Botten, SW3 Thomas K. Calhoun, DKC Charles A. Carey, LT Dennis L. Carlson, ET3 Lloyd S. Carnahan, DK3 Dofin A. Castillo, MSC Ceasar, PNSN Troy M. Churchwell, SK3 Marvin E. Clayborn, EACN Josemaria B. Collado, MS2 Rosendo S. Corner, DK3 Roger L. Conley, BUC Joeseph Connely, BU2 Michael S. Cook, EA1 Gregory F. Davis, MSSR Alonzo M. Duckworth, DK2 Joseph N. Dutkowski, BUC Danny M. Duval, YN1 Mark E. Embree, UTCN Marc L. Endsley, BU1 March R. Feldbrugge, PN3 Mark Ferland, MS3 Aldo A. Ferrari, MS3 Bobby D. Fields, SKSN Jack NF Foltynowicz, SK1 Dale J. Fuller, MSGT M. Fulton, PNCM Richardo N. Garza, MS1 Joseph C. Genavia, EA2 Ariel S. Genido, SW1 mark T. Giardina, SK1 Rex L. Godsby, CE2 Mark Harmon, PN2 Christopher S. Harris, SNSN Keith M. Harrison, LT Gregory W. Harshberger, BUCS Stephan E. Haycock, PN3 Eduardo P. Herrera, HM1 Thomas J. Hogan, SKC Lawrence J. Holden, BMC Harold L. Hulst, EOCN David T. Hunter, YNC James K. Huntley, MS2 Oscar A. Issc, ET2 Rob Jensen, YNSN Lucious Johnson, SK2 Thomas Johnson, HM2 Timothy H. Johnson, YN3 Terrence S. Jones, BU1 James M. Keller, LCDR Brian R. Kelm, BU2 Kevin D. Kelso, MS2 Kevin M. Kinghan, YN3 Willie Kinsey, PC2 William F. Kline, SKSN Tommy Krusha, SK3 Paul R. Kuchler, MS3 Real T. Lachapelle, Lt Brian J. Lair, Lt Joseph M. lara, CM3 David T. Larder, CE3 Armand J. leblanc, EA2 Michael E. Lee, DK3 Shek S. Lee, MA1 Craig Lohner, MS2 Carlos Lopez, SK2 Nick A. Lopez, BU3 Richard A. Mack, SH1 Abraham E. Marrero, BUCN Donald E. May, PN1 Romeo V. Mercado, BU1 Gregg A. Morrison, MS3 Darryl Morgan, EA3 Carl R. Neuser, BU1 Mark A. Nowinski, SK2 Miguel A. Ortez, YN3 Keith M. Pahl, Lt Douglas G. Petersen, SK3 Roderick O. Powell, BU1 Michael L. Priest, LT Daniel T. Ray, MS3 Dale A. Readus, BM3 Mike Rigsby, EA3 James T. Roberts, CWO2 James P. Rolloff, JO1 Paul Russo, SH3 Eddie Scull, MS2 Kevin Shelton, UT1 Jerry W. Shepherd, YN3 Stevie E. Span, DN Ronald L. Stanek, EAC Thomas D. Stanley, EA2 Tracy L. Stewart, PN2 David E. Stumpf, SKSN Ramon R. Tayag, HM3 Brian J. Taylor, SK1 John Thompson, CUCM Clifford J. Tietz, MS3 Edward E. Tookes, SK1 Romeo V. Victoria, LCDR Stephen R. Vonhitritz, SKSN Anthony L. Walker, CAPT David F. Walsh, Lt Todd E. Washington, EA2 Patricio A. Weesit, HM2 John R. Weigel, SH3 Duane D. White, SA Marcus C. Wise, YNSN Julius Yancey, BUCN Jason J. Zanzucchi, CECN Herbert T. Curtis, CECN Oscar Ellis, CECN Michael Logie, BUCA Danielle Prysibella, CE3 Byron A. Lee, UT3 John Logan, UTCN Mays Donald, SW3 Schofield.

New Hampshire Union Leader - Some worthy reading material by a retired Seabee with NH Connections. By Greg Andruskevich

Hi Stacey, Here's my column on the book, finally... Today's newspaper! Greg

New Hampshire Union Leader 10/06/2011, Page B08

Some worthy reading material by a retired Seabee with NH connections Veterans Greg Andruskevich “THROUGH THE Barracks Window, A Time of Waves,” by retired Navy Seabee Stacey L. Bolin, originally from Laconia, tells a story of fortitude and resourcefulness on the part of the author, and you have to admire her persistent courage in spite of all that was thrown at her, even before basic training started. Bolin’s sheer determination in the face of overwhelming odds does the Granite Stater proud; she faced what was, at the time, a chauvinistic Navy, including one particularly difficult medical officer. “Through the Barracks Window” is her 22-year labor of love. What happened to her in this story is all true; only the names have been changed to protect the innocent, and because the law says she has to protect the guilty, too. Her military saga began in Concord on Jan. 15, 1991, and it thrust her into a world completely different than the one she had expected, or anyone could have expected. In our correspondence, Bolin sent me the following: “I would be more than happy to send you a copy of my book, and it would be an honor to sign it for you. I have to say, even though I am Navy retired, I have a great fondness and appreciation for the Army. The Army saved my life twice — once that I speak about in my book, and the second was here recently. “I am a cancer survivor and the hardest part was going through treatments while I was in service trying to stay active duty. I do have a few secondary things that get the better of me now and then, but for the most part, I have my full Seabee ‘Can-Do’ spirit.” When she signed her note she wrote, “Greg and family, always believe in your dreams and follow the guidance of your heart.” And after you read her military story, you will see she stayed true to that course throughout her military career, even in Adak, Alaska, where a lot of “misfortune” took place. And yes, I did enjoy this book and am sure you will, too. Bolin now lives in Annapolis, Md., with her husband, Ron, and their boys, Ryan and Reese. She is a member of the Maryland Writers Association. Her book is available by emailing orders@trafford.com; first check out www.trafford.com. Most Trafford titles are available at major online book retailers. I salute Bolin for having the fortitude to write this book and the courage to battle through all the adversity thrown at her. I’ll never pass a rest area again or see a red van without thinking of her, and you’ll find out why when you read her book. In addition, friends and those interested in Bolin’s book can catch her being interviewed on the Annapolis TV station at http://www.youtube.com/user/CityofAnnapolis#p/search/0/RH6Rwes6aDU.

This article above appears on the eEdition http://www.unionleader.com/ in 10/6/11.