Falcon Logo used
Courtesy of Jim Bowers, 77th FA Assn.
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
Im
Memoriam
Operation
OEF, a 2/77FA Soldier KIA 5 Dec. '09
Sgt.
Elijah J. Rao
Also a
Veteran of OIF with a different Unit
He is survived by: (we apologize sincerely for
any spelling errors. we kept backing the tape up, and in the long run had to go
with our closest approximation of what some of the names were NORMALLY spelled
like. Since the Captain at the Podium did not always speak clearly
Wife: Rhea
Daughter: Alliana
Father: Frank
Mother: Sharon Howardman
We'll be building his "Ribbon Bar" and it will appear under the
divisor. In the Meanwhile, we fervently Pray God's Blessings on his Soul, and
his beloved family, and that he will rest in peace, knowing in his heart that
he has indeed earned his place in Heaven for having made the ultimate sacrifice
for his brothers, loved ones, country and the freedom of the oppressed people
of the world.
I Rewound and Rewound and some of the names of
the decorations were not very clear. Like the NATO, and Iraq ones, etc.
Unit Awards on the Left, Individual Awards on the right.
My Anger, and PTSD got to me for a while on his/their behalf.
Still working that decoration table.
Okay, Here
are the 77FA Regimental Colors
Happy
VETERAN'S
DAY,
AMERICA!
In the
Holiday spirit of giving, serving and helping, check the banner below, please
Above Photo: Courtesy of Bob "Doc"
Bosma's site
For their excellent contribution to the mission
of TF-2-28 on their recent rotation to OIF, Iraq! We of the 77FA Association
SALUTE you! And feel great pride that the tradition of excellence we have
enjoyed in the past is in excellent, capable hands TODAY!
And ---
Thank you for your service
"Rock 'N Roll With C-Battery, 2/77FA, (Pre - Post Battle for FSB BURT,
Late Dec. '67 - Late Jan '68) There is also some footage of DT Base Camp. Don't
know if it is Before or after the Battle. Thanks Much to Ignatious
"Iggy" Castaldo for this Contribution!
The First one, listed below is a smaller, shorter version. Actually, it is one
of 2 Smaller, shorter versions. It should open with REAL PLAYER, or Windows
Media Viewer. But I had some trouble with my Real player. Windows Media player
worked fine. GO FULL SCREEN, AS IT ZOOMS IN CLOSE, AND YOU ARE THERE
There will also be some great stills showing up on "Iggy's Album"
later on.
There are
3 Versions of the video. URL's listed Below:
Smallest one first. For People with SMOKIN FAST INTERNET, The Biggie, last
FIRST -
Highlight and copy the url of the version you want to watch
(You can right click and then click copy link)
NEXT -
open your windows media viewer
NEXT -
Click on file, scroll down to open url, and click that.
NOW -
paste in the url of the file, copied from this page, and click Okay.
THIS may
be different on your Windows Media Viewer - But mine went to
Library automatically, and I had to click Now Playing on the top window bar to
see
the clip when it started playing
NO offense intended to all you 'PUTER GEEKS Out
there! It just that some of our veterans are not that heavy into computers yet,
and can use a little help on how to get that thing fired up. Plus, the process
was a little weird even for me. At first, the darn links pulled up my animation
editor, no good for viewing. It MAY work now, to just click the link to the one
you want to watch, 'cuz I just noticed that the icons have changed to WMV
icons. Maybe worth a shot.
Former
Sgt. Christopher Gaynor's VN Slide Show
Robert, A.K.A "Doc" Bosma formed the 77th FA Regiment Association.
That was 10 YEARS BEFORE I started the INFORMAL 2/77FA (VN) ASSN. (Which was
essentially just a web-site) And so it continued,,,,till "Doc's"
health started to suffer, to the point where he felt FOR THE GOOD OF THE
ASSOCIATION he needed to ask for help.Nothin wrong there. Knowing how we
COMBAT TROOPERS Cannonize our Beloved Medics --- By ALL, (Officers get wounded,
too) --- in the Greatest brotherly Love and utmost RESPECT for Doc and all the
hard work he had done, some 77FA veterans "Stepped up" to answer his
call. Roughly in June, 2010, they began an 'outreach' to "Sgt.Mikie"
(That's Me) - TO temporarily share our web space with them to communicate, to
the remaining members, the reformation of the 77th FIELD ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION,
and the upcoming reunion information, itinerary, etc. which I was glad to do,
still am.
While this site contains SOME INFO peculiar to
the 77FA Association Site (WHILE THEY are trying to get the Site up) And some
information about the upcoming reunion of the OVERALL REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION,
plus Information Relative to the current MEMBERSHIP DRIVE For the Association
as a WHOLE - IT IS NOT A "MIRROR" SITE For 77FA Assn.
While Associating itself with the OVERALL 77FA
ASSN., and the Site- And providing the Aforementioned Information for those who
are 2/77FA (VN) Veterans and ENCOURAGING THEM WHOLEHEARTEDLY to join the
OVERALL Association - THIS Site Asserts, and MAINTAINS IT'S AUTONOMY and
ASSOCIATION WITH and proudly so - The OVERALL 77TH FA ASSOCIATION, AND WHEN
BUILT - IT'S WEB SITE. Okay, troopers, I do NOT know how to make it more clear
than that.
That having been said --- let's jump to the meat
of the matters at hand - NOW.
Colorado
Springs, CO., Sep. 2011
THE REVIVAL OF THE 77TH FA Regiment Association
Reunion
AND
Membership
Meeting
We ALL
look forward to seeing YOU in
Colorado
THIS YEAR,
S E P. - 8, 9, & 10
where the 2nd Bn. 77th FA (Active) will be
hosting!
Here are
the HIGHLIGHTS of what YOU Will Share if you are able to make it ----
FOR NOW,THIS IS THE 77FA Regt. Assn. Bulletin Board So, check it out now
and then!
DETAILS HERE AS THEY BECOME CLEAR!
2/77FA, Ft. Carson has it planned to have
military Liberty style shuttle busses pick attendees up at the Hotel, and take
them to a place on the reservation where they will be shown demonstrations and
maybe presentations of Artillery Fire-Power, and new weapons, etc. I don't know
'bout YOU, but it's been a while scince I've seen a good Artillery FirePower
demo! ---Stay tuned for more info as available.
As of
Jan.1, 2011
PRESIDENT
--- Paige Lanier. (Also Liason to 2/77FA
Active in CO.)
FIRST VICE
PRESIDENT ---Mike Maynard, I think
SECOND
VICE PRESIDENT ---
THIRD VICE
PRESIDENT ---
SECRETARY
---
APPOINTED/SELECTED POSITIONS: These include, but MAY NOT be limited to,
Additional Active Liason Officers, and Membership/Recruiting People, various
committee members, etc. (such as Beverage, billeting of attendees, ground
transportation to/from Airports/meeting locations, etc.
Membership/Recruiting
AZ --- Mike Pectol
GUYS! ----I'm TELLIN YA - ya jus' don't KNOW what
you're missin! Come on down to Colorado and SEE! You won't regret it! Yes, your
service in Vietnam, and for some other wars may have been some of the WORST
times in your life, but seeing the people you shared it with, and who helped
make it gooder whenever they could could also turn it into some of the GOODEST
times in your life!
The
Association *NEEDS YOU* To help make it work.
-----INTERNET-----
Had Some internet comments in the Guest Book. So, going with the old Addage -
"Where there is one, there must be more" --- I am gonna take a STAB
at my understanding of what the 77FA Regt. Association site will be.
This based on informal discussions with Jim Bowers, Jack Parr, John Avera, Mike
Maynard. And finally, back to Jim Bowers. Chad, who I believe is Jack's Son is
in the process of getting that set up. It will be an OVERALL site, with
sections, or links to all the various Bn Veteran Association Sites, AND for all
the ACTIVE BATTALIONS ---- with information pictures, history, etc. They will
be relative to that particular Bn, and will likely have the information on the
various assignments of the various Bns. We are as a whole a VARIED Regiment,
and at various times, during Various Wars, and Conflicts, different Bns served
with and were assigned to DIFFERENT Divisions. 1st Cav., 4ID, IIFFV, 196th LIB,
9ID, 25ID,101Abn/Airmobile, etc. And sometimes with DIFFERENT unit
designations. So, that will ALL be reflected on the site. Again, there will be
either Sections for each Bn veterans and Active Units, which will likely change
over time as more Bns are Deployed, or Activated as needed. It is hoped, I
believe to have it up and growing in 1, maybe 2 months.
----PICTURES----
And ---
Thank you for your service
You can
still see the Dusty/Hines reunion pics at ALBUMS
17 Feb.
2005...Uncasing our Colors
17 Feb.
2005..The new HQ sign
Use the
Mouse to drag the left vertical divider to the left
2/77FA
Weather Station
Of course,
weather is very important to Artillery!
Vietnam
Iraq
Afghanistan
WELCOME
To the
internet home of
the Association of
77FA Regiment veterans!
Of ALL Periods of Service!
DISCLAIMER/WARNING
***Warning
for kids and all others! *** ----
This one is
about what Artillery does for a living! We make people dead and that is what
the album shows! So, if you have some misconception that the Army and WAR are
sterile, and you don't want to see any "Credentials" Stay out!
GRAPHIC!!! WARNING SCRIPT ALSO LOCATED @ ALBUM PAGE!!! If you are under 18
Years of Age, and your MOMMIE AND/OR DADDY Don't want you viewing graphic, real
life pictures, don't go there! But in the long run, it is up to you and your
parents to monitor or control that WE DO NOT DICTATE MORALES, or the limits of
FREE Speech, including the freedom to lie and say you are over 18 years of age,
or your Mommy and/or Daddy Don't care if you see this stuff! We also accept no
responsibility for your exercising your freedom to ignore this warning, if that
is what you choose to do.***
END OF
DISCLAIMER/WARNING
'We sleep
safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence
on those who would harm us.' George Orwell
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