I am looking for anyone who has information on a C Co. WW2 Vet James Czechowski. He was my grandfather and I'd like to hear from anyone who may have known him and might have a story to share about him. Ed Czechowski Jr. PS: Thank you to all of you, whenever you served, for your service to our great nation and her people.

i was the FO for C 2/16 1st platoon from december 84 thru april 86 , lt. logan, cpl. baird, private skylar, can't remember platoon sgt.'s name, anybody remember blizzard of jan. 85, reforger 86, opfor augmentation summer of 85 when charlie co. got to play russian at ft. irwin. I still have my unit certificate from opfor aug. my proudest certificate getting one from 2/16 rangers. just thought you grunts might like to hear from one of your old fire support guys who humped alot of ground with ya. FO out

I will be headed to Fort Riley Kansas on Tuesday 12 August 2008. While there I will stop by when I can and pay respect to the 1st Battlion16th Inf Regt that I severd with from May 85-May 91. It was assigned to the 3rd brigade also know as the first foward until the drawdown from Euorpe. Do you remember Munsigen? our deployment to Desert Sheild /Storm, Wharehouse 6,port Al-Jubail TF 3-34 Armor? and for those who remember CSM Glode I ran into his son who was commissoned as a 2ndLT Signal Corps while in Bosina IFOR 95-96 Still today I wish them well to the past, present and future Iron Rangers. Marshall

This site is very well organized and has great imformation about the caring and giving spirits of the Band of Brothers. A heart felt thanks to all that have served and are still serving to give back to those in need.

For all those that visit this site and ride motorcycles I encourage you to visit the Band of Brothers - Ghost Riders at www.BandofBrothers-GhostRiders.org, This organization was founded in memory of San Diego Police Officer Gerald K Griffin Jr who was killed in April 2003. We ride to raise money for various charities. In addition to local rides in the Washington Metro area, we ride to Florida to support the Titusville, Fl Law Ride with a side trip to Key West. We also sponsor a ride for families of military in PA and ride across country from Va to CA annually to raise money for the San Diego Children's Hospital's Cancer Ward's Celebration of Champions. Membership is open to active duty members of the military, veterans, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other first responder personnel and their families. We have a great time while helping other. Drop by and VISIT our site and leave us a message. JG A/2/16 65-66

DUTY FIRST RANGERS

I have visited this website before a cpl.x The way the music stays with me as I navigate thru the website is very soothing for me. Who am I; briefly: Vietnam from 3/1968~to April 1969. U.S.M.C. Enlisted out of high school in August 1967. Age as a Recruit: 17yrs Recruit training at Parris Island, SC. M.O.S. Training at Camp Pendelton, CA. M.O.S. :2531~Field Radio Operator Prepare for live fire in Vietnam at specialized training course @ CPCA Deployed to Vietnam March, 1968 Arrived Okinawa; waited a few days. Departed Okinawa for Vietnam Arrived DaNang Airport, South Vietnam Gathered in a aircraft hangar, received our Units and Destinations. Departed DaNang airport for Phu Bai, South Vietnam Arrived Phu Bai airport. Checked in with my unit: 1st.Btln.11thMarines 1st MarDiv~ I-Corps Convoyed to Khesahn from Phu Bai, stopped a few palces along the way. Arrived Ca Lu, South Vietnam. Fortified our existing positions. Stayed about a week +/- Convoyed into KheSanh with Operation Pegasus. Found immediate cover and ground positions. Operated against the NVA with outgoing ordinance from the 11thMarines FDC Received heavy incomming artillery and rocket fire daily. As Field Radio Operator I listened for FireMission on 7~>10 PRC25 radios, transcribed to the FDC Communicated with units for corrections to the enemy coordinates and relayed to the FDC Ate C-rations for months in the hot RedClay of the mountains. Advance party out of KheSanh to beach on Gulf of Tonkin for a 5-8 day rest. Back to the DMZ at ConThien. Similiar to KheSanh but, in visual range of DMZ. Advance party again to 13 miles SW of DaNang. Another operations against, this time, more VC than NVA. Tactical differances between the two. Mess Hall and almost zero threat from VC Short Timer Stick got short, rotated back to the USA, again vis Okinawa for a few days. Depart Okinawa airport, to Japan, to LAX Home Sweet Home. Next Duty: Marine Barracks 8th and I, Washington, DC main function: Funerals at ANC, Firing Squad. My story goes on to Camp Lejune, NC, a Summary Courts Martial, Brig Time and Honorable Discharge from the Brig. Greyhound to Baltimore Maryland, HOME. circa 2008: 100% compensated from the US Dept of Veterans Affairs for Service Connection. Married, boucoup children and grandchildren. So, what is my name? Walter Olschewske a friend of John Marfia thru Internet introduction. Semfer~Fidelis 59 on my next birthday in November. Hand Salute End of Message.

My daddy, Earl Manning Moxley was a machine gunner during World War II. He was assigned for duty with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 16th infantry regiment, lst Infantry Division. He was a prisoner of war twice having escaped the first time and being held the second time in Germany. I have a picture of daddy with his unit but do not know any names of the men pictured. Daddy passed away Jan. 1992. He was and will forever by my HERO! Thanks to all the military who have so graciously given so much to protect this country! May we never forget what others have done to defend our freedom.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY RANGERS! SEMPER PAR!

I'm looking for anybody that was in the A co.1st. inf.1/16 during 5/1969 and may have known SSG.George L.Coody,would like information on the cause of death. They said he was burned,I was young and heard different stories.He was my first cousin and I adored him.Also would to to hear any thing about him from some of your guys. Thanks,Edna C.Hearn