Any 1st Groupers ?

[plato]

Originally Posted by keeper36

I was in SAFAsia down South at Camp Chinen, '72-'74. Took part in what I think was the first, and probably the only, "Q-Course" administered away from Ft Bragg. I think 1st Bn was responsible and had numerous participants, both officer and NCO.

Spring and Summer of '73 we had night classes with occassion field exercises.

As age has a way of helping the memory fade, that's the best I remember it.
Anyone else there with me???

I was there for part of it. COL Geraci brought me over to replace his S-2. I parked in the 441st until the slot was cleared. My section and I taught the rope, climbing, ravine crossing part of the course, since I inherited quite a few with ranger tabs and had worked in Dahlonega for the COL during a previous assignment.

I spent some time with one of the teams at the northern end of the island as well. Wound up with zero chance to complete the course when a "situation" popped up and I had to join up with some of our guys off island.

I have some small pictures of the ravine we trained in, if the ex didn't toss them. They're probably too small for you to recognize faces. Still, if you want to pm me your email address I'll send them within the next week or so.

Good to hear from another FOG.

[tom kelly]

Happy Father's Day, from all of the 1st SFG (Abn) at the 54th reunion in Tampa, FL. wish you were here, it's a great time...Tom Kelly.

[Baht Dog]

3rd BN ODA-174 & also a stint in Group S-3 '88-'92

C/1/1 ODA-132 '92-'95

The highlight of my career. Like Kurt said, "what's not to love". Unless you were in 2nd BN That's OK 2ND Batt boys, I grew up split between southern California and Alaska so I know what both extreme are like.

Greetings to:

JD "Mr. Commo" the go-to fix it man for commo problems.

Dave H - Dave's one hell of a shooter and equal to about 5 SF guys.

Nick P - Thanks for everything. The night diving in Guam that you organized was great and something I'll probably never forget.

WebberK - Mr. Brewmeister and all around good guy. I didn't know you retired out of Oki. Awesome.

And everyone else I missed mentioning.

I was the guy who windsurfed out to the Karama's and back just because "it was there". Major shipping channel, great whites. It was a stupid stunt, but what the hell

[psherlin]

I was picked to be a volunteer for the Raider course in 71 or 72, there was only one. Anyone else out there still around? I also did my Scuba school there and I have a picture of the 1st Bn taken at the jump school area.

[jackalcid]

I am a 35P and have my orders to 1st SFG. I should be there in Aug. sometime. I wanted to introduce myself and see if there were any other soldiers or QP's in 1st SFG that I could introduce myself to and talk to. I look forward to supporting the mission.

[John051]

B Company of the 1st 1962 to 1965. Spent half of the time on Oki and the other half being deployed.

[tom kelly]

I was in C Company 1963 to 1965: 6 months TDY to Vietnam ODA-333 Jun -Dec 1964. Do you attend the 1st Group Reunions? They are alot better than the SFA Conventions. If you are a member of the SFA the 1st Gp. reunion is on their web site or you can contact Jean Thong via e-mail jsthong@hotmail.com or write to REUNION POC 7807 LOLA Circle Navarre,FL. 32566
Dates of Reunion are 14-19 June 2013 Hosted by Chap. XVI, SFA
Location: Doublertree Suites by Hilton Hotel Airport-Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA.98188

Hope to see you there...Tom Kelly

[oda751]

Was in 1sfga in Okinawa from 1970 to 1974 and helped close out the group then in 1984 went back on the advance party with Col Estep and CSM McCloskey. I am SGM Thatcher (ret) Enjoyed both tours and didnt want to leave. After coming back from Okinawa in 1987 went to 1sfga at Fort Lewis Wa as OPN SGM.

[psherlin]

I was stationed at Bolo Point from 1971 to the Summer of 73. on ODA 231, junior engineer. Went to the 10th and stayed on ODA 326 till 83. We were 226 for a while when the moved the SCUBA teams to 2nd Bn and the HALO teams to 3rd Bn

[X180A]

I spent ten years in 1st Gp at Fort Lewis. I served in both 2nd and 3rd battalions with a couple of years as the Diving Office in between. I read in another post that the 2013 1st SFG reunion was to be in Seattle. Anyone have more info?

[viperwsu]

1220 '06 and during OEF-P, 1226 '07-09

[Divemaster]

Originally Posted by X180A

I spent ten years in 1st Gp at Fort Lewis. I served in both 2nd and 3rd battalions with a couple of years as the Diving Office in between. I read in another post that the 2013 1st SFG reunion was to be in Seattle. Anyone have more info?

I misplaced the reunion info but just pinged a brother to resend it. From what I remember, it will be at the Doubletree in Seatac in June. When I get the PDF with the details I will post it here unless one of the family beats me to it.

Edit: Just re-received the 2013 1st SFG Reunion info.

[Running Man 541]

ODA 124 and 113 18D loved my time in group, on the island and around the pacific.

[mojorod]

Hey everyone,

Server in 1st Group from 84-96. 172, , 116, 112, 111, 150, 154. All three BNs! Had the privilege of serving with some of the best people I have ever met.

Currently working in Belgium with the NSHQ at SHAPE. There are quite a few 1st Group guys here serving in various posts, as well as some 10th and 3rd Group guys.

[psherlin]

ODA 231 71 - 73