2d Dragoons

7 Responses to “Desert Storm 1990-1991”

1. # vernonmoreyon 23 May 2009 at 15:27

   Not to take away from what you are doing But please if you arre going to post information please ensure have correct facts and information.

   All 3 soldiers were in 82nd Engrs (Blue Babe) station in Bamberg Germany

   PFC Aaron Howard – 84 Engineer Company
   SGT Dodge Powell – 84 Engineer Company
   SGT William Strenhlow – 84 Engineer Company

   SGT Dodge Powell and myself went through BNCOC together then onto Desert Storm and was one of the finest NCO I ever served with.

2. # David.Gettmanon 25 May 2009 at 06:53

   My sincere apologies for the mistakes. I strive for complete accuracy, but it is impossible without the aid and cooperation of concerned Soldiers such as yourself. Thank you for covering my 6, and for your selfless service to our country.

   Tacoma Dave
   Editor

3. # JASchwartzon 25 May 2009 at 23:17

   Thank you both for honoring these fine and outstanding 12B’s, along with the other dynamic fallen soldier’s attached or assigned to 2nd ACR . I do concur; the engineers were from C Company, 82nd Engineer Battalion(Bamberg, Germany).

   It was an honor to serve with them in Desert Storm. I was transferred to the 82nd ENGR from the 237th ENGR, prior to deploying to Saudi, so I did not know anyone at the time. Dodge and I became pretty good friends out there during that short period of time. We shared pics of our families etc. I believe he had recenty got married to a young lady from Germany prior to our deployment.

   PFC Aaron Howard(Track driver), named and wrote “Janis” for Janis Joplin across his APC. He wore those round lensed glasses that reminded me of John Lennon. He was a pretty cool and mellow guy.

   I remember the time our platoon was playing their platoon in a game of “Sand Football.” This was first time we ever met, other than casual conservation in Germany before deploying. Dodge and I were really “ticking” each other off, as we were both aggressively determined to win that game. Dodge began mouthing off to me, and SGT “Bill” Strehlow, pulled me aside in a calm and cool voice and said something to the fact, “Don’t worry about him, that’s the way he is; he loves to win.” After that, Dodge and I became pretty close for that short time together.

   I still remember our LT(Lieutenant Ed Meade), during our movement to contact w/ 3/2 ACR, inform us over the radio that SSG Potter’s(Track Commander) track was hit. I’ll never forget the funeral we had out there, where a poem that Dodge had written previously about the “Ultimate Sacrifice” and was read by SSG Silvers, (I believe that was his name).
   When we redeployed back to Saudi in our APC(track) convoy, there was a gap between the different squads in their platoon, symbolizing and honoring our fallen friends.
   Years later, I traveled down to Hollywood, Florida, (Dodge’s hometown) from Indiana to see the city where he was from. I pulled off some information at the Hollywood library about his death and memorial. I went to the recruiting station and acquired a little more information. It would have been good to talk to someone from his family or friends.
   May God bless and give the peace that passes all understanding to all their families, and to all C “Charger” Company, 82nd Engineers. (Blue Babe, Sir!)

4. # jvilano7on 06 Aug 2009 at 11:14

   Im looking for SGT Morales and SPC Spencer I think 1st engr bn give support to the tankers. The MOS SGT Morales (cook), Spencer I don’t know.

5. # Chris Arnoldon 06 Nov 2009 at 02:07

   This is a great site, thanks for putting all this info up.

   Cpl Jim Miller was in the supply squad of HHT (Headquarters & Headquarters Troop), C&C Squadron. He was killed after stepping on unexploded ordinance or a landmine the day after the ceasefire when the squadron was setting up a perimeter. He never met his son, who was born just 7 days earlier. I had been over his apartment in Germany prior to our deployment. He and his wife were very cool people and losing him was a blow to everyone that ever met him.

   The regimental motto “Toujours Pret” was shortened to “TP” by Jim, who used it for everything…he always got a good laugh out of us. The supply sgt. (Sgt. Hennessey) would send Miller to do something and he would spring up from his chair and say “TP Sarge” and bolt away….you couldnt help but laugh. He was the most dependable person in supply and everyone relied on him. He was Sgt Hennessey’s right hand man…it was heartbreaking to hear his eulogy at his service in the desert.

   I was only in the same squad in Germany as Jim for a short time. For a few months we shared a truck and lots of laughs.

   TP Jim.

   Chris Arnold
   2nd ACR 87-91

6. # Alex Cruzon 11 Nov 2011 at 21:36

   Chris!!
   I hope you see this and get ahold of me! alcruzer@yahoo.com

7. # Wayne Martinezon 27 Feb 2012 at 13:08

   I was assigned as the Medic for ALPHA Company 82nd ENG during Desert Shield and Storm. I just want to say that I am very proud that I served with such a great unit and I have nothing but great memories of “Blue Babe”. I hope that anyone that remembers me will reply I would love to hear from you. I am currently retired and I live in San Antonio, TX home of the Soldier Medic!!

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