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| Dedicated with Pride, Honor and in Rememberance to Each Vietnam Warrior / Trooper, their Families and Friends. Garryowen! |
| Alpha Company 2/7 Call Signs Contributed by Bud Alley: “That I am aware of: Gilligator was the original call sign for Alpha 2/7, 1965, going into the Ia Drang. Mule Train was the battalion sign. Following Ia Drang, Alpha was changed to Braveboy. Following the Bong son one in Jan-Feb 66 the call sign was changed at some point to Silent Slasher. The battalion sign was changed to Jungle Lancer when Bob Litle took over as Bn Co.” Contributed by Mike Kovitch: "From July 66 to July 67 when I rotated I was one of two company RTO’s assigned to A Company headquarters during this time. Battalion hdqtrs. Call sign at that time was Cutting Edge and the call sign for A Company was Diving Board." Tiger 66/67 -- Bengal Glory 68/69 and Cold Steel 70/71 If you have info regarding the call signs, please E-mail me. My E-mail address is on the next page. |
| DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program - January 14, 2011 Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Site The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will: Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. Highlight the service of the armed forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the armed forces. Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War. Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to the military research conducted during the Vietnam War. Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War. Posted: February 2, 2011 |
