March Through April 2001
I was on wards 5 and 6 from Feb 70- sometime that fall. I spent the 2nd half of my tour on ward 1. Married a helicopter pilot from the 45th Dustoff I met at Ft Knox when he was patient! Still have a few friends I keep in touch with from the 24th Evac (Joanne Kane Halcomb, Susan Lodge Backs, Mary Reynolds Powell, and Carol Rogers Pitula.) The reunion in 93 was terrific but definitely topped by the dedication of the Vietnam Women's Memorial that fall. I strongly encourage people to read Mary Reynolds Powell's book, A WORLD OF HURT, which in part is about the 24th Evac in 1970. Barb Kautz
Mon Apr 30 17:06:05 2001
You were the greatest. I remember many a night pulling guard duty for prisoners in the hepatitis ward. I'm glad to see you're on the web. The pictures have brought back memories.
Sun Apr 29 21:08:19 2001
This was my 2nd tour of duty -- had served 15 months in Qui Nhon at the 67th Evac in 68-69. Despite the many difficulties of being in a war
zone, I've never regretted my 2 tours there. I learned a lot about life there & the experience changed the course of my life. When I returned home this second time, I sought out adventure, knowing that we are not guaranteed longevity. I'm now on perhaps my greatest adventure, having married for the first time 8 years ago. Last year my we returned to Vietnam to adopt our son who is now 19 months old. Ah, so nice to feel at peace!
Mon Apr 16 14:28:22 2001
Worked on ward 5 and 2
Wed Apr 11 20:31:54 2001
My wife and I visited for 3 weeks in Vietnam in October of 97. The country was very different and we had a great time. It was wonderful to talk to the
Vietnamese from Hanoi all the way to My Tho.
Tue Apr 3 23:20:17 2001
I had a good experience at the 24th. Learned a lot about assisting the surgeons especially
Neuro surgery. We had great people in charge, LTC Ruth Webster, and Sgt Stormisky and others. Hope to hear from others of that time period and see some of you at the reunion in 2002.
Sun Apr 1 21:10:37 2001
Luv to hear from anyone station at the 24th Evac...24th Evac will always remain in my heart and soul forever and everyone
station there will always be special...
Luv you all......
Sun Apr 1 8:32:56 2001
199th Light Infantry Brigade, 1967 A/CO 2/3 "THANKS"
Thu Mar 29 16:22:47 2001
UNIT: B-BTRY 2/20 ARA (BLUE MAX), 1ST CAV DIV (AIRMOBILE)
THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL CARE I RECEIVED FOR BURNS FROM A MOGAS
EXPOSION. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. I TURNED 21 IN THE HOSPITAL
THE RED CROSS DONUT DOLLIES BAKED A CAKE FOR ME. (27 AUG 70)
LOVE YOU ALL, TAKE CARE AND WELCOME HOME.
Wed Mar 28 14:40:17 2001
THANK YOU
Wed Mar 28 14:23:24 2001
Baby Barbara's' adoptive dad. Thanks to all who made it possible. We would love to hear from you.
Mon Mar 26 23:24:10 2001
Not everything in Vietnam was all bad - I brought home a prize named 1LT Cynthia Mason - and made her my bride.
I was a grunt with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. Those of us out in the weeds hold a special place in our hearts for the medical folks who kept so many of us alive. Thanx.
Thu Mar 22 9:30:05 2001
We're looking to put on a "REUNION"!! Pencil in your calendar for the weekend of April 12, 13 and 14th, 2002. It will be in San Antonio where the 24th Evac started from in 1966. I'm meeting with
Marti (Courson) Maron in a few weeks in San Antonio for a "recon" of potential sites. Its early but we've already heard from a lot of folks who are interested. Neither Marti nor I have done this before so bear with us and we're interested to hear from others who can help. Stay tuned. Also, let me know of your interest and how you might be able to help. SPREAD THE WORD! Excited at the prospect of getting together again, Ken Bowen
Tue Mar 13 20:09:44 2001
Great site y'all have. I was with the 720th MP Bn and the 557th MP Co...I pulled a guard duty at the 24th for American POW that had escaped from VC jungle camp...this would have been Spring 68. Thanks to all the Medical personnel...y'all saved a lot of lives!
Tue Mar 13 7:22:13 2001
Went by 24th Evac almost daily on parts run to supply depot. Saw a lot of dustoff missions coming
in. Interested in hearing from veterans from 44th Signal Battalion or Signal Support Agency Long Binh. Compiling address book of 44th
Sig Bn vets.
Sun Mar 11 22:46:56 2001
This site is getting better everyday. Thanks Cindy. More and more former members and patients are checking it out. Ken Bowen is organizing a possible reunion in 2002.Thanks
Ken. I'm sure any help given to him would be appreciated. Possibly see some of you former 24th Evac'ers in 2002.
Sun Mar 11 13:34:17 2001
I was air evac from Mekong Delta to 24th evac hos. I received gunshot wound at right wrist. Spent two weeks there and then shipped to Walter Reed, Wash DC. I remember an NVA troop in the bed next to me. He had no legs. I was taken very good care of. Thank you all.
Bruce Getsinger
Mon Mar 5 20:04:01 2001