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Ray Ramirez 3/30/08
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Vietnam Era Paratroopers To Conduct Groundbreaking Of National Memorial
The Paratroopers of the 173d Airborne Brigade
National Memorial Foundation have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony of
the 173d Airborne Brigade National Memorial for Friday, July 11, 2008 in
Columbus / Ft. Benning, GA. The ceremony will take place in the
vicinity of the new National Infantry Museum that is currently under
construction at Ft. Benning "The home of the Airborne." For further
information about the Memorial or how you can help, please contact Ray
Ramirez a 173d Airborne Brigade National Memorial Board Member at:
562-693-3102 or online
ramirez173@hotmail.com. You can also
check out the 173d Memorial Website at:
www.173rdairbornememorial.org for the latest updates and how
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Tom Quinn 8/4/07
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Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.
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Webmaster 12/25/06
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VA Compensation & Pension Benefits - Increase for 2007 The Veterans Administration has released the new rate tables for Compensation & Pension Benefits effective 12/01/06. Rates will increase a little more than 3% and you will see the change in rate on your next check in January. If you are interested in seeing the new rate tables or would like information on how to file a Service Connected claim or would like to enroll in the VA Medical Health System, please go to the Veterans Administration website at: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm.
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Ned Costa 10/1/06
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2008 Selection of Casper Reunion Site It was voted at the CAPO Business Meeting held this summer in Las Vegas to plan future reunions two years in advance. The idea is to give our planners more time, and to also allow more time for Caspers and their families to make their vacation plans. CAPO Members are being asked to vote for their favorite location. The top three locations are posted with information about the area, who the Casper planner is and a link to vote. Please go to: http://www.ReunionLocation.htm. The reunion site will be announced in January 2007. Again, voting is for members only. If you are not a current member of the Casper Aviation Platoon Organization and would like to join or simply renew your CAPO Membership, Please go to: http://www.CasperMembership.htm.
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Steve Greene 9/4/06
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Let's Say Thanks!
How AMAZING it would
be if we could get everyone we know to
send one.
If you go to the web site at
www.letssaythanks.
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Webmaster 5/16/06
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Casper Platoon War Stories! WOW -- What a great response so far! http://www.casperplatoon.com/CasperWarStories.htm. If anyone else has a Casper Story you would like to share, please email it to me for publication in this new section of the website. This area provides you with the space to tell your Casper Platoon story -- at least it gives you an opportunity to preserve it, before it changes too many more times (ha ha). Please submit your story to:
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Webmaster 4/08/06
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Suggestions Due Now For The 2007 Casper Platoon Reunion It is that time of year again that we begin planning for the next years reunion location. Please let us know where you would like to hold the reunion and if you would like to be considered for the position of Reunion Chairman. Please go to:
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Webmaster 12/28/05
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Casper Platoon Unit Page on Military.com A Casper Aviation Platoon Unit Page has been added to the Military.com website. If you are interested in joining this new group or posting any messages, please go to: http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,744272,00.html.
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Webmaster 12/27/05
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VA Compensation & Pension Benefits - To Be Paid in 2006 The Veterans Administration has released the new rate tables for Compensation & Pension Benefits effective 12/01/05. If you are interested in seeing the new rate tables or would like information on how to file a Service Connected claim, please go to the Veterans Administration website at: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/.
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Ned Costa 11/9/05
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Veterans Day 2005 Message Armistice Day officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday 12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. Veterans on November 11th. I wish you and all veterans the best on this Veterans Day. My Veteran Day Message: Veterans Day 2005.
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Phil Johnson 10/16/05
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Casper Aviation Platoon Organization Membership It is that time of year again that we start to promote membership for our group. If you served as a Pilot, Crew Chief, Door Gunner or Mechanic in Casper Platoon during May 1965 thru August 1971, you are a Casper and are eligible to join our group. Annual dues are only $25 per year. If you would like to join CAPO, renew your membership or make a donation, we are accepting 2006 dues at this time. The CAPO mission statement, complete information and application form are posted on this website at: http://www.casperplatoon.com/CAPOMembership.htm.
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Ned Costa 8/24/05
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General Ellis Williamson Named an Honorary Casper In a special ceremony held today in Washington, DC -- Major General Ellis Williamson (Ret) was made an Honorary CAPO Member. Presenting him with the honors were Casper Members: Don Bliss, Bill Fielding and Lance Quesenberry. Also present were: Roy Lombardo, a Company Commander in 2d Bn and his wife, Lois Bliss, Ken Smith, the former President of the Society of the 173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) and Mrs. Williamson and their daughter Nan. As you recall, General Williamson was the Commanding General of the173d Airborne Brigade from 1963 to 1966. Don Bliss was Casper Platoon's first Commanding Officer and arrived in-country with the Herd in May 1965. It was an honor earlier this year to have had General Williamson and his wife as our special guests at the Casper Aviation Platoon Reunion. Following the banquet, the CAPO Board of Directors and several of the Executive Officers all agreed to make General Williamson an Honorary Member.
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Veteran News 7/20/05
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Possible Link: Agent Orange and Diabetes The Department of Defense released recently the latest report of the Air Force Health Study on the health effects of exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, which includes the strongest evidence to date that Agent Orange is associated with adult-onset diabetes. This supports the findings from earlier reports in 1992 and 1997. The Air Force Health Study summarizes the results of the 2002 physical examination of 1,951 veterans, which is the final examination of the 20-year epidemiological study. Since the first examination in 1982, the Air Force has tried to determine whether long-term health effects exist in the Ranch Hand pilots and ground crews, and if these effects can be attributed to the herbicides used in Vietnam, mainly Agent Orange and its contaminant, dioxin. Results from the 2002 physical examination support adult-onset diabetes as the most important health problem seen in the Air Force Health Study. They suggest that as dioxin levels increase, not only are the presence and severity of adult-onset diabetes increased, but the time until the onset of the disease is decreased. The report, along with many other studies on herbicide and dioxin exposure, will be reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. Based upon this review, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can ask Congress for legislation on disability compensation and health care. For all the details, please go to: The report is available on the Air Force Health Study website.
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Bill Fielding 5/19/05
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Casper Reunion White House Tour The White House Tour Office has approved a tour for us on Friday, 24 June at 0830 hours. This is the only time that is available for us during our reunion. The bus tour for Saturday, 25 June is still scheduled and will be an excellent experience. The White House Tour schedule presents us with some challenges, however. We must now find out how many of you will be able to attend this tour and lay on appropriate transportation. If you are able to change your travel itinerary, I recommend that you do so. If you are unable to change your schedule, I sincerely apologize that this event is outside your time in Washington. Unfortunately, the time slot is driven by the White House and beyond our control. In order to accurately predict our transportation requirements for this tour, I will need to know how many of you will want to participate. Because of the time constraints, I will need this information No Later Than Tuesday 24 MAY. I anticipate that transportation cost will be around $15 per person. Please email me at wfielding1@msn.com with the total numbers in your party. I will then lay on transportation and let you know what the exact cost will be. I will collect this at the time of boarding. (plan on exact amount in cash). I look forward to hearing from you, Bill Fielding, Casper Reunion Chairman 2005.
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Veteran News 1/25/05
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Veterans New ID Cards Helps Battle Identity Thief With identity theft as the major fraud reported by Americans in 2003, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has designed a new identity card for veterans that will safeguard confidential information. For more information, please go to: VA ID Cards.
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Bruce Silvey 1/16/05
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In The Shadow Of The Blade The award-winning Vietnam documentary “In The Shadow of The Blade” will be nationally televised Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 8-10 p.m. ET on the Military Channel. The movie follows the journey of restored Huey helicopter 091 into the backyards of Vietnam veterans and their families as a catalyst to tell their untold stories. As the icon of the Vietnam War, the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter was a lifeline for combat troops, providing transportation, supplies and medical evacuation. More than 7,000 Hueys served in Vietnam and nearly half were destroyed.
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Doc Casper 12/19/04
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Agent Orange During The Vietnam War Information such as some of the history and the facts about Agent Orange (AO) during the Vietnam War is posted on our website: http://www.casperplatoon.com/AgentOrange.htm
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Information Officer 12/18/04
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Get Your Military Records Online It is easy to request copies of your military records online from the National Archives. To Initiate a Request for Military Personnel Records go to the NARA website and follow the simple instructions: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/index.html
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Doug Haviland 12/8/04
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Phone Cards For Our Wounded Troops It is the holiday season and I know that you have a lot of demands being made on you. However, the young men and women who are at Walter Reed have given a lot. Now it is our turn to help them. The number ONE request at Walter Reed hospital is phone cards. The government does not pay long distance phone charges and these wounded soldiers are rationing their calls home. Many will be there throughout the holidays. Really support our troops -- Send phone cards of any amount to:
Medical Family
Assistance Center
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Dennis D'Andrea 11/17/04
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Casper Platoon / 173d Airborne Brigade Wall Clock Custom Casper Wall Clocks are made in my shop and have Seiko mechanical clock parts. The plaque is made of popular wood, stained, and four coats of clear finish. The Casper Platoon logo is the clocks face design. The 173d Herd logo is at 12 o'clock, a Huey marks the 6 o'clock position, U.S. Army logo at 3 o'clock and Airborne logo at 9 o'clock. The 173d insignia is displayed below the clock face, along with the Vietnam Service Ribbon. Your tour dates can also be added. This custom clock sells for $24.99 plus shipping. If you are interested: Reply to: Dennis D'Andrea DDHarley85@verizon.net
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Steven Spencer 11/14/04
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Request For Information: Did Casper Spray Agent Orange in Vietnam? Searching for any information about Casper Platoon's involvement in spraying AO or other herbicides in Vietnam from the period of March 1969 to December 1969. I'm fighting lung cancer at this time and would like to provide this information to the Veterans Administration. Please call me at: 419-339-0684. Reply to: Steven Spencer spence173@earthlink.net
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Announcement 10/16/04
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Casper Aviation Platoon Book Plans are underway to start writing a book about Casper Platoon (1965-1971). Stan Streicher is spearheading this project and it will also require your input in the near future. We would like to include any personal stories that you would like to share for publication. A letter will be sent to all of the Caspers soon and will explain the process in more detail.
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Ned Costa 9/26/04
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Honoring America's Post-Vietnam War Casualties The Vietnam War "In Memory" Memorial Plaque project dedication ceremony is scheduled in Washington DC on Wednesday, November 10, 2004. The In Memory plaque, which bears no names, is inscribed to commemorate ALL postwar casualties whose names are not eligible for placement on the Wall due to Agent Orange induced illnesses, post- traumatic stress disorder, and a growing register of other causes. The In Memory plaque recognizes and honors these veterans. The plaque is located in the Three Servicemen Plaza near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The candlelight ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the In Memory plaque, go to: Ceremony Information
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Bill Fielding 9/4/04
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Casper Reunion 2005 Planning for our next reunion is currently underway and a full agenda of this event will be posted in the near future. However, in the meantime it is important that we have an accurate head count moving forward. The reunion hotel is asking that we reserve at least 80% of our rooms (64 rooms) by October 31st. The room reservation details are posted here: Reunion 2005. We are also planning a 3-hour bus tour of the Washington DC area on Saturday, June 25th. This will require a deposit from our group to reserve the tour buses, so please reply if you would like to go on the tour: BUS TOUR. Reply to: Bill Fielding WFielding1@msn.com
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Steven Spencer 9/1/04
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173d Airborne Brigade, Chapter 17 Annual Christmas Party Midwest Chapter 17 would like to invite all Caspers to their Annual Xmas Party on December 4th in Celina, Ohio. All Herd Brother's and family are invited. The party will start off at the Holiday Express in Celina Ohio with a short meeting then a pool party. BYOB snacks will be furnish by chapter. The motel phone number is 419-586-4919, just ask for the 173d Airborne Xmas Party. At about 5:30 pm we will head over to the Pop a Top Bar for dinner. Salisbury steak, potatoes, vegetables and salad, all you can eat for $7.00 includes tip and cash bar. Santa will show, live music and a great time for all. At chapter 17 we feel we like to get with as many herd brothers as we can. not getting any younger you know. Please let me know if you can make it: 419-339-0684. I am trying to get Sparky down here and will let you all know. If not, I hope to see you all in Washington DC. Reply to: Steven Spencer spence173@earthlink.net
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Casper Supply Sgt 8/15/04
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Casper Platoon Merchandise For Sale The Casper PX is now open for Casper Members. If you are interested, go to: Casper PX then email our Supply Sgt to check our inventory before you send your check. CAPO is a non-profit group.
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Ned Costa 8/4/04
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Society of the 173d Airborne Brigade For those of you who did not know, the Society of the 173d Airborne Brigade has their own website that also includes a "Find a SkySoldier" section. Casper Platoon members are listed there in the directory. If you are not a member of the Society of the 173d Airborne Brigade, you may want to consider joining this group: Join Society. Their Home Page: Skysoldier.org.
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Ned Costa 7/15/04
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Rabbit's Foot Found at Reunion Did one of you who attended the Casper Reunion in Las Vegas lose at Rabbit's Foot? If so, please let me know. Somehow, a rabbit's foot was packed with some the Casper display items. Reply to: NCHuey721@aol.com
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Bill Fielding 7/10/04
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Reunion 2006 Location Requests The Casper Reunion 2004 ended as a great success in Las Vegas. Reunion 2005 is already scheduled next year in Washington DC. Please let me know of reunion location that you would recommend for 2006 Reunion. I will maintain this list and we will vote on the site after the first of the year. This will allow proper time for the next Reunion Chair to put together the reunion. Submit your 2006 location request by email: 2006 Reunion Request. Reply to: Bill Fielding WFielding1@msn.com
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Ned Costa 5/1/04
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Two Former COs Sponsor Casper Platoon Flag Project In preparation for the Casper Reunion 2004, Gary Braden volunteered to produce our own Casper Flag so that we could properly post our colors at the reunion banquet. The actual project became more expensive when Gary also recommended a 173d Airborne Brigade flag, the flag poles, carrying cases and the table center pieces for this event. The total cost got to be pretty high and to the point that we almost cancelled this idea. However, two former Casper Platoon Commanding Officers stepped in and sponsored the project with a generous donation. Thank you to Richard Head and Stan Streicher for your support and Gary Braden for heading up this project. Reply to: Ned Costa NCHuey721@aol.com
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Aurence & Biegun 1 /3/04
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Going Home with America's Huey- 091 The details of Huey - 091's final journey are starting to firm up. You can read about some of the background of this very special mission and see several interesting photos on their website: http://www.americashuey.com. There are some additional photos of 091's visit to my home in Georgia while during the filming of "The Shadow Of The Blade" documentary: http://www.aurence.net/hueyd1.htm. Reply to: Aurence & Biegun whitedog@alltel.net
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Larry Pippen 12 /26/03
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Books For Our Troops Capt. David Spencer is an officer with the 173d Airborne Brigade, stationed in Northern Iraq. His father wrote the Niagara Falls Reporter and asked them to help his son out by sending him books for the troops. "Lots of guys here read novels," he wrote his father. "A lot of them spend time sitting in safe houses where they have time to read. I've heard mention of a book exchange, where people could drop off and pick up books. I'm getting a bookcase to put in our front 'lobby,' and now we will need some books. "I will have room for up to about 200 novels or so, and would like to get a bunch of books to start them. Suppose they don't all have to be novels, as long as it's interesting reading. Classics are fine, as these guys read just about anything they can get their hands on." Apparently all you have to do is to select a book, put in an envelope, and mail it ("book rate" postage is fine) to: CPT David Spencer, Task Force 1-63 Armor, c/o 173rd Airborne Brigade, APO AE 09347. You also might want to include a little note thanking Capt. Spencer and his comrades for their sacrifices. Reply to: Larry Pippen pippenl@usa.net
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Tom Quinn 10 /28/03
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Casper Platoon Challenge Coin The Casper Platoon Challenge Coin is now available. If you are interested in buying one, they are only $10 each. Please contacted me by email for additional information. Sent by: Tom Quinn quinncasper023@cebridge.net
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Ned Costa 10/10/03
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New Casper Alpha Roster There is a new directory posted on this website that sorts Casper Platoon Members by their Vietnam Tour Date and Home State. The link for this page is located on the Casper Directory page, or you can click here: Alpha Roster. Reply to: Ned Costa NCHuey721@aol.com
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Larry Stafford 8/21/03
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Combat-Related Compensation Program For Military Retirees If you retired from the military and like information or to see if you qualify for this Special Combat-Related Compensation Program, please go here for many FAQ's: http://www.dfas.mil/money/retired/crscfaqs.htm. Reply to: Larry Stafford TFDFF@aol.com
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Bruce Silvey 8/5/03
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Need A Copy Of Your DD-214 The National Personnel Records Center has provided the following website for veterans to access their DD-214 online. Simply go to: http://vetrecs.archives.gov. This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes. The point of contact is Lyn Krout at: linda.krout@us.army.mil. Or by telephone at: 410-306-1755. Reply to: Bruce Silvey BSilvey@aol.com
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Ned Costa 1/29/03
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Directory Updates If you are a Casper Platoon Crew Member, please look at our Online Directory and advise me of any updates/changes to your listing. Any Caspers who now have email that did not before, please let me know. Casper Directory. Reply to: Ned Costa NCHuey721@aol.com
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Ken Thomas 1/1/03
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Need Photos Scanned For This Website? If you would like to post your Casper photos on this website and do not have a scanner, please let me know. I'll be happy to scan them for you and email them to our webmaster. Please also include the caption information for each of your photos. Reply to: Ken Thomas uncas555@attbi.com
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