Submitted Photos Post
817
817
All hands at attention as
the USS Ronald Reagan
passes the USS Arizona
Memorial Pearl Harbor.
Submitted by Bob Whitman
the USS Ronald Reagan
passes the USS Arizona
Memorial Pearl Harbor.
Submitted by Bob Whitman
USS The Sullivan's. Post
Quartermaster John "Chief"
Chidesters son Wyatt was
serving as Executive Officer
when photo was taken and
"Chief" was aboard at the
time.
Submitted by John Chidester
Quartermaster John "Chief"
Chidesters son Wyatt was
serving as Executive Officer
when photo was taken and
"Chief" was aboard at the
time.
Submitted by John Chidester
Central Iowa Chapter
American Prisoners of War
float from a Purrerbilly
Days parade in Boone
during the early 1980s.
Submitted by Bob Whitman.
American Prisoners of War
float from a Purrerbilly
Days parade in Boone
during the early 1980s.
Submitted by Bob Whitman.
Pearl Harbor survivor
Houston James embraced by
Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr.
Staff Sgt. Graunke lost a
hand, leg, and an eye when
he diffused a bomb in Iraq
last year.
Submitted by Col. Paul Ladd.
Houston James embraced by
Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr.
Staff Sgt. Graunke lost a
hand, leg, and an eye when
he diffused a bomb in Iraq
last year.
Submitted by Col. Paul Ladd.
Photos of the Vietnam Memorial, Washington D.C. Submitted by Bob Whitman.
USS New York:
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel
from the World Trade Center.
It is the fifth in a new class of warship -
designed for missions that include
special operations against terrorists. It
will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700
combat-ready Marines to be delivered
ashore by helicopters and assault craft.
The ship's motto? "Never Forget"
Submitted by Jack Rusnak.
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel
from the World Trade Center.
It is the fifth in a new class of warship -
designed for missions that include
special operations against terrorists. It
will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700
combat-ready Marines to be delivered
ashore by helicopters and assault craft.
The ship's motto? "Never Forget"
Submitted by Jack Rusnak.
Boone Veterans Council delivering Christmas
trees to the Iowa State Fairground for distribution
as part of the "Tree For Troops" program.
Submitted by Bob Whitman.
trees to the Iowa State Fairground for distribution
as part of the "Tree For Troops" program.
Submitted by Bob Whitman.
John Gebhardt in Iraq His wife,
Mindy, related that this little girl's
entire family was executed by
insurgents. They intended to
execute her also and shot her in the
head, but they failed to kill her. She
was cared for by John's hospital and
is healing, but has been crying and
moaning. The nurses said John is
the only one she seems to calm
down with, so John has spent the
last four nights holding her while
they both sleep in that chair. The girl
is coming along with her healing.
Submitted by Col. Paul Ladd.
Mindy, related that this little girl's
entire family was executed by
insurgents. They intended to
execute her also and shot her in the
head, but they failed to kill her. She
was cared for by John's hospital and
is healing, but has been crying and
moaning. The nurses said John is
the only one she seems to calm
down with, so John has spent the
last four nights holding her while
they both sleep in that chair. The girl
is coming along with her healing.
Submitted by Col. Paul Ladd.
USS Cleveland CL- 55,
March,1946 in Japan. Roy
"Red" Iben served aboard
at this time.
Submitted by his wife Jean.
March,1946 in Japan. Roy
"Red" Iben served aboard
at this time.
Submitted by his wife Jean.
The above photos were taken of "MIKE" boats in the Mekong Delta, South Vietnam in the late 1960's.
Submitted by Pete Jones.
Submitted by Pete Jones.
Arlington National Cemetery
USS Hancock pulling into Sydney,
Australia in 1972. Sr. Vice Commander
Dave Christensen was aboard when
this photo was taken.
Submitted by Dave Christensen
Australia in 1972. Sr. Vice Commander
Dave Christensen was aboard when
this photo was taken.
Submitted by Dave Christensen
REST EASY, SLEEP WELL MY BROTHERS
KNOW THE LINE HAS HELD; YOUR JOB IS DONE
OTHERS HAVE TAKEN UP WHERE YOU FELL, THE LINE HAS HELD
PEACE, PEACE, AND FAREWELL
KNOW THE LINE HAS HELD; YOUR JOB IS DONE
OTHERS HAVE TAKEN UP WHERE YOU FELL, THE LINE HAS HELD
PEACE, PEACE, AND FAREWELL
These wreaths- some 5,000, are donated by the
Worchester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine. The
owner, Merrill Worchester, not only provides the
wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's
done this since 1922.
Also, most years groups of Maine school children
combine an educational trip to Washington, DC with this
event to help out. Making the event even more
remarkable is the fact that Harrington is one of the
poorest parts of the state.
Submitted by Hollis Hoard.
Worchester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine. The
owner, Merrill Worchester, not only provides the
wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's
done this since 1922.
Also, most years groups of Maine school children
combine an educational trip to Washington, DC with this
event to help out. Making the event even more
remarkable is the fact that Harrington is one of the
poorest parts of the state.
Submitted by Hollis Hoard.
Sgt. McGovern in Khe Sanh spring 1968. Sgt. McGovern is
front row far right on the left photo..
front row far right on the left photo..
Return from out of country
operations August 1968. Sgt.
McGovern is standing far right.
operations August 1968. Sgt.
McGovern is standing far right.
Sgt. John McGovern
7th. Group 1965.
7th. Group 1965.
June 1966 Sgt.
McGovern in Cam Ron
Bay
McGovern in Cam Ron
Bay
Sgt. McGovern presented
Turkish commando decoration
by Turkish officer.
Turkish commando decoration
by Turkish officer.
Sgt. John McGovern Ft.
Devens summer of 1977.
Devens summer of 1977.
Sgt. John McGovern is a member of Post 817 who served with SOG during the Viet Nam War. He was kind enough to submit these
photos of some of his experiences for inclusion on our Submitted Photos Page. Thank you John, and we'll see you at the Post.
photos of some of his experiences for inclusion on our Submitted Photos Page. Thank you John, and we'll see you at the Post.
An Long 1966.
The ship in the background is the USS Ancon
ACG 4. Ed Christensen from Walter Porch
VFW Post 1856 in Ft. Dodge, IA served
aboard the Ancon up till five weeks before this
photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the
Missouri was taken. He was transfered to the
USS Blue Ridge ACG 2.
Submitted by Ed Christensen
ACG 4. Ed Christensen from Walter Porch
VFW Post 1856 in Ft. Dodge, IA served
aboard the Ancon up till five weeks before this
photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the
Missouri was taken. He was transfered to the
USS Blue Ridge ACG 2.
Submitted by Ed Christensen
Iowans serving in Iraq sent
to Joe White by neighbor
Submitted by Joe White
to Joe White by neighbor
Submitted by Joe White
Above is a photo and crest of the USS Forest Sherman DDG-98. Post Commander John Cidester's son Wyatt Chidester is now the
Commanding officer of the vessel Shown with Commander Chidester are John and Sharon Chidester. Post 817 is proud to have
Commander Chidester as a member.CONGRATULATIONS
Commanding officer of the vessel Shown with Commander Chidester are John and Sharon Chidester. Post 817 is proud to have
Commander Chidester as a member.CONGRATULATIONS
Click on picture of the
Forrest Sherman to be
taken to ships website
Forrest Sherman to be
taken to ships website