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Monte3rdaav
04-11-08, 03:04 PM
A CO 3RD AAV. Been a long time since i've seen or talked to anyone from the battalion. Give me a shout. 1982to1986.

brian barr
04-11-08, 03:50 PM
Hello there. I was also with 3rd AAV. June 1976 I went to trac school at Camp Del Mar. I was assigned to Alpha company. April 1977 I was transferred to 1st tracs in Okinawa until May of 1978. I...

AmericanJarhead
04-14-08, 01:00 PM
Here are a "Trac-load" of images form Del Mar, 1979/1980, 3rd AABN: Enjoy and comment on the images if you know anyone in them:

http://www.americanjarhead.com

AAV Crewchief
04-14-08, 07:39 PM
A CO Sept 82 to May 83....got a sweet job up at Sub Unit One at Camp Fuji. Had to extend 6 months to get it, but TOKYO BROKYO and that AINT NO JOKYO!!!!!

dant
04-16-08, 07:35 PM
Here are a "Trac-load" of images form Del Mar, 1979/1980, 3rd AABN: Enjoy and comment on the images if you know anyone in them:

http://www.americanjarhead.com

great photos I believe I even found one of me. I was in 3rd tracks from 1978 to 1986 than went to avtb testing area. drop me a line when you can dan trostel.

AmericanJarhead
04-16-08, 08:00 PM
Hey Dan,

Thanks for the note. Which picture do you think is you? Let me now and I will see if I recognize you. I have a lot more too.

ttracker65
04-16-08, 11:17 PM
Aco 3rdAsltAmphibBn '79-'80 and '82-'83 1st and 2nd Plt

dant
04-17-08, 01:20 PM
Hey Dan,

Thanks for the note. Which picture do you think is you? Let me now and I will see if I recognize you. I have a lot more too.

I think it was in row 32 the 3rd photo in,, on my compurter i have 4 rows across. While talking to my brother in law brian who was also a tracker, his compurter had 6 rows. The photo has a group of tracks with one marine in cami and the other in a white t-shrit. We both enjoyed the photos post more if you can. Thanks Dan.:tank:

AmericanJarhead
04-17-08, 01:46 PM
I think it was in row 32 the 3rd photo in,, on my compurter i have 4 rows across. While talking to my brother in law brian who was also a tracker, his compurter had 6 rows. The photo has a group of tracks with one marine in cami and the other in a white t-shrit. We both enjoyed the photos post more if you can. Thanks Dan.:tank:

Dan, I think I saw that correct one. You're pointing at me it appears. Very cool that you found yourselves! That is what I had hope would happen.

I have a lot more, keep checking back. Also, I have a much larger file (20 megabytes :scared: ) if you want it. You could make it most any size up to 20x24. I will email it if you want it but some email systems have a max file size below that.

dant
04-17-08, 01:51 PM
Please forward to my email if you can I would love to see them. sgt25cpl48@hotmail.com or bonzaibonnie911@yahoo.net..thanks:tank:

bulldogssemprfi
04-26-08, 10:26 PM
:mad: their is a person out their thay likes talking about people, with out even knowing them and what is going on, to me that is just Stupidly, or just me. Is talking about a person with out knowing the story is just stupid, and wrong not just for a civilian but a nether Marine is not Wright to me and all the other Marines out their, yes I am sorry for putting down my old rank witch was a SGT. know it is a PFC because I got in some trouble for fighting. In addition, know I got back from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Iraq </st1:country-region>and the Men their called me Gunny, because I was always there for the young guys who was away from home. Therefore, they gave me the call name of Gunny. There is a so-called Marine call name buky here on leatherneck that went as far as saying some think about my badge, being on the wrong side. That is because of my wife she wonted it on that side to have pictures taken. He could not keep his mouth shoot, he told me that was his way he did things, let me tell you Marines that is not the way you do things and that is not the Marine way either. But if you folks wont to get me off for that, ok I will under stand, but please don’t let him dictate to you please because I have been nothing but respectful to u-all. Think you for giving me the opportunely to speak on my behalf. <O:p</O:p

AAV Crewchief
05-01-08, 12:20 AM
Hone up on your writing skills and get back to us then, OK?

bulldogssemprfi
05-01-08, 07:16 AM
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AmericanJarhead
05-01-08, 07:26 AM
At least there are no grammatical errors in your second post. It's a little short on content though. Well done!

bulldogssemprfi
05-01-08, 07:43 AM
Sorry about the writing, but back in our time we did not talk about other Marines. :usmc:
Hay I was at Camp Delmar back in 85 to 87, we had the best E Club on the Base. I was the one that got in the fight with the SGT and got 183 days in the Brige.

AmericanJarhead
05-01-08, 07:46 AM
I remember going there almost every night. I can't believe the things we did back then. There was a guy from Texas that I remember actually ate a glass and chewed it up before spitting it out. The small of stale 3.2 beer permeated the place. I don't have one single photograph from the inside though. I wish I did. Also, I got in trouble for drinking in the barracks and was put on a detail to clean the club in the morning. It was a very stinky place!

bulldogssemprfi
05-01-08, 07:50 AM
that was dam good beer at one dallor a glass I was the short guy with black hair, it is how i remember us talking, this is good

pablox1139
05-12-08, 01:08 PM
I was in 2nd tracs from 82-85 then 3rd tracs from 85 -89.....del mar was the best eclub....court house bay was a beer garden and a bunch of giant cockroaches.... i think the roaches carried away the empties....i prefered delmar....

edwardo4561
09-29-08, 09:11 PM
I was 3rd aavs k-bay 84-88 2nd plt. Cpl.Allen E.L. yat yas!!! devil dogs!:tank: any one from then drop a line edwardo4561@aol.com:usmc:

edwardo4561
09-29-08, 09:14 PM
yea! though i walk the the valley of the shadow of death i will fear no mother f_____!

mannysaur
10-03-08, 12:22 PM
Yeah, I was with Aco 1st 3rd AAV BN from 88-92 4th plt. Yat Yas...1833"s Rule!!!!

Haffner
10-03-08, 03:30 PM
<-- Currently with 3rd Trax H&S Co. 2007-Present

MSullivan
03-10-09, 04:23 PM
Semper Fi brothers. <br />
I initailly went to communications school at 29 Palms after bootcamp. Once completed, transfered to the 3rd AAV Bn Bravo Co 3rd Platoon. I did trac school at Camp Del Mar. I was...

MSullivan
03-10-09, 04:25 PM
Semper Fi brothers. <br />
I initailly went to communications school at 29 Palms after bootcamp. Once completed, transfered to the 3rd AAV Bn Bravo Co 3rd Platoon. I did trac school at Camp Del Mar. I was...

edwardo4561
10-01-09, 08:52 PM
A CO 3RD AAV. Been a long time since i've seen or talked to anyone from the battalion. Give me a shout. 1982to1986.
I was with 2nd . plt.3rd aav's det co. alpha. kanohe bay hi. 84-88. Not to brag but we had two plt. det. to hi. and we still hold the record for most letters of commadations ever aquired inn a commanding gen. inspection. 1st. got 16 - 2nd got 18. total of 34 the most that had ever been giving to any one unit at the time was 2.

yat yaz. thanx. gunny pittmen

micarr57
11-29-09, 08:45 PM
was in c co as trac rat and office pogue 1975 h&s co bn training nco 1976 77 29 palms trac rat 1977 79 lt thaylor was last plt cmdr

jrhd97
11-30-09, 12:20 AM
Yeah, I was with Aco 1st 3rd AAV BN from 88-92 4th plt. Yat Yas...1833"s Rule!!!!

Did you know a William (Bill) Sandy . Left tracks as an E-5 in 92 for the recruiting field. Picked up E-6 towards end of 92.

Vandrel
12-09-09, 10:21 PM
Anyone here serve with John Singleton? I have not talked to him since he left Okinawa and retired a few years ago.

VReilley
11-24-10, 11:06 PM
I was in A co 3rd AAV bn from 82-86 my email is rvic46@yahoo.com let me know if your still around.

Vandrel
11-29-10, 07:44 AM
Been awhile since my last post here,

November 1st, John F. Singleton passed away from a heart attack, services were held November 15th and he was laid to rest at the NC Veterans Cemetary across from the Beirut memorial outside of Camp Johnson.

cplvolvo
11-12-11, 10:45 AM
anyone from unit

MSullivan
11-12-11, 10:58 AM
I was in the following units:
1979-1980, 1833, Amphibious Assault Vehicle/3rd Amphibious Assault Bn. AAV (http://marines.*********************/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=424949)
1980-1981, 1833, MCB Japan/Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC)/MCB Camp Fuji (http://marines.*********************/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=426658)
1980-1982, 1833, 1st Marine Division/1st Tracked Vehicle Bn (http://marines.*********************/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=424947)
1982-1982, 1833, Amphibious Assault Vehicle/3rd Amphibious Assault Bn. AAV (http://marines.*********************/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=453683)

cplvolvo
11-12-11, 11:04 AM
i was in 1st platoon ssgt duncan was my plt sgt cpt merrit was our co then 4 th platoon. then rotated alpha company at scwab

cplvolvo
11-12-11, 11:09 AM
i know colvin we where in school at same time he was in charlie company curry was my crew cheif did you know j richards and morris and got promoted to cpl at same time with shaw and bunch of others

d-scoby
11-16-11, 11:09 AM
I served in 3rd AMTRACS, 5th AMTRACS, 3rd AAV BN, Schools Bn instructor, LVT R-1 recovery crew chief, give me a shout.

Don Scoby

MCosta12
11-18-11, 05:22 PM
:flag:We were one of the first classes at Camp Del Mar to test the LVTP-7, they were called back then- 1972.:tank:

cajnlethrneck
02-20-12, 11:33 AM
I was out there from 84-86 as a 2142...Gunny Hurtt was our Ramp Chief, 1stSgt Mayfield was Co. 1stSgt. and Capt Corcoran was our CO.


I was 3rd aavs k-bay 84-88 2nd plt. Cpl.Allen E.L. yat yas!!! devil dogs!:tank: any one from then drop a line edwardo4561@aol.com:usmc:

cajnlethrneck
02-20-12, 11:39 AM
I remember the CG and IG inspections. I received a Noteworthy and an accommodation. I was a 2142 and remember Gunny Pittman very well. I was there from 84-86. Capt. Corcoran was CO.


I was with 2nd . plt.3rd aav's det co. alpha. kanohe bay hi. 84-88. Not to brag but we had two plt. det. to hi. and we still hold the record for most letters of commadations ever aquired inn a commanding gen. inspection. 1st. got 16 - 2nd got 18. total of 34 the most that had ever been giving to any one unit at the time was 2.

yat yaz. thanx. gunny pittmen

cajnlethrneck
02-20-12, 11:43 AM
was there from Apr 84 thru Aug. 86 as a 2142. Made the mistake of letting 1st Sgt Mayfield know I could type and they took me off the ramp and moved me into the admin office.


A CO 3RD AAV. Been a long time since i've seen or talked to anyone from the battalion. Give me a shout. 1982to1986.

kink
02-20-12, 08:22 PM
I joined the Corps in Dec 1967 after schools Bn 21 Area Delmar I was assigned with Charllie Co 5th Tracks. These were the LVTP5. I was still 17 then . When I was 18 I deployed after staging Bn to Quang Tri Combat BAse Viet Nam and got sent to TANKS!!! I didnt know anything about a Tank, but picked up Lance, and then being sent to Secuirty Platoon hig h tpatrol and ambushes and some rat patrol on hwy 1. Then after Nam I w ent to B Co 3rd Tracks Camp Hansen Okinawa a short time cause I made Corporal and got sent to Camp Schwab Area Guard until November 1969 where I then went on BLT2/9 withj A Co 3rd Tracks and aback to Viet Nam 4 More times.
Thanks for the Photos to look at, brought back alot of memories, Oh question when u cleared the jette did you have beach rescue backing u up before u went in the jette.lol

Thanks
Reg Ford Corporal USMC 1967-1973
AKA Kink