The S-3 Shop, Paddy's Gang, 1988-1989

Here are two operations officers who served with 1/39 Inf (M) in Baumholder between 1986 and 1989:

Major Bryant
Major Rodolfo R. Diaz-Pons

If memory serves, Major Bryant left in early 1987.

Major D-P left in mid/late 1989, after the redesignation to 4/12 Inf (M). I've written of Major D-P before and intend to add a brief note on him in the future, as he was one of the most focused, forceful guys I've ever met. He serves as an enduring example to me even after all these years.

Here's some news of SFC Donovan from 1989, as well.

Mortar Platoon, 1/39 Inf, 1984-1989

Paul Butcher reminded me of a whole stack of names from the 1/39 Inf mortar platoon, fellows he knew between 1984 and 1986. I've also talked to Mike Standifer about those days. He's still in touch with a few of these guys -- let me know if you're trying to reach any of them. Meanwhile, rather than write a long post at this point I just want to get the names up here quickly. So here they are, rough and ready:

SSG Greg Robinette
SSG Kenneth Pender
SSG Lee
SSG Norvell
SGT Stan Ekstrom
SGT Mike Catterton
SGT Lenny Frazier
SGT Burnside
SGT James Wilson
SGT Murphy
SP/4 Mike Cusson
Paul Adams
Kachmarek
Ed Marsh
Patrick Stangby