292nd Engineer Combat Battalion (New Member)

Thanks Gary, this is very thoughtful and considerate of you.

 

Randy

You are quite welcome, my friend! It's the least I can do for all that you have done for folks in this thread and others on the forum. Glad to here from you again and look forward to continued contact. :)

 

Gary

Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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I haven't said this enough recently, but Randy Clark (aka Buk2112) is one heck of a guy! He'll selflessly help anyone with anything and the world would surely be a much better place if there we many more like him! Just my two cents worth... :)

 

Gary

Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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On this day 73 years ago Operation Grenade begins.  The 84th Infantry Division begins crossing the Elbe River with support from the 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion culminating in March with Allied forces reaching the Rhine River.


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Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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Meanwhile in the Pacific, the Stars and Stripes is raised on Mt Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Here is the first flag raising, the smaller first flag being replaced by the second larger flag and the iconic Joe Rosenthal photo of the second flag raising.


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Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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Gosh, isn't it great to be back. Having the forum down for a few days in regards to upgrade, really made me appreciate what we have!


:rolleyes:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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1 hour ago, Walt's Daughter said:

Gosh, isn't it great to be back. Having the forum down for a few days in regards to upgrade, really made me appreciate what we have!


:rolleyes:


What she said!  :)

Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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Okay, refresh your browser and let me know what you think of the INITIAL color scheme. Will play around with it more over the next several days. 

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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I like it.  Very earthy with good color combinations.  Maybe a shade or two of green added to the browns may be wort a look.  Great job with your upgrade, Marion!

Gary L. Gates

Proud Grandson of Randall Gates
Mechanic, A and H&S Companies, 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1149th Engineer Combat Group
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Thanks, oh yes, splashes of army green. Great minds think alike.


 

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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On 2/22/2017 at 2:52 PM, sirgator said:

I haven't said this enough recently, but Randy Clark (aka Buk2112) is one heck of a guy! He'll selflessly help anyone with anything and the world would surely be a much better place if there we many more like him! Just my two cents worth... :)


 


Gary


Wow Gary, that's some pretty high praise there. Not sure if I'm worthy of all that but thanks for the thought!


 


Randy


 


 

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