Comments on: Soldiers Complete the “Manchu Mile” http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/ Korea From North to South Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:02:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 89B4OAMMO http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-431445 89B4OAMMO Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:49:19 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-431445 I still wear mine. I was with 2nd FSB form SEP 00 to OCT 01. We supported 1-9. I was able to participate in 1 Manchu. There are 2 nights that I remember very vividly from that tour. One was 30 NOV 00 going out the back gate on the "Three Hills Route" (3 hills really LOL). My boot blowing out on mile 6 and having to duct tape it closed and keep going. Trading out with my buddy half way through so he could carry my M16 and taking his M249. Going up the last major hill and the LMTV for the group in front of us spinning tires and having to back down. Leaning into the hill and it seemed like it was just in front of my face. Crossing that finish line and having my name called. It was a wonderful feeling of accomplishment and pride. I didn’t have to be there I chose to be there. The other night was 11 SEP 01. We had our whole crew out in the ville. They were going to the field the next day and I was going on leave. At around 9 or 10 the MP's stormed through the ville and demanded everyone back to base. A plane had just flow into one of the Twin towers. It brought a lot of emotions sadness, denial, anger and horror. I didn't get to sleep that night. Long story short I ended up going to the field the next morning. There are many memories I have of that year but these are the two that mean the most to me. I still wear mine. I was with 2nd FSB form SEP 00 to OCT 01. We supported 1-9. I was able to participate in 1 Manchu.

There are 2 nights that I remember very vividly from that tour. One was 30 NOV 00 going out the back gate on the “Three Hills Route” (3 hills really LOL). My boot blowing out on mile 6 and having to duct tape it closed and keep going. Trading out with my buddy half way through so he could carry my M16 and taking his M249. Going up the last major hill and the LMTV for the group in front of us spinning tires and having to back down. Leaning into the hill and it seemed like it was just in front of my face. Crossing that finish line and having my name called. It was a wonderful feeling of accomplishment and pride. I didn’t have to be there I chose to be there.
The other night was 11 SEP 01. We had our whole crew out in the ville. They were going to the field the next day and I was going on leave. At around 9 or 10 the MP’s stormed through the ville and demanded everyone back to base. A plane had just flow into one of the Twin towers. It brought a lot of emotions sadness, denial, anger and horror. I didn’t get to sleep that night. Long story short I ended up going to the field the next morning.
There are many memories I have of that year but these are the two that mean the most to me.

]]> By: Scott http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-406900 Scott Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:19:17 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-406900 I was with 2-9 Infantry and earned my buckle in 2005. I ended up in a Cav unit in Ft Hood after my tour but always wore my Manchu buckle. Even after we got issued ACU's and went to Iraq, I still wore my old belt and Manchu buckle. I was asked about it a couple times by people who didn't know what it was, but that was it. I was with 2-9 Infantry and earned my buckle in 2005. I ended up in a Cav unit in Ft Hood after my tour but always wore my Manchu buckle. Even after we got issued ACU's and went to Iraq, I still wore my old belt and Manchu buckle. I was asked about it a couple times by people who didn't know what it was, but that was it.

]]> By: Bones http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-397893 Bones Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:20:08 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-397893 Aaah the Manchu, I remember you guys being on Freedom Bridge, yelling Keep up the Fire..... Aaah the Manchu, I remember you guys being on Freedom Bridge, yelling Keep up the Fire…..

]]> By: Dennis Carroll http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-397884 Dennis Carroll Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:48:08 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-397884 I walked the Manchu Mile '88-89' earn the buckle 1/9 Infantry Combact Medic Ft. Ord California KEEP UP THE FIRE MANCHU'S. I walked the Manchu Mile '88-89' earn the buckle 1/9 Infantry Combact Medic Ft. Ord California KEEP UP THE FIRE MANCHU'S.

]]> By: Tom Langley http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-397123 Tom Langley Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:18:25 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-397123 This is the first I've heard of this. I wonder if they had this when I was stationed in Korea in '79-'80? I would have gone for it. When I was in Korea all I did was hit the ville. This is the first I've heard of this. I wonder if they had this when I was stationed in Korea in '79-'80? I would have gone for it. When I was in Korea all I did was hit the ville.

]]> By: William Watson http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-397119 William Watson Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:10:32 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-397119 Hello my fellow Manchu's. I was a manchu back in '98-'99. i earned the manchu coin after doin 2 manchu mile's. i have recently lost my manchu coin. If anyone know's who to contact or how i can get a replacement for my coin i would be very appreciative. you can contact me at just_dallas_damnit@yahoo.com . thanks for helping me out on this an KEEP UP THE FIRE MANCHU'S! Hello my fellow Manchu's. I was a manchu back in '98-'99. i earned the manchu coin after doin 2 manchu mile's. i have recently lost my manchu coin. If anyone know's who to contact or how i can get a replacement for my coin i would be very appreciative. you can contact me at just_dallas_damnit@yahoo.com . thanks for helping me out on this an KEEP UP THE FIRE MANCHU'S!

]]> By: Seth Logsden http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-394699 Seth Logsden Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:12:25 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-394699 Hey SFC 'Bongo' Bongcaron, I agree that it brings back some memories, I remember we crossed that line together. It would be cool to catch up. Find me on facebook. Also I would give anything to get my hands on the new ACU version of the buckle. I will be heading out to 68WM6 school here soon and will be away from home for 1yr4mo and would love to wear it. Hey SFC 'Bongo' Bongcaron,

I agree that it brings back some memories, I remember we crossed that line together. It would be cool to catch up. Find me on facebook. Also I would give anything to get my hands on the new ACU version of the buckle. I will be heading out to 68WM6 school here soon and will be away from home for 1yr4mo and would love to wear it.

]]> By: chad duenwald http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-392710 chad duenwald Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:17:51 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-392710 i am looking for the buckle for the acu's have searched all over the place but am not having any luck if there is somebody in korea that could get me one(will pay double the amount)or somebody who could point me in the right direction that would be great hit me up on ako email is chad.duenwald thanks i am looking for the buckle for the acu's have searched all over the place but am not having any luck if there is somebody in korea that could get me one(will pay double the amount)or somebody who could point me in the right direction that would be great hit me up on ako email is chad.duenwald thanks

]]> By: SFC Bongcaron http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-387113 SFC Bongcaron Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:33:18 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-387113 This brings back memories. I got my Manchu belt buckle in 1994 with 3-9 Inf, 7th ID in Fort Lewis. When we cross the finish line, we had to drink out of the "bowl of fire" and yell out "Manchu!". After that, I received the buckle and Regimental coin from our Regiment Commander. This brings back memories. I got my Manchu belt buckle in 1994 with 3-9 Inf, 7th ID in Fort Lewis. When we cross the finish line, we had to drink out of the "bowl of fire" and yell out "Manchu!". After that, I received the buckle and Regimental coin from our Regiment Commander.

]]> By: Leon LaPorte http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-382078 Leon LaPorte Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:10:41 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/04/30/soldiers-complete-the-manchu-mile/#comment-382078 They sell them on ebay man... They sell them on ebay man…

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