Comments on: A Pictorial History of Camp Casey http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/ Korea From North to South Sat, 26 May 2012 12:38:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: RAY EMMONS http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-459174 RAY EMMONS Mon, 14 May 2012 03:49:24 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-459174 I WAS STATIONED IN CAMP HOWZE FROM OCTOBER 70 AND MOVED TO CAMP CASEY IN EARLY 71 WHEN THE 7TH WAS MOVED BACK TO THE STATES. I WORKED IN THE MESSAGE CENTER (NO COMPUTERS BACK THEN). HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH DALE MUNGER AND DAVID SCOTT SINCE THEN BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OTHERS THAT I SERVED WITH DURING THAT TIME. I VAGUELY REMEMBER SOME GOOD TIMES IN TDC. THE SUMMER REMINDED ME OF THE HUMIDITY BACK HOME IN LOUISIANA BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN SO COLD IN MY LIFE AS THE WINTER I SPENT IN KOREA. I WAS STATIONED IN CAMP HOWZE FROM OCTOBER 70 AND MOVED TO CAMP CASEY IN EARLY 71 WHEN THE 7TH WAS MOVED BACK TO THE STATES. I WORKED IN THE MESSAGE CENTER (NO COMPUTERS BACK THEN). HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH DALE MUNGER AND DAVID SCOTT SINCE THEN BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OTHERS THAT I SERVED WITH DURING THAT TIME. I VAGUELY REMEMBER SOME GOOD TIMES IN TDC. THE SUMMER REMINDED ME OF THE HUMIDITY BACK HOME IN LOUISIANA BUT I’VE NEVER BEEN SO COLD IN MY LIFE AS THE WINTER I SPENT IN KOREA.

]]> By: Robert Bell http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-454429 Robert Bell Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:42:44 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-454429 Went to CBR school at Camp Casey in September, 1968. Believe the exact dates were September 16 thru September 20, 1968. Was stationed at Camp Knox,6th Bn 80 Arty, A Battery. Had heart attack in July, 2010. VA has been denying claim because we were below the Imjin River by about 3 miles. I think they will have to honor the claim in the long run. I would like to find anyone who could possibly lead me to the place that I can prove my attendance at the CBR school in 1968. I do have proof that I was their on September 20, 1968 as I was fitted for lens for my gas mask. However, I would like other verification from someone if that is possible. If you can help, I would certainly appreciate it. Also, if I can possibly be of help to anyone I'll be glad too. A number of us were involved in details for building bunkers and clearing vegitation for defensive line that was built in 1968. Again if I can be of help in verifying our unit's involvement and the use of Agent Orange to kill the vegitation I would be glad to help. God Bless Went to CBR school at Camp Casey in September, 1968.
Believe the exact dates were September 16 thru September 20, 1968.
Was stationed at Camp Knox,6th Bn 80 Arty, A Battery.
Had heart attack in July, 2010. VA has been denying claim because we were below the Imjin River by about 3 miles.

I think they will have to honor the claim in the long run.

I would like to find anyone who could possibly lead me to the place that I can prove my attendance at the CBR school in 1968.

I do have proof that I was their on September 20, 1968 as I was fitted for lens for my gas mask.

However, I would like other verification from someone if that is possible.

If you can help, I would certainly appreciate it. Also, if I can possibly be of help to anyone I’ll be glad too.

A number of us were involved in details for building bunkers and clearing vegitation for defensive line that was built in 1968. Again if I can be of help in verifying our unit’s involvement and the use of Agent Orange to kill the vegitation I would be glad to help.

God Bless

]]> By: Charlie B http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-450592 Charlie B Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:04:19 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-450592 Thanks for the memories. I was stationed at CP Casey from Feb 87 to Feb 88. It was a good assignment and I'd do it again. I was a Mechanized Infantry Squad Leader assigned to 5-20 Sykes Regulars (M) and our motorpool was right next to the CG's Mess. I was fortunate to have met good leaders, peers, and KATUSAs. Everyday after work we'd meet at Mom's Place, our BN club. I think it was formaly named the Buffalo Solider Club. I wonder if Mom's Place is still there? During training, Mom would beat us out to the field site to set up a snack tent. Seems like she had our ops map memorized and knew where we would be everytime we stopped-she was there waiting to exchange an MRE for ramyon, chico pie, and a coke. Anyway, after that year, I extended for a second tour, this time at CP Humphreys and was asigned as the Directoriate, Security, Plans and Operations NCOIC until 89; that was another good assignment and great people there. Thanks for the memories. I was stationed at CP Casey from Feb 87 to Feb 88. It was a good assignment and I’d do it again. I was a Mechanized Infantry Squad Leader assigned to 5-20 Sykes Regulars (M) and our motorpool was right next to the CG’s Mess. I was fortunate to have met good leaders, peers, and KATUSAs. Everyday after work we’d meet at Mom’s Place, our BN club. I think it was formaly named the Buffalo Solider Club. I wonder if Mom’s Place is still there? During training, Mom would beat us out to the field site to set up a snack tent. Seems like she had our ops map memorized and knew where we would be everytime we stopped-she was there waiting to exchange an MRE for ramyon, chico pie, and a coke. Anyway, after that year, I extended for a second tour, this time at CP Humphreys and was asigned as the Directoriate, Security, Plans and Operations NCOIC until 89; that was another good assignment and great people there.

]]> By: GI Korea http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-445303 GI Korea Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:04:42 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-445303 Tony I love posting old pictures on this site. If you would like me to post the pictures just send them to me on e-mail. My e-mail address is gikoreaonline at yahoo dot com. Thanks. Tony I love posting old pictures on this site. If you would like me to post the pictures just send them to me on e-mail. My e-mail address is gikoreaonline at yahoo dot com. Thanks.

]]> By: Tony Scalise http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-445302 Tony Scalise Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:36:35 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-445302 I was station at Camp Casey from 1962 to 1963 with the 31st Artillery B BATTERY Honest John rockets. I have a lot of picture I took while over there AND WOULD LIKE TO POST THEM TO THIS SITE , But I'm not sure of how to do it need a little help on this. My commanding officer was Cap't Moore. I'd like to hear from anyone who was stationed with me there. email uticave@aol.com Thank you, Tony Scalise I was station at Camp Casey from 1962 to 1963 with the 31st Artillery B BATTERY Honest John rockets. I have a lot of picture I took while over there AND WOULD LIKE TO POST THEM TO THIS SITE , But I’m not sure of how to do it need a little help on this.
My commanding officer was Cap’t Moore. I’d like to hear from anyone who was stationed with me there.
email uticave@aol.com
Thank you,
Tony Scalise

]]> By: Joe http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-444395 Joe Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:29:34 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-444395 Stationed at Camp Casey (Turtle Farm) 2d AG Co in '82 to '84. Appreciate the pictures. Brings back memories. Recognized some of the club names even after all these years. But....the landscape sure has changed. Stationed at Camp Casey (Turtle Farm) 2d AG Co in ’82 to ’84. Appreciate the pictures. Brings back memories. Recognized some of the club names even after all these years. But….the landscape sure has changed.

]]> By: Cliff Krause http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-437820 Cliff Krause Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:57:34 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-437820 Anyone reading this can email back with any comments. I was in CoB1stBn23dInf2ndInfDiv USAR PAC. This is followup from 1st post on 11/1/11 Anyone reading this can email back with any comments. I was in CoB1stBn23dInf2ndInfDiv USAR PAC. This is followup from 1st post on 11/1/11

]]> By: Cliff Krause http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-437819 Cliff Krause Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:52:39 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-437819 I was in Korea Sept 70 thru Apr 71. I remember hanging around Tokori village, had a few suits made and even took in the community bath house for 100 won. I've been looking around these sites trying to find out the name of the original camp I arrived at in 9/70 and then shortly after moved over the bridge into the DMZ for a few months then back to (I believe it was) Camp Hovey. The girls back then were called business girls and had to carry a VD card if they were to accompany a GI. The prices were $3 to $5 and you could have a steady girl for $90 a month. I think I did get hustled just before leaving the country by a girl saying she was pregnant. When I didn't fall for it she never actually was. I have to say being stationed in Korea was a good experience in life I'll never forget. Looking at the pictures of the areas now has sure changed. No paved roads when I was there. Grass houches and delapidated outhouses that drained into the river. I was in Korea Sept 70 thru Apr 71. I remember hanging around Tokori village, had a few suits made and even took in the community bath house for 100 won. I’ve been looking around these sites trying to find out the name of the original camp I arrived at in 9/70 and then shortly after moved over the bridge into the DMZ for a few months then back to (I believe it was) Camp Hovey. The girls back then were called business girls and had to carry a VD card if they were to accompany a GI. The prices were $3 to $5 and you could have a steady girl for $90 a month. I think I did get hustled just before leaving the country by a girl saying she was pregnant. When I didn’t fall for it she never actually was. I have to say being stationed in Korea was a good experience in life I’ll never forget. Looking at the pictures of the areas now has sure changed. No paved roads when I was there. Grass houches and delapidated outhouses that drained into the river.

]]> By: Gary J. http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-421097 Gary J. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:40:24 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-421097 Thanks for your site. I served at Camp Casey in 74-75. 702nd Maint. Bat. It is just amazing how it has changed. When I was there they didn't even have a black top highway going to Seoul until the latter part of my tour. I only saw one or two cars in the ville at that time. I took a trip back to Korea in 2000 and couldn't believe how modern it was now. They still had a quansit hut standing as a storage shed and I told the private that was giving me a tour of the camp that we used to sleep in those and I don't think he believed me. Although I had a Kimchee over night pass and always slept above the savoy club. You talked about the drinky girls and back then they were all Koreans and you could have a short time for $3.00 to $5 bucks and a over night was about $10. Many times I went home with them for free. They were just poor girls trying to make a living and if you treated them good they would treat you good. At 17 years old I had some of the best days of my life there. I probably would have re-enlisted to stay there but I couldn't stay in country because I got busted for black marketing beer and whiskey. They didn't believe in free trade and still don't today from what I could see. Thanks for your site. I served at Camp Casey in 74-75. 702nd Maint. Bat. It is just amazing how it has changed. When I was there they didn’t even have a black top highway going to Seoul until the latter part of my tour. I only saw one or two cars in the ville at that time. I took a trip back to Korea in 2000 and couldn’t believe how modern it was now. They still had a quansit hut standing as a storage shed and I told the private that was giving me a tour of the camp that we used to sleep in those and I don’t think he believed me. Although I had a Kimchee over night pass and always slept above the savoy club. You talked about the drinky girls and back then they were all Koreans and you could have a short time for $3.00 to $5 bucks and a over night was about $10. Many times I went home with them for free. They were just poor girls trying to make a living and if you treated them good they would treat you good. At 17 years old I had some of the best days of my life there. I probably would have re-enlisted to stay there but I couldn’t stay in country because I got busted for black marketing beer and whiskey. They didn’t believe in free trade and still don’t today from what I could see.

]]> By: Nineteenth» Blog Archive » camp casey pictures http://rokdrop.com/2009/04/21/a-pictorial-history-of-camp-casey/comment-page-1/#comment-420634 Nineteenth» Blog Archive » camp casey pictures Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:11:04 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/?p=12527#comment-420634 [...] A Pictorial History of Camp Casey | ROK Drop Apr 21, 2009 … Make sure to click the links and check out the sites that have many old pictures of Camp Casey such … [...] [...] A Pictorial History of Camp Casey | ROK Drop Apr 21, 2009 … Make sure to click the links and check out the sites that have many old pictures of Camp Casey such … [...]

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