tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post8632908572162864666..comments2024-03-29T07:16:56.810+00:00Comments on Sean Linnane: FIRST SPECIAL FORCES GROUPSTORMBRINGERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405613458419510116noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post-22396610674057216862013-06-19T03:40:44.373+01:002013-06-19T03:40:44.373+01:00I have one, a tattoo on my arm and # 13 is still m...I have one, a tattoo on my arm and # 13 is still my lucky number. I also have a solid yellow flash, probably has moth holes in it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post-14805069179024885392013-01-22T04:07:08.282+00:002013-01-22T04:07:08.282+00:00P.S. I do not see the patch of the skull, with the...P.S. I do not see the patch of the skull, with the number 13 holding a pistol. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post-92024505049699663832013-01-22T04:04:59.379+00:002013-01-22T04:04:59.379+00:00I am proud to have been at Torii Station in these ...I am proud to have been at Torii Station in these early years and proud of the legacy. <br />Robert Avery Sgt, 1961-1972. Two Years on Okinawa. I still have 8mm I shot from the gates of Torii, through Hamby Army Air Field, through Sukiran, over to the main Highway at the time through the Plaza Shopping center and a tour through Koza (1963). I might add that in 1963 the Gate at Torii included a small version to the right as we drove in. I live in Okinawa as well and Sukiran is now Foster but Torii Station is still Torii, just no consolidated mess and a lot of fast food outlets near the main gate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post-16301662139565791392012-12-01T21:00:53.997+00:002012-12-01T21:00:53.997+00:00Interesting history of the 1stSFG. Before reading...Interesting history of the 1stSFG. Before reading your page I'd had no idea that the 1st was originated here in my home state of Montana! I used to live right down off HW-6 from Torii Station and we used to go often to the Royal Hotel for dinner. Thanks for this info. I'll be adding this page to the 'U.S. Military' page of my website, http://www.ClickOkinawa.com<br />Thanks,<br />Mick<br />Okinawa 1972-75 and 1986-90S. A. Mick McClaryhttp://www.clickokinawa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post-69433112119707247762011-01-20T20:55:25.640+00:002011-01-20T20:55:25.640+00:00My father first joined Special Forces in 1954 with...My father first joined Special Forces in 1954 with the 77th SFG (he was 82nd Abn since 1947).<br /><br />I distinctly remember in 1963 when we were in Monterey (he attended DLI, Thai), he wore the solid yellow 1st SFGA flash. Then,Kennedy was assaninated -- a bit later the flash included the "mourning border." Sure wish I could find an original without the border. <br /><br />Dad served in the 77th when he was an SFC (1954-57); then as officer: 1st (1962-64), 6th (64-65), 5th (65-66), and Training Group (66-68). Last assignment was as advisor to the King's Bodyguard in Thailand. He never wore the JUSMAG patch ... always wore the SF "bookends" <br /><br />He knew Lauri Törni/Larry Thorne (Dad was his team sergeant in the 77th) and LTC Aito Keravouri (was his S4 at Bragg).<br /><br />Thanks for letting me "Bragg".<br /><br />Guy Power<br />(USA, Ret)<br />Airborne, Ranger, Air AssaultAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6340335897594941637.post-37316754675572911382009-07-31T10:36:44.043+01:002009-07-31T10:36:44.043+01:00Sir: Thanks for this. I was a support puke (JM a...Sir: Thanks for this. I was a support puke (JM and Pathfinder) for 6 years from Feb. '85 thru Jan '91. I may not have worn a tab, but LTC Lynn Stull and 1SG Jesse Smith made us work for the honor of being in Group. I am so proud of the men who carry on the tradition of the guys I met in Helena, MT.<br />Keep up the good work and remember we're...AIRBORNE!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780867312049052953noreply@blogger.com