2022 Reunion

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We had 23 members and 18 guests attend the reunion in Omaha, NE.

VETERANS

Sitting: Corky Walsh, Clyde Moore, Dave Barnum, Ron Huether, Lawrence Moss, Terry McCarl

Standing: John Tabor, Richard Koehnen (B/ 227th AHB), Ron Ingram, Dennis Behm, Jay Zygmont, Dan Korty, Jim Ferguson, Tom Trifiro, Mike Smith, Mark Holiday, Dan Toothman, Leo Williams, Richard Medlock, Barry Brown

AUXILIARY

Sitting: Judy Miller, Victoria Zygmont, Susan Hofer, Susan Huether, Terri Behm. Elida Moore

Standing: Marlene Ingram, Lana Brown, Velma Smith, Debbie Tabor, Cathy Holiday, Georgette Ferguson, Barbara Maitland

15TH MEDICAL BATTALION ASSOCIATION REUNION ACCOUNT

OMAHA, NE, 20-24 APRIL 2022

By Terry A. McCarl, Historian and Secretary

Quoting Vice President Mark "Doc" Holiday as he ended the fund-raising auction, which he had just so adeptly conducted on the evening on April 23, 2022, "Ron and Marlene Ingram, you guys know how to throw a helluva party!"

The 24th 15th Medical BN Association Reunion held in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 20-24, was a roaring fun time for all who attended, thanks to the efforts of Reunion Coordinators Ron and Marlene Ingram. Twenty-three 15th Med BN Veterans and 18 guests participated in the reunion.

The reunion hotel, Hampton Inn and Suites, received high marks from our group. The hotel staff was accommodating and helpful. Every morning of the reunion, the hotel treated attendees to a complementary buffet breakfast. Also, the hotel provided free shuttle services to and from tourist attractions within 3 miles of the hotel, and a few destinations, such as the Omaha Zoo and the Iowa Casinos, that were even farther away.

The Hospitality Room, which also served as the meeting room, was available throughout the reunion for socializing.

WEDNESDAY, 20 APRIL

Attendees began rolling in on Wed. afternoon and evening. Several members got together at "Hook and Lime," a Mexican/Seafood restaurant near the hotel, for dinner on Wednesday evening.

THURSDAY, 21 APRIL

Thursday afternoon was the tour of Omaha on "Ollie the Trollie." Thursday evening's group dinner was at Rocco's Pizza and Cantina near the hotel.

FRIDAY, 22 APRIL

Friday morning was the Executive Committee Meeting and in the afternoon was the Great 15th Med BN Assn Paper Airplane Competition. John Tabor won the competition with a plane that flew the length of the hospitality room and hit the far wall. The evening group dinner was at the Spaghetti Works in the Old Market area of downtown Omaha.

SATURDAY, 23 APRIL

Saturday morning was the Member Business. Twenty-one members attended the meeting. President Barry Brown called the Business Meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Highlights of the Member Business Meeting are summarized here. To read the entire record of the meeting, please see the Member Business Meeting Minutes.

President Brown welcomed all members and guests to the reunion and introduced 1st-time attendees Joseph "Jay" and Victoria Zygmont. Jay served as a medical lab specialist at HSC from 1968-69.

Leo Williams read the names of the 45 15th Med BN KIA's during the Vietnam War.

Mike Smith read the list of members and spouses of members who have passed away since the 2019 reunion: Damien Vierra, Bobby Brooks, John Crespi, Bob McKinley, Richard Schroder, Quinn Becker, Sherry Bodwell, Betty Korty, and Connie Medlock.

2023 Reunion Location. The location for the 2023 reunion recommended by the EC is Austin, TX. The hosts are Ron and Susan Huether. The location recommended for the 2024 Reunion is McMinnville, OR. Hosts to be Barry and Lana Brown and Corky Walsh and Judy Miller.

Election of Officers

Executive Committee Recommended Slate of Officers for 2022-2023 :

President: Ron Ingram (Progression from Vice President)
Vice President: Mark Holiday (Progression from Jr. Vice President)
Jr. Vice President: Jim Calibro
Treasurer: Ron Huether
Secretary: Terry McCarl
1-Year Trustee: Jim Ferguson (2nd year of 2-year term) (Progression from 2019-2021 President)
2-Year Trustee: Barry Brown (1st year of 2-year term) (Progression from 2021-22 President)

The membership voted and adopted the recommended slate of officers.

New President's Appointments:

Webmaster: Ron Huether
Historian: Terry McCarl
Chaplain: Larry Hatch
Asst. Chaplain: Fred McKellar
Parliamentarian: Corky Walsh
Sergeant at Arms: Dan Korty
Photographer: Clyde Moore

President Ingram adjourned the meeting at 1035.

The Old Mattress Factory hosted the evening banquet only two blocks from the hotel.

Group photos were taken before the banquet.

Acting Chaplin Mike Smith gave the blessing of the meal.

Following the banquet, Dan Korty conducted the Missing Man Ceremony. Dan's daughter, Susan Hoefer, performed a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem.

Our Guest Speaker was USAF COL (Ret.) Ben "Felix" Ungerman, Deputy Chief of Staff for Nebraska 2nd District Congressman USAF BG (Ret.) Don Bacon. COL Ungerman spoke primarily about his experiences as an Electronic Warfare Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Auxiliary President Velma Smith presented the Auxiliary Angel of the Year Award to Marlene Ingram for her outstanding service to the Auxiliary.

The Saturday evening festivities closed with the fund-raising auction. Members contributed items to the auction to raise operating funds for the Association. Mark Holiday served as the auctioneer, assisted by Lana Brown, Debbie Tabor, Cathy Holiday, and Velma Smith (Velma kept track of the bidders and the money). As usual, the auction was a lively and fun event! The amount collected was approximately $2200.

SUNDAY, 24 APRIL

Following the Sunday morning breakfast, most attendees said their goodbyes and departed. A few stayed over for another day or two before returning home.

ATTENDANCE LIST OMAHA, NE MEMBERS AND GUESTS	YEAR GROUP
• David Barnum & John Mullin • Dennis Behm & Terri	67-68
• Roger Bodwell	70-71
• Barry Brown & Lana	70-71
• Barbara Crespi & Janet Osman & Paula Crespi
• Jim Ferguson & Georgette	70-71
• Mark (Doc) Holiday & Cathy	70-71
• Ron (Baby Huey) Huether,, & Susan	70-71
• Ron Ingram & Marlene	66-67
• Daniel Korty & Susan Hoefer	66-67
• Terry McCarl	68-69
• Richard Medlock	70-71
• Clyde Moore and Elida • Lawrence Moss	70
• Gregory Simpson	70-71
• Mike Smith & Velma	69-70
• Bill Stovall & Kathryn	71-72
• John Tabor and Debbie	70-71
• Dan Toothman	69-70
• Tom Trifiro & Barbara Maitland	70-71
• Corky Walsh & Judy Miller	67-68
• Leo Williams	69
• Joseph Zygmont & Victoria	68-69
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• GUEST VETERANS
• Richard Koehnen & Linda (B/227th AHB)	68-69