808th Engineer Company "Keep The Flame Burning"
US Army Reserve Unit, Vertical construction and Mas This is a veteran's site only.
Unfortunately, we do not have a phone number or contact information for the USAR 808th Engineer Company.
Operating as usual
Alright 808th Engineers it was a Great gathering we had at today at Tom Bass Park. There were some that had other commitments, but that is okay for we will see them on the next gathering which is already in the works. Here are a few photos from this year 2022 event.
Blessings to All 808th Engineers and their Families.
Timeline Of Events are Flexible to the Amount of Awards given
-1SG Freeman will arrive at Tom Bass Park - 0630
-1SG Freeman will begin setting up pit, and food preparations - 0710
-Tables and Chairs set up - 0730
-Trailer Display set up - 0900
-Awards table and Memorial table set up - 0915
-Singing of the National Anthem by "Bear" Michael Barrett - 1030
-Intro to Roll Call - 1SG - History of the 808th Engineers - SFC Jones - 1045
-Open Ceremony - LTC Delley, LTC Pulikkathara, 1SG Tamez - 1050 - 1110
-Closing of Ceremony & Blessing of Our Food - Rev. Johnny Fortune - 1110
-Please note that Families and Veterans can still gather their food and enjoy while we continue to hand out awards.
-Food Served 1200
*** Just a note from Romeo. We have the Award Certificates but no metals. Our goal was to get the awards out for this gathering. We have succeeded in doing so and notification to All 808th Engineers Veterans that deployed in 90-91, to include notifications of those Families. Those that we have not made contact with, or have selected not to attend due to other circumstances their award will be mailed to them.
All 808th Engineers DS/DS Veterans. November 12th is our Day for Our gathering.
Please note that all there will be a sign-in for all Veterans from the 808th Engineers that deployed in 90-91. The sign-in is for we to keep in touch with all after this event.
1. We will also ask you to bring one chair to the gathering. We have tables and chairs, but we may be a little short on the chairs.
2. We are still accepting donations for this event and if you wish to donate please on the Cash App. $kfreeman2410. Or you can leave a donation at the event.
3. If anyone should have any questions about the location and time please see the 808th Engineers Facebook Invitation that is currently posted.
Thank You All, and See You in a Few Days
To all 808th Engineers DS/ DS Veterans. We are getting close to gathering of all Veterans and or their Families members who are attending the 30th Anniversary of Desert Shield/ Desert Storm deployed Soldiers. We need your support though of reaching out to others to help close out the list. You can contact us by emailing us Veteran name with Family members of those who are attending, email, mobile number, and address.
[email protected]
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Thank you for your Support,
John S. Tamez
All 808th Engineers,
Hassleback's funeral location will be at
St. John Missionary Church located at 9205 Sandle Street, Houston Texas 77088 12 Noon, Memorial Service & Release Balloons in Barbra Hassleback's Memory.
All 808th Engineers,
Update for Barbra Hassleback's Services
January 29th (Saturday) at 12 noon there will a ballon release memorial service for Barbra Hassleback.
* Location will be at Rev. Johnny Fortune's Church. I don't have that location information at this time but I will update as soon as I get the address.
There is nothing worse than losing a friend because they didn’t think they had anyone to talk to, so....my phone is always on, my door is always open and a drink can easily be poured. Doing a real friend check. Support each other. I need eight people posting the message not sharing it, to show you’re always there when someone needs to talk. I have an idea of who will say done.
WHO ARE MY 10
💙🖤
All,
It is with sadness to report that we have lost another 808th Engineer Veteran. Our Condolences to the Lott Family. We will all remember Our Brother SSG Lott for his friendship and supporting others. God Bless his Family.
How's it going 808th Engineers. Sound Off for a Battle Buddy Check!!!
A VA official said the department is “working diligently” to gather information and “remains fully committed” to the concerns of Gulf War veterans.
Good morning 808th Engineers,
Here is a good read on those of us that were down wind of the Khamisiyah Pit Demolition during March 10-31, 1991. Please note that the 808th Engineers were under the 864th Engineer Battalion during this time.
Distinct Units Exposed March 10-13, 1991
Khamisiyah Pit Demolition
PLEASE do not think this is an all inclusive list. It took the DOD several months to add units from the National Guard and Reserve units that were also in the area.
Also, some veterans who were in the area of Khamisiyah when the DOD was first forced to admit to the exposures STILL have not yet received a letter from the DOD telling them they may have been exposed.
If your unit is not listed (as mine is not, yet units near us are listed) send a note to the DOD Gulf War Illness investigative team and let them know.
[email protected]
Maybe someday the list will be complete enough to help other soldiers.
Note: I listed The Units the best I could!
As some MAY NOT be with Their Parent Unit, due to The "jumbled" List that I got!
Thanks to Sandflea for this!!!
http://www.desert-storm.com/soldiers/pit.html
VII th Corps Tactical Command Post Tactical Command Post, VII th Corps Field Artillery Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment 2nd Corps Support Command (Logistics Group) 1st INF DIV. 3rd Brigade,2 AD (FWD) Task Force 1/41 Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armor Di...
808th Engineers,
Here is a DS/ DS - 30th Anniversary Magazine from the VFW.
http://digitaledition.qwinc.com/publication/?m=3914&i=685111&p=1
30 YEARS AGO GULF WAR VETS ‘DREW A LINE IN THE SAND’ VFW Members and Employees Recall Gulf War Service Gulf War’s Impact on Popular Culture Gulf War Memorial Hopes to Break Ground in 2021
To All 808th Engineers,
Please note that I am trying to get an awards list together for those of us that deployed to Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm 1990-1991. There is an award that was not presented to those that participated in the campaign and was not given to us. If you would call me at the following number below to help piece this together that it would be appreciated.
Also, if anyone has information on the following Cmd. Staff during our time at the unit for Desert Shield/ Desert Storm personnel listed below that would be able to help. Please inform me on the phone call.
CPT Robert O. Delley
1SG Roger A. Williams
SFC Curtis Jones, Sr.
SGT Laverne Baker
Thank you,
1SG John Tamez
USAR (R)
(832)438-2986(m)
February 24. 1991 was the beginning of the ground war for Operation Desert Storm. After 39 days of a devastating air campaign, the U.S. led coalition began to liberate Kuwait and systematically destroy most of Saddam Hussein and Iraq’s army. We thank all who selflessly served and sacrificed in Operation Desert Storm.
The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx) updated their website address.
The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx) updated their information in their About section.
Photos from The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx)'s post
Intruding the new AGSU. Army green service uniform. Retiree Style
Mr. Barrett,
Have you heard any other updates on Mr. Ed Hill? Last we heard was he was still at Clear Lake Regional. Any new updates?
Here are some photos that Ronnie Scholars dug up last week. Ronnie Scholars, Daniel LeBean, John Tamez, and Knowles. I do believe on the second group photo was Kevin Simton. In the horizon Kuwait City was on Fire in the distance. Lastly you can see a convoy of military equipment.
808th Engineers another link for those that have not seen this.
Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
Certain illnesses are associated with Gulf War service in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations from August 2, 1990 to present. Medically unexplained illnesses (also commonly referred to as Gulf War illness or Chronic Multi-symptom illness) are a significant concern for some Veterans who served during the Gulf War.
For VA benefit purposes, Gulf War service is active military duty in any of the following areas in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations at any time August 2, 1990 to present. This includes Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2010) and Operation New Dawn (2010-2011).
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
The neutral zone between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Qatar
The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
Oman
Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Oman
Waters of the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea
The airspace above these locations
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/reports/index.asp
VA offers eligible Veterans a free Gulf War Registry health exam to find possible long-term health problems related to Gulf War service. VA also offers health care, disability compensation, and other benefits to eligible Veterans. Their dependents and survivors may also be eligible for benefits.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/index.asp-
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
808th Engineers here is another link for the Gulf War and Health
Volume 10: Update of Health Effects of Serving in the Gulf War, 2016. If you would look to the right side of the page there is a blue tab that reads - Download FREE PDF.
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21840/gulf-war-and-health-volume-10-update-of-health-effects
Download a PDF of "Gulf War and Health" by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for free.
VA and research organizations continue to evaluate possible causes of Gulf War Veterans' chronic multisymptom illnesses, including exposure to oil well fires.
Join the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to create a snapshot of your health and help us learn more about potential health effects.
1991, Iraqi armed forces ignited oil well fires, producing dense clouds of soot, liquid, aerosols and gases
Plumes of billowing smoke remained low to the ground, in some areas enveloping U.S. military personnel
Exposures were highest during wintertime encampments in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/sources/oil-well-fires.asp
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
Major Larry Bubela, a former Commander of the 808th Engineer Company, has passed away. Funeral service information below:
Today our hearts are heavy. Today we learned that the Lord has called another of his willing workers from labor to reward. A member of the 808th Family, Sgt. Horace L. Bussey. May the Lord grant him Peace, and the Holy Spirit's comfort upon his family. Rest In Heaven Brotha.
With a heavy heart The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association pays respect and honor to Brother Veteran WWII-Mr Roscoe Crider who passed on to be with the Lord last week. He was 99 years and 9 months of age, and the grandfather of VR-Bob Helton CDR, USCG, RETIRED.
Congratulations SFC Smith to your retirement!
Hard Times Create Strong Men, Strong Men Create Good Times, Good Times Create Weak Men, Weak Men Create Hard Times.
Greeting all! Just point of clarification for all. This is an association of former members of the 808th Engineer Company. We do not have any contact or affiliation with the reserve unit, personnel or the Army Reserve. As such, we do not have the unit's phone number or any information for the unit's activities. This group is maintained by volunteers and former unit members only. Thank you for understanding.
Updated information for SFC JOHNSON SERVICES;
Place: Christian Community Life Church, 2100 Jame Bowie, Baytown TX
Viewing: February 2, 2018 between 6pm-8pm
Service: February 3, 2018 at 11am
Burial: February 5, 2018 at Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038
It’s with a deeply saddened heart that the news of SFC JOHNSON of 808th, 2nd Platoon, Desert Storm, has passed away this Sunday 01/21/2018. SFC JOHNSON also served in Vietnam. Rest In Peace SFC JOHNSON as you dwell in the house of the Lord.
It’s with a deeply saddened heart that the news of SFC JOHNSON of 808th, 2nd Platoon, Desert Storm, has passed away this Sunday 01/21/2018. SFC JOHNSON also served in Vietnam. Rest In Peace SFC JOHNSON as you dwell in the house of the Lord.
As more information is given it will be posted! Nothing is known as of now about arrangements.
So this is an interesting group of 808 folk which spans different wars/service times. There is some talk of having a yearly meeting at a local VFW. If interested in serving on a committee of 5, please chime in. Davis (aka Gamewarden) is forming.
ATTENTION ALL
808th Engineer Company Veterans
Memorial Service for E-7 Juan Fabro
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
9205 Sandle St, Houston Tx. 77088
Rev. Johnny Fortune officiating
Saturday, February 18 2017, at 11am
1 to 1.5 hour service to be held, sandwiches and soft drinks will be available afterwards.
It's with great sorrow and duty that I must inform all that we have lost a member of our great brotherhood, E-7 JUAN FABRO has passed away back in November 2016. SFC FABRO was a good man and it was a honor to have served with him. Please take a little time to say a prayer for SFC FABRO'S family! My prayer is for all God's blessings to be upon the FABRO family, the 808th family, and may he blessings continue to prosper us all, and the USA!
900 W Rankin Road
Houston, TX
77067
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