The Reunion is getting close and will be here before we know it, and then it is over! As your Reunion Chairman I have really enjoyed working with Bob and Perry on this our final Battalion Reunion! There has been a ton of stuff to discuss, cover and plan for, I could not have had two better guys to work with on this event!

We have been asked about a dress code for when we visit FLW. There is not really one but this is what was suggested by our contact at FLW; "There really isn’t a “dress code,” however, I recommend the ladies where modest clothing with closed-toe shoes for the day. The dining facility will have Trainees in attendance. I recommend dress for dinner be Civilian Casual (men open collar, slacks, with or without jacket—ladies dressy slacks, skirt, or dress (what you might wear to your place of worship)."

If you have any questions reach out to us and we will do our best to answer your questions!

Looking forward to seeing you all that will attend!

Love you all Brothers!

This is to let you all know that Ralph Downing passed away peacefully and in no pain this morning. He had been in Hospice after having two strokes.

I will post the details when I know them.

RIP Ralph, you will be missed by many!

I was with 577th and then transferred to 589th in 69 I'am going to the 577th reunion in Branson sept. 1 -6 I'm thinking about coming to see if some of guys still remember me or me them.
some guys used to call me pink because It took me so long to tan
hope to see you then.
Greg Long

HEY YOU!
Have you ordered your shirts for me to bring to the reunion yet! Time is running out---Order by Friday if you are coming to the reunion and I will deliver your order to you--I have a pick-up so order all you want or need!!!

If you want your order shipped to your home just place your order for deliver, there will be a charge and it will be sent to you!!

The shirts are shown in the Latest News so take a look and PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW!!!

Be sure to look at the Latest News to see how you can order shirts commemorating our Last Battalion Reunion! It is a special shirt and I think you will like them. Let me know if you have questions and I will help!

Today is the last day to book your rooms for the Reunion at our special rate!!!

I have finally updated our Losses Since Vietnam menu item.
There are 2 options when hovering over the "Losses Since Vietnam" tab. One is for "All Losses" which includes all of our Brothers we know have passed and the other one is Recent Losses" which include Brothers that were reported lost in either 2024 or 2025. These names are also on the "All Losses" page as well. After 2025 I will document only those that were reported in the current year.

If you see an Obituary Link next to someone, clicking on it will open their obit. If you don't see that link it means we were never provided it or I was not able to find one.

Your feedback is always appreciated.

Thank You Larry & Nick For Responding To My Post.
I Will Look For The Book On Amazon & Keep
To Continue To Research.

Jennifer - we have a 589th history book. I just checked, and it is still being sold on Amazon. Type in "larry jinkins 589th" to find it. If I remember correctly, B Company was at Phan Rang Air Force Base in 1969.

You have to understand that Nick gets confused. I think he meant that your Dad was listed on the B Company roster. But, we have an Association roster of those that we've located since 2009 and he is not listed as one of the soldiers we've been being able to find since 2009.

We will be having a Reunion just outside of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri the first week of September. You and your family are invited to attend. The reunion information is on this website at "2025 Reunion".

Jennifer, the person that would normally reply to you is on a trip for a few days and might be away from his computer. However, I was able to see your Dad's name on a copy of a report our Association has of all members that served with the Battalion. We have a list of all members that we found and have been talked to but your Dad is not on that list. I am from C Company but hopefully someone from B Company may remember him and could help you. The Battalion's main objective was to construct things such as roads, bridges, airfields, landing zones and any associated buildings and structures. We were Construction Engineers and not Combat Engineers. I hope you find information from a member who was there with him. I am sorry for your loss and our prayers our with you and your family.

Hi. My dad apparently was in Co. B 589th ENGR BN VIET NAM 1969.
His Name Was Dorris Stone. Anyone Have Any Info Or Does Anyone Remember Him?
He Recently Passed Away March 2025 And We Are Finding Things We Never Knew About.
Any Info Would Be Great.
Thanks So Much!!

Perry,
just found out Chester Earl Testement a member of A Co 2nd shop passed away 11/16/21

FYI:
Here are some airport options that are closest to FLW for those intending to fly to our 2025 FLW reunion this year. Ordered by closest to St. Roberts Hampton Inn.

Fort Leonard Airport Airport TBN 2.6 mi Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Springfield–Branson National Airport SGF 74.6 mi Springfield, MO
Columbia Regional Airport COU 76.9 mi Columbia. MO
St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL. 120.8 mi. St. Louis, MO

Safe travels...looking forward to seeing everyboy

Perry, Steven Toth's widow got back to me with the following information, He was born Aug. 8, 1947, and died 2019. Thanks.