Bodine, Keith, SGT

Infantry
 
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Life Member
 
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Current Service Status
USA Veteran
Current/Last Rank
Sergeant
Current/Last Service Branch
Infantry
Current/Last Primary MOS
11B40-Infantryman
Current/Last MOS Group
Infantry
Primary Unit
1966-1967, 11B20, A Company, 229th Aviation Battalion
Previously Held MOS
11B20-Infantryman
Service Years
1965 - 1971
Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Voice Edition
Infantry
Sergeant
Two Service Stripes
Two Overseas Service Bars

 Official Badges 

1st Cavalry Division Infantry Shoulder Cord French Fourragere


 Unofficial Badges 

Airborne Cold War Medal Cold War Veteran Door Gunner

Vietnam Veteran 50th Commemoration Vietnam 50th Anniversary


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
1st Cavalry Division AssociationHeli-VetsDept of TexasVietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association
Chapter 366Texas ChapterPost 521Chapter 194
National Rifle Association (NRA)
  1967, 1st Cavalry Division Association
  1999, Heli-Vets
  2002, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Dept of Texas (Member) (Austin, Texas) - Chap. Page
  2003, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association
  2005, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 366 (Life Member) (San Antonio, Texas) - Chap. Page
  2007, Patriot Guard Riders, Texas Chapter (Deceased Member (Honor Roll)) (Texas)
  2009, American Legion, Post 521 (Member) (Pasadena , Texas) - Chap. Page
  2009, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 194 (Member) (Pasadena, Texas) - Chap. Page
  2009, National Rifle Association (NRA)


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

I am retired. I draw VA and Social Security disability. I like to play golf but have not in a year or so. I bought a fishing kayak two years ago and spend all my time, when I can, fishing in saltwater and freshwater. My favorite time is spending it with my seven grand children.

   

 Tributes from Members  
God Bless You posted by MI Cameron, David (Pops), MSG 233 

 Ribbon Bar

Combat Infantryman 1st Award
Aviation Badge (Basic)
Machine Gun
 
 
Parachutist (Basic)
Rifle
Auto Rifle
M-203 Grenade Launcher

 
 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
  1965, 1st Battalion, 5th Training Brigade (BCT) (Fort Polk, LA), E
 Unit Assignments
229th Aviation Battalion1st Cavalry Division3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry (Rakkasans)101st Airborne Division
1st Battalion, 505th Infantry (Airborne)82nd Airborne Division
  1966-1967, 11B20, A Company, 229th Aviation Battalion
  1966-1967, 11B20, 1st Cavalry Division
  1967-1967, 11B40, B Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry (Rakkasans)
  1967-1967, 11B40, 101st Airborne Division
  1967-1967, 11B40, A Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry (Airborne)
  1967-1967, 11B40, 82nd Airborne Division
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1966-1966 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Campaign (1965-66)/Operation Masher/White Wing
  1966-1966 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Campaign (1965-66)
  1966-1967 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase II Campaign (1966-67)
  1967-1967 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase III Campaign (1967-68)
  1967-1967 Detroit Riots (Michigan)
 Reflections on Service
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Army.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to basic training and what units, bases or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
Did you encounter any situation during your military service when you believed there was a possibility you might not survive? If so, please describe what happened and what was the outcome.
Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with.
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Army?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
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