Executive Director
Edward A. Vymazal enlisted in the US Air Force on August 24, 1964 at the age of 17-years. Tony graduated from Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) Sentry Dog Training Program with his trusted German Shepherd K-9 partner, "Rocky" (A855) in April 1965. Tony was stationed at Loring AFB before arriving at Tan Son Nhut AFB, Rebublic of South Vietnam on April 13, 1966. After his tour of duty was complete, Tony was reassigned to Mather AFB and honorably discharged from the USAF on August 24, 1968. Afterwards, Tony enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police on May 22, 1969 and served honorably for 21.5 years and retired on January 18, 1991. After retirement, Tony formed “Cumberland Scuba” in 1989 and currently instructs scuba diving classes and organizes scuba diving vacations. From 1991 to present, Tony has been a foreman for an Environmental firm, a Township Supervisor and has served for 8-years on the Board of CFJMA (a municipal authority). You can contact Tony at:
Treasurer
Alan H. Driscoll and his German Shepherd sentry dog Dutchess (A649) served with the 377th Air Police Squadron at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. In December of 1966 Alan and Dutchess fought in the first ground combat action experienced by USAF security forces since the Korean War. Alan’s dog Dutchess never returned from Vietnam and her actual fate is still unknown. The uncertainty of what happened to his partner prompted Alan to apply for, and receive, the first war dog made available to a civilian under a government adoption program in 2002. Alan’s new partner Baro (D134) is now his constant companion. Alan, with the help of State Representative Matt Patrick obtained a joint resolution from the Massachusetts House and Senate acknowledging the contributions of all War Dogs and affirming the need to recognize their sacrifices with a monument in Washington, D.C. Alan has enjoyed a career at sea as a Captain in the U.S.Merchant Marine. He currently heads Security Awareness Services, a company involved in maritme security and counter terrorism training. Alan aso serves as a comissioned Deputy Sheriff with the Bristol County Sheriff's Department. You can contact Alan at:
Secretary
Edward W. Hobbs and Bruno (A818), his German Shepherd Sentry Dog, served with the 377th Air Police Squadron at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam from March of 1966 to March of 1967. Prior to Vietnam Ed & Bruno completed Sentry Dog School together and were assigned to the 484th Combat Defense Squadron (SAC) at Turner AFB, Albany, GA. The Department of Defense records confirm that Bruno was put to sleep on December 27, 1971 after serving with four additional handlers. Ed spent 38 years in the printing industry and managed nine commercial or publication printing plants over the years for six corporations. Ed is originally from Boston, MA, but has lived in Houston, TX for 19 years. He is currently enjoying residential kitchen remodeling sales for a national corporation. Ed's commitment to the NWDM is to "give back" to those wonderful dogs that we all loved. You can contact Ed at:
Membership Director
George "Ron" Sevier, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam Veteran Sentry Dog Handler. I am honored to have served with my best buddy, Colonel (854F) for almost 3 ½ years. Colonel is the ONLY War Dog partner I had and I owe my life to him. I joined the U.S. Air Force in 1963 and received my Sentry Dog training at Lackland AFB, TX. That's where I met my life saving pal, Colonel. After graduation, we were assigned to Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, TX. Our second assignment was with the K-9 unit of the 37th SPS, South Vietnam (1966 to1967). After Vietnam, I pulled my life together, but there was always an empty feeling in my heart - I missed my best friend, Colonel. I had no idea what had happened to him after I came home. That always bothered me and caused many sleepless nights over the years. Well, after 38-years, and thanks to the Vietnam Dog Handler Association (VDHA), I finally learned (at the VDHA 2004 Reunion, Phoenix, Arizona) that Colonel had died of a disease in 1970. The tears flowed but I was thankful to be in the company of my brother handlers who truly understood. I’ve since retired from a lucrative sales/marketing career with a major U.S. Corporation. And since joining the National War dogs monument committee, I now have the opportunity to help forever honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s war dogs and handlers of all wars. You can contact Ron at:
Administrative Director
David Malkus. Malkus served in the 59th IPSD (scout dog) of the 11th Light Infantry Bde. (Americal Division), from February through August of 1970. His dog was Ringo 96A3. He was granted an early-out discharge in September to attend graduate school in mathematics at Boston University, from which he received his Ph. D. in 1976. He is currently an Emeritus (retired) Professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, having held Professorships in Mathematics (Illinois Institute of Technology) and Engineering Mechanics (UW-Madison).
Ringo was the Honor Dog graduate of Class OL 4-70 from the Ft. Benning scout-dog training school. He and Malkus worked out of LZ Bronco, near the village of Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province. Action was relatively light in a combat lull in what were supposed to be the war's waning days; however, Malkus was proud to earn his CIB on his first mission in the field. He came away with the usual selection of medals awarded for being a 'good boy'.
