I was incountry almost 27 months and don't remember any lectures. I spent 21 months in B Co, and the only time we had a "lecture" was when we got a new Batallion Co. This was late spring/ early summer of 69. He had all of us meet in the Mess Hall right after supper and gave us the usual bull plus he told us that if any of us were caught swearing we'd get an Article 15. After that we thought of our Batallion Motto as "THE 589TH HOLY ROLLERS".

Will do Willie. Having been through this a couple of times during my career as a Police officer I know what a devastating impact this has on a community.

Asking all of the 589th Brothers to pray for the Tupelo Police Department. We had a bank robbery this past Monday> One of our police Officer was killed and one was wounded real bad. They have not caught the robber yet. Bu9t they will get him.

You may be right Mike. Some of the C Co. guys I served with in Nam and later back in world were characters alright but had no character. Thanks for getting some fun going Bob.

John T. Mclain, I'll have you know that we in C company have no character whatsoever.

I spent 18 months with Co.B from April '69-Oct. '70. I don't ever recall having a character training class. Only recall the speech always given……keep your eyes and ears open,always know your surroundings,watch for VC and traps in the jungle and on roads. Maybe there was a phantom 589th unit we weren't aware of that got the character training ??? Thanks for the info Bob.

As a member of A Co.I don't remember any such classes. Maybe C Co. was the only company that had to attend and their character was actualy improved over what it would have been witout the training.

Bob, I don't remember any formations let alone character guidance! Again your way with words have created interesting and extra funny reading! Thanks for a good laugh! Proud to be from C Co especially EM Platoon!

I have found the Operational Report Lessons (ORLs) posted on our website very interesting. There were activities going on behind the scenes that I was not aware of. I haven’t had an opportunity to read all the ORLs, but last night I came across something that intrigued me. In a section of the report for the period ended October 31, 1967, the ORL stated, “We have maintained a consistently high percentage of attendance at Character Guidance Classes by conducting these during formations, thereby not encroaching upon the work schedule”. I do not have any memory of Character Guidance Classes, either in or out of formation. Does anyone remember participating in such classes? If not, I believe the 589th Association has the standing for a class action lawsuit against the VA for the Army failing to influence our characters in a positive manner. For prima facie evidence, we do not have to look any farther than C Company and their carrying-on during our reunions. So, other than those of you from C Company, does anyone remember participating in character guidance classes while serving in Vietnam, and if so, what did the classes consist of?

have a marry Christmas an everyday were hear is a happy newyear.take care 589th.cecil

Merry Christmas to all my 589th brothers be safe and have a blessed new year. Lets keep all our military men and women in our thoughts and prayers throughout this coming new year. I remember two christmas's away from family and friends on the other side of the world also.God bless!!

Merry Christmas to everyone, have a safe and happy new year as well.

To all of my fellow brothers of the 589th Eng, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and A healthy and happy New Year. To anyone that is ill or hospitalized I keep you in my prayers and ask for a special healing for you. For any families who have lost one of our brothers, my sincerest condolences. God Bless each and every one of you. Pete Tamas B Co. 589th Earth Movers Apr.69/Oct.70