A Message from Mike Graff,
President of the 14th Infantry Regiment Association

Golden Dragons,
      I come to you for the last time as the president of the 14th Infantry Regiment Chapter of the 25th Infantry Division Association.
     By the time you read this, the 14th Infantry Get Together in Branson, MO, will be history and there will be new regimental leadership in place, hopefully?!  We need the younger Vets to step up.  In the case of the 14th Infantry, that would be members of the 5th Battalion (yes, the 5th Battalion) that was with the Division at Schofield in mid 80s through mid-90s in F Quad.
     I point to the 5th Bn because they are the Regiment's only hope for survival.  Most of these Dragons are 20 to 30 years younger than us ole, worn down Vietnam Veterans.
     Our 1st Bn colors were cased in 2016, after the 2nd and 3rd Bns were sent to the 10th Mountain Division.  Later, the 3rd Bns colors were cased, leaving the 2nd Bn which is still with the 10th Mtn Div, I guess?  Where do you think the 2nd Bns loyalty lies?
     I echo the 25th IDA president's words: "We are like a melting ice cube."  In short, we are about to cease to be if our membership does not increase.  At this point I hope the new leaders of the 14th Infantry Regiment Association will be successful in carrying the regimental, and possibly, the Division colors into the next few decades.  I know they are up for the mission!
     I would like to thank those that have supported the regiment the last four years and encourage you to continue to do so in the future.  I also plead with you to support the 25th IDA in all its endeavors, especially reunions.  Speaking of which, I hope to see you ALL SEPT 29 - OCT 6, 2024 at the Westin Dulles Airport Hotel.  Mahalo!

 

Right of the Line
R. (Mike) Graff
Exiting President
  

"I'll Try Sir!"

Full size "I'll Try Sir" poster reproductions are available to help raise funds for the 14th Infantry Regiment Association. 

To get your own copy, e-mail Larry Weist.  Or see Larry in October at the 25th Infantry Division Association reunion.