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). Tony was responsible for obtaining a joint resolution from the Pennsylvania house and senate supporting the National War Dogs Monument effort. 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. Alan was responsible for obtaining a joint resolution from the Massachusetts House and Senate supporting the National War Dogs Monument effort. You can contact Alan at:
Secretary
Ed 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 1966 to March of 1967. Prior to Vietnam Ed and 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 companies. Ed is originally from Boston, MA, but has lived in Houston. TX since 1988. 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:
Board Member
Albright "Al" Hunt Al "Airborne" Hunt comes from a long line of military men. He was born in San Antonio, Texas and in 1953 enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Al served on active duty with the 58th Air Police K-9 Section at K-2, Taegu, Korea where he and his partner "Adaro" (F092) provided perimeter security for ammo dumps and POL areas. Al and his partner were instrumental in preventing and capturing many insurgents. Transferring to the U.S. Army, Al pursued a 40 year career in the active Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves serving with the 7th, 12th and 19th Special Forces Groups, 7th Infantry Division, 5th Corps, 18th Abn. Corps, 4th U..S. Army, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command as a Sergeant Major. Additionally Al has served as the Director of Military Science at Fork Union Military Academy and as Commandant of Cadets at Kemper Military School and College and was the first Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard Bureau. Al has received numerous awards and decorations and holds a World Parachute Record. Al retired as a Command Sergeant Major and devotes his time, in addition to the NWDM, to providing support and spiritual preence to all service members as a hospice volunteer and minister. Al can be reached at
Board Member
Randy Knight enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1971, attended dog school at Lackland AFB, Texas and was stationed at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota before being assigned to Da Nang AB in Vietnam in 1972 along with his partner Ranger. After military service Randy spent 18 years in the oil and gas industry. After his retirement he acted as the State Adjutant for the Utah American Legion and handled the day-to-day operations of the organization including the escort of some 50 WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C. for the dedication of the WWII memorial, he organized events for the national Legion convention in Utah. He successfully lobbied for veterans issues with the state legislature and obtained a resolution from Utah's Legislature supporting the National War Dogs Monument. Randy was persuaded to return to the oil and gas industry three years ago as an inspector for the Bureau of Land Management. Randy currently serves as the Utah State Director for the National Veterans Awareness Ride [NVAR] which departs California ad travels to Washington, D.C. for the Memorial Day events. Randy is a life member of the American Legion, DAV and the VDHA. You can contact Randy at
