JODY DEAN DOWELL
aka J.D. Dowell

Fort Collins, CO

White Male, 165 pounds, 5"10", Blue eyes, brown hair, DoB 10/14/55.

Claims Marine Corps 1975 to present.
Claims Cobra Pilot, Vietnam Airlift
Purple Heart
Shot in Grenada, co-pilot killed
Stationed in Aurora, CO MAG 23, Special Forces
Micro-chip implant - no dog tags

Jody Dowell joined the service on January 1, 1975. He trained at the recruit depot in San Diego and 29 Palms CA . He was transferred to Camp Pendelton on May 22, 1975 where he was a Field Radio Operator. He maintained his FRO duties when transferred to: 
Aurora, CO  on December 31, 1975
El Toro, CA  August 8, 1975
APO San Francisco  November 11, 1976
Yuma, AZ   December 21, 1977.
He MOS was STILL Field Radio Operator upon his discharge August 04, 1979. 
Another New Job!!   HE WAS CONFRONTED BY NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES. STATED HIS EX-WIFE STARTED THE SITE ABOUT HIM AND MADE UP THE E-MAILS.

A year in the life of a "hero"

These email have been clipped and edited. No spelling nor grammar changes have been made. LINKS have been added.

01/27/2003
        ....I've never heard of an "AW 143 INTERSP" and there's no such thing as a CH-69 or a CH-72. The Marine Corps still uses Cobra's and I believe is about to accept a new model of the Cobra.
John "J.D." Barber
President
USMC/Vietnam
Helicopter Association
781-337-3239
HMM-263, 70-71
http://www.popasmoke.com


Subject: Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 21:06:32 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" da82ndman@hotmail.com

We have been out to sea for over 24hrs now, headed east, at full speed.We have joined another battle group.

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Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 02:11:23 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I have some spare time,so I'm painting little saying's on them.Like from 'N.Y. WITH LOVE', We ran across a young boy carring an uzzy,I wanted to take it from him,spank his be-hind,and send him home.But that little shit took a shot at us!So we just packed up and headed out.The other way!

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Subject: Taking care of buisness.
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 16:43:22 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We came over on the USS HILO carrier Okinawa, (or http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/1103.htm) And 13 other ship's.There's 18 AW-43 intersp's, alot of f-16,s and F-18,s.

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Subject: Dirty and tired.
Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2001 21:00:40 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" da82ndman@hotmail.com

Once aweek we get to rotate back to a real base, to sleep, eat, shower etc.. e-mail and thing's like that.Yesterday one of the Tech's found three bullet hole's in my right turbine. I guess I had better start pushing on the stick and getting some altitude!

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Subject: Chinese;
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 01:33:43 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

The war just got longer, and very ugly!MON. about 1730 I watched about 10,000 plus Chinese come across the boarder into Afghanistan.No the're not on our side!.That chinese column was ten miles long.

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Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 02:41:49 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I fly a helicopter, AW 143 INTERSP. the armies version would be the "BLACKHAWK" . I use to fly the "COBRA" but they took those out of service. I've been in the CORP. for about 16 yrs. now, flying choper's every since. I 've been in about nine different coutry's, five diff. conflict's.

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Subject: Emergency Leave;
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 01:43:25 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

Everyone,I have some good news, and I have some bad news! I'm coming home on "Emergency Leave" for 10 day's....... We're killed in an auto-wreck, SAT, OCT. 20 01 in Lexington KY. About 9:00 pm. I will spend most of this time in flight, one day, with family, and in FT. Collins, two day's in Lexington KY. for the memorial service. and then, I have to report back here to my command, for duty. By NOV. 07 01.....

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Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 20:37:29 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

'HI" Everyone, I'm in Lexington,KY.Using my brothers computer, it feels alittle strange!I'll be in fort collins this fri.I have made acouple of calls, I'd like to see as many of you, and other friends, etc. as I can! Hope you can come. It's the only chance I'll get to see everyone, I have to fly out, soon after that to be back at my command, and report for duty. New phone# 970-214-2810, the memorial service is tomorrow at 10:00am . A special THANK YOU, to everyone, I have a heavy heart.

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Subject: ENDURNING FREEDOM:
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 13:27:31 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

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We have been ordered north, to Uzbekistan, somewhere around the city of Termez.So much for the soft living of ship life. Now it's mud house's and dirt road's, and a dirt runway.

I had a great time at the party, just wish I could of gotten to talk to more of you, spent more time with you, and gotten to dance alittle more, without the jet lag!

Well, we have to get up in the air, about 2,000 marine's are moving up north with us, the're from the 2nd. marine div. We are to fly air support, and cover.

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Subject: ENDURNING FREEDOM:
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:03:58 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We have been in the air non-stop! Tired, little sleep, and alway's on edge. But that's War. RIGHT! I can't tell you where we are, or anything like that, OK . I have a briefing to get to.

CAPT. J.DOWELL USMC 2ND. MARINE DIV.
1ST. MARINE AIR 101
1ST. ATTACK SQD. 1ST. FSSG ALT. FLEET;

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Subject: ENDURNING FREEDOM:
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 15:46:25 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

With my 72 Hr. medicial down time. I slept for 17hr's straight, got up, ate, went to a briefing, then back to bed. Where I slept for another 11 Hr's. Just had another med check. And I'm "ok", 100% check, and ready to go again.

A 50 cal. or two penetrated the starboard side of my canopy, during our engagement at the battle of KUNDUZ, ON Wed, the 14th.

The bullets, snap my control cable, to my vert. and horiz. aft rotors. Then penetrated my canopy, one bullet, just cut throw my right knee, just broke the skin. The second bullet, just nicked my right shoulder, again just broke the skin. I call them scatches!

both putting out mayday call's, code blue! We really didn't think we'd make it back!

As of today. I've been assigned a new CH-72, #131, My new,old bird AW-43 # 79, is to badly damaged, to be repaired here. I was put on medicial watch list, just to make sure my cuts didn't get infected,

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Subject: THANKSGIVING;
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 19:08:43 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I was released from sick-bay, 100% ok. I've done some flying, up and about in my new bird.We where getting ready again for the big battle over KUNDUZ,

Well, we're on the move again. I have 2,400 flight hr's. in the CH-69, Cobra, I have 850 hr's. in the AW-43. And now 33 hr's in the CH-72, firehawk.

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Subject: SWIFT FREEDOM;
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:47:18 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>
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Well, I have been reassigned to a new unit, and helicopter.The 26th marine Bat. 2nd. marine's, and my new helio is a UH-1N. We are S. West of KANDAHAR, at a old air field. About 1.200 of us. We are told at this time, that I my get to come home, around JAN. 5th 2002. Or we will be sent on to phase 2, which is either IRAQ, or SOMILAO, or SUDAN. Well, I have abriefing to get to, then back up in the air. GOD BLESS, Stay Safe! 

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Subject: SWIFT FREEDOM,
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:08:07 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I'm reassigned back to AH-1W, SUPER COBRA. Since moving south, to camp Rhino, and after the battle of Konduz, and being shot to hell, and back! The AH-1W, Has two, 1,212kw GE T700-401 turboghafts engines, speed 175mph, ceiling of 14,000+, 18 "Hellfire" laser-guided missiles. 2 60mm recoils, 1 30mm undernose cannon.

Sometimes, we are assigned to checkpoints, outside of Kandahar. Others we are flying close air support over TORO BORA.

My unit is assigned to bereleaved JAN, 5. Phase 1 should be finished by then, SO.. I should be home, and back on american soil, in about three wks. Where I'll be on standby, and working out of Denver, until phase 2, starts. then I'll ship out again.

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Subject: SWIFT FREEDOM,
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 03:40:28 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

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We have been up and down, this state, from KANDAHAR, to TORA BORA. I have a mission tonight, a sector over TORA BORA, a cave complex, acouple of gun sights, and paths, that I have to strafe, and rocket, near the Pakistan border. I haven't gotten my departure, arrive, or separation papers yet. From what I've been told, I'll be stationed in Denver, at Buckley air base, SUN. afternoon thru Wed. on standby, for phase 2 It should be around the 5th, or 12th JAN.

I should have my schedule by next Thur., taken out of service, or off the flight schedule, by JAN. 2 2002,

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Subject: HOME;
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:03:53 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

Bye the time you all receive this I'll be home. We left quickly, and in secrecy. It's only for awhile, while we repair, reinforce, and get replacements. Then we are being redepolyed. We have been told or ordered, not to talk to anyone, the news and etc.. To many lives at stake. Since we're going back out, as special forces, we no-longer have the right of free speach. I well be at Fri. night and SAT. night DEC. 28 AND 29- 01. I have duty, SUN-THRU WED, down in DENVER, until we leave again.

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Subject: Swift freedom;
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:03:16 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We left AFGH. last Thur. We should spend afew days on ship here, before moving on.
The enlisted men let me work out with them. They call me "rocky"

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Subject: ANACONDA:
Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2002 20:40:40 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

The battle of Shah-e-Kot, has not gone well for us, until today. We have orders, around the clock, and to fly into Pakistan. We are death from above!

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Subject: ENDURING FREEDOM;
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 16:26:55 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

we leave for the "Gulf of Oman" tomorrow, MON. at 0500.

Another UFO sighting!

MAJOR J.D DOWELL USMC
101st FMF 2snd. MAR. DIV.

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Subject: ENDURNING FREEDOM:
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:59:55 -0700
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

Well, ST. PATS. day came and went, and I wore my green! Now, EASTER is next week, we have three days off in KUWAIT. I'm going to see how drunk I can get! I fall off the wagon, and started smoking again. Oh well.. We have orders waiting for us after that, we're changing units, and targets, we'll be on the move, somewhere south of heaven, and west of hell! My call sign has changed

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Subject: ENDURING FREEDOM;
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 21:12:55 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I don't believe I'll be coming back to FLEX. when I get back. I have a better job offer from ROBERTSHILO. but I should be coming home, around MAY 1st. Our fleet has been ordered state side, around the 20th.

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Subject: ENDURING FREEDOM;
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 23:40:58 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

As some of you know, I and my men where to depart and head home, around the 20th. of APR. But, we have a crisisses situation, that has come up. The 10TH MOUNTAIN DIV. has been relieved and on it's way home, while the encampment is under seize, in KISTAN, AFGH. The BRITISH commander, COL. DUNCON has been shot. So. They need a immediate replacement and reenforcements. So. I'm not married, no kids, and nothing really pressing at home. So. I said what the hell, one more time. It's just until they can get reenforcements and a new commander in. I'm going to gather my men in the ready room as soon as I as can finish this, and break the news to them. Try and give them enough time to write home before we ship out. This should only set us back ashort time

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Subject: ENDURING FREEDOM;
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 02:26:34 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I wanted to get this short message off, while they bring our gear and birds up top side. I've decided to leave all married men with kids behind. Some don't like it, but it's my decision

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Subject: HOME BOUND:
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 15:52:37 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

I'm on my way home, as of Sun-APR.-28-02;I'm out of here! Should be in FT. Collins by MAY-10-02:
MAJ. J.D DOWELL USMC

P.S same old HOME # as of MAY-09-02, 970-214-2810:

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Subject: PHILIPPINES;
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 16:10:58 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

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Well, we made it, we got in here about 2000 hrs. FRI. night. Now we are aday behind you there, because we crossed the Intern.-DATE-ZONE. We anchored off MINDORO, Philippines. We'll be doing some work up around JOLO as well. Thats about 588 miles south of Manila. Pushing out Muslim extremists, and getting the new guys teeth cut, for whats to come against IRAQ. We have a 13 ship task force, 68'000 marines, about 210 fixed wing, 52 rotary, 200 M-tanks, etc. We'll be joining other Army, and airforce units, already in Kuwait, and in Saudi Arabia. Hopefully, we can be home! By late Sept.

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Subject: MSN-NEWS
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:55:34 -0600

Watch MSN-news, channel 26, one day or all this week. 8:00pm to 9:00pm your time. 

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Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 18:30:06 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We have been up in JOLO, over the past week, targeting rebel postions. Collecting and processing intelligence.

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Subject: NEW ASSIGNMENT;
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 23:59:27 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We have a new assignment, and orders. The fleet heads out tomorrow morning, 0500 hrs.

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Subject: South China Sea:
Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 20:15:27 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

Well we are still, trying to make our way South! Thru the south China sea, We are now coming around the south Asian cape. We are still being followed by a Russian or Chinese, sub. So. the fleet keeps doing crazy russian Ivans, hoping to catch them off guard.

I guess, one of the Capt.s over on the LKA, had to punish a CPL, for mooning the north Korean fishing boat's. I'd like to have done that myself! They have been spieing on us for day's now. Last FRI. the USS OSWEGO, had to put a 5in. shell across one of there decks, as they got to close, then tried to cut thru the fleet!

Have you ever tried running three miles, doing jumping jacks, and leg thirst, on a rolling, moving ship?? HA HA At night I sit on the stren, watching the stars, reflecting, and wishing!! It's fun to watch the flying fish, and dolpins race the ship. It's so beautiful out here, thuosand miles from anywhere.

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Subject: Monsoon;
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:40:38 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We're sitting off the coast of India, The fleet has just rode out a Monsoon, Other wise, we should enter the gulf of Oman, around FRI.

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Subject: KUWAIT:
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 00:30:41 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We're or I'm in Kuwait, we came up the Strait of Hormuz. Our force has been cut, 1/3 has been sent to TURKEY, the other 2/3 to Kuwait. We hear about another 200 fellow COLO.s are on their way. We have been flying around the clock, close air-support, and reconnaissance. In the last week we have hit there gun and missile sites 6 times! Along the border, as they lock-on to us. And we have had alot of small arms fire. I was hoping to be home by the end of SEPT. now I don't know! And if so, will I have to come back?

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Subject: KUWAIT:
Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 23:49:45 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

It's FRI. I think, Sept. 06-02. We're on a war footing, 6Hr. shifts, sleep, eat, do report's, etc. Once we launch, we may not get to sleep or eat for days, so we do it now. We got our assignment orders. My Sqd. To think one yr ago today, I was working at Flextronics IntL. Now I'm buffy the terriost and Iraqie slayier. Sh... Sept. is looking dim for a departure date.

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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:55:21 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

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MAJOR J.D DOWELL USMC

Over the past ten days the army has been air-lefting troops and equiment in. Sat. the BRITS started arriving, Sun. the fleet pulled anchor, and headed out of the strait, to open water. We are set to remember Sept. 11-01. There will be a quit time, prayer, rememberances, 21 gun solute, and solidarity, and candles light. All military vehicles have to drive with thier lights on anyway. We number over 100'000 now,

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Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 17:10:58 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

We where down in Djibouti Africa, west across the strait from YEMEN, on a little covert work. Now we have been hastly recalled back to KUWAIT. It's about 89% here, I tweeked my lower back last wk, a hard landing on the USS Belleau Wood.

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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:12:55 -0600
From: "JODY DOWELL" <da82ndman@hotmail.com>

headed back to W. Africa the back is much better.

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Date Sun, 22 Dec 2002 234554 +0000
From "JODY DOWELL" <marinemajor@hotmail.com>

I left with general Franks group as ordered, I was there only afew day's, at al-Udeid air base,in Qatar. I was flowen back to MAG-11, SQD.-11 due to my right arm going paralyzed; I was put on a medical waver, It turns out that I have a bone tumor, in my right elbow, blocking the nerves.  Flextronics went out of buiness, the last time I was gone.

Now, I have or had everyone fooled in thinking that I'm "ok". The medical, has been waved, I have new orders, back to Qatar. I gave my notice to Celestica, they have to hold my job for me now, until I get back. Then I'll have the operation. If you say anything to Celes. or the marine corp, you could hang me out to dry. I'm in Norfolk VA. I leave JAN. 3rd the war is to start JAN. 26th. I'm SQD. commander, of the Colo. Raiders mag-11, sqd-11, Special forces, USMC.We're assigned to the the KURDS, in the north, close air support, and troop cover.

 

 

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