Kagnew station asmara patch

And to all local civilians who helped keep the machinery of kagnew in motion. I was wondering if any of you have an example of a kagnew station patched uniform or a uniform idd to a maag ethiopia vet i dont believe there was an ssi for this unit nor have i seen a crest for the standard maag patch that says ethiopia. Robert tarin, dirt diggers dirt diggers courtesy of. Army security agency field station in asmara, eritrea. The venomous despot dia and the kagnew station cia. United states kagnew station asmara eritrea cloth badge patch an original cloth badge from a large collection. Each decal is made using the finest ink, vinyl and laminate available and all are made for outside applications but are best suited for application to glass and windshields.

Kagnew station is still there, housing the military folks. Us army kagnew station patch asmara, ethiopia 50s 60s. I was told this patch was in use in asmara, eritrea on the horn of africa established in 1943 the base was taken over from italian forces. Army radio station, taking over and refurbishing a preexisting italian naval radio station radio marina, after italian forces based in. Search updates site map send any correspondence to kagnew webmaster. Kagnew station was a united states army installation in asmara, eritrea formerly ethiopia on the horn of africa. Do you have a scan of an asa unit patch or pin not shown and would like to include in this gallery. Kagnew station oasis club 1968 a picture of kagnew station oasis club 1968, this photo is taken in the destination of asmara in the country of eritrea. We had and still have troops just about everywhere. The united states army security agency asa was the united states armys signals intelligence branch from 1945 to 1984. Army general william westmoreland eritrea kagnew station 19711973.

For the last few weeks he gave me explicit instruction on fishing, hunting, places to eat and he threw in all he knew about the italian girls. After the us left, it was used by the ethiopian government to house their military families, and it looks like the tradition continues. At first, this was named, radio marina, after an existing italian facility. From world war ii through 1976, there was a us military base at asmara, the capital of eritrea. Kagnew station, us communications center in asmara, is in reality a. Army radio station, taking over and refurbishing a preexisting italian naval radio station, after italian forces based in asmara surrendered to the allies in 1941. The agency existed between 1945 and 1976 and was the successor. Chit book officers mess, kagnew station apo 09843, asmara, eritrea kagnew gazelle u. Asmara, eritreakagnew station us army security agency. The destinctive kagnew station patch features a gazelle head. Cde kagnew station was a united states army installation in asmara, eritrea. Various wearware with the kagnew station emblem emblazoned thereon.

The first model airplane contest of kagnew station was held last saturday, christmas day and the winner. Vn4 patch is in full color, is fully embroidered with a cut edge. The internet has served to bring much of 21stcentury eritrea, asmara, and its people to me, instead. Does anyone know where i can buy a kagnew station patch these days. Microkhan by brendan i koerner kagnew station reunion information kagnew station qienit kagnew station did you know page. Military assignments, true stories kagnew station, asmara, ethiopia one hell of a remote place posted by the messenger on april 21, 2017 i do not believe we have a more remote station of our armed forces than kagnew station in asmara, ethiopia. I spent the christmas of 1964 and 65 at kagnew station. Kagnew station asmara eritrea news current station in. This is dedicated to all those who served in asmara as. Stratcom patch military brat, patches, memes, meme.

Kagnew station, asmara, ethiopia one hell of a remote. Catholic church near kagnew station with new stature of st. Sure enough, a few weeks before i was to leave, along came my orders assigning me to the mp company, kagnew station, asmara, eritrea. A typical outlying village with a home and cucalyptus trees typical of the area. I have a limited number of duplicate patches for sale at. I was in the us army at the time, stationed at kagnew station. Overlooked military surplus us army kagnew station patch. The work of the intelligence services is by nature secret, but veterans of the army security agency which served in world war ii through the cold war are hoping to find some recognition. Kagnew station was the us army base in asmara, ethiopia now eritrea and our foothold in africa. Army spy post newsletter asmara, ethiopia 1966 1967 us forces.

Kagnew station and maag ethiopia eritrea uniforms u. Asmara, ethiopia now eritrea, and like us, will never forget the island above the clouds. United states kagnew station asmara eritrea cloth badge. This is an update of the 5658 kagnew video which now omits most of the personal photos and adds more of the city and country ambiance. Kagnew station looking for lost friends kagnewstationforum. Kagnew station army base, asmara, ethiopia, east africa. In 1953, the usa signed the mutual defense treaty with ethiopia, and kagnew station in asmara with 5000 personnel was opened. Later, it was named kagnew station in honor of the ethiopian battalions valor in the korean war. Kagnew station and maag ethiopia eritrea uniforms u s.

Product description this kagnew station decal is made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. Sudan representatives car in front of sudan liason officers house, wealthiest section of asmara. I am sure you are still going to update every thing that happens on the. Us made and fully machine embroidered with nice white cotton backstitching. Asmara, eritrea kagnew station 19711973 posts facebook.

This was the overall command for training of us parachute and glider forces from 194245. Americans in ethiopia and the closure of kagnew station by april 29. I do not believe we have a more remote station of our armed forces than kagnew station in asmara, ethiopia. I have seen plenty of kagnew station patches, but i have only seen one example on a uniform.