Bogota, Colombia

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COUNTRY INFORMATION

MSG Photo Album: Bogota
Contact: MSG History
Map: US Embassy Bogota, Colombia

Recognized: 1947 (April 21) US recognizes Kingdom of Nepal
Relations established: 1948 (February 16)
Legation/embassy established: 1959 (August 6)

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Together-We-Served: Bogota

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MSG List - Together We Served

Johnny Agudelo 1993-96 Riyadh, Bogota (DVIDS)
Tony, II Albert,
Joseph Baranello, 2003-06 Bogota (Silive.com)
Vincent Bell, Sr 1981-82 Bogota
Bradley Bennett 1993-96 Rome, Bogota
Rob Boles 1987 - 91 Bucharest, Caracus, Port au Prince, Bogota
Chris Borchowiec, 1995-98 Tokyo, Bogata
Mark Braun, 1994 Sana'a / 2004-06 (Detachment Commander) Bogota
Michael Camara 1995-08 Bogota, Beijing, Hanoi
Hector M Carranza ., III 2004-08 London, Kabul, Bogota (LinkedIn)
Alex Catalan 1987-91 Algiers, Mexico City, Bogota (Ed Odeven Reporting)
Gregory Chappelle, 1981-82 Bogota
Jose Cisneros, 2004-06 The Hague, Bogota
Donald E. Clark 1981-84 Nairobi, Bogota (Marine Corps League, Lake Havasu; Detachment 757)
Steven L. Clarke 1981 - 84 Accra, New Delhi, Bogota / 1987-90 (Detachment Commander) Vienna, Guatemala
(LinkedIn) (The Examiner)
Philip Cole, 1978-84 Bogota, Colombo, MSGBn

Jason Chesley Cook Fallen / Purple Heart 1999-02 Bangkok, Bogota
CAnbar Province Iraq
1st LAR, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, California
(Military Times) (Seattle PI) (Iraq War Heroes) (Seattle Times)


Micah Crooks, *Purple Heart
(DVIDS) (1st Marine Division) (1st Marine Division)
Cliff Daniels,
John, DeVaughn, 1969-72 Bogota
James E..Douglas, 2000-03 Dar Es Salaam, Bogota,
Rafael Encinas, 1996-98 Bogota, New Delhi
Trevor Goff, 2004-06 Lisbon, Bogota
Darrel Gonzales, 1991-93 Nairobi, Bogota
Charles Goodwin, 2008-11 Bern, Bogota (Detachment Commander)
(Marines.mil) (LinkedIn)
Eric Grenert, 1997-99 St. Petersburgh, Bogota (LinkedIn) (DVIDS)
Enrique Hernandez, 1996-97 St Petersburg, Bogota
Merlin Jahraus 1967-70 Bogota (San Diego Shooting Trophy)
Matthew Johnson, 2000-03 Bogota, Tel Aviv
Jason Kyle, 2000-04 Moscow, Bogota

Shawn A Lane 1993-96 Hong Kong, Bogota
-KIA (Purple Heart) 28 Jul 2004
Anbar province in western Iraq.
Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force
(Military Times) (Star Ledger) (Fallen Heroes)
(1st Marine Division) (Find-A-Grave)


Terrell C. Lasker, 1991-94 Antananarivo, Bogota
Richard Lodes, 1966-69 Bogota
Ryan Loney, 1998-2002 Karachi, Bogota, Lima, Port Au Prince
J.R Lowery, JR, 2002-04 Bogota, Havana, London
Russell D. Lucero, 1983-1987 Brussels, Bogota, Nassau, Tunis
Martinez Gustavo 2004-05 Bogota (LinkedIn)
James Mayes, 1984-85 Bogota, Quito

Brian McAnulty KIA Iraq 2004-06 Bogota
Former MCESG Chief Instructor
Master Sgt. Brian P. McAnulty, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006.
Helicopter crash in Al Anbar province in Iraq.
(Washington Post) (Washington Post)
(Congressional Record) (Pop a Smoke) (Find-a-Grave)
(LinkedIn MCESG Building Dedication) (Pop a Smoke)



Lance Milo Monsen. Deceased 1976-78 Bogota (Everyday Patriot) (Find-a-Grave)
Hector A. Orellana 2005-08 Bamako, Lisbon, Bogota (facebook)
Abel Paniagua, 1981-84 Bogota, Caracus
Abel Paniagua, 1981-84 Bogota Caracus (Police1-9/11)
Christian Peterkin, 1971-74 Bogota
Joshua Priestley, 2007-11 Vilnius, Bamako, Bogota (LinkedIn)
Dwayne Eckley, 1984-86 Bogota, Oslo (Facebook)
Luis Rodriguez, 2004-05 Bogota
Todd O. Russell, 1984-87 Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Ottawa, Vienna
Kerry Seabrook, 1985-86 Bogota
Athel Smith 1974-76 Bogota
Tobiah Steinmetz, 2004-2008 Brussels, Lagos, Bogota (Facebook) (CBN) (Christian Learning)
Roger Struempler 1994-96 Bogota, Manama (Detachment Commander)
Thomas w. Taylor,1988-91 Jerusalem, Bogota
Kerry Seabrook, 1985-86 Bogota
James E. Tuggle 1982-85 Bogota, MSGBn Company D, Asuncion
Christopher Wilson, 1987-89 Bogota
ANGEL Yau, 2001-04 Bogota, Kuwait
Robert Zollars, 1987-91 Nicosia, Damascus, Cairo, Kuwait / 1999-03 (Detachment Commander) Pretoria, Bogota (LinkedIn)

MSG LISTING - LEGACY MEGA

Johnny R. Agudelo, 93-96 Riyadh, Bogota (DVIDS)
Danny Baker, 1984-86 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Robert K Bodnar, 67
Bonds, Sgt 81-82
Chris Borchowiec, 95-98 Tokyo, Bogota
Michael Camara 1995-08 Bogota, Beijing, Hanoi
Gilbert Alex Catalan, 90-91 Bogota
Jeffery Caudill, 1983-84 Bogota (NTAO)
Garry Michael Chittum, 75-76 Bogota (Facebook),
T. L. Collum, 60 Bogota
E. Alex Copher, 81-82 Bogota
Patrick Egan, 81-82 Bogota
Mark E. Ellis, 89-90 Bogota
George W. Foley, Sr. 66-69
Robert Fincher, 1985 Bogota
Galindo, GySgt 81 Bogota
Abel Garza, III, 78-79 Bogota
Bob Hendrick, 1985-87 Cairo, Bogota
Hubbs, Cpl. Class 1-64 Bogota
Henry Irizarry, 93-94 Bogota

Sgt Gary Mattingly * Murdered on Leave from MSGBn

McMahon, James D. 51-53 Bogota
Victor G. Mish, 75-77 Bogota
David Perez, Bogota Class 1-02
Chris Peterkin, 72-73 Bogota
Prosinski, Sgt 81-82 Bogota
Joseph M. Rosa, 69-71 Bogota
Thomas Marc Stelter, 94-95
Mark W. Upp, 98-99 Bogota, Hanoi (LinkedIn)
* Wherly (sp?), MGySgt 81
Thomas J. Woods, 95-96 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Wykoff, Sgt 81-82

DETACHMENT HISTORY

2022
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

[LATEST] Havana Syndrome Reported At US Embassy In Colombia

2016
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
COLOMBIA: BOGOTA: PROTESTS OUTSIDE US EMBASSY

2015
Detachment Commander:
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2014
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2013
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2012
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2011
Detachment Commander:
Charles Goodwin, 2008-11 Bern, Bogota (Detachment Commander)
(Marines.mil) (LinkedIn)
Watchstanders:
Joshua Priestley, 2007-11 Vilnius, Bamako, Bogota (LinkedIn)

2010
Detachment Commander:
Charles Goodwin, 2008-11 Bern, Bogota
Watchstanders:

2009
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2008
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Hector A. Orellana 2005-08 Bamako, Lisbon, Bogota (facebook)
Hector M Carranza ., III 2004-08 London, Kabul, Bogota (LinkedIn)

2007
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Hector A. Orellana 2005-08 Bamako, Lisbon, Bogota (facebook)
Hector M Carranza ., III 2004-08 London, Kabul, Bogota (LinkedIn)

2006
Detachment Commander:
Mark Braun, 1994 Sana'a / 2004-06 Bogota
Watchstanders:
Jose Cisneros, 2004-06 The Hague, Bogota
Trevor Goff, 2004-06 Lisbon, Bogota

2005
Detachment Commander:
Mark Braun, 1994 Sana'a / 2004-06 Bogota
Watchstanders:
Jose Cisneros, 2004-06 The Hague, Bogota
Trevor Goff, 2004-06 Lisbon, Bogota
Martinez Gustavo 2004-05 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Luis Rodriguez, 2004-05 Bogota

2004
Detachment Commander:
Mark Braun, 1994 Sana'a / 2004-06 Bogota
Jason Kyle, 2000-04 Moscow, Bogota
Martinez Gustavo 2004-05 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Watchstanders:
Luis Rodriguez, 2004-05 Bogota

2003
Detachment Commander:
Robert Zollars, 1987-91 Nicosia, Damascus, Cairo, Kuwait / 1999-03 Pretoria, Bogota (LinkedIn)
Watchstanders:
James E..Douglas, 2000-03 Dar Es Salaam, Bogota,
Jason Kyle, 2000-04 Moscow, Bogota
J.R Lowery, JR, 2002-04 Bogota, Havana, London

2002
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Jason Chesley Cook *Fallen / *Purple Heart 1999-02 Bangkok, Bogota
KIA August 26, 2004, Anbar Province Iraq
1st LAR, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, California
(Military Times) (Seattle PI) (Iraq War Heroes) (Seattle Times)
James E..Douglas, 2000-03 Dar Es Salaam, Bogota,
Matthew Johnson, 2000-03 Bogota, Tel Aviv
J.R Lowery, JR, 2002-04 Bogota, Havana, London
Angel Yau, 2001-04 Bogota, Kuwait

2001
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Matthew Johnson, 2000-03 Bogota, Tel Aviv
Angel Yau, 2001-04 Bogota, Kuwait

2000
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Ryan Loney, 1998-2002 Karachi, Bogota, Lima, Port Au Prince

1999
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Eric Grenert, 1997-99 St. Petersburgh, Bogota (LinkedIn) (DVIDS)
Ryan Loney, 1998-2002 Karachi, Bogota, Lima, Port Au Prince

1998
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Eric Grenert, 1997-99 St. Petersburgh, Bogota (LinkedIn) (DVIDS)
Borchowiec, Chris 95-98 Tokyo, Bogota
Mark W. Upp, 98-99 Bogota, Hanoi (LinkedIn)

1997
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Lance Milo Monsen. Deceased 1976-78 Bogota (Everyday Patriot) (Find-a-Grave)
Rafael Encinas, 1996-98 Bogota, New Delhi
Enrique Hernandez, 1996-97 St Petersburg, Bogota

1996
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Johnny Agudelo 1993-96 Riyadh, Bogota (DVIDS)
Rafael Encinas, 1996-98 Bogota, New Delhi
Kerry Seabrook, 1985-86 Bogota
Michael Camara 1995-08 Bogota, Beijing, Hanoi
Thomas J. Woods, 95-96 Bogota (LinkedIn)

1995
Detachment Commander:
Roger Struempler 1994-96 Bogota, Manama
Watchstanders:
Johnny R. Agudelo, 93-96 Riyadh, Bogota (DVIDS)
Michael Camara 1995-08 Bogota, Beijing, Hanoi
Kerry Seabrook, 1985-86 Bogota
Thomas J. Woods, 95-96 Bogota (LinkedIn)

1994
Detachment Commander:
Roger Struempler 1994-96 Bogota, Manama
Watchstanders:
Mark Braun, 1994 Sana'a / 2004-06 Bogota (Detachment Commander)
Terrell C. Lasker, 1991-94 Antananarivo, Bogota

1993
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Darrel Gonzales, 1991-93 Nairobi, Bogota

1992
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Darrel Gonzales, 1991-93 Nairobi, Bogota

1991
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Gilber Alex Catalan 1987-91 Algiers, Mexico City, Bogota (Ed Odeven Reporting)
Thomas w. Taylor,1988-91 Jerusalem, Bogota

1990
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Thomas w. Taylor,1988-91 Jerusalem, Bogota
Gilber Alex Catalan 1987-91 Algiers, Mexico City, Bogota (Ed Odeven Reporting)

1989
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Thomas w. Taylor,1988-91 Jerusalem, Bogota
Christopher Wilson, 1987-89 Bogota

1988
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Christopher Wilson, 1987-89 Bogota

1987
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Christopher Wilson, 1987-89 Bogota
Bob Hendrick, 1985-87 Cairo, Bogota

1986
Detachment Commander:
MSgt James Ignatz A/Detachment Commander: GySgt Henry Weber
Watchstanders:
Bob Hendrick, 1985-87 Cairo, Bogota
Danny Baker, 1984-86 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Thomas w. Taylor,1988-91 Jerusalem, Bogota
Sgt Robert Fincher,
Sgt John Griffey,
Sgt Rick Kondash,
Sgt George Knapp,
Sgt Russ Lucero,
Cpl James Mayes,

Sgt Gary Mattingly * Murdered on Leave from MSGBn,

Sgt Samuel Romero,
Sgt Richard Rohde,
Cpl Todd Russell,
Sgt Terry Sheffer,

1985
Detachment Commander:
MSgt James Ignatz 1984-86 Bogota, London
A/Detachment Commander:
GySgt Henry Weber
Watchstanders:
Dwayne Eckley, 1984-86 Bogota, Oslo (Facebook)
Danny Baker, 1984-86 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Thomas w. Taylor,1988-91 Jerusalem, Bogota
Sgt Robert Fincher,
Sgt John Griffey,
Sgt Rick Kondash,
Sgt George Knapp, (LinkedIn)
Sgt Russ Lucero,
Cpl James Mayes,
Sgt Gary Mattingly * Murdered on Leave from MSGBn
Sgt Samuel Romero,
Sgt Richard Rohde,
Cpl Todd Russell,
Sgt Terry Sheffer,

1984
Detachment Commander:
MSgt James Ignatz 1984 - 86 Bogota, London
GySgt Henry Weber (Hank), 1984 - Bogota,
Sgt John Griffey A/NCOIC
Watchstanders:
Sgt Terry Sheffer
Sgt Richard Rohde
Sgt Burke Murchison
Sgt Russell Lucero
Sgt Samuel Romero
Cpl Todd Russell
Cpl Cordova (unsure of spelling)
Steven L. Clarke 1981 - 84 Accra, New Delhi, Bogota / 1987-90 (Detachment Commander) Vienna, Guatemala
(LinkedIn) (The Examiner)
Donald E. Clark 1981-84 Nairobi, Bogota (Marine Corps League, Lake Havasu; Detachment 757)
Russell D. Lucero, 1983-1987 Brussels, Bogota, Nassau, Tunis
James Mayes, 1984-85 Bogota, Quito
Dwayne Eckley, 1984-86 Bogota, Oslo (Facebook)
Danny Baker, 1984-86 Bogota (LinkedIn)
Todd O. Russell, 1984-87 Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Ottawa, Vienna
Jeffery Caudill, 1983-84 Bogota (NTAO)
Sgt Robert Fincher,
Sgt John Griffey,
Sgt Rick Kondash,
Sgt George Knapp,
Sgt Russ Lucero,
Cpl James Mayes,

Sgt Gary Mattingly * Murdered on Leave from MSGBn

1983
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Donald E. Clark 1981-84 Nairobi, Bogota
Sgt. Jeffery Caudill

1982
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:
Gregory Chappelle, 1981-82 Bogota
Jeffery Caudill, 1983-84 Bogota (NTAO)
Sgt. Bonds,
Sgt. Jeffery Caudill,
E. Alex Copher,
Patrick Egan,
Sgt. Prosinski,
Sgt. Wykoff,

1981
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: MGySgt Wherly (sp?) A/: Gy Sgt. Galindo (??)
Watchstanders:
Gregory Chappelle, 1981-82 Bogota
Sgt. Bonds,
E. Alex Copher,
Patrick Egan,
Sgt. Prosinski,
Sgt. Wykoff,
Abel Paniagua, 1981-84 Bogota Caracus (Police1-9/11)

1980
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

Russell D. Lucerno,

1979
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Abel Garza III,

1978
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Philip Cole, 1978-84 Bogota, Colombo, MSGBn
Abel Garza III,

1977
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Victor G. Mish,

1976
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Garry Michael Chittum,
Victor G. Mish,
Lance Milo Monsen. * Deceased 1976-78 Bogota (Everyday Patriot) (Find-a-Grave)
Athel Smith 1974-76 Bogota

1975
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Garry Michael Chittum (Facebook),
Victor G. Mish,
Athel Smith 1974-76 Bogota

1974
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Christian Peterkin, 1971-74 Bogota
Athel Smith 1974-76 Bogota

1973
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Christian Peterkin, 1971-74 Bogota

1972
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Christian Peterkin, 1971-74 Bogota
John, DeVaughn, 1969-72 Bogota

1971
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Joseph M. Rosa,
Christian Peterkin, 1971-74 Bogota
John, DeVaughn, 1969-72 Bogota

1970
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Joseph M. Rosa,
Merlin Jahraus 1967-70 Bogota (San Diego Shooting Trophy)
John, DeVaughn, 1969-72 Bogota

1969
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Merlin Jahraus 1967-70 Bogota (San Diego Shooting Trophy)
George W. Foley Sr., Joseph M. Rosa,
Richard Lodes, 1966-69 Bogota

1968
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Merlin Jahraus 1967-70 Bogota (San Diego Shooting Trophy)
George W. Foley Sr.,
Richard Lodes, 1966-69 Bogota

1967
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
Merlin Jahraus 1967-70 Bogota (San Diego Shooting Trophy)
Robert K Bodnar,
George W. Foley Sr.,
Richard Lodes, 1966-69 Bogota

1966
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
George W. Foley Sr., George W. Sr.,
Richard Lodes, 1966-69 Bogota

1964
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Cpl. Hubbs (Class 1-64),

1960
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
T. L. Collum,

1953
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
James D. McMahon,

1952
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: James D. McMahon,

1951
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:
James D. McMahon,

(Danny Baker) Ed Vesgerdsian (MEGA) came down with a crew from Leatherneck and interviewed the Marines. Two weeks prior to my arrival one of the drug cartels set off a car bomb in front of the embassy. Our liberty was restricted for the next six months.
The car that was used was an old 1952 Chevy that was pretty much intact after the explosion. Approximately a month later I was snooping around on top of the embassy roof and found a piece of the car😂 They don't make them the way that they used to.

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