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I wasn’t around for the change over. But I recall having a special heritage and a very unique standing. Also one of our units, the 313th, in some circles is considered the most decorated battalion of all MI units. Most of the citations were when I was with them in Vietnam.

And the 509th was the only non-combat unit awarded the Vietnamese Cross Of Gallantry, which was a big deal until the South Vietnamese government awarded it to everyone, which then made it an attendance award just as worthless as the National Defense Service Ribbon.

So I can see once ASA got blended together with the herd much pride was lost. Bet there was much infighting at AHS at the start.

It wasn't just a pride thing. It was a competency thing too. Many of the old good people saw that we were no long allowed to provide good product, so they left. I know of a bunch who took NSA jobs to stay of value to the nation. Some moved to the AFSS or NSG. I think most just left at their next ETS.

Personally I went IRR and hung that up the day Slick Willy was sworn in.

1965 to 1993 is still a long tour.