Current Entries
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| Name: | John Brennan |
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| Location: | California |
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| Email: | johnmailman@yahoo.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | This is John Brennan, active member of the VHCMA and the 114th Avn Co Assn. I'm collecting "names" (e.g. FLYING COFFIN, IRON BUTTERFLY) that
in-country Army copter crews painted on their aircraft during their Vietnam tours, 1961-73. Future book by aviation publisher is in the making.
Have cataloged 2,671 names to date. I expect that number to exceed 3,000 when complete. Would very much like to include as many PERSONALIZED copter names as possible. Photos of "names" are fine but not necessary to be included in the database section of the book. "Names" alone will do.
The second part of this book project is the photo collection of helicopter "nose art" that includes "names", artwork, graffiti, everything & anything that was painted officially and unofficially on in-country
Army copters, 1961-73.
Send "name" info and/or scanned "nose art" pics to johnmailman@yahoo.com
Regards, John Brennan, former SP5, Flight Operations Coordinator, 114 AHC, Vinh Long AAF, Mekong Delta, 1970-71
PS: In-Country YEARBOOKS are often a great source for copter "names". Take a peek and give me a shout if something interesting is found. |
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| Visit Date: | 1/31/2010 |
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| Name: | C. Stengrim |
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| Location: | Oregon |
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| Email: | Stengric@Centurytel.net |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | Hi, I am the son of Capt. Chester Stengrim 1/509th Abn. 1st infantry div. USA RVN 65-66 and again in 68-69. I have a photo of him in front of a Heuy from 502nd "Outlaws" in 65-66 Nose Art "Pogo Stick" I am hoping to find anyone who may have known him during this time. In 68-69 he was with 1st Logistics. I'm hoping to track Dad through both of his tours in Vietnam. Thank You all for your service and dedication. Former Army Brat C. Stengrim |
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| Visit Date: | 1/23/2010 |
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| Name: | Rollie Hubbard |
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| Location: | Ky |
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| Email: | rollie@62ndcacrc.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | You have an outstanding web site, but I have some questions. If you were activated at Ft. Benning as the 62nd Avn Co. on 6 August 1964 how come my unit the 62nd Avn Co was activated at the same time and place as your's was. My unit the 62nd CAC was the XXIV Corps asset company (aviation) in Phu Bai and Danang. my unit was constuted on 3 April 1962 as the 62nd Avn Co. Are we connected? |
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| Visit Date: | 1/14/2010 |
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| Name: | Bill Kelley |
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| Location: | Salinas, CA |
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| Email: | bkelley@redshift.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | Was the last of the 25th Division Door Gunner Platoon Leaders Sep-Dec 65. Returned to 25th, and was back in Viet Nam 10 Days later as part of the 3rd Brigade Advanced Party into Pleiku. Many fond memories of my days flying with incredibly good pilots in the Outlaws and Mavericks. Retired in 84. |
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| Visit Date: | 1/4/2010 |
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| Name: | Larry Parsley |
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| Location: | Noblesville, Indiana |
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| Email: | l.parsleysr@yahoo.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | To all a Happy New Year young and old , this a good day for all of us ,we live another year with out another 9/11. This is the great USA and I'm proud of all the SOLIDERS that have fought and are fighting for the U S A and other countries , we are the best on this earth , Once a OUTLAW always a OUTLAW . |
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| Visit Date: | 12/31/2009 |
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| Name: | Claude Lackey |
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| Location: | Lawrenceville, Ga |
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| Email: | chlackey@charter.net |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 4 |
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| Comments: | Something made me look this up tonight, I served as a crewchief from 1970-1971. Nick name magnet ass. |
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| Visit Date: | 12/26/2009 |
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| Name: | Ron Alcott |
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| Location: | Groton,MA |
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| Email: | builtwing@yahoo.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | In the past couple of months our total of guys from the 28th/96th Sig. Det. that we have located is now ten. Our years in Vinh Long were from 64-67. Along with those we are still looking for; we are hoping to also find George L. Klopp and Edwin M Rokicki. Please email me with any information you may have. |
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| Visit Date: | 12/23/2009 |
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| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz |
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| Location: | Highland, CA |
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| Email: | admin@veteranprograms.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html
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In response, VA asked Congress for the authority to provide compensation benefits to veterans who are chronically disabled by undiagnosed illnesses.
http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html
Click on hyperlinks to read more about these new Compensation Programs.
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| Visit Date: | 12/14/2009 |
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| Name: | Steve Schultz |
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| Location: | Murfreesboro |
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| Email: | steveschultz@comcast.net |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | The soldier stood and faced his God Which must always come to pass...
He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and Said,"No, Lord, I guess I ain't...
Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough.
But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here...
They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod...
As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God,
"Step forward now you soldier,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Dedicated to Mike Haley and all the other men and woman who have fought and served and paid the price for my freedom. Thank you so much. |
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| Visit Date: | 12/1/2009 |
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| Name: | Tom Anderson |
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| Location: | Springfield, VA |
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| Email: | teander@cox.net |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | I've been reading the contacts made by former Outlaws, Mavericks, Signal guys, Roadrunners, etc. etc. during the past several months. Just wanted to encourage all of you to strongly consider signing up for the Outlaw reunion in Nashville next Sep/Oct 2010. It will be fabulous ! Frank Estes has done an outstanding job of pulling together hundreds of details to make this the best reunion ever. He was particularly fortunate to have gotten the Opryland hotel to give us a fantastic price for rooms for the resort hotel, plus NO TAX! See the reunion link for details, but PLEASE, PLAN TO COME. Who knows how many more of these we can continue to pull together when you consider the aging of all us "old soldiers". |
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| Visit Date: | 11/30/2009 |
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| Name: | Jim Donnelly |
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| Location: | Virginia Beach, VA |
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| Email: | jcdonnelly1@cox.net |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | TO Dusty Hall, the email address you posted is not letting me send you an email? Can you contact me?
jim Donnelly
jcdonnelly1@cox.net |
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| Visit Date: | 11/27/2009 |
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| Name: | Jerry Bean |
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| Location: | Steamboat Springs, CO |
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| Email: | jerry@frontiercontrols.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | We are trying to locate Edwin Rokicki from Chicago who was with me in 66 with the 28th Sig Det along with Wayne Bishop, Jim Franks, Ray Mahoney, Kirby Parks, Ron Rosenberg, Ron Alcott and others. |
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| Visit Date: | 11/18/2009 |
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| Name: | Bob |
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| Location: | Akron, Ohio |
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| Email: | rmaloney@neo.rr.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | Outlaw25 gunner...71 - 72 |
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| Visit Date: | 11/16/2009 |
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| Name: | Mike Schillaci |
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| Location: | Toms River, NJ |
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| Email: | cvt624@yahoo.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | Hey Guys,,Just a quick note to say "HI" to all..
Also,,I hpoe every one has a great Turkey day,,
See you all in Nashville..
Mike |
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| Visit Date: | 11/15/2009 |
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| Name: | Roger Petersen |
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| Location: | Grand Island Nebraska |
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| Email: | skittles.ratdog@yahoo.com |
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| Website: | Not Provided |
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| Rating: | 10 |
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| Comments: | Was an Outlaw H model crew chief 1970-71. Good sight,enjoyed it all. Blessing to all who served in the 175th. "outlaws always" |
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| Visit Date: | 10/31/2009 |
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