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About Roger Young

Roger "Bear" Young served with the Silver Spurs as a Scout crew chief and Line Chief from Dec '69 to Nov '70. Upon his return to the "world" he served at Hunter AAF as a Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader. He founded the Spur website in Sept 1997.

2012 Spur Reunion Pics

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Roger Young

Thanks to John Briggs, he took & gathered other photos from fellow Spurs and I’ve put them together in a slide show for all to enjoy – Bear

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The Eagle Cried ~ Vietnam Veterans Tribute

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Roger Young

I want to thank fellow Spur, Pat Ramsey, for bringing this powerful video to my attention. Here’s the background on the YouTube video: “The Eagle Cried” Written and recorded by US Army Major J Billington. This song was written in … Continue reading →

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Military Pay Tables

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Roger Young

Want to recall how you earned the “big bucks” when you went into the service back in the 60′s? Thanks to Mike Billow, Spur 38, he found a DoD site that provides that information from 1949 – 2012: Military Pay Tables … Continue reading →

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Train A Dog, Save A Warrior Program

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Roger Young

Brought to our attention by Bill McCalister, Spur 24: PDF: Flier

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2012 Spur Reunion Video – Revised

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Roger Young

Revised video from our 2012 Silver Spur reunion in Nashville, TN. which now includes the still photos and text I had originally inserted and were somehow compressed in the first YouTube upload. Video provided by fellow Spur, John Briggs, still … Continue reading →

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Videos: 3-17th Cav in Afghanistan

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Roger Young

The following two videos are courtesy of LTC Thomas von Eschenbach, Lighthorse 6, from their deployment in Afghanistan which I’ve uploaded to YouTube for all to enjoy! Note, due to copyright law, I had to mute the audio track in the … Continue reading →

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2012 Raytheon Award Video

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Roger Young

Description of video: This video was created to commemorate the 67FS winning the 2011 Raytheon Trophy for outstanding aerial achievement, given to the top air-to-air squadron in the USAF. The footage was shot over 1 year of flying with a … Continue reading →

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Pride…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Roger Young

In via Clayton Marsh on our Spur net:

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Make the Connection: Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Roger Young

“Connecting Veterans and their friends and family members with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being, and everyday lives. Hear inspiring stories of strength. Learn what has worked for other Veterans. Discover positive steps you can take—all … Continue reading →

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2012 Silver Spur Reunion Memorial Service

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Roger Young

  In honor of our fallen Brothers from the 3/17th Air Cavalry. Produced by John “Waldo” Pepper, Silver Spur Gun Crew Chief.   Steve Tedder presenting Nathan Pulliam with his original Guidon. LTC Thomas von Eschenbach photo   Original A … Continue reading →

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Congress WAS Responsible for Defeat in Indochina

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Roger Young

In response to an article, Ken Hughes: The Myth That Congress Cut Off Funding for South Vietnam ================ I don’t doubt Mr. Hughes sincerity, and as a technical matter he is correct that Congress did not totally cut off assistance … Continue reading →

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Eternal Peace – USS Arizona

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Roger Young

YouTube video:

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Dinky Dau Blues!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Roger Young

  Time for a little humor, courtesy of John “Waldo” Pepper, Spur President: (Music file) Dinky-dau_Blues Allan LaGrange requested that we post “The Draft Dodger Rag” which I located on YouTube:

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Videos From Our Wall in DC

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Roger Young

The following videos were submitted by our Spur President, John “Waldo” Pepper. ==================== Mary “Edie” McCoy Meeks, Army Nurse, speaks at ceremony commemmorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2007: Names are still going up on the Vietnam … Continue reading →

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2012 Salute to Vietnam Veterans

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by fellow Spurs, Mike Billow & Bill Reynolds. Speakers - Joe Galloway & Gen Anthony C. Zinni (Ret.): Presidential Proclamation — Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, 2012  

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Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Day – March 30th 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted to me by Lois G., a wonderful lady here in Washington state that has worked with the author, Debbie Lee below supporting our troops during the War on Terrorism. Debbie Lee is a Gold Star Mother of the first Navy … Continue reading →

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From the Spur Archives

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Roger Young

Courtesy of John “Waldo” Pepper, Spur President:      

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Top 10 Low Pass Flybys of All Time

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Roger Young

YouTube video via a fellow Vietnam veteran, enjoy! – Bear

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Official Vietnam Pocket Guide

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Roger Young

From a fellow Vietnam vet you might enjoy! – Bear PDF file: Vietnam Pocket Guide

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Scott Evans, Spur 17 Slideshow

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Roger Young

Photos courtesy of Scott Evans, Spur 17, 1970-1971 Scout pilot. Because of music copyrights, you will need to watch it via the YouTube link which will appear when you hit the play button :  

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