Author Archives: Roger Young

About Roger Young

Roger served with A Troop, 3/17th Air Cav "Silver Spurs" as a Scout Crew Chief in Vietnam from '69 - '70.

Why Are Military Vehicles So Cool To Civilians?

When AM General rolled out the Hummer line based on the military HMMWV, there was a childlike squeal from grown men. The idea of owning a car that looked like it once had gun turrets was a huge draw. Even … Continue reading

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The VA scandal and what YOU can do!

We don’t want your pity, we want your help to put to rest the continued betrayals by our own government. Our military veterans deserve better: Looking Back on a Better Time in our History: Newsletter suggestion: I say we put former … Continue reading

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New to Civilian Life? Tips for Financing a Car

One of the biggest adjustments newly-minted veterans can face is getting approved for loans. Once you’re out of the service, you’ll probably want, if not need, a reliable car. Even if you already have a car, it’s a good bet … Continue reading

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Benghazi

  [Orginally posted on 28 Sep 2012] Updated 28 November 2017: Benghazi suspect convicted on four lesser counts, does not face death penalty – FoxNews – 28 Nov 17     Select Committee on Benghazi Releases Proposed Report – 28 June … Continue reading

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Veterans Find Help In Going Back to School

Colleges are enrolling veterans at record numbers in 2014 and much of that is thanks to the assistance our country gives to veterans who want to pursue an education. But returning to college after a life in the service is … Continue reading

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A Nation In Decline?

There is much discussion if the United States is in decline; I for one believe we are. What happened to the days when America built the hydroelectric dams in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the dams along the Columbia River … Continue reading

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Run For the Wall: Preparing for a Ride Across the US

In 1989, motorcyclists and Vietnam veterans James Gregory and Bill Evans set out on a two-wheeled mission across America to raise awareness about the “thousands of men and women [in the armed forces] still unaccounted for from all of our … Continue reading

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Mansions of the Lord

Awesome video we found with the closing hymn from the movie, “We Were Soldiers” Performed in the movie by the West Point Glee Club, this video will bring tears to your eyes as we remember our fallen comrades:

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The Transformation of America

Newsletter commentary – 25 February 2014: Today it has been reported that our president has instructed the Pentagon for a complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. Afghanistan will go the way of Iraq in short order … Continue reading

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Returning Veterans Have Access to Many Benefits

Returning from service overseas can be a difficult transition for veterans and their families. Private citizens, corporate entities, and government agencies may all be grateful for the service that you provided during your time in uniform, but even so, they … Continue reading

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Why We Died? America’s War Veterans Betrayed Again…

Updated 10 Jan 2014 Newsletter comment: America’s brave Iraq & Afghanistan vets are now asking themselves the very same questions we who fought in Vietnam have done all these many years after the fall of South Vietnam; what was it … Continue reading

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The USAF Band Holiday Flash Mob at the National Air and Space Museum 2013

Submitted by Bob Himrod, an outstanding video!

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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Video of our Christmas memories from 2008-2012. God Bless and enjoy the miracle of the season! – Roger

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GM and U.S. Army Partner to Use New Technology in Cars

In the ongoing pursuit of greener and more fuel-efficient vehicle technology, General Motors has joined forces with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) to develop and test new hydrogen fuel cell technology. Both GM and … Continue reading

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Remembering President John F. Kennedy

50 years ago: JFK’s tragic final hours – FoxNews – 22 Nov 13 Newsletter comment: Anyone that was alive that day remembers this tragedy all too well. I was in Mr. Lumley’s history class when he announced to the class … Continue reading

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The Gettysburg Address

President Lincoln Gettysburg, Pennsylvania November 19, 1863: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. “Now we are … Continue reading

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“The Longest Day” performed by the Cadet Glee Club of West Point

Sent to us from a fellow Silver Spur, Clayton Marsh. An excellent YouTube video:

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20th Anniversary of Vietnam Women’s Memorial

  20-Years Ago, Pam was there: Courtesy of Pam Young Courtesy of Pam Young Courtesy of Pam Young Pam’s Tribute to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Vietnam Women’s Memorial celebrates 20 years on the Mall By Ruth Tam  

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Auburn, WA – 2013

For Veterans Day 2013, Auburn, WA. once again hosted the 1/2-scale size of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Auburn Veterans Park. Our personal thanks to all those who made this event possible. – Roger & Pam Young Click on the … Continue reading

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Vietnam Bronze Map Dedication

Took place at the Boeing Museum of Flight on November 10th, 2013: PDF: Vietnam Bronze Map Dedication Program          

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