Author Archives: Roger Young

About Roger Young

Roger "Bear" Young served with the Silver Spurs as a Scout crew chief and Line Chief from Dec '69 through 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.

You’re 21 and Flying a Huey – Every Landing Could Be Your Last

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by James Little: Watch this video on YouTube

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Vietnam Tribute – God’s Own Lunatics by Joe Gallowy

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline: Watch this video on YouTube   Silver Spur version from 2010: Watch this video on YouTube

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Thanks to Webtronomy

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Roger Young

My thanks to James and his team at Webtronomy for updating our PHP WordPress operating software to keep our WordPress blogs active! It was a necessary update way above my paygrade! Roger ‘Bear’ Young – Silver Spur webmaster

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Tribute to Silver Spur President John ‘Waldo’ Pepper

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Roger Young

I’m saddened to report that on June 3, 2025, John Waldo Pepper passed away from health complications after battling poor health for several years. Waldo was 76 years-old. Waldo served with the Silver Spurs in our early years as a … Continue reading →

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Cobra hydraulic test document found

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Roger Young

I discovered this PDF of an Army report the other day.  After some testing (1971?) of the UH-1C and AH-1G hydraulic hoses this document (below) was released in January 1972.  Very interesting and informative revealing the control hose(s} positioning detail … Continue reading →

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Robert Dibbern Obituary 2024

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Roger Young

Bob arrived a few weeks before JC Moss, Jim Elkin,  Ed Soliday and myself.  If you are able to click on the obituary link you will probably recognize him in one of the VN photos. Bob was a CW2 pilot … Continue reading →

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Presidential Citizens Medal Awarded to Diane Carlson Evans and Joe Galloway

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Roger Young

Courtesy of Vietnam Veterans of America. Please see: VVA Web Weekly – January 10, 2025

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Mel Gibson on Hal Moore

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Roger Young

You won’t recognize him, but it is Mel Gibson.  Played Hal in the movie.  About 5 minutes.  I am also honored to have known him and his wife, through Joe Galloway.  Ft. Benning is now Ft. Moore.  My unit flew … Continue reading →

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Silver Spur 35, John Knox, Receives Distinguished Flying Cross on August 29th, 2024

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Roger Young

On August 29th, 2024, Silver Spur 35, John M. Knox was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the 1968 Tet Offensive while serving with the Silver Spurs. Congratulations to John! You may read the program & citation … Continue reading →

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Charles Stutzman’s Passing, Silver Spur 13

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Roger Young

Dear fellow Spurs, My wife is friends with Charles’ wife Beverly and found the following on Facebook from their daughter Suzie Stutzman Pate.   I flew many Hunter/Killer missions with Charles and am deeply saddened by his passing. Clayton Marsh, Silver … Continue reading →

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Vietnam War 1965 : Camp Holloway Attack & Response : Operation Flaming Dart

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Roger Young

Camp Holloway as I remember it, including the building where I worked and our club, the Dragon Den. This attack took place in February and I arrived in July. My hooch had holes in the roof from mortar shrapnel. –  … Continue reading →

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Vietnam War Veterans Day 2024

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Roger Young

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‘Drafted! My Year In Vietnam’ by Spur 37, Morgan Miller

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Roger Young

Sad News August 14, 2025: David Bonello writes: “Morgan died while recovering from surgery at the San Diego VA Hospital on Tuesday morning, August 12th, at 03:30. Apparently, he had an unrelated cardiac event.” Mike Billow writes: “We will certainly … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2023

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Roger Young

Pam and I wish all of our fellow military veterans a pleasant and safe Veterans Day. Thanks for your service to our nation!! This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial at the Wall in D.C. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Flying the Freedom Birds: Flights Home

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Silver Spur President, John ‘Waldo’ Pepper: Watch this video on YouTube

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