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.

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

News Flash March 7th 2024! Morgan’s book Drafted! – Finalist in the War & Military Category!! See: https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/finalists/2023/war-and-military-2/ =================== We’re proud to announce that Spur 37, Morgan Miller’s book ‘Drafted! My Year in Vietnam’ is now available on Amazon, Linkedin & … 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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