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.

Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument (Texas Country Reporter)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Roger Young

An OUTSTANDING video on the Vietnam Veterans Monument in Austin, Texas, brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline:

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Jay Psaros – “The Orphan”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Roger Young

Brought to our attention by Dave Tela, Spur 38:

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Beneath Blades by David Earley

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Roger, The book Beneath Blades is now available in the USA through Create Space and Amazon. There are two chapters on Vietnam, one of those covering my perceptions of the 9 weeks I spent with the Spurs in ’70. Regards … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Have a blessed holiday season and Happy New Year! [Reposted for 2013] A Soldier’s Christmas by the Silver Spurs       Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16, December 2013:  

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Christmas 2013

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Roger Young

  A short YouTube video for this year:    

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2013 Veterans Day Poster

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Roger Young

 

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Jamey Johnson – Lead Me Home – Support Our Troops

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Roger Young

YouTube video submitted by Spur 16, Bill Reynolds:  

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Vietnam POW 40th Reunion News Coverage

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Roger Young

Submitted by fellow Spur, Clayton Marsh. Description: On May 24, 1973, President and First Lady Nixon hosted American Prisoners of War held captive in Vietnam for the largest dinner ever held at the White House. 40 years later, the Richard … Continue reading →

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Personal Memorial by John Beachamp, D Troop, 3/17th Cav

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Roger Young

Submitted by John Dungan, D Troop, 3/17th Cav: “John Beachamp is proud of his time with the 3/17th. He is from Delta Troop 67-68.”  

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Helicopters & Infantrymen in Vietnam

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Roger Young

Submitted by fellow Spur, Al “Trapper” Kemes: Helicopters & Infantrymen in Vietnam Taste the smoke, hear the bang, take a trip…. For those who served in Vietnam as infantrymen, helicopter pilots/door gunners, forward observers attached to infantry units, or combat medics … Continue reading →

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Vietnam ROE’s for Armed Helicopters

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Roger Young

Click to enlarge image – Bear:

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How The O-2s Really Got There

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Roger Young

Excellent article brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline: How The O-2s Really Got There by Richard H. Wood, Colonel, USAF (Ret)

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Taps for Tom Runkle

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Roger Young

  Tom Runkle, Silver Spur Lift Crew Chief 1969 – 1970 September 7, 1950 – July 9, 2013 Tom Runkle served as a UH -1 Crew Chief with A Troop from 1969 to 1970 at DiAn, Soc Trang, Quan Loi … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of Col. Jerry Thiels

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Taps for Fallen Spur 36… Col. Jerry Michael Thiels (Ret. US ARMY) November 11, 1940 – June 17, 2013 A Mass of Christian Burial for Col. Jerry Michael Thiels will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013 at St. Rita … Continue reading →

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Delta Honor Guard

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Roger Young

Excellent YouTube video honoring our Fallen Heroes:

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