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.

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: httpvh://youtu.be/c_VGxfmDmEo

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Memorial Day Tribute 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Roger Young

This powerful YouTube video was brought to my attention by multiple military veterans. In honor of all our fallen Brothers & Sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice: httpvh://youtu.be/JKqT0-3JV5E   Memorial tribute to our fallen 3/17th Air Cavalry Troopers produced by … Continue reading →

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TF Lighthorse Flash Traffic

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Roger Young

Tragic news in from LTC von Eschenbach, please keep all these young Troopers, their families and fellow Troopers in your prayers. The chopper went down near Kandahar city according to early reports. I’ve reopened our 3-17th Support page on our … Continue reading →

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President’s Message regarding Distinguished Warfare Medal

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Roger Young

February 18, 2013 Distinguished Warfare Medal Dear Brothers, Normally I do not post opinions of mine for political topics however, this time I must speak out and encourage you to contact your Congressman, Senator and fax the White House over … Continue reading →

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Endeavour Flight Deck

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Roger Young

Endeavour Flight Deck picture taken just prior to this Space Shuttle being decommissioned:

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2013 Superbowl Ads

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Roger Young

Pam’s and my favorite 2013 Superbowl ads: httpvh://youtu.be/AMpZ0TGjbWE   httpvh://youtu.be/tTbLBL2P6YA

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Why we went to war in Vietnam

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Roger Young

Featured in American Legion Magazine, January 2013 by Michael Lind: Why we went to war in Vietnam  

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In Remembrance of Sue Kemes

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Roger Young

Fellow Spurs, I just learned the tragic news that on Wednesday, January 23rd, that fellow Spur Al “Trapper” Kemes who served with our Scouts lost his beloved wife, Sue, very unexpectedly in the evening at their home when she quickly passed … Continue reading →

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