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.

2012 Veterans Day Message

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Roger Young

  Silver Spur Veterans Day Message John “Waldo” Pepper Spur President  

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Taps for CSM Basil L. Plumley

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Roger Young

Plumley, veteran of 3 wars, dies at age 92 – ArmyTimes – 10 Oct 12 Opinion: Why CSM Basil L. Plumley meant so much to me and so many others by Kerry Patton – 13 Oct 12 A Final Salute … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things Your Combat Vet Wants You To Know

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Roger Young

This in from one of our fellow Spurs, an important read in my opinion – Bear Top 10 Things Your Combat Vet Wants You To Know 1. He is addicted to war, although he loves you. War is horrible, but … Continue reading →

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Tribute Song “Soldier I Thank You”

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Roger Young

Video brought to my attention by fellow Spur, Art Bonevich. A very moving tribute. Be sure to watch it to the end:

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Video: Public Service Message

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Roger Young

Submitted by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline. Video produced by Houston, Texas and DHS:

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Opinion: Exploding the Myths About Vietnam

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Roger Young

Opinion piece submitted by Spur 38, Mike Billow: Exploding the Myths About Vietnam By LIEN-HANG NGUYEN And another thought provoking article: The Day It Became the Longest War by Lt. Gen. Charles Cooper, USMC (Ret.)

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Portrait of A Warrior

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Roger Young

Video submitted by fellow Spur Scout Crew Chief, Gary Swartz:

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The Cavalry

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Roger Young

 

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Ft. Hood Shooting Report

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Roger Young

PDF: Final Report of the Webster Commission on Events at Ft. Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009 – FBI – 19 Jul 12 Fellow Spurs, I’ve kept a timeline since the first breaking news of the tragic shootings to the … Continue reading →

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Recruiting pamphlet from 1967

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Roger Young

Courtesy of Spur 38, Mike Billow:

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Stolen Valor Act Thrown Out

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Roger Young

Supreme Court: Lying about military medals is protected by Constitution – The Washington Post – 28 Jun 2012 Full text of Supreme Court Decision Vets respond to court overturning Stolen Valor – ArmyTimes – 1 Jul 12  

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U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Roger Young

My son Paul and his wife Melodie got me this book, “U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam” by Wayne Mutza for Father’s Day. Has great pictures and nose art covering all Army choppers and fixed-wing aircraft used during the war. It … Continue reading →

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Memorial Dedication Honoring Steve Goelz

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Roger Young

Fellow Spurs, this in today via e-mail, an upcoming Memorial Dedication in honor of fallen Spur, WO1 Steve Goelz who was KIA on 24 Feb 71. – Bear ==============   A memorial dedication honoring Steve Goelz will be held at the park … Continue reading →

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CBS News Footage on Silver Spurs

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Roger Young

Thanks to Spur 37, Morgan Miller, news footage of the Silver Spurs while based at Quan Loi and operating inside Cambodia. The Spur portion from CBS News was taken in 1971. CBS Spur footage begins at the 2:10 mark in the video … Continue reading →

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June 4-7 1942: Battle of Midway

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Roger Young

This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, June 4-7 1942-2012. Thanks to collective efforts from code-breakers, Sailors, Marines, and pilots, Americans successfully out-smarted the Japanese and changed the tide of the war in the Pacific during … Continue reading →

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