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.

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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Video: Thank You For Your Service

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Roger Young

I’ve received the following video from many of my fellow veterans so thought I should include it here on our Spur blog, but have some mixed emotions myself. It would have meant far more to me 42 years ago.  What say you?  … Continue reading →

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WWII Bombers over Arizona Landscape

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Roger Young

Description of video below: SaberCat1 filming in HD the B17 and the B25 WWII Bombers over and around Arizona’s Superstition Mountains and Saguaro Lake. H5 Productions, in conjunction with The Commemorative Air Force filmed these aircraft during the Veterans Day … Continue reading →

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Silver Spur 15Feb71 AAR

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Roger Young

15 Feb 71 was a tough day for the Spurs. Thanks to Spur Ed Kictarek, we now have more detailed information posted regarding that tragic day that claimed the life of Tagipo Tauala, our Kit Carson Scout Dinh, and a few … Continue reading →

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Vietnam War Photo Collections

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Roger Young

Photos: A Look Back at the Vietnam War on the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon – Denver Post – 30 Apr 2010 Photographer Collection: Horst Faas in Vietnam – Denver Post – 15 May 2012      

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Today is Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Roger Young

Memorial Day Video:  Watch this video on YouTube  2012 Silver Spur Reunion Memorial Service Watch this video on YouTube Produced by John “Waldo” Pepper – Silver Spur Guns Spur President’s Memorial Day Message Memorial Day 2012: As we approach Memorial … Continue reading →

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2012 Spur Reunion Pics

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Roger Young

Thanks to John Briggs, he took & gathered other photos from fellow Spurs and I’ve put them together in a slide show for all to enjoy – Bear Watch this video on YouTube

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The Eagle Cried ~ Vietnam Veterans Tribute

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Roger Young

I want to thank fellow Spur, Pat Ramsey, for bringing this powerful video to my attention. Here’s the background on the YouTube video: “The Eagle Cried” Written and recorded by US Army Major J Billington. This song was written in … Continue reading →

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