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.

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:   2012 Silver Spur Reunion Memorial Service Produced by John “Waldo” Pepper – Silver Spur Guns Spur President’s Memorial Day Message Memorial Day 2012: As we approach Memorial day again, I am preparing the 100 flags at half … 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

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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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Military Pay Tables

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Roger Young

Want to recall how you earned the “big bucks” when you went into the service back in the 60’s? Thanks to Mike Billow, Spur 38, he found a DoD site that provides that information from 1949 – 2012: Military Pay Tables … Continue reading →

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Train A Dog, Save A Warrior Program

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Roger Young

Brought to our attention by Bill McCalister, Spur 24: PDF: Flier

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2012 Spur Reunion Video – Revised

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Roger Young

Revised video from our 2012 Silver Spur reunion in Nashville, TN. which now includes the still photos and text I had originally inserted and were somehow compressed in the first YouTube upload. Video provided by fellow Spur, John Briggs, still … Continue reading →

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Videos: 3-17th Cav in Afghanistan

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Roger Young

The following two videos are courtesy of LTC Thomas von Eschenbach, Lighthorse 6, from their deployment in Afghanistan which I’ve uploaded to YouTube for all to enjoy! Note, due to copyright law, I had to mute the audio track in the … Continue reading →

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2012 Raytheon Award Video

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Roger Young

Description of video: This video was created to commemorate the 67FS winning the 2011 Raytheon Trophy for outstanding aerial achievement, given to the top air-to-air squadron in the USAF. The footage was shot over 1 year of flying with a … Continue reading →

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Pride…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Roger Young

In via Clayton Marsh on our Spur net:

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Make the Connection: Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Roger Young

“Connecting Veterans and their friends and family members with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being, and everyday lives. Hear inspiring stories of strength. Learn what has worked for other Veterans. Discover positive steps you can take—all … Continue reading →

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2012 Silver Spur Reunion Memorial Service

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Roger Young

In honor of our fallen Brothers from the 3/17th Air Cavalry. Produced by John “Waldo” Pepper, Silver Spur Gun Crew Chief.     Please see our Silver Spur Reunion page for additional updates if/when I receive them, contact information for our elected … Continue reading →

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