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.

U.S. Bombers

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roger Young

B-2 Spirit Willow Run B-24 Plant:

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Spur Memorial Day Program

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Roger Young

Produced by fellow Spur, John “Waldo” Pepper for our 2006 Silver Spur reunion at Ft. Rucker, Alabama to honor all our fallen Silver Spurs from the Vietnam war from 1967-1972 who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. These … Continue reading →

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Once I Was A Soldier…

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Roger Young

Silver Spurs in Vietnam: For Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom: The song, “Once I Was” by Tim Buckley is available as a MP3 download from Amazon.com Lyrics: Once I was a soldier And I fought on foreign sands … Continue reading →

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The Final Inspection

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Roger Young

Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16: THE FINAL INSPECTION The Soldier stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, Soldier, How shall … Continue reading →

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Videos of ’68 Tet Offensive

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Roger Young

Located on YouTube: Tet Offensive & Khe Sahn: Tet Offensive 1968, US Embassy & Saigon fighting: Hue City 1968: From Silver Spur History:         [NOTE: The following is an excerpt from General Order 48, 1968] 4. The … Continue reading →

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It’s Miller Time!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Roger Young

In from one of our fellow Spurs, apparently located in Quincy IL  

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Uncle Jack featuring Gary Sinise

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Roger Young

Found on YouTube – Gary Sinise took his Uncle Jack who was a navigator on B-17s during WWII, on a little surprise ride on a B-17 Flying Fortress down in Galveston, Texas. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re2ZTbgZJqI

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Special request by fellow Spur, Steve Tedder

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Roger Young

Hi guys,   I need a little help. I’ve been corresponding with Clayton James’ sister since last June. Her name is Wanda Konkright and she is writing a detailed history of her brother who was killed while flying Scouts with … Continue reading →

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Interview with Joe Galloway: Soldier’s Reporter Speaks His Mind

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Roger Young

“Just months after 23-year-old reporter Joe Galloway got to Vietnam, he found himself with Lt. Col. Hal Moore and his beleaguered 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment at Ia Drang. The epic Nov. 1965 battle, where Galloway took up arms to … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Roger Young

Detailed intel led U.S. to bin Laden compound – ArmyTimes – 2 May 11 Bin Laden’s Hideout Raises Concerns About Pakistani Cooperation – FoxNews – 2 May 11 Hero dog helped snare Osama – The Sun – 4 May 11 … Continue reading →

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The Saddest Day: 30 April 1975 (The Fall of Saigon)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Roger Young

A very sad day in history for all of us. From YouTube:  Goes hand-in-hand with “How the Vietnam War Was Won and Lost” Operation Frequent Wind – History.com The Fall of Saigon: April 30th, 1975 and April 1995 © Roger “Bear” … Continue reading →

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Prager University: How the Vietnam War Was Won and Lost

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Roger Young

On YouTube, submitted by Bob Scurzi, Spur 15:

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Military Pride

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Roger Young

Vance AFB JSUPT Video:

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Midair rescue mystery solved 43 years later

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Roger Young

“MODESTO – Wayne Hague always wondered whatever happened to the pilot whose crippled plane he refueled and escorted to safety over North Vietnam in 1967. “Ron Catton always wondered about that pilot who kept him from having to bail out … Continue reading →

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America’s First Jet Flight, October 1942

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Roger Young

Found on YouTube:

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