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.

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

War Dog Photo Essay by Rebecca Frankel – Posted 7 May 11 “There’s a reason they brought one to get Osama bin Laden.” Pakistani Media Reportedly Outs CIA Chief – FoxNews – 9 May 11 Bin Laden raid a triumph … 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: 

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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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Activities of the 3/17th Air Cavalry

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by D Trooper, Bill Nevius. This YouTube video apparently was produced by John. T. Williams:

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Our Vietnam Generation Promotional Trailers

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Roger Young

View trailer at: http://www.v-prod.com/trailer_vietnam.html

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Coast to Coast unrefueled in an OH-6

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Roger Young

“In April 1966, the U.S. Army OH-6A, which would later win accolades for its performance as a scout helicopter in Vietnam, set 23 world records for distance, speed, and altitude; more than four decades later, many are unsurpassed. Perhaps the … Continue reading →

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RVN Crew Chief

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Roger Young

Once upon a time, there was a band of Army Aviators and their crewmen that operated the Army’s first armed helicopter units in Viet Nam long before the “official” date of 1965. One of these units was identified as the Utility Tactical Transport Company … Continue reading →

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PeaceTrees Vietnam Honors Spur, Dan Cheney

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Roger Young

The following article appeared on page 39 of the March/April 2011 VHPA Aviator Magazine. The son/brother, Dan Cheney, was in A Troop and KIA in a Cobra with Kosloskey on January 6, 1969.  I have met sister Jerilyn and their mother, … Continue reading →

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MAJ Nathan Pulliam – Original Silver Spur 6

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Roger Young

Nathan Pulliam in Nam – Oualline photo   Nathan Pulliam is truly the father of the Silver Spurs and was the first man assigned to the Troop. He was the original Spur 6 from the time the Troop was first … Continue reading →

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OV-1 Mohawk

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Roger Young

Grumman OV-1 Mohawk. The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk is an armed military observation and attack aircraft, designed for battlefield surveillance and light strike capabilities. It is of twin turboprop configuration, and carried two crewmembers with side by side seating. The Mohawk … Continue reading →

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RAH-66 Comanche

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Roger Young

This was another chopper that was showing promise and was cancelled, probably due to the high cost. See: RAH-66 Comanche Reconnaissance/Attack Helicopter

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