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.

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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Video: Silver Spurs at Quan Loi, RVN

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Roger Young

Quan Loi was the home of A Troop, 3/17th Cav for portions of 1970-1971. The Silver Spurs participated in the 1970 Cambodian incursion OPCON to the 1/9th Cav -1st Cavalry Division. In 1971 the Spurs returned again to Cambodia to … Continue reading →

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Portraits of the Fallen…

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Roger Young

An artist named Kaziah Hancock paints portraits of fallen soldiers free of charge for their families as part of Project Compassion. Video by KARE 11/ Minneapolis/ St. Paul. Submitted by CJ (Chuck) Rennie 

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Freedom

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Roger Young
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Combat Trauma: A Personal Look at Long-Term Consequences

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Roger Young

Interview – James D. Johnson, author of Combat Trauma: A Personal Look at Long-Term Consequences – History Net/Vietnam Magazine As chaplain with the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Division, Jim Johnson didn’t carry a gun, but was in 22 firefights, … Continue reading →

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Silver Spur General Officers

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Roger Young

We have four fellow Spurs who rose to the ranks of General Officers that we are very proud of. They are: MG Dennis  Kenneally MG Timothy (Tim) Wright BG Thomas Patrick (Pat) Barrett  BG Larry Gillespie    In addition to these gentlemen above, … Continue reading →

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Honoring Roy Benavidez, MOH

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Roger Young

A great YouTube tribute to MOH recipient, Roy Perez Benavidez – (5 Aug 1935 – 29 Nov 1998). My wife, Pam, had the honor to meet Roy in March 1994 in Texas:   Video: Roy in his own words Roy’s MOH … Continue reading →

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Movie: No Substitute For Victory

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roger Young

I had heard of this 1970 movie, but had never seen it. It’s now available on YouTube. Some would call it propaganda, but there is certainly truth here also. – Roger Young The Communist threat and its zenith in Vietnam, … Continue reading →

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