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 Tet Offensive

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Roger Young

Our early Silver Spurs were heavily involved in the 1968 Tet Offensive, and were awarded the Valorous Unit Award for their heroic actions. Please feel free to share you thoughts below in our comment section! According to VVMF, we lost … Continue reading →

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Music of the Vietnam War

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Roger Young

2021 Podcast by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund:     Additional VVMF podcasts available here

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Taps For Joe Galloway

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Roger Young

August 18, 2021: Fellow Spurs, it saddens me to report the passing of Joe Galloway who was a quest speaker at our 2008 Silver Spur reunion. Joe was a dear friend of all military veterans, especially his brothers who served … Continue reading →

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A Tough Time For Veterans

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Roger Young

August 17, 2021: As Vietnam veterans I’m sure we all remember the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Recent events in Afghanistan have opened some old wounds for many of us. Feel free to share your thoughts below in … Continue reading →

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‘Little Bird” Could Be Retired Soon?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by fellow Scout crew chief, Gary Swartz. It’s amazing how the many variants of the original OH-6A we crewed have served our nation well over so many years around the world. I doubt any replacement chopper … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Loves American Booty; What Did the VPA Do With All The Captured Weapons?

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by our Spur President, Waldo Pepper. The video caption reads: At the end of the Vietnam War the Vietnamese found themselves with a vast stock of captured material. What did they do with it all and … Continue reading →

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VA COVID Injections

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Roger Young

14 January 2021: Fellow Spurs, an important discussion by Clayton Marsh and Bob Witcher on our Spur e-mail net. – Roger For additional information, please see the VA site: COVID-19 vaccines at VA =============== I can verify Bob’s message below.   … Continue reading →

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Silver Spur Dan Cheney and Seattle-based PeaceTrees Vietnam

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Roger Young

Spur 3, Chuck Oualline writes: “Dan Cheney was a Silver Spur who went down in a Cobra with Koslosky.” Please see: Seattle-based PeaceTrees Vietnam removes deadly unexploded bombs and plants healing instead – Seattle Times – 10 Jan 21

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Silver Spurs Silent Night

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Roger Young

Wishing all my fellow Silver Spurs and families the very best this Christmas season – Roger “Bear” Young

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Assault Helicopter Companies of the Vietnam War

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by our Silver Spur President, John ‘Waldo’ Pepper:

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Veterans Day 2020

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Roger Young

Pam and I want to wish all of you a wonderful Veterans Day, you have all earned that honor as military veterans! You are all a rare breed of patriots that served your country well during difficult times! Salute! Roger … Continue reading →

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Tahoe Spooner Summit Flag replacement 2020 Hwy 50 Carson City, NV

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 24, Bill McCalister & Spur 3, Chuck Oualline – Bear: “Every year, since 9/11, Chris Sneed (aka “Flash”) climbs the craggy peak on Hwy 50 between Spooner Summit and Carson City, Nevada, to replace … Continue reading →

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Daring POW Raid at Son Tay – November 21, 1970

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Roger Young

I scanned this for you from my November/December 2020 issue of VFW magazine. A POW raid that I was not aware of until years after our war. – Bear Daring POW Raid at Son Tay by Al Hemingway Roger, we … Continue reading →

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America’s First Stealth Helicopter – The Hughes 500 Penetrator

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 13, Paul Clergy:   More on the OH-6 from a previous post

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Because We Flew

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Roger Young

Submitted by Spur 13, Paul Clergy: ~ BECAUSE WE FLEW ~ Once the wings go on, they never come off whether they can be seen or not. It fuses to the soul through adversity, fear and adrenaline, and no one … Continue reading →

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