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.

We’ve Got Each Other – Special Thanks to our Spur Reunion Committee

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Roger Young

September 24, 2020: I put this video together to remember the fellowship we’ve had at our Silver Spur reunions. A special thanks to all who have put our reunions together over the years to bring us closer, it is a … Continue reading →

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PTSD Podcast by WDVA

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Roger Young

An interesting discussion by Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Bear WDVA Podcast – Post Traumatic Growth- Dr. Peter Schmidt https://wdva.podbean.com/e/post-traumatic-growth-dr-peter-schmidt/

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Roger Young

  This year we honor our POW/MIA’s on September 18, 2020. The history of this very important day is posted at: National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Operation Homecoming Video

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The Flags We Fly Tell A Story

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Roger Young

19 August 2020:

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Silver Spur Site Reactivated

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Roger Young

August 8, 2020: After encouragement from several Silver Spur family members, Pam and I have reactivated our Silver Spur site which I decommissioned on May 1, 2020. You can now reenter the site here at its original location: http://northwestvets.com/spurs/page1.htm All … Continue reading →

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ACH-47 Chinook Gunship | Guns-a-go-go

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Roger Young

Sent to me via Silver Spur President, Waldo Pepper – Bear:

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In Remembrance of Spur 16, Bill Reynolds

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Roger Young

    On December 29th 2019, I received the following e-mail from Bill Reynolds’ wife, Julie: “My dear husband and best friend, William (Bill) Marshall Reynolds passed away last night.  He was a great patriot and a comrade to many. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! From Our Home to Yours!

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Roger Young

Pam and I put this video together to uplift our spirits as we head into the Christmas Season. Merry Christmas to all our friends & family in 2019! – Bear

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Have A Great Veterans Day!

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Roger Young

Pam and I wish all of you a wonderful Veterans Day. Here’s the 2019 poster courtesy of VA. – Roger “Bear” Young 

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DEAD BUG ! – A Tribute to the Army’s first generation of combat helicopter pilots.

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Roger Young

Contributed by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline: =================== DEAD BUG ! – A Tribute to the Army’s first generation of combat helicopter pilots. (Yes, by ___, we flew in Vietnam and we were winning when I left.) As we get older … Continue reading →

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Israeli Phalanx Close-in Air Defense System

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline. This is a CGI simulated video:

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Caution: Combat Vet

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Roger Young

I got this from a fellow Silver Spur on Facebook – Bear:

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Access to History: Vietnam War Helicopter Pilot

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by our Silver Spur President, John Waldo Pepper. The video caption reads: Montgomery College Student, Jacob Ehlers, interviews Vietnam War Veteran Larry Earles. Earles was a helicopter pilot, primarily flying “Loaches” in hunter-killer missions accompanied with … Continue reading →

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Vietnam ’67 – New York Times Series

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Roger Young

NYT series brought to my attention by fellow Spur, Clayton Marsh, in order of publication: The War That Killed Trust 1967: The Era of Big Battles in Vietnam As The Earth Shook, They Stood Firm The Road to Tet The … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget…

Posted on May 24, 2019 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.  

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