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.

In Honor Of Vietnam Veterans Day

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Roger Young

March 29, 2016: On this Vietnam Veterans Day, a video I put together to honor all 3/17th Air Cav Troopers, from Vietnam to the present. I believe A Troop is currently deployed in Afghanistan. We have a LONG legacy of … Continue reading →

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Meet the One Pilot in the World with 10,000 Flight Hours in Boeing AH-64 Apaches

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Roger Young
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In Remembrance of Larry “Tank” Carson, Silver Spur Armorer

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Roger Young

My thanks to Tank’s daughter, Stacey, for sharing the pictures with us! – Bear https://youtu.be/7Y_irK_mHZo

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From the Webmaster

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Roger Young

12 February 2016: Just a reminder, check back periodically. – Bear Original post 22 May 2015: A concern has been raised that I’m pushing out too much information on the the Spur E-mail net. Therefore in the future I will … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Roger Young

Submitted by fellow Spur, Clayton Marsh:  

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Veterans Day 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Roger Young
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Requiem For A Soldier

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Roger Young

Submitted by fellow Spur, John “Waldo” Pepper with lyrics below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OApzV58bdjk Requiem for a Soldier You never lived to see What you gave to me One shining dream of hope and love Life and liberty With a host of brave … Continue reading →

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3-17th Cav Deactivation

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Roger Young

The 3-17th Cav will be deactivated on September 1st, 2015 at Hunter Army Airfield at Savannah, GA. I did not receive this information until August 26th which was the RSVP cut-off date. 2 September 2015: It is being reported that … Continue reading →

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Vietnam War: Aero-rifle 3/17th Air Cav Captures Vietcong Khe Sanh Area 1970

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Roger Young

Some great footage sent to me by Chris Jensen, who was a photographer with the 221st Signal Company. I believe this was footage of C-Troop, Mr. Jensen states:  I was a motion-picture photographer with the 221st Signal Comapny. In August … Continue reading →

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Faces Never Forgotten with Joe Galloway

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger Young
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A Viet Nam Veteran’s Forest of Souls

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Roger Young

Geoff Steiner, a Vietnam combat vet, shows the forest he has planted in honor of the American dead and missing from that war. On the course of his tour, he reveals a secret that still haunts him to this day. … Continue reading →

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Silver Spurs: Brothers In Arms

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Roger Young

Video dedicated to all my fellow Silver Spurs – Bear:

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Just A Common Soldier

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Roger Young

A great video submitted by my Scout Platoon Leader, Bill Reynolds:  

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Reflections of Vietnam

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Roger Young
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Mansions of The Lord

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Scout Dog Handler Bob Himrod who served with our early Rifle Platoon:

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