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 Remembrance 2015 by Dan Sutherland

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Roger Young

A very special Spur poem/video tribute by Dan in honor of our fallen Spurs this Memorial Day: https://youtu.be/JzoCR18HhjI

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The OH-6 Helicopter

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Roger Young

Submitted by Waldo, an Army Training Film:

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Final Flight of the OH-58D with the 3-17th Cav

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Roger Young

A Troop started receiving the original OH-58A Kiowa in Vietnam in late May ’70 to replace our OH-6A Cayuse in our Scout Platoon. There have been many significant upgrades to the original airframe & powerplant since that time. – Bear … Continue reading →

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April 30 1975: The Fall of Saigon

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Roger Young

  Article by Texas Tech: April 30, 1975: The Fall of Saigon   Video by Prager University, 2012:     Operation Babylift – Operation Babylift was an on-going effort to evacuate children from the orphanages before the fall of Saigon … Continue reading →

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2016 Silver Spur Reunion Slideshow

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Roger Young

Inspired by Silver Spur 3, Chuck Oualline, a Spur slideshow leading up to the 2016 Silver Spur Reunion in Branson, Missouri in April 2016. These pictures take you from the Troop loading on the USNS Walker in October 1967, to the … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Cave in Vietnam by Ground & Air

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Roger Young
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Return to Southeast Asia by Decker A. Decker

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Roger Young

A very special slideshow by our Spur Engine Shop NCOIC, Decker A. Decker. I really enjoyed putting this together with Decker because I feel this is a very special photo tour and hope all Spurs enjoy the tour! – Bear

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Ed Marzola, Spur 39 Slideshow

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Roger Young

My thanks to Ed for providing his collection of photos, enjoy! – Bear  

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Hero – Silver Spurs

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Roger Young

A very important part of our Spur history, our ventures into Cambodia in 1970 & 1971 – Bear: It is important to understand that when the Spurs were supporting the ARVN thrust deep into Cambodia in 1971, a similar operation … Continue reading →

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Run Through the Jungle – Silver Spurs

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Roger Young

I put this together on Feb 26th 2015 in honor of all fallen Silver Spurs in Vietnam & Cambodia – Bear

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A Soldier’s Friendship by Charlotte Soder

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Roger Young

   A Soldier’s Friendship by Charlotte Soder February 14, 2015 I asked a war veteran, a friend of mine To walk me through his war days time I asked what his friendships meant He said “Ducking fire and laughing in … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Silver Spurs Video

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Roger Young

Found this the other day, produced by our present day Silver Spurs. Honored they used some of our graphics:

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Great Special Veteran Projects by KOMO-TV4

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Roger Young

Shared with us for our use by then KOMO-TV producer and Special Projects Manager, Doug Tolmie. These are special memories for Pam and myself. Hope you enjoy them! – Bear Dog Tags, 1998: Vietnam Wall Experience 2001:

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A Different Christmas Poem

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Roger Young

A fellow Vietnam veteran that was with the Marines in Hue during the ’68 Tet sent me this which I want to share with all of you. To all who have worn the uniform, you were/are the very best of … Continue reading →

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Special Tribute to the Ladies of the Vietnam War

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Roger Young

Post by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.  

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