Category Archives: Feature Stories

You’re 21 and Flying a Huey – Every Landing Could Be Your Last

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by James Little: Watch this video on YouTube

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Vietnam War 1965 : Camp Holloway Attack & Response : Operation Flaming Dart

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Roger Young

Camp Holloway as I remember it, including the building where I worked and our club, the Dragon Den. This attack took place in February and I arrived in July. My hooch had holes in the roof from mortar shrapnel. –  … Continue reading →

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Flying the Freedom Birds: Flights Home

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Roger Young

Brought to my attention by Silver Spur President, John ‘Waldo’ Pepper: Watch this video on YouTube

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SOG Podcasts

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Roger Young

Oh wow! I just ran into these pod casts from the guys that did the ‘A team’ missions in ‘Nam. I watched this podcast and I figure I probably worked with this bloke in May ’68 out of FOB 1 … Continue reading →

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Why Were Australian Vietnam Veterans Treated Shamefully?

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Roger Young

Just published in May 2022 by HistoryNet, a troubling article concerning our great allies and Brothers from Australia that served in Vietnam with honor!  Please see: Why Were Australian Vietnam Veterans Treated Shamefully? Roger “Bear” Young – Silver Spur webmaster … 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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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: Watch this video on YouTube

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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: Watch this video on YouTube   More on the OH-6 from a previous post

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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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Angels In Uniform

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Roger Young

Courtesy of VVMF: Watch this video on YouTube   Here’s a video tribute my wife, Pam Young (Navy vet), made in 2011 in honor of ALL the women – including the Donut Dollies, who served during the Vietnam War – … Continue reading →

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Getting Into Vietnam

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Roger Young

An important discussion brought to my attention by our fellow Silver Spur 23, Michael Lemmon. Here’s what Michael has to say about this audio program: Roger, My immense gratitude for all your hard and sustained work; it is very important … Continue reading →

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Debt of Gratitude: A Tribute to the Vietnam Soldier and the Music of the Time

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Roger Young

I want to thank fellow Silver Spur, Art Bonevich for bringing this moving tribute to my attention.  Pam and I just finished watching this very amazing video tribute. We hope ALL Vietnam veterans and their families will take the time … Continue reading →

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